1. Overview
The Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern is a luxurious hotel now open in Switzerland, offering stunning views of the Alps and Lake Lucerne.
2. Hotel Transformation
The historic building, dating back to 1906, has been thoughtfully transformed by Iwan Bühler Architekten and Jestico + Whiles into a modern Mediterranean-inspired retreat that reflects its rich history.
3. Accommodations
The hotel features 136 rooms and suites, most with private balconies and an array of high-end amenities. Design elements include:
- Luxurious Diptyque bath products
- Dyson hair amenities
- Bose sound systems
The decor beautifully combines original features and modern furnishings, including Lucerne’s largest suites and the exquisite Presidential Suite.
4. Dining Options
Guests can indulge in a variety of dining experiences:
- MOzern Bar & Brasserie: Offers classic Asian dishes and cocktails.
- Quai 10: A charming spot for Italian cuisine and grilled delicacies.
- Colonnade: A fine-dining experience focusing on French haute cuisine.
- Japanese Restaurant: Set to open soon, complementing the diverse culinary offerings.
5. Wellness and Relaxation
For relaxation, the hotel’s SPA Bellefontaine offers rejuvenating treatments incorporating Asian rituals with exclusive beauty products.
6. Booking Information
Nightly rates at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern start at approximately CHF700 (about $712).
One of Switzerland’s — and Europe’s — grandest hotel buildings is once again welcoming travelers. Today, the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, officially opens its doors in the city’s belle epoque–style Palace Luzern landmark, treating its guests to breathtaking vistas of the Alps and Lake Lucerne.
Most of the 136 rooms and suites have private balconies and are decked in luxe amenities by Diptyque, Dyson hair products, and Bose sound systems. The designers drew décor inspiration from the surrounding landscape, blending shades of green with timeless neutrals and rich blues. Old and new harmoniously blend thanks to a mixture of original features such as ceiling moldings, wall paneling, and custom-made Italian furnishings. The hotel houses 48 of Lucerne’s largest suites, but the crown jewel is the Presidential Suite — a 1,432-square-foot space decorated with sculptures, mirrors, hand-painted murals, hand-blown glass accents, and locally made mosaic inlays. The oval-shaped living room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the old town, the lake, and the snow-capped peaks of the Alps. The two Panoramic Rooftop Terrace Suites live up to their monikers with magnificent 360-degree lake and mountain views.
Subtle references to Mandarin Oriental’s Asian origins adorn the hotel’s public spaces, in sync with the Mediterranean theme of the property. The original black-and-white marble checkered flooring on the ground floor beautifully contrasts with the terracotta-hued Roman columns flanking a bar.
The hotel will surely keep its guests in good spirits with four food-and-beverage concepts run by chef Gilad Peled. The fine-dining Colonnade will focus on French haute cuisine prepared with fresh Swiss ingredients, paired with an impressive collection of wines sourced from around the globe.
