Request Type : Property Description Nowhere do the stars shine more intensely and the sunrises are more spectacular than on Pilatus Kulm. So close to Lucerne and yet in a completely different world. The historic mountain hotel Pilatus-Kulm**** was built in 1890 and completely renovated in 2010. It has 27 superior double rooms and 3 junior suites, all with breathtaking views of the Alpine panorama. 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. IMPORTANT: Please note that the hotel is a mountain hotel and only accessible via the aerial cableways from Kriens and/or the cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad. Additionally, be aware that the gondola and/or aerial cableway may be temporarily or entirely suspended during thunderstorms, storms, etc. Access to the mountain is not guaranteed at all times, so please plan your arrival early.

Couples in particular 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 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Lucerne

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    United States of America United States of America
    The view on top of Pilatus is amazing. The breakfast and dinner are delicious, staff are friendly.
  • Pavel
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The view from the room and around the hotel area is just stunning. Easy hiking to be done for more scenery views, weather is important, if it’s cloudy then you can’t see anything down. Dinner is 4 course meal, fantastic food on a high level.
  • Rudolf
    Switzerland Switzerland
    I liked that the hotel made a small exhibition about the history of the hotel foundation. I had an impression that they would like to introduce us what a serious and huge engineering job was behind all of this complex construction. I think it is...
  • Harry
    United States of America United States of America
    I liked the four course meal and the view and the staff.
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful setting and location. So nice to stay there and enjoy being at the top when most tourists are gone.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Location location location. The funicular was awesome!! The hiking from the hotel was spectacular!!
  • Anthony
    United States of America United States of America
    Great buffet super selection awesome bread selection too
  • Neha
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing dinner, unforgettable views, an experience in and of itself.
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    It was the spot from which to enjoy amazing sunset and sunrise and daytime views of Lake Lucerne and miles upon miles of Swiss mountains and countryside as well. The food and accommodations were exceptional at this one of a kind property.
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    A hotel with a unforgettable view. Making the trip to the hotel is very fun and our kids loved it. Once the day tourists leave we felt like we had the whole mountain top to ourselves. Definitely happy we woke up early to watch the sunrise.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

Amenities of Hotel Pilatus-Kulm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

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
  • Sofa bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting 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 possible) 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 card access
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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
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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. 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 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

  • Room options at Hotel Pilatus-Kulm include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Hotel Pilatus-Kulm is 5.6 miles from the center of Lucerne. 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: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

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

  • Hotel Pilatus-Kulm has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant Bellevue
    • Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm

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

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours

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