Wilden-Mann hotel in Lucerne
 

Planning on spending a few days in May at this hotel. I am wondering if any of you have had any experiences , positive or negative, staying at this hotel? Our other consideration is Balances but their room rate does not include breakfast which is a definite negative in my opinion. Your input will be very helpful. Thank you

I did eat here one time---great food.
I do prefer Des Balances location.

What is the difference between the locations of the two hotels?

I stayed (again) at the Des Balances this past November and agree that the non-inclusive breakfast (which was included the previous stay) was a bit off-putting but I like the place and the location directly across from the Jesuit Church and near the railroad station (an important factor for me). I also like being in the so-called "old town" section.

The food that IS served at the Des Balances, especially the evening meals has always been several cuts above but THAT whole thing is subjective and personal and I don't care WHICH "foodie" you talk to...

I think rationale, even though you may not agree with it, helps.

Good luck and enjoy Lucern.

Des Balances is right on the river and at a major bridge.
Wilden Mann is a block inland from the river with no views.
Pull up a map at GOOGLE MAPS

Hi skye5,

I'm another who has stayed at the Balances. For me, its location -- on the river -- is worth the extra cost of breakfast. I like being able to see water, so that's always been my choice. I loved looking out my bedroom window and seeing the ducks and swans bobbing on the water in front of the Jesuit Church. Also loved the big picture windows in the restaurant that overlooked the river - just lovely.

The Wilden Mann is also in the old town, but it won't give you a river or lake view.

Good luck!

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You have all convinced me that paying for breakfast at Balances is worth the water view. Thank you so much for helping me to make this decision. Really appreciate it.

Try not to miss the walking tour of old town that leaves from the Bahnhof TI office at 0945 each day.

I'll plan to do that...thanks