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nsanil May 17th, 2013 08:17 AM

Lucerne where to stay
 
Hello

we plan to be in Lucerne for 3 days during 3rd week of June; need some recommendations on where to stay

prefer something that's not too commercial- kind of nature & also be able to cover the popular attraction in Lucerne like Mt Tittlis,/Enleberg Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, etc

pls advise

thanks much

nytraveler May 17th, 2013 09:09 AM

How many of you are there and what is your budget?

And those mountains are sort of near - not IN - Lucerne. So it's not clear if you want lodging in the town - or out in a small village in the countryside (IMHO the town has much better transport options and a lot to see and do - but it IS a town.)

nsanil May 18th, 2013 01:50 AM

we are 3 of us wife/self & a 7 year old boy ; budget is approx $1000 ; pls suggest

thanks

Byrd May 18th, 2013 04:29 AM

Several years ago we really enjoyed staying at Hotel Des Alpes, located right on the river in Luzern. Our room had a balcony overlooking all the riverside activity.

It is right in town, but we walked everywhere, including to the dock to take the boat trip on the lake.

http://www.desalpes-luzern.ch/index....TOKEN=24017403

Have a wonderful trip.

Byrd

simpsonc510 May 18th, 2013 06:15 AM

We have stayed at Grand National (beyond your budget and a BIG splurge for us) and also at Ibis Styles. Ibis is in your budget, plus you can get a room with twin-sized bed for the boy. Location is about 2 blocks from the lakefront, but within easy walking distance to train station and shopping/dining areas. Ibis gets lots of tour groups so it can be quite busy, especially at breakfast (included).

Another option might be Hotel De la Paix. It is quite basic. I think price is a bit less than Ibis, and location is about a block closer to shopping/dining and the train station/old bridge area.

shanmugamprakash May 25th, 2013 07:55 AM

How about any river/ lake front hotel. I have booked in Des Alpes


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