The Radisson Blu Hotel, Lucerne stands on the Inseliquai, on the lake side of the railway station, and it is one of the larger modern hotels in the city. It offers around 190 rooms and suites in a contemporary building, with a restaurant, a bar and meeting rooms, which makes it popular with leisure travellers and with people visiting Lucerne for business or events. Its main asset is convenience. The station is a minute or two away, the lake boats leave from the piers close by and the KKL concert hall and its museum are a short walk along the water. For visitors who plan to take trains to Pilatus, Titlis, Rigi or the Stanserhorn, or who arrive late and leave early, it is one of the easiest places to stay. Rooms are comfortable and well equipped, with the kind of consistent standards that international chains provide.
Location and getting around
You are on the lake front, close to the station and the piers. The KKL Luzern is close by, and the Chapel Bridge and the Old Town are about ten minutes on foot along the promenade or across the river. The Swiss Museum of Transport lies further east along the shore, and buses stop nearby for the rest of the city.
For day trips by train, the proximity of the station is a real advantage, since you can step from the hotel to the platform without a taxi. Parking is usually available for a fee at or near the hotel, but check the arrangements when you book.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are modern and practical, with air conditioning, desks and good bathrooms, and some categories offer views over the lake or the city. Family rooms and connecting options are normally available, and accessible rooms can be requested. Breakfast is a buffet and is charged separately on some rates, so compare the options. Exact facilities, such as any fitness area, vary and can change, so check the details on the booking page for the dates you want. Rooms higher up and on the lake side generally have better views and less noise.
Who it suits
Families who want space and consistent standards, business travellers, concertgoers heading to the KKL and anyone using Lucerne as a base for mountain days. It is less atmospheric than the Old Town inns and the historic lakefront hotels, but it is a reliable, central and comfortable choice, and the walk to the water is only a minute.
In the colder months rates are often lower and the lake light is soft, while in summer the promenade is lively. Book early for weekends and for dates when concerts and events fill the city, and ask about quiet rooms away from the railway side if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Around 190 rooms and suites
- ✓Next to the railway station
- ✓Lakeside location near the piers
- ✓Short walk to the KKL
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Family and connecting rooms
Good questions
Where is the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lucerne?+
It is on the Inseliquai, on the lake side of the railway station, close to the boat piers and the KKL concert hall.
How far is it from the Old Town?+
About ten minutes on foot along the lake promenade or across the river to the Chapel Bridge.
Is it a good base for day trips?+
Yes. The station is a minute or two away, so trains to Engelberg, Stans, Alpnachstad and Arth-Goldau are easy to reach.
