Hotel Schlüssel

Hotels
Independent
9 (96 reviews)
Franziskanerplatz 12, Lucerne, 6003 , Lucerne , CH

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Street parking
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Multilingual staff
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Highly praised staff
Cons:
Noise issues from hallway
Challenges with self check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
The room was clean, but some guests experienced issues with wet floors and noise from the hallway.
Service
9.25
The staff was highly praised, making guests feel like family, although some missed personal contact due to self check-in.
Location
9.75
Great location, central and charming, away from noisy crowds but close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, but noise issues and the lack of soundproofing were noted.
Amenities
8.25
Basic amenities provided; however, there were complaints about the lack of air conditioning and difficulties with self check-in.
Value for Money
9.25
Considered good value due to the location and overall hotel quality despite some minor issues.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Restaurant on-site received high marks from guests who dined there multiple times.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall stay was enjoyable with great location, charm, and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:04

Property Description

Discover the charm of Hotel Schlüssel, your perfect getaway in the heart of Lucerne!

Exquisite Dining Options
Savor delicious regional dishes at our on-site Restaurant Schlüssel or enjoy the convenience of room service during limited hours, satisfying your cravings without having to leave your cozy sanctuary.

Top-notch Comfort
Retreat to one of our 10 individually decorated guest rooms, featuring down comforters and premium bedding for an exceptional night’s sleep. Experience relaxation in private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers that ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.

Unmatched Location
Positioned steps away from the stunning Franciscan Church and a short stroll from the iconic Chapel Bridge, you’ll find yourself immersed in the vibrant culture and history of Lucerne at every corner.

Experience a blend of luxury and convenience—book your stay at Hotel Schlüssel today!

Important information:

  • In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 15 October to 06 April.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ZRH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Covid

    COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 14

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Covid

    Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 96 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Brandon partner
6
Pros:

This is a good place to stay for a short stay to visit Lucerne. It is pretty limited though. There is no desk service, check in is on a tablet, but for us the tablet was not working so we had to call a number and they walked us through how to activate a room card. The room is clean, but small and a little dated. The location is great and easy to walk to everything in town.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Marie Katarina
6
Pros:

Great location. I loved the room and all the extras—clean room and comfortable bed. Luzern is a tourist city, so why doesn’t the hotel use English? I received 5–6 emails from you, and I couldn’t understand any of them. The self check-in system doesn’t work. We were three different guests, and all of us had to call for help. Also, there’s no soundproofing from the hallway —you hear everything and get woken up constantly.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
D
Devang
10
Pros:

Central to everything.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth
8
Pros:

No frills hotel (self check in & out), but it provided just what we neededed— a clean, quiet, spacious room with nice view of church and charming platz in front.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Kathy
6
Pros:

The check in process was fine once we got in the main building, but we had trouble getting in. There were so many emails I may of missed the entry code. Not a fan of auto entry.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
D
Dax partner
8
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay. The floor by the shower is wet due to the shower not having a door.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth
6
Pros:

We never came in contact with a hotel staff member, so there was no one to ask questions if needed. The location was fantastic, but very noisy both late into the evening and early morning. The room was clean and comfortable, other than the noise keeping you up late and waking you up early.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
G
Gregory partner
10
Pros:

Really enjoyed the location of the Hotel Schlüssel in the old town area of Luzern. Everything is within a 5 to 10 minute walk, and it is just enough off the beaten path to be away from the noisy crowds in other parts of town. There is also a pay laundromat just a street over which was very convenient and we made use of during our stay.

There is no onsite staff, giving it more of the feel of a personal rental. This was never really an issue for us other than requesting two room keys at check in and only being able to make one. As an aside, i made another later the first day which worked, but then the original no longer functioned.

We really appreciated the fan in the room for our use, which allowed us to keep it comfortable during our 4 day stay even with moderate heat during the day. During the night we also kept the window open with the fan on to bring in cool air but the proximity to the church next door and the bells which peal every 15 minutes all night long made this not a good of an idea. Having the window closed really made this a non issue for sleeping and there is definitely a pleasant historical vibe to their consistency.

Loved staying in the city for it's charm and location, and the Hotel Schlüssel just added to the overall enjoyment of our visit.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
C
Christian
10
Pros:

Other than the fact that this hotel does not have AC, due to historical rules because of the age of the building, this hotel was fantastic and can only be very highly recommended.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Nick partner
10
Pros:

An excellent property with central location to trains and busses but also in the heart of old town. Rooms are generously spatious and a sweet addition from the hosts is a free mini bar for coffee and light refreshment (beer, coke, water). Highly recommend!

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
T
Theresa
10
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Schlüssel! The staff was incredible and made us feel like family. We appreciated that we were just enough off the beaten path in a beautiful courtyard with a church dating back to 1270! It was quintessential and relaxing. The train station was less than a 10-minute walk, making it perfect for exploring Suisse. They also had an amazing restaurant, and we ended up eating there all three nights. I can't recommend this hotel enough! Thank you, Hotel Schlüssel, for making our experience exceptional!

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Cozy hotel great location
Pros:

Everything was great. Only slight issue was it was hard to air out the room after showers. The provided table fan was not enough to quickly refresh the air.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
H
Henrik
10
Vor premiere på selvbetjening gik fint.
Pros:

Husets anbefalede reataurant var desværre ferielukket,men så hyggelig ud.

Indtjekning af alder kunne tidligst regnes fra 1970, så jeg fik en kraftig "foryngelseskur".

Selvbetjenings minibar virkede super på bagrund af god gammeldags tillid, der var bare ingen oplagte steder at lægge ekstra betaling.
Måske kan nøglekort kasse bruges.

Vi havde et supergodt ophold.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
H
hyejin
10
Pros:

It was amazing. Only thing I need an air conditioner or cooler. It was hot but I couldn’t open the window because smoking didn’t stop from the bar on the 1st floor. I couldn’t breathe if I open the window. I should be patient hot or smoke. It was so hard.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
K
Kirsten
10
Pros:

Great stay! Comfortable bed and very spacious

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
S
Shandra family
10
Pros:

The property was central to everything

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
S
Sarath partner
10
Pros:

It was a fantastic location, small rooms, but matched our needs

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
8
Pros:

Great location and wonderful breakfast! A good value for the money.

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
J
jose family_with_children
10
Pros:

Todo está excelente, solo que no tienen aire acondicionado y en temporada de calor, no se puede dormir sin el
Aire acondicionado.

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
K
KENNETH family
10
Pros:

Very close to the river. Beautiful area.
A little bit concerned about their check-in system and how they cut the key using simply a confirmation number only (anyone can guess someone else's based on your own) - the hotel may want to re-think that system.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee