Located at the summit of Mount Pilatus at 7 feet above sea level, the Hotel Bellevue is reachable by aerial tramway or the world's steepest cog railway in summer. It features a terrace with panoramic views over the Swiss Alps and the bay of Lucerne. The restaurant serves characteristic Swiss specialties. Half-board includes breakfast and a 4-course dinner. All rooms in the Bellevue Hotel have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and offer panoramic views. The hotel can be reached by cable car from Kriens or by cogwheel train (only in summer) from Alpnachstad. Please plan your arrival in advance and be aware of the current timetable.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Lucerne

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dave
    the United States the United States
    This was one of the coolest Hotels I ever stayed at. Great hiking, great dinner, great breakfast. Great views.
  • Vikas
    Canada Canada
    I went in Oct and trip advisor suggested I was taking a risk as weather could be bad. I wanted to experience being above the clouds and or view of town from the mountain. I took the risk and it totally paid off. The view of mountain peaks sticking...
  • Connor
    the United States the United States
    The views were amazing and the room was very comfortable
  • Maroosh
    Canada Canada
    the view was mesmerizing, food at dinner was so yummy and delicious, service was really good. room was okay and it was a bit pricey for 1 night
  • Peter
    Germany Germany
    exclusivity once public is gone for the day! having all that great space almost empty is amazing!
  • Alyce
    the United States the United States
    I liked that there were many options for activity …. hiking trails to watch sunrise and sunset, short gondola ride down to the toboggan and rope park….. dinner and breakfast were included …. the dinner was a 4 course and it was really good!
  • Mike
    Singapore Singapore
    Check in was fast and easy, friendly staff trying her best to explain everything to me in English. Room was big with spectacular view, Dinner and breakfast are great, Tiago from the restaurant are friendly and welcoming, thumbs up for him!
  • Zoejanaye
    Australia Australia
    Everything. The atmosphere and vibes were amazing.
  • Anthony
    Ireland Ireland
    Highlight of our trip I would recommend to all,the view the hospitality the dinner etc, it was magic..worth every cent..
  • Janice
    Australia Australia
    This is the most magical hotel, high in the clouds.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant Bellevue
    • Cuisine
      International • European
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Bellevue Kriens
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 10 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Hotel Bellevue Kriens takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel can only be reached by aerial cableway from Kriens. The last ride is at 17:00 in summer until the end of October and at 16:00 in winter. Please check the schedules in advance.

The hotel can also be reached by cogwheel train from Alpnachstad, except during the winter season. Please check the schedules in advance.

The aerial cableways may be temporarily inoperable in case of strong winds.

The tickets for ascent and descent can be purchased at a discounted rate if you show your booking confirmation.

The à-la-carte restaurant is only open during the day.

Baby cots are only available upon request.

please be informed that When booking more than 5 rooms or more than 5 people, different cancelation and prepayment policies may apply.

FAQs about Hotel Bellevue Kriens

  • Hotel Bellevue Kriens is 5.6 miles from the center of Lucerne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Bellevue Kriens is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Bellevue Kriens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Hotel Bellevue Kriens has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant Bellevue
    • Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
  • The prices at Hotel Bellevue Kriens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hotel Bellevue Kriens offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Room options at Hotel Bellevue Kriens include:

    • Double