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Hotel Pilatus Kulm

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel in Kriens with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Property grounds
Junior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View, Corner
Reception
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Perched atop Pilatus Mountain, Pilatus Kulm Hotels offers a haven of relaxation. Enjoy the free breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception on the serene terrace. Unwind with barbecue grills and firepit or explore shopping on site.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free breakfast
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$888
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Room options

View all photos for Junior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View, Corner

Junior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View, Corner

Junior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View, Corner

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Schlossweg 1, Kriens, 6010

What's nearby

  • KKL Lucerne - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lucerne Town Hall - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 60 min drive
  • Stansstad Station - 12 min drive
  • Hergiswil Station - 13 min drive
  • Alpnachstad Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karma - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Da Marcello - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante uno e più - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Hofmatt - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Südpol Luzern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Pilatus Kulm

Hotel Pilatus Kulm puts you within a 10-minute drive of Chapel Bridge and Swiss Transportation Museum. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • This property is accessible only by cable car from Kriens/Lucerne or cogwheel railway from Alpnachstad. Access is subject to weather conditions; guests are recommended to review timetables in advance of arrival.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (CHF 10 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Ropes course
  • Sledging
  • Snowshoeing
  • Shopping

Working away

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1453 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Restaurant Bellevue – This buffet restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Steinbock Bar – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.65 per person, per night

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs CHF 10 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Pilatus Kulm Hotels
Hotel Pilatus Kulm Hotel
Hotel Pilatus Kulm Kriens
Hotel Pilatus Kulm Hotel Kriens

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Pilatus Kulm offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Pilatus Kulm does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 10 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Lucerne (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Pilatus Kulm and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy on-site recreation such as snowshoeing and sledging, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing. Hotel Pilatus Kulm also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine.

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Hotel Pilatus Kulm Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excelent place.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is at 2000M, therefore the view from the window is amazing, great dinner and breakfast included!
TONY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice overall stay
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good mountain hotel
Yao, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem!

Hidden gem! We picked it completely randomly and were pleasantly surprised by the spectacular views, sunset and hiking trails.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Been coming each year since 1971..54 years. I come each year. Unfortunately this year it was cut short due to weather but was handled expertly and with care.
Lord Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Experience of a lifetime. Go during good weather and dress warm. Absolutely worth it.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pilatus Kulm is just an amazing experience and worth paying extra for.
michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just an amazing location. The hotel was really beautiful and once the rest of the people left the mountain it becomes so quiet. The meal which was included (that was a surprise to us) was spectacular. Only complaint is there is no help at all with baggage getting up there (lots of stairs for the train). So plan for that if possible.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was the greatest ever! Room was great! Dining was awesome! It's sort of a once in a lifetime place to stay During dinner we were entertained by fighting ibexes. On the way down the mountain, via cog train, pronged horn deer were only feet away. Great experience
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely breathtaking.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!!!!!

The Pilatus is a hotel you will never forget! You are literally on top of the world! The staff was great. The rooms were fabulous. The view is breathtaking. Dinner was way beyond our expectations. I will never forget the soup. And our waitress was superior! Very well worth every penny.
Kyra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful 3-night stay at the Pilatus Kulm Hotel! Truly stunning views from the top of the mountain and the journeys up and down on the cogwheel train and cable cars were incredible. There are multiple stops along to routes up and down the onto stop and hike or eat at a restaurant. Lucerne is beautiful and a great place to walk around and grab lunch. We had a suite at the Pilatus Kulm and it was spacious and beautiful! A wonderful multi-night stay before heading to Grindelwald for the second leg of our trip.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

All about the experience

This hotel is about the location. It is mesmerizingly awesome. Like something you see in the movies. The hotel itself is older and needs updating but the room was clean, and the bed was very good. This is an experience, and one you really won't forget.
george, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We wanted something remote, away from people, noise and crowds, just a place to relax, read a book in peace, do some hiking and enjoy the scenery. We got that and so much more, it was absolutely breathtaking and serene. The best part is in the evenings when the mountain is closed to public. Everyone there was so nice and helpful, I wish we could have stayed longer.
Bojana, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was not clear that the cog train or gondola was not included in the cost of the first nights stay. It was also confusing that the cog train was in a very different location than the gondola which dropped us off in a difficult location with luggage. Take the cog train if it is running because it is right by the train.
Janice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay at this unique property! We took the cogwheel train to the top of the mountain & were pleasantly greeted with a cup of tea and helpful clerk. We found our room simple and clean. The cafeteria meal was full of comfort foods. After hiking the Matthorn path from the hotel, we were treated to a delicious Swiss dinner in the old hotel. The vibe was relaxed and laid-back, just as we wanted. To return, we took the convenient gondolas down to Lucerne. Despite the clouds and rain, it was a superb experience.
Holly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visiting Mt Pilatus is one thing, but staying on the property after all of the other tourists leave around 5 PM is a truly incredible experience. There is dinner served for hotel guests with the ability to catch an amazing sunset and moon rise all from the same spot. We hope to be back!
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staying here is an experience. We arrived mid-day and worked our way up the mountain spending some time at the mountain coaster and having a mountainside beer at the mid-station. We headed up and had a very seamless check-in. We stayed in the Pilatus section ( not Bellevue) and the room was very clean, functional and well decorated. The bed was super comfortable. Our 12 year old slept on pullout couch which was all set up on arrival. To take advantage of the weather we went for a nice hike to the summit and came back to enjoy a drink on the patio as the day-visitors slowly headed down the mountain. We enjoyed a great dinner with friendly service in the dining room followed by an evening hike during sunset then watching the stars. It feels like you are the only people on the mountain. After a great sleep with the windows open we had breakfast and headed down. Overall, a very unique and one-of-a-kind experience. I highly recommend to anyone.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wir genossen die wunderbare Aussicht und hatten ein super Nachtessen
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sonne mit Aussicht

Nach drei Wochen im Nebel haben wir die Sonne auf dem Pilatus sehr genossen. Eindrücklich war auch die Sicht aufs Nebelmeer. Der Aufenthalt im Hotel liess keine Wünsche offen.
Therese, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So wohl habe ich mich selten in einem Hotel gefühlt. Das Personal war so zuvorkommend, sympathisch und freundlich. Das Abendessen und Frühstücksbuffet unübertrefflich. Und das Hotelzimmer ein Traum. Wir waren überwältigt.
Heidi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wunderbar, ruhe, sterne und schönste aussicht
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip