Lucerne, Switzerland
The Hotel Lucerne, Autograph Collection
Cinematic townhouse
Lucerne, Switzerland
Opened
2000
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottCinematic townhouse
The townhouse runs on the atmosphere of cinema, where dark corridors lead into rooms lit by glowing film stills.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This is a design-oriented boutique, through and through, designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel around a simple organizing concept: each room’s ceiling is decorated with an enlargement of a film still.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors face Vögeligärtli park, with Lake Lucerne and the main train station just a short stroll away.
The rooms
Large windows look out across the park, and the four penthouse suites open onto private rooftop terraces.
At the table
Breakfast is served in The Lounge, and evenings bring drinks around the illuminated bar counter and orange velvet armchairs.
How it began
Local hotelier Urs Karli bought the 1907 property, hiring architect Jean Nouvel to transform the former schoolhouse in 2000.
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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.