Title: Hotel Des Balances Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Des Balances Riverwalk hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/b78e69f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/3232620e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/e2fb0f6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine, al fresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/e0868350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/30deb499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Des Balances, in Old Town Lucerne, offers a comfortable retreat with French dining at Restaurant Balances. Enjoy drinks at the bar, meals on the outdoor terrace, and practical amenities like dry cleaning services and free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - - - Bar - Parking available - 24/7 front desk - Room service £323 includes taxes & fees 28 Sept - 29 Sept ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 17 - Sept 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=19568&PinnedHotelID=19568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=19568&PinnedHotelID=19568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 18 - Sept 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=19568&PinnedHotelID=19568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=19568&PinnedHotelID=19568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=19568&PinnedHotelID=19568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=19568&PinnedHotelID=19568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=19568&PinnedHotelID=19568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=19568&PinnedHotelID=19568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 11 of 11 rooms ![Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/30deb499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Separate bedroom Hairdryer - 431 sq ft - 1 bedroom - River view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Triple Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/d04f781e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, City View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom - 269 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/b273d75a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, River View 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer Shower/bath combination - 323 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Queen Room For Single Use, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/e5470f9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room For Single Use, City View 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Queen Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/b273d75a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, River View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom - 269 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/3fe71fe5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, City View (Queenroom) 8.8 Excellent 9 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/e2fb0f6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room, City View 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom - 269 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Double or Twin Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/e9a02c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room, River View 9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer Shower/bath combination Private bathroom - 215 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Junior Suite, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/5ac9a2f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite, River View 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Separate bedroom Hairdryer - 334 sq ft - 1 bedroom - River view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/4e60d610.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, Hot Tub, River View (with Balcony) 10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Soundproofed Private indoor hot tub Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Hairdryer - 538 sq ft - River view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Junior Suite with Sofa Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19600/19568/b5403e82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite with Sofa Bed ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Sofa bed Separate bedroom Hairdryer - 334 sq ft - 1 bedroom - River view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLucerne-Hotels-Hotel-Des-Balances.h19568.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLucerne-Hotels-Hotel-Des-Balances.h19568.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.05188%2C8.30450&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Oax85k-ph9J1PGT-wtbSL5ufsyg=) Weinmarkt, Lucerne, LU, 6004 #### What's nearby - Lucerne Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Chapel Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - KKL Lucerne - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Lion Monument - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Chateau Guetsch - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) - 8 min walk - Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hirschenplatz - ‬1 min walk - ‪Rathaus Brauerei - ‬2 min walk - ‪Mill'Feuille - ‬2 min walk - ‪Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern - ‬2 min walk - ‪La Barca - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Des Balances Luxury upscale hotel near Chapel Bridge You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Hotel Des Balances. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Balances, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information - A banquet hall, concierge services and luggage storage - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and location Room features All 56 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries - TVs with satellite channels - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Parking on site (CHF 35 per night) - Valet parking on site (CHF 33 per day; includes in/out privileges) ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CHF 35 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Balances Lounge - Restaurant Balances ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 1,970 square feet of conference space - 24-hour business centre - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - On a river - Terrace ### Accessibility - Lift ### More - 1 building - 7 floors - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - IPod dock - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Electrical adapters - Free local calls - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per day Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 70.0 per night. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.10 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age. - Tourism fee: CHF 2.80 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CHF 35 per person - Self-parking fee: CHF 35 per night - Valet parking fee: CHF 33 per day (in/out privileges) - Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per day - Rollaway bed fee: CHF 70.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Property Registration Number KZV-SLU-000020 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### National rating Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars. ### Property is also known as Des Balances Des Balances Lucerne Hotel Des Balances Hotel Des Balances Lucerne Des Balances Hotel Hotel Balances Lucerne Hotel Balances Balances Lucerne Des Balances Hotel Des Balances Lucerne Hotel Des Balances Hotel Hotel Des Balances Lucerne Hotel Des Balances Hotel Lucerne ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Des Balances pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per day. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Des Balances? > As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Des Balances on 28 Sept 2025 start from £322.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lucerne-Hotels-Hotel-Des-Balances.h19568.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hotel Des Balances? > Self-parking is available for CHF 35 per night. Valet parking is available for CHF 33 per day. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Des Balances? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Des Balances? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Hotel Des Balances provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Hotel Des Balances located? > Located in Old Town Lucerne, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lucerne Town Hall and Chapel Bridge. Rosengart Collection and Mill Bridge are just steps away. Lucerne (QLJ-Lucerne Train Station) is 8 minutes by foot and Lucerne Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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