Grand Hotel Europe, Lucerne

Opened in 1875, Grand Hotel Europe is a 15-minute walk from Lucerne city centre and steps from the lakeshore promenade. The hotel offers a complimentary guest card for public transport, and bus numbers 6 and 8 stop directly in front of the building. Views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains are available from select rooms.

Accommodation options include Standard Double Rooms, Superior Double Rooms, and Triple Rooms. Each room offers a mix of old-world style and contemporary amenities, cable TV, and a private bathroom. Some rooms provide lake views, soundproofing, or air conditioning.

The restaurant Bellevue serves Swiss cuisine along with a choice of international dishes and special diet menus. Drinks and snacks are served in the Europe Bar and on the garden terrace. Grand Casino Luzern is 600 metres from the hotel.

Families are welcomed with spacious facilities, kid-friendly amenities, and family rooms. Business travellers have access to meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, and fax/photocopying services. The hotel provides a concierge service, tour desk, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out.

The hotel is close to nature trails and outdoor recreational activities along Lake Lucerne. Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument are within walking distance or a short bus ride. On-site amenities include a garden, terrace, and a designated smoking area.

Location: 15-minute walk from Lucerne, on the lakeshore promenade

Rooms: Standard, Superior & Triple rooms with lake views or air conditioning

Dining: Restaurant Bellevue, Europe Bar, and garden terrace

Transport: Complimentary guest card for buses and boats

Family: Spacious rooms, kid-friendly amenities, and family rooms

Business: Meeting facilities, business centre, and concierge service