Welcome to Lucerne's traditional 5-star Grand Hotel National; surrounded by spectacular scenery, this is an inspiring setting for your private visits or business trips to the heart of Switzerland.
Enjoy direct access to idyllic Lake Lucerne and savour breathtaking views of the mountain panorama.
The hotel's team endeavours to cater to your every wish by offering sophisticated, personalised service and a sense of hospitality embodied by every member of the hotel staff; the blend of tradition and modernity in the hotel is beyond compare.
Inside, the legendary names of the founding fathers, Cesar Ritz and Auguste Escoffier, the elegant neo-renaissance and new baroque architecture and a history stretching back almost 150 years come face to face with contemporary design and sophisticated flair.
The Grand Hotel has it all: luxury accommodation for the most fabulous holidays, the ideal place for social occasions, a springboard for travelling, a gourmet destination, an environment for inspirational events, a mirror of the world... and within the four walls, a lively, very welcoming microcosm.
The rooms and suites provide an ultra comfortable night's sleep. Bathrooms in Italian marble, luxurious rugs, hand-woven Stockwell carpets and comfortable sofas and chairs speak for themselves.
Every room is appointed in the Empire style with a wealth of attention to detail. The tradition of the 19th century blends harmoniously with modern facilities.
As all the suites the Escoffier Suite offers an unsurpassed hospitality experience during your stay in Lucerne.
With a floor area of around 140 m2 the suite imparts a sense of space, comfort and exclusivity; the suite offers, next to a breathtaking view over the Lake
Lucerne with its majestic mountain cenery, a luxuriously appointed living room with areas for work and relaxation, two bedrooms, a marble bathroom including a tub and a separate shower as well as an additional guest toilet, a romantic fireplace as well as a walk-in closet.
The Ritz Suites offer an unsurpassed hospitality experience during your stay in Lucerne.
With ceiling heights of more than 3.5 metres and floor areas of around 60 m2, they impart a sense of space, lightness and freedom.
This is wonderfully complemented by exceptional views of Lake Lucerne and the Central Swiss mountain panorama, two balconies (one to the east, one overlooking the lake), separate living and sleeping areas and a magnificent coffered ceiling featuring antique chandeliers in the Empire style.
Booking one of the suites means entering a world of luxury and comfort; each of the rooms offers delightful views of Lake Lucerne and the Alpine panorama of Central Switzerland.
The amenities include a balcony on the lake side, marble floors and a king size or twin beds.
The Deluxe Rooms offer a more spacious home-from-home measuring 30 m2; each of the rooms offers delightful views of Lake Lucerne and the Alpine panorama of Central Switzerland.
The Standard Rooms offer around 20 m2 of floor area and views of Lucerne's pulsing town life.
The rooms feature a marble or parquet floor plus a queen size or twin beds.
These rooms offer unique views of Lake Lucerne; the Standard Rooms are feature marble or parquet floors plus a queen size bed
(on the second floor: parquet or carpeted floor and a king size or twin beds).
Whether for a minimum of one week, a few months or your whole life: the hotel's team offers luxury residences for longer-term stays or for use as your domicile in Lucerne; they are equipped with a kitchen and entitle you to all conceivable services at 5-star level.
The Residence National Luzern is a standalone business unit within the company and enjoys close links with the Grand Hotel National.
As a tenant, you enjoy an unprecedented standard of living.
Each residence is individually appointed and features generously proportioned rooms for living, working and sleeping.
Comfort, tranquillity, exclusivity and discretion - all under one roof.
The hotel offers a wide range of dining experiences and atmospheres, and the culinary delicacies served are always of the highest quality: 4 restaurants, 1 bar and a coffee shop and one of
the region's loveliest lakeside terraces provide a wealth of choice that is hard to beat.
The Cafe Cesar, the coffee shop with a bistro feel under the direction of Walter Gisler, is a place where hotel guests and friendly, easy-going locals meet up to start their day in style.
