The Hotel Luzern, Autograph Collection is a five-star hotel at Sempacherstrasse 14, a few minutes from the railway station and just beyond the Old Town. It rises over seven floors and offers a choice of room types, all with air conditioning, a desk, a safe, a mini-fridge, a kettle and an espresso maker, along with premium and hypo-allergenic bedding and soundproofing that matters in a central address. Bathrobes and toiletries are provided and a limited room service menu is available. Downstairs there is a bar and lounge and a terrace, and vegetarian and vegan options are offered. The concierge can help with tours and tickets, and the hotel is pet friendly for a fee. Wi-Fi is free and fast, and there is a lift and accessible registration desk. It is a polished choice for travellers who want a quiet, design-minded room within a short walk of everything.
Location and getting around
The station is about five minutes away on foot, the Chapel Bridge about five, the Town Hall six and the KKL concert hall six, so the hotel sits comfortably between the trains and the old quarter. The Lion Monument is a walk of around a quarter of an hour.
Restaurants, cafes and bakeries cluster within a few minutes, and the lake promenade is close enough for a morning stroll before breakfast. Limited parking is available on site and a car park a short distance away charges by the night, so ask the hotel about the best option if you are arriving by car.
Rooms and facilities
Ten room types range from standard doubles to larger rooms and suites, so there is room to choose between a compact stay and one with more space. The in-room espresso machine and kettle are small touches that long-stay guests appreciate, and the soundproofing is a real benefit on busy weekends. Breakfast is a buffet and is charged separately on many rates, with different hours on weekdays and weekends, so check what your rate includes.
Dogs are accepted for a fee, children can stay in existing beds and cots and rollaway beds are available at an extra charge. A city tax is collected per person per night at the hotel.
Who it suits
Couples, anniversary travellers, business visitors and anyone who prefers a design-led hotel to a traditional grand one. Because it is close to the station, it is a good base for day trips to the mountains, and because it is close to the Old Town, it works equally well for a long weekend of walking, museums and dinners.
It has no lake frontage, so choose a lakeside hotel if the water view is the priority. Ask about quiet rooms away from the street and check the cancellation terms on your rate before you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Soundproofed air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Espresso maker and kettle in rooms
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Vegetarian and vegan options
- ✓Concierge and tour desk
- ✓Free fast Wi-Fi
- ✓Pets accepted for a fee
Good questions
How far is The Hotel Luzern from the station?+
About five minutes on foot, and the Chapel Bridge and the KKL are each around five or six minutes away.
Are the rooms quiet?+
Rooms are soundproofed, and you can ask for a room away from the street when you book.
Are pets allowed?+
Pets are accepted for a fee, and service animals are exempt. Confirm the current terms when you book.
