Grand Hotel Europe – A Favorite for Families in Lucerne
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Grand Hotel Europe offers 177 rooms with a mix of old-world and modern décor. Options include standard double rooms (20 m^2), family rooms (24 m^2 with sofa beds), and lake-view rooms (24 m^2). Junior Suites (40 m^2) feature separate seating areas, while the Europe Suite (47 m^2 or 74 m^2 with a connecting room) includes parquet floors and period-style furnishings. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, safes, and electric kettles. Some rooms offer balconies with views of Lake Lucerne or the mountains.
Dining Options
The hotel has two restaurants and a bar. The Bellevue serves Swiss cuisine and international dishes, with breakfast buffets starting at 6:30 AM. The Europe Bar offers coffee, cakes, and cocktails in a 1920s-inspired setting. Drinks are also served on the garden terrace with lake views.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can play tennis at the hotel or explore nearby attractions like the Lake Lucerne Promenade and Entlebuch Biosphere. The Swiss Museum of Transport is 1 km away. Public buses stop directly outside the hotel, providing access to Mount Pilatus, Rigi, and Stanserhorn within an hour's drive.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Lucerne's Old Town and 500 m from public transport links. Zurich Airport is 70 km away (90 minutes by car or train). Free parking is available on-site (CHF 20 per day), and additional parking is nearby at the National, Casino Palace, and Museum of Transport (7-minute walk).
Services & Events
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and offers conference rooms (up to 220 people) with Wi-Fi and AV equipment. Event spaces include the Grande Salle (200 guests), Salle Bellevue (80 guests), and Salle Bellerive (20 guests). Private parking costs CHF 25 per night. The hotel also provides newsletters with updates on offers and events.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Vending machines
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor