Grand Hotel National

Rooms

All 41 rooms and suites are spacious and elegant, and decorated in the opulent Empire style with either parquet or marble floors. Some of the Classic rooms have a city view, but all other rooms look out on the lake, and many have small private balconies. The next-largest room type is the Deluxe room, with marble floors and Alpine lake views, followed by the Empire Junior Suites, fitted with crystal chandeliers, silken seating areas and soaking tubs.

The Ritz suite is the most luxurious of all, with soaring coffered ceilings, two balconies, separate living and sleeping areas and antique chandeliers.

Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, a welcome fruit basket and luxury toiletries are standard in all room types. Lake-view rooms include a pair of binoculars, so you can get a closer look at the mountainscape.

Location

Situated right on the banks of Lake Lucerne, the hotel boasts terraces that spill onto the car-free promenade. The stately hotel is quiet, in spite of its location in the heart of the action. You’ll stay just a few minutes’ walk from Lucerne’s attractions, including Chapel Bridge and the old town. The view to the south is dominated by the Alps, to which Lucerne is considered the gateway.

Food and drink

• Café César, a coffee shop with a bistro atmosphere, offers breakfast options.
• Restaurant National is the hotel’s flagship and most elegant option, serving creative regional cuisine.
• National Bar offers cocktails and an extensive whisky menu in a clubby, casual space.
• Positioned next to the promenade, the Lake Terrace offers views and a menu of French-inspired fare.
• Klingler's Ristorante serves a Mediterranean menu in a fine-dining atmosphere.

Families

• Children up to the age of 14 are welcome to share a room with their parents, with up to two extra beds provided.
• Interconnecting rooms are available for family groups.

Facilities and activities

• Large heated pool with loungers and lake views.
• Sauna.
• Sun terrace.
• Massage treatments.
• Access to discounted exercise and wellness across the road, including rooftop pool.
• Free entry to Grand Casino Luzern.

Accessibility

The hotel isn't officially wheelchair accessible as there are steps, but most areas can be accessed by those with mobility difficulties.