Grand Hotel National Lucerne
From the T+L 500
Legendary 1870 hotel, originally run by César Ritz, on the shores of Lake Lucerne.
- Stats:
- 41 rooms; 3 restaurants; 2 bars.
- Competitive Edge:
- Empire interiors (restored ballrooms, marble floors) with an intimate vibe.
- Rooms to Book:
- Deluxe Lake Views are 40 square feet larger than those with city views—ask for one with a balcony.
- Don't Miss:
- A candlelit dinner on Le Trianon’s lakeside terrace—Auguste Escoffier brought fine modern French to the menu in 1870.
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