The ibis Styles Luzern City is a three-star hotel at Friedenstrasse 8, in the centre of Lucerne. It has 115 air-conditioned rooms, including family rooms, in single, queen, king, twin and sofa-bed layouts. The hotel group's page puts the lake and the Chapel Bridge about 500 metres away, a walk of around five minutes, and the railway station about a kilometre, which is roughly a ten-to-twelve-minute walk. A breakfast buffet is served on site, Wi-Fi is available, pets are welcome and the whole property is non-smoking. Guests receive a Lucerne guest card with discounts on cableways, museums and excursions, and a public transport ticket, which makes the room rate go further.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the centre rather than on the lake, a short walk from the Old Town, the Chapel Bridge and the lake promenade. The station is a little farther, but buses and a quick walk make it easy. The Lion Monument and the Rosengart Collection are both within a short walk, and the boat piers are close by, so most of the headline sights are on foot.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are bright, simple and compact, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe and a television, and the family rooms and sofa-bed layouts help parties of three or four. Bicycle storage and luggage storage are available. Breakfast is a buffet and is charged separately on most rates. Parking is not confirmed, so ask the hotel directly if you are driving, because city garages can be costly.
Who it suits
Budget-minded couples, families and solo travellers who want a clean, central base and plan to spend their days out. It lacks the views and the dining of the pricier hotels, which is the trade for the price. The guest card is a real perk, since it can reduce the cost of mountain lifts and museums. In November the quieter season often brings the lowest rates of the year, so compare dates before you book.
Why stay here
- ✓115 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Family rooms and sofa-bed layouts
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Lucerne guest card for guests
- ✓Bicycle and luggage storage
- ✓Non-smoking property
- ✓Pets welcome
Good questions
How far is the ibis Styles from the Chapel Bridge?+
About 500 metres, a walk of around five minutes, and the lake is about the same distance.
Does it include a guest card?+
Yes. The hotel group's page says guests receive a Lucerne guest card with discounts on cableways, museums and excursions, and a public transport ticket.
Is parking available?+
Parking is not confirmed, so ask the hotel directly before you drive.
