Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern is worth booking if you want the best-rated five-star in our Lucerne sample, with attentive staff and a walkable spot by the lake. At around €790 a night it only makes sense if service and location justify more than double the city median for you.
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This is our Luxury choice for Lucerne. It suits couples and special-occasion trips where staff and setting matter more than cost. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 309 reviews, the top score among the hotels we compared here, though the review count is modest.
Skip it if you are watching your budget. The reference rate was more than 2.5 times the sample median. Fussy breakfast eaters should also know that some guests found the choice limited and orders sometimes wrong.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Haldenstrasse 10. Guests describe a walkable position near the lake and the city centre, and the location score is 9.7.
The Lion Monument is about 0.8 km, roughly 10 minutes on foot. Kapellbrücke is about 1 km, around 13 minutes, and the Jesuit Church about 1.2 km, around 15 minutes. These walking times are straight-line estimates, so allow a little more. For the main old-town sights you should not need transport.
What guests say
Staff get the most praise: guests describe a friendly, welcoming team giving attentive, helpful service. The location near the lake and the centre is the other recurring positive.
Breakfast draws mixed comments. The food is called tasty, but the selection is described as limited, and some guests say orders came out wrong. For a hotel at this price, that is worth knowing. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Lucerne picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €790.08 a night, about €1,580 for both nights. This is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €298.30. Our Best Value pick, Château Gütsch, cost exactly that, €298.30, with a score of 8.8. Our Budget pick, Holiday Inn Express - Luzern - Kriens by IHG, was €136.79 with 8.3. So the Mandarin Oriental costs roughly €490 more per night than Château Gütsch for a 0.8-point higher score, five stars and the lakeside position guests praise.
Listed facilities include a spa and wellness centre, gym, restaurant, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed. Breakfast options listed are continental, vegetarian, buffet and breakfast to go, but inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Lucerne. This hotel was joint first of the 7 on guest score and holds an official five-star rating, which our Luxury slot puts first. A 9.6 score and a 9.7 location score put it ahead of the other upscale options in the sample.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included, and if you have dietary needs, ask in advance given the comments on limited choice. Confirm spa hours and whether there are extra charges. Read the cancellation terms closely, as a mistake at this price is costly. The hotel is tagged as pet friendly, but rules and fees are not confirmed. Parking is not listed, so ask if you are driving.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern within walking distance of Kapellbrücke?
Yes. It is about 1 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
How much does Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €790.08 a night. Check today's price for your dates.
Does Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern have a spa?
Yes, a spa and wellness centre is listed, along with a gym. Opening hours and any fees should be checked before you go.
What do guests dislike about Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern?
Mainly breakfast. Guests call it tasty but say the selection is limited and orders are sometimes incorrect.