This historic hotel is quietly situated in the Old Town of Lucerne, very close to the Reuss River, public transport links, shopping facilities, restaurants, bars, pubs and nightspots, and major attractions such as Chapel Bridge, the Natural and Historic Museum, Museggmauer (historic fortified wall), the futuristic Culture and Convention Centre (KKL), Glacier garden, Lion's monument, Alpinium and Bourbaki Panorama. The Lake Lucerne lakeside, the departure point of steamer cruises, and the railway station are less than a 10-minute walk away. Zürich-Kloten Airport is approximately 47 km and Bern Airport around 63 km from the hotel, while Euroairport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg is about 79 km, Friedrichshafen Airport is 111 km, Lugano Airport is 121 km and Malpensa Airport is some 159 km away. Orio al Serio Airport and Geneva-Cointrin Airport are 183 km and 189 km away, respectively. The historic 30-room hotel provides romantic settings, distinguished service and features an elegant chimney-conservatory bar with a terrace next to a unique swimming pool in central Lucerne, romantically hidden between the roofs of the old city. Furthermore, the hotel features free wireless Internet access throughout the whole building, a business centre, a laptop location and lift access. Further facilities available to guests at this hotel de charme include a lobby area, hotel safe, bar, restaurant and room service. The cosy rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower/WC and a hairdryer. Standard in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone with mailbox, free wireless Internet access, cable TV and a radio. Heating units are provided, and some rooms come with air conditioning. Family rooms are available on request and all rooms are non-smoking.