Lucerne: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Lucerne side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG	Best Value Château Gütsch	Luxury Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
Guest score	8.3/10	8.8/10	9.6/10
Reviews	3,599	2,096	309
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Kriens	Kanonenstrasse	The Real Heart of Lucerne
Reference price per night	€137	€298	€790
Guests like		Views: Panoramic outlooks over Lake Lucerne, the city, and the surrounding mountains. Location: Hilltop castle setting with forest trails and funicular access to the city centre.	Staff: Friendly, welcoming team provide attentive care and helpful service. Location: Walkable position near the lake and city centre.
Guests mention		Breakfast: Fresh dishes served on a scenic terrace, though the buffet selection is sometimes limited.	Breakfast: Tasty options available, though selection is limited and orders are occasionally incorrect.
Good for	pets, family, breakfast	pets, breakfast	pets, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG if price matters most, Château Gütsch for the best balance of score and price, and Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.