Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, Lucerne
Belle Époque splendour on the lakefront promenade.
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern is a Belle Époque palace on the lakefront promenade, opened in 1906 and beautifully restored. It is the grandest address in Lucerne, a stroll from the Old Town.
The grandest address in town, a stroll from the Old Town.
Where you’ll be
The hotel sits on the Haldenstrasse along the lakefront, with views across the water to the mountains. The Old Town, the Chapel Bridge and the boat landings are a short walk away.
The stay
Rooms and suites combine historic architecture with contemporary comfort, many with lake views. The hotel has a spa, restaurants and a rooftop bar overlooking the lake.
At a glance
- Where: Lucerne, Switzerland
- Lakefront
- Belle Époque palace
- Fan Club perks
- Best for: Classic travelers and couples
Make the most of it
- Walk the Chapel Bridge and the old town walls for the classic views.
- Ride up Mount Pilatus or Rigi. The Rigi cog railway from Vitznau is one of the oldest mountain railways in Europe.
- Cruise the lake on one of the historic paddle steamers.
When to go
May to October for lake days and mountain excursions. December brings a cozy Christmas market.
Planning more of the trip? I also feature this stay in my Insider's Guide to Switzerland.
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