The hotel is situated right on the shores of Lake Lucerne and only a stone's throw from the city centre of Lucerne. It has been managed by the Hauser family, for more than 150 years. The festival hotel boasts 101 spacious rooms and suites, outstanding service, three speciality restaurants, a wellness area and stunning banquet rooms. Spend a night here and follow in the footsteps of kings, emperors, writers, politicians, musicians and actors. Besides the excellent location of the hotel and its sweeping views of Lake Lucerne, guests can look forward to a first-class events programme. The hotel hosts exquisite concerts by renowned organisers: the Blue Balls Festival, Lucerne Blues Festival, Retro Festival and World Band Festival are some of household names. The hotel opened its gates in 1845 and is one of the few Swiss hotels to have an art history of national significance. This traditional establishment exudes 19th-century glamour. At the same time, its modern infrastructure and award-winning rooms offer all the modern amenities that guests could wish for. The hotel wants guests to feel completely at home. Every room at this hotel is unique. They all tell stories. Stories that grand personalities, such as Karl Frey, Richard Wagner and Leo Tolstoy, experienced during the stay. Unique objects, quotes and design elements turn these 101 stories into real experiences for all guests.