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Hotel National Luzern

Grand Hotel National Luzern is a historic five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Lucerne, combining Belle Époque charm, modern comfort, warm hospitality and timeless elegance in the heart of Lucerne.

Hotel Overview
Located directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Grand Hotel National combines more than 150 years of history with Belle Époque charm, modern comfort and warm hospitality. Opened in 1870, the historic hotel has played an important role in Lucerne’s tourism history and today combines its traditional character with a vibrant contemporary atmosphere. The individually designed rooms and suites combine historic elegance with modern amenities, with selected rooms offering views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Central Swiss Alps. The hotel also features several restaurants and bars, including lakefront terraces, as well as an elegant pool floor with sauna. Its central lakeside location makes it easy to explore Lucerne, with the KKL and Lucerne railway station around a 10-minute walk away and the Chapel Bridge and Water Tower around 9 minutes on foot.

Historic Belle Époque Architecture

The Grand Hotel National combines historic architecture with the elegance of the Belle Époque. High-ceilinged rooms, wide staircases and carefully preserved details reflect the hotel's long history dating back to 1870.

Lake Lucerne Views

Located directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the hotel offers beautiful views across the lake towards the surrounding mountains. The lakeside terraces provide an inviting setting to enjoy the panorama.

Lake Lucerne Terrace

Enjoy the elegant terrace of the Grand Hotel National with beautiful views across Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains. It is a perfect setting to relax, enjoy a meal or simply take in the scenery from one of Lucerne's most historic lakefront hotels.
Ritz Suite

Ritz Suite

A spacious corner suite with 3.5-metre-high coffered ceilings, a generous living and sleeping area, a separate dressing room and two balconies. Historic details combine with modern comfort and elegant furnishings.

View Magnificent views of Lake Lucerne and the Central Swiss Alps
Highlights 70–73 m² · 1–4 persons · Two balconies · 3.5-metre-high ceilings · Separate dressing room · Historic charm · Lake and mountain views
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Design Superior Lake View

Design Superior Lake View

A modern design room combining elegant furnishings with a warm and stylish atmosphere. Fine oak parquet flooring and carefully selected design elements create a comfortable retreat with high-quality amenities.

View View of Lake Lucerne
Highlights 28–31 m² · 1–3 persons · Modern design · Lake view · Partly with balcony · Nespresso coffee machine · Air conditioning · WiFi
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Deluxe Lake View

Deluxe Lake View

An elegant room combining classic Empire style with modern comfort. Fine furnishings, rich decorative details and a warm atmosphere create a refined retreat overlooking Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains.

View Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains
Highlights 29–33 m² · Up to 2 persons · Classic Empire style · Partly with balcony · Lake and mountain views · Nespresso coffee machine · Air conditioning
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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

A spacious and light-filled suite combining historic Empire-style elegance with modern comfort. Antique furnishings, ornate stucco ceilings and refined details create a distinctive atmosphere, complemented by a balcony with views across Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains.

View Lake Lucerne, Lucerne and the surrounding mountains
Highlights 44–48 m² · 1–3 persons · Balcony · Empire-style furnishings · Stucco ceilings · Lake and mountain views · Spacious interior · Nespresso coffee machine
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Classic City/Lake View

Classic City/Lake View

An elegant room reflecting the historic character of the Grand Hotel National. Antique Empire-style furnishings are combined with modern comforts, creating a refined and welcoming retreat in a unique lakeside location.

View Lake Lucerne or Lucerne city
Highlights 21–25 m² · 1–2 persons · Historic Empire-style furnishings · City or lake view · Partly with balcony · Queen-size bed · Nespresso coffee machine · 5-star comfort
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Design Apartment One Bedroom

Design Apartment One Bedroom

A stylishly furnished apartment offering the comfort and independence of a private home in the heart of Lucerne. The separate living area, fully equipped kitchen and elegant furnishings create a spacious and practical retreat for longer stays or city breaks.

View Lucerne city
Highlights 51–54 m² · 1–4 persons · One bedroom · Separate living area · Fully equipped kitchen · Dining table · Partly with balcony · Air conditioning · Nespresso coffee machine
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Restaurant National

Restaurant National

An elegant dining venue combining the historic character of the Grand Hotel National with a relaxed atmosphere. The Restaurant National offers refined dining in a stylish setting at the heart of Lucerne, surrounded by the hotel's distinctive Belle Époque architecture.

Cuisine International & Swiss
Highlights

Historic Belle Époque setting · Elegant dining · Central Lucerne location · Lakefront hotel · Seasonal cuisine

National Brunch

National Brunch

A stylish Sunday brunch experience at the Grand Hotel National, combining classic breakfast dishes with an extensive buffet and carefully prepared specialities. Enjoy a relaxed late breakfast in the elegant interiors of this historic Lucerne hotel.

Cuisine Breakfast & Brunch
Highlights

Sunday brunch · À la carte breakfast dishes · Extensive buffet · Elegant historic setting · Lake Lucerne location

Lake Terrace

Lake Terrace

The lakeside terrace of the Grand Hotel National offers an elegant outdoor setting directly on Lake Lucerne. Relax with food or drinks while enjoying views across the lake and towards the surrounding Central Swiss mountains.

Cuisine Seasonal Dining & Drinks
Highlights

Directly on Lake Lucerne · Mountain views · Outdoor dining · Lakeside atmosphere · Central Lucerne location

Sharing Brasserie Juliette

Sharing Brasserie Juliette

Sharing Brasserie Juliette combines classic French cuisine with a modern twist in a stylish lakeside setting. Designed for relaxed dining and sharing, the restaurant offers seasonal dishes, carefully selected wines and cocktails, with a terrace overlooking Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountain scenery.

Cuisine French
Highlights

French cuisine · Sharing dishes · Lakefront terrace · Lake Lucerne views · Wine & cocktails

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5-Star Hotel

About the Hotel

Located directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Grand Hotel National Luzern combines a long tradition of Swiss hospitality with timeless elegance, Belle Époque charm and modern comfort. Dating back to 1870, the historic five-star hotel has been part of Lucerne’s cityscape for more than 150 years. Today, it combines its historic character with contemporary amenities and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The individually designed rooms and suites offer a refined place to stay, with selected rooms providing views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s restaurants and bars, relax on the elegant pool floor with sauna and explore Lucerne’s historic old town and lakeside attractions from its central location.

Nearby

Grand Hotel National Luzern is located directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne, within easy walking distance of Lucerne's historic old town and major attractions. The central lakeside location provides an ideal base for exploring the city, the lake and the surrounding mountains.

Directly on the lakeshore

Around 9 minutes on foot

Within easy walking distance

Around 10 minutes on foot

Around 10 minutes on foot

Around 9 minutes on foot

Location & Directions

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