Lucerne, Switzerland
Cascada Boutique Hotel
Alpine waterfall townhouse
Alpine waterfall townhouse
The townhouse introduces guests to Swiss waterfalls through dedicated trail routes. Downstairs, a lively open kitchen turns out Spanish paella.
What it’s good at
Listed
Each guest room displays photographic wall murals depicting a specific Swiss waterfall.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Housed in a century-old building that began life as a hospice in 1910, it now offers 74 contemporary rooms, each individually styled after a Swiss waterfall.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bundesplatz sits in Lucerne's local Neustadt quarter, with the lake and the main railway station a short walk away.
The rooms
Wall-sized photo murals depict a different Swiss waterfall in every room. Minibars are restocked daily with complimentary drinks.
Restaurant
BOLERO Restaurante
Custom paellas are cooked to order at the front station. At the counter, bartenders mix Spanish gin and tonics.
How it began
The building started life in 1910 as a hospice called Johanniterhof, decades before its 1994 conversion into a hotel.
Lucerne
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.