Des Balances

Address:
Des Balances
Weinmarkt

Lucerne
6004

Hotel Location: near center

Located in former guild hall, the Hotel des Balances enjoys a picturesque location directly of the River Reuss at the heart of Lucerne Old Town. This elegant building is adorned with wrought-iron balconies and while the riverside façade is plain white and highlighted with window boxes brimming with flowers, the front side of Weinmarkt square is covered with intricate frescoes of allegoric and mythical figures. Following massive renovation works, the Hotel des Balances is now one of the finest four star hotels in the world. The cozy and elegant interiors have high ceilings and oriental rugs, while the very comfortable and well fitted rooms are attractively decorated in pastel hues and boast freshly tiled bathrooms. Guestrooms either overlook the river and the mountains or the old town. The finest Swiss cooking, market fresh and creative, is found at the restaurant. Chef Andreas Fluri sees to all of this with his wide experience in famous restaurants. It isn’t only because of the address “Am Weinmarkt, ” but also from long tradition that Director Peter E. Busser is obliged to serve the best wines. Excellent vintages can be found here at reasonable prices. The guests come to restaurant Balances to experience the typical atmosphere of an old historical building. An incredible view toward the Jesuit Church on the opposite shore work together with very fresh, high quality Swiss cuisine to make an incomparable place for individual gastronomy. The bar at the Hotel des Balances is a popular place with the natives in Lucerne when they go out. People like to meet here at the elegant counter for a glass of champagne or a cold beer. You will find a cross section of all walks of life and ages enjoying the lively and stylish background. If you’d like to discover a nice place for a drink, then you should get to know this spot in Lucerne. The view from the terrace towards the famous Chapel bridge and Water tower is a must. Looking over at the magnificent Jesuit Church across the river you will be reminded of the Canale Grande in Venice. The swans and sea gulls on the Reuss with the mountain and lake views are among the strongest impressions on a visit to Lucerne. From the riverside hotel terrace it’s a feast for the eyes. You’ll really feel like you’re on vacation with a finest Swiss dish from the restaurant Balances.