Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
Lake Lucerne’s Belle Epoque landmark
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Since 1906, a regal Belle Epoque building has watched vigil over the deep blue waters of Lake Lucerne. In the fall of 2022, the palatial landmark reopened its doors as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern, ushering in a new era of lakeside luxury in the Swiss Alps.
Faced with the daunting task of bringing the former Palace Luzern into the 21st century — without losing any of its historic charm — Swiss architectural firm Iwan Bühler Architekten and London interior designer Jestico + Whiles delivered on the tall order. Original features, such as checkerboard marble floors, pink-hued scagliola pillars and pale stucco walls, were restored to their former glory, while modern additions such as a contemporary art collection and bespoke Italian furniture blend in seamlessly with their stylish surroundings.
However, there is one mainstay that has only gotten better with time: The show-stopping views of the Swiss Alps, which are best enjoyed with a cup of coffee from your private balcony.
Getting There
Haldenstrasse 10 , 6002 Lucerne, Switzerland
TEL41-41-588-1888
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
ZRH (45 min- 1 hr 5 min)
BSL (1 hr 10 min-1 hr 40 min)
GVA (2 hr 30 min-3 hr 20 min)