Coffee specialities accompanied by fresh croissants or home-
made cakes are more than just insiders tips.
Throughout the day, you can enjoy exquisite wines - and why not a little smoked Scottish salmon and a crusty baguette?
from 08.00h
Look forward to Chinese specialities as you've never known them before! Not for nothing are authenticity and sustainability the restaurant's bywords; the recipes it follows have been handed down the generations.
Most of the ingredients are sourced from the region.
Discover a versatile, varied cuisine and experience Chinese culture in an atmosphere as authentic as the dishes served in porcelain bowls.
Welcome to the Middle Kingdom.
11.00h - 14.00h 17.30h - 23.00h
closed on Tuesdays
The Lake Terrace is a veritable oasis for the soul, eyes and palate; sitting right beside the promenade along the shores of Lake Lucerne with the historic facades behind it and a
magnificent view over the lake and mountains in front, this truly is the place to be.
12.00h - 14.00h 18.30h - 22.00h
The National Bar offers a stylish means of enjoying your evening - over cocktails, exquisite wines and snacks.
Here, locals rub shoulders with visitors to the city while cool blends with classical; people say it's the loveliest bar in town.
The selection of malt whiskies is the bar’s calling card and rightly so, as it gives connoisseurs reason to rejoice.
The National Bar has retained the original style of the 1870s and exudes the engaging charm of the turn of the century.
09.00h - 00.00h
14 GAULT MILLAU POINTS
The Restaurant Padrino (14 Gault-Millau points), with its wide range of delicious Italian specialities, is a favourite meeting place for businesspeople.
The culinary philosophy of combining top-quality, fresh, seasonal products to create mouth-watering dishes is truly embodied here - as is the desire to try something new, to make new discoveries and to vary the pleasures on offer, an approach
which distinguishes the ambitious kitchen team under the auspices of Claudia and Giorgio Montella.
The top quality wine list reflects both passion and oenological knowledge.
Il Padrino: "Tutto bene" with Mediterranean culinary art in the very best of company.
11.30h - 14.00h 18.30h - 00.00h
closed Sundays
The Restaurant 1871 attracts guests with its simple decor and light, seasonal menus: eat, drink and simply be.
It is one of the most precious memories of the early days of the Grand Hotel National.
"Refined yet simple cooking using only the very best ingredients"; with this culinary philosophy, you are sure to be seduced by the fare on offer here.
Roger Widmer and his team are also renowned for the extensive drinks menus offering wine, grappa, coffee and tea.
The summer lounge, open from April, offers you the chance to enjoy wonderful evenings overlooking the lake and Mount Pilatus.
Wednesday - Satutday 10.30h - 00.00hSunday 10.00h - 23.00h
October - AprilWednesday - Friday14.00h - 18.00hSunday evenings
13 GAULT MILLAU POINTS
The Restaurant National - recipient of 13 Gault-Millau points - is where good food meets comfort.
The head chef seduces guests with his creativity, his finely-honed culinary art and his love of top-quality regional products.
Cooking is the passion and natural ingredients a valuable asset; the hotels team also serves popular meals and simple snacks.
It's a place for everyone and everything, straightforward yet also elegant.
12.00h - 14.00h 06.30h - 22.00h (last order 21.30h)
07.00h - 10.30h
11.00h - 15.00h
A time for unwinding, relaxing and recharging your batteries; the Grand Hotel National provides a range of small but well-appointed isles of relaxation, such as a swimming pool, a sauna and a treatment area.
Savour the soothing atmosphere of the pool floor with its sun terrace offering views of Lake Lucerne.
Is the town's best-equipped exercise and wellness centre; hotel guests are admitted on favourable terms. Swimming facilities, a gym area and an enticing oasis of tranquillity cater for every requirement.
Put yourself in the capable hands of the therapists and experience just how good a massage of your choice can feel.
