Finallytimeoff
April 22, 2024
My husband and I, and another couple each secured a balcony room overlooking Lake Lucerne. We couldn’t tear ourselves away from the gorgeous view and sunsets. Don’t worry however if you don’t get a balcony view as all the restaurants, hotel and grounds offer spectacular views of the lake and sunsets. The landscaping is fairytale spectacular, lots of photo ops. Our rooms were exceptionally comfortable and clean. We must provide a shout out to Karen, a member of the waitstaff who is clearly intent on providing a five-star friendly experience to customers. The front desk staff are exceptionally accommodating and friendly. We were so happy the spa offered hours into the evening. The sauna and steam room were fantastic after a long day walking in downtown Lucerne and very much appreciated on a rainy afternoon. We LOVED the Gondola sauna right off the lake. After a good sweat, we took four steps right into the icy cold lake. There are so many private nooks and crannies along the water’s edge, you wouldn’t know anyone else is at the hotel. The location is about a 45-minute drive away from Lucerne and that was just fine by us, I wouldn’t want to visit Lucerne more than a day or two. Lucerne was great to visit, and definitely a good choice for dinners, as the restaurant at Hotel Vitznauhof is very pricey and well, the quality is just not worth it. Hopefully, the formal dining room and the lakefront Panorama Terrace menus will expand and offer more reasonable, quality, and diverse fare. However, the breakfast is fantastic, great selections including smoked trout and salmon, and complimentary Prosecco. Overall, we feel as if everything this hotel has to offer makes the stay reasonably priced. Thanks for the best memories, and hoping to return.