LOCATION: Welcome to the Hotel Des Balances, a Best Western Hotel located in a former Guild Hall in the heart of the Lucerne Old Town. The historical building has been extensively renovated, transforming this hotel into a real winner. The picturesque white building, faces the lake, and is highlighted with window boxes brimming with blue, yellow, and pink petunias. The hotel located on the right bank of the River Reuss in Lucerne's picturesque Old Town, Hotel des Balances commands one of the very best locations in the locality. Nearby are most of Lucerne's major sights including the be-fountained Weinmarkt that dates back to the 5th century, the Picasso Museum and, just over the river, the 700 year old Jesuit Church. SHOW MAP

ACCOMMODATION: Each of the Hotel Des Balances' 57 Guest Rooms are decorated in modern pastel shades, feature lovely, lavishly appointed bathrooms and come complete with a full range of facilities such as mini-bar, direct dial telephone, color television with cable, iron, ironing board, hairdryer, alarm clock and safe deposit box. The balcony rooms overlooking the river offer views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Old Town. The hotel restaurant "Rotes Gatter", with a beautiful terrace looking onto the river Reuss.