What could be more agreeable than really getting back in touch with your body and feeling the alternating sensations of warmth and coolness? The sauna on the pool floor is the perfect place to unwind.
The pool floor on the second floor is perfect for a little discreet me time. Unwind and leave the world behind for a few hours.
The hotel have everything you need for glamorous, memorable celebrations of a private or corporate nature: magnificent rooms, a high standard of catering, views of the lake and mountains, and a professional team capable of organising a perfect event.
The hotel's team also welcomes meetings and seminars: the hotel's team provides a stylish setting and atmosphere - conducive to concentration and ideal for the exchange of views and insights.
The Grand Hotel National puts on numerous entertaining and enriching events throughout the year covering a whole variety of themes - so why not come along?
Easy come, easy go and informal - but always with style and elegance.
To name but three: a summer Chill & Grill on the Lake Terrace, the Magic Comedy Festival, and a piano recital.
Lucerne ranks amongst the prettiest towns in the world and surprises the visitor with unexpected contrasts.
Mighty peaks alternate with charm lake scenery, tranquil alleys lead to pulsing shopping streets, and the spectacular KKL culture and congress centre looks over Europe's oldest wooden bridge.
A mosaic of art, culture, leisure activities and night life make this town a must-visit destination.
Once you come, you’ll never want to leave.
Fairytale weddings, fantastic birthdays, exceptional christenings, exclusive gala dinners for important clients, atmospheric Christmas celebrations.
Seeing and being seen, hearing and being heard: this renowned classical music event draws artists from all over the world at Easter, in the summer and again in the autumn. The event started back in 1938.
Lucerne is richly endowed with inviting bars and restaurants, clubs and discotheques. The Casino is home to the atmospheric phrase "rien ne va plus". A Mediterranean ambience reigns along the Reuss Promenade - make it one of the places you visit!
For events up to 30 participants, you can choose one of the five stylish business rooms: "Harlekin", "Marmara", "Atlantik", "Pazifik" and "Mediterranee".
Visitors wishing to discover Lucerne away from the throngs of tourists might like to do so with the help of an insider (Best Friends Shopping) and track down its many exclusive and unique stores and boutiques. There's no better way to shop.
Summer is a great time to be here and take advantage of the mountains and clear waters of the lake. Whether you prefer things peaceful or active, sporty or cultural, in Lucerne town or in the surrounding region, this is the place for you!
The museum focuses on the past, present and future of transportation and mobility - on water, on land and in the air. The premises incorporate the Imax Cinema with its giant screen and 3D films.
Is Lucerne's most venerable landmark and is also, at 204 metres, Europe's longest roofed timber bridge. Halfway along the bridge is the octagonal Water Tower, Switzerland's most-photographed historical monument.
Adjacent to the Lion Monument shows what Lucerne must have looked like 20 million years ago. As a natural monument with park and museum, it is a haven of tranquillity.
Was designed by star architect Jean Nouvel and offers guided tours. Discover the distinctive architecture and aesthetics of the KKL.
Was Switzerland's first preserved figurative monument. Carved out of the naturally occurring rock, it commemorates the heroism in 1792 of Swiss soldiers who died attempting to protect the Tuileries Palace in Paris.
Back in the 14th century the townspeople erected some of the nine watchtowers on the right-hand bank of the River Reuss. The Musegg Towers played a defensive role by allowing soldiers to see into the distant countryside surrounding the town.
Is the most recent of Lucerne's museums. It is hugely significant owing to its important collections of works by Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso.
Gold-trimmed walls, imposing chandeliers and a wealth of space for socialising - presenting the historic Ritz and Escoffier banqueting rooms, available separately or combined.
In winter, too, Lucerne is a starting point for all kinds of sporting or relaxing leisure activities. Wonderful skiing, snowboarding, sledging, Nordic Walking and snowshoeing opportunities are not far off.
GRAND HOTEL NATIONAL
Haldenstrasse 46006 LucerneSwitzerland