Hotel Des Alpes (Lucerne, Switzerland)

Enjoying a central location in the pedestrianised city centre, as well as views towards the Alps, Hotel Des Alpes is a small traditional hotel with a popular local restaurant. Rooms here boast either city or river views. Each features cheery decor and practical amenities such as an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV with cable channels, and that all-important coffee-maker. Two banquette rooms allow guests to hold events at the hotel. The hotel management and staff pride themselves on their hospitality skills. They are happy to offer advice and provide a range of services. Aside from delicious local cuisine, Restaurant Des Alpes also has an after-work happy hour and live music. What's more, early diners aren't neglected here, with a comprehensive complimentary continental breakfast served up each morning. The Kapellbrücke, the gorgeous wooden bridge from the 1300s that is a symbol of the city, is less than 100 metres from Hotel Des Alpes. The solemn Lion Monument is a 12-minute walk away.