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Grand Hotel National Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland · Independent · Core Luxury
César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier made the Grand Hotel National in 1870, a neo-Renaissance pile on Lake Lucerne that was an early chapter in both careers. Sixty-two rooms now, plus a newer Design Collection wing against the Belle Époque house. Chapel Bridge is a ten-minute walk. The lake does the rest.
- 62 rooms
- Opened 1870
- Neighborhood: North lakefront
- Rooms from 226 sq ft (21 m²)
- Architect: Umberto Erculiani
About Grand Hotel National Lucerne
- Opened in 1870 with César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier in the house, an early stop in both careers.
- Neo-Renaissance grand hotel on Lake Lucerne; 62 rooms plus a later Design Collection wing.
- A ten-minute walk from Chapel Bridge; thirteen minutes from the Lion Monument.
- Entry-level rooms start at 226 sq ft (21 m²).
History
The Grand Hotel National opened in 1870 as a neo-Renaissance hotel on Lake Lucerne. César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier worked here early in their careers. The house later added a Design Collection wing beside the Belle Époque building.
The setting
10-minute walk to Chapel Bridge. 13-minute walk to Lion Monument.
Restaurants and bars
- Sharing Brasserie Juliette — Restaurant
- National Brunch — Restaurant
- National Bar — Bar
- Jialu National — Restaurant
- Ristorante Salvatore — Restaurant
Experiences
- Every drink tells a story – exclusive bartender evening — A bartender creates classic cocktails inspired by the hotel's history, with close-up preparation, show effects, and guests choosing their own garnish, with a direct view of the lake.
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool and sauna area
- Five on-site restaurants and bars, including Sharing Brasserie Juliette and Jialu National
- Lakeside terrace with panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps
- Fitness center and spa services
- Complimentary entry to the neighboring Grand Casino Luzern
- Valet parking and pet-friendly accommodations
- Tennis
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