The historic Hotel Pilatus-Kulm is situated at 2132 metres above sea level in the Kriens district in Luzern, 3.2 km from Chapel Bridge and 3.4 km from KKL Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne. It was built in 1890 and completely renovated in 2010. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room comes with a TV. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a gift shop at the property and the elegant restaurant Pilatus-Kulm serves seasonal and regional specialties. Zurich Airport is 52 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Luzern
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From arriving to leaving this hotel was a very special experience. The location at over 2000 metres is pretty unique. The staff all excellent and little touches like the welcome cup of tea, fresh fruit in the room were lovely. We stayed in room...
  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the view is amazing, but the property is also very nicely finished.
  • Brian
    Canada Canada
    Unbeatable location and the fine condition of hotel and accommodations met expectations.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

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

Facilities of Hotel Pilatus-Kulm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 5 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage 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 card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Hotel Pilatus-Kulm takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 17:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night
6 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 120 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 210 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel can only be reached by aerial cableways from Kriens. The last ride is at 17:00 in summer and at 16:00 in winter. Please check the schedule in advance.

In summer, the hotel can also be reached by cogwheel train from Alpnachstad. Please check the schedule 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 aware that when booking more than 5 rooms or more than 5 people, different cancellation and prepayment policies may apply.

FAQs about Hotel Pilatus-Kulm

  • Check-in at Hotel Pilatus-Kulm is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Hotel Pilatus-Kulm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Pilatus-Kulm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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

  • Room options at Hotel Pilatus-Kulm include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Hotel Pilatus-Kulm is 5.6 miles from the centre of Luzern. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Pilatus-Kulm can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Hotel Pilatus-Kulm has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant Bellevue
    • Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm