Des Balances
There was an inn at the present site of the Hotel des Balances back in the year 1200. Its location and immediate vicinity to the fish and wine market of Weinmarket Square was always an admirable spot. Today's four star hotel experienced many exciting and important times over the years. The hotel enjoys the reputation of a gourmet hotel with the highest quality rooms in one of the best locations right in the heart of Lucerne. The Best Western Hotel Des Balances is a first class hotel beautifully located on the River Reuss overlooking lake and mountains. Although it is situated in the heart of Luzern, guests will enjoy its quiet atmosphere. The hotel is a historical building and features an excellent restaurant with a fine and distinctive cuisine.The hotel offers 57 well appointed guest rooms and a number of suites on 6 floors. Most rooms have private balconies. Each room is equipped with remote controlled cable television with CNN, telephone, alarm clock radio, work desk, computer/FAX hook ups, coffee/tea maker, security safe hairdryer, iron and ironing board, mini-bar and safe deposit box. Rollaway beds and non-smoking rooms are available on request.Des Balances offers guests every possible comfort in a refined atmosphere. The hotel has separate meeting facilities for courses, presentations, seminars and conferences. Catering for up to 80 participants with the most modern technical equipment at their disposal. Fax and photocopy services are also available. The quiet, central location, elegant and practically furnished rooms, as well as the professional seminar service guarantee the success of every event at the Hotel des Balances. Business dinners, parties and banquets demand a certain self-assurance in style and professionalism. Guests come to the on site restaurant""Rotes Gatter"" to experience the typical atmosphere of an old historical building. An incredible view towards 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 hotel staff cater to guests every need, services can provide for occasions ranging from crazy cocktails to stately gala dinners. The Bar at the Hotel des Balances is a popular place to unwind. Guests like to meet here for a glass of champagne or a cold beer. They will find a cross section of all walks of life and ages enjoying the lively and stylish background. The hotel additionally offers a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, a foreign currency exchange service, and elevators to all floors, a laundry/valet service and babysitting/childcare on request. There is a hotel car parking facility but a charge does apply.
