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Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
Lucerne, Switzerland · Mandarin Oriental · Grand Luxury
Built 1904–1906 by architect Heinrich Meili-Wapf for hotelier Franz Josef Bucher and rated at opening one of the most admired hotels in the world, with 120 private bathrooms, unprecedented for its era, the Palace Hotel Luzern is now officially designated a Swiss cultural asset of national importance. It closed in 2019 for restoration, reopened as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern in September 2022 with a Forbes Five-Star award and two Michelin Keys, anchoring the Nationalquai panorama toward Mount Pilatus.
- 135 rooms
- Opened 1906
- Neighborhood: North lakefront
- Architect: Jean-Michel Wilmotte
- Interiors: Sybille de Margerie
About Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
- At its 1906 opening, 120 private bathrooms made it one of the most technologically advanced hotels in the world.
- Thierry Marx's Sur Mesure holds two Michelin stars; Forbes awarded Five Stars in 2026.
History
The Mandarin Oriental, Paris occupies a 1930s historic building in central Paris with an art deco façade restored by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte for the hotel's opening. The property features an indoor garden created by Wilmotte & Associés with landscape artists. It blends Parisian elegance with Oriental refinement near Place Vendôme and Tuileries Garden.
The Belle Époque palace was built 1904–1906 by architect Heinrich Meili-Wapf for hotelier Franz Josef Bucher; at its 1906 opening it was rated one of the most elegant hotels in the world, with an unprecedented 120 private bathrooms.
The setting
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern anchors the Nationalquai on Haldenstrasse, where Lucerne's northern lakefront opens to a panorama toward Mount Pilatus. The Belle Époque palace was built 1904–1906 by architect Heinrich Meili-Wapf for hotelier Franz Josef Bucher; at its 1906 opening it was rated one of the most elegant hotels in the world, with an unprecedented 120 private bathrooms. Designated a Swiss cultural asset of national importance, the building served as a wartime medical centre before operating for decades as the Palace Hotel Luzern. It closed for restoration in 2019 and reopened as Mandarin Oriental Palace in September 2022, anchoring Lucerne's premier luxury lakefront corridor alongside the historic Schweizerhofquai.
Restaurants and bars
- MOzern — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Quai 10 — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Colonnade — Restaurant · French haute cuisine · Two MICHELIN Stars
- Minamo — Restaurant · Japanese omakase · One MICHELIN Star
- Palace bar — Bar
Experiences
- Afternoon Tea in the Belle Époque veranda — Signature Afternoon Tea served in the Belle Époque veranda overlooking Lake Lucerne and the mountain panorama.
- Lake and mountain excursions — Tailor-made private boat cruises on Lake Lucerne, seasonal excursions and concierge-curated scenic mountain adventures.
- Old Town and culture — Easy access to Lucerne's historic Old Town, cultural attractions and luxury shopping.
- Cultural and culinary discoveries — Concierge-curated activities ranging from cultural to culinary discoveries.
- Mediterranean dining at MOzern — Mediterranean restaurant on the shores of Lake Lucerne, open throughout the day.
- French cuisine at Colonnade — French Classics with a Modern Touch and stunning views.
Amenities
- spa
- indoor pool
- fitness center
- hammam
- garden
- concierge
- restaurant
- bar
Awards
- Forbes Four-Star Spa (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- 2 Michelin Stars for Sur Mesure (2012)
- The Hot List (Condé Nast Traveler (2012)
- Best Business Hotel (Wallpaper (2011)
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