Hotel Alexander

“Excellent hotel in all respects”

My wife and I recently spent a week at this lovely hotel. Having travelled from our previous resort, Zermatt, on the train, we took the ferry from the pier adjacent to Luzern station to Weggis, a pleasant fifty minute trip. The hotel is a 10-12 minute walk from the pier but the hotel’s taxi was wai… more

My wife and I recently spent a week at this lovely hotel. Having travelled from our previous resort, Zermatt, on the train, we took the ferry from the pier adjacent to Luzern station to Weggis, a pleasant fifty minute trip. The hotel is a 10-12 minute walk from the pier but the hotel’s taxi was waiting for us on arrival. A free bus does apparently run past the hotel – I’m not sure how often it runs because we walked every time, stopping at a lovely café midway on the way back after a day’s hiking for a coffee or beer and cake. Our room was on the third floor and had a lovely view of the lake and surrounding hills. The rooms have a balcony with two chairs and table and an awning which can be controlled from the room or by hotel staff centrally. The nearby street is very quiet at night. The hotel staff (reception, waiting staff and cleaners) were all very friendly, efficient and helpful. Our room wasn’t huge but was quite adequate, with two tub chair and another chair at a desk station. Having a safe was another advantage. The breakfast was excellent – everything one could desire (a minor point, the bacon was sometimes very pale, which is common in continental hotels). Everything was replenished on a regular basis. The evening meals were excellent, four varied courses each evening and five on the gala-dinner night. We left absolutely no food on our plates. The food was beautifully presented. Only on the Saturday night when the dining room was particularly busy was the service a little disappointing – it took thirty minutes for us to receive our second course. Other than that the service was first class. The hotel has a very nice heated indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool with a built-in spa bed. We took advantage of them but it pays to do so when they’re less busy. Towels and dressing gowns are provided in the bedrooms and access to the pools and leisure facilities and via floor -1. As part of our deal with Inghams we had a packed lunch each day, very tasty ham, cheese or salami and salad sandwiches, a biscuit and an apple. We would love to return to the Alexander Hotel one day. You can travel by ferry to various towns around the lake but be warned, it isn`t cheap – even with a half-fare card. Local buses are quicker and much cheaper. You can go up Mount Rigi (behind Weggis) by cable car from Weggis or take the bus to nearby Vitznau and go to the summit by train. We also walked along the lower slopes to Greppen, a lovely walk.

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“Five Stars, Two Paws, and a Full Belly”

If Lake Lucerne were a movie, then Hotel Alexander in Weggis would be the IMAX theatre with the best seats—and possibly a warm schnitzel in your lap. We came for lunch and stayed for the view (and dessert, and coffee, and then just… lingered until it was socially acceptable to order a second round… more

If Lake Lucerne were a movie, then Hotel Alexander in Weggis would be the IMAX theatre with the best seats—and possibly a warm schnitzel in your lap. We came for lunch and stayed for the view (and dessert, and coffee, and then just… lingered until it was socially acceptable to order a second round). The staff were so friendly and attentive, I began to suspect they were either mind-readers or just really liked their jobs. Either way, I felt like royalty—if royalty were allowed to wear hiking shoes and request extra butter. And let’s talk about the real VIP: our dog. Not only was she welcomed, she was fawned over like a tiny, furry celebrity. Water bowl? Of course. Treats? Naturally. Existential conversation about her feelings on ducks? Possibly. She left the restaurant with a smug expression and the kind of tail-wag that says, “I deserve this.” Bottom line: incredible views, heartwarming hospitality, delicious food, and a dog who now refuses to eat anywhere less than lakeside. Hotel Alexander, we salute you—with forks raised and tails wagging.

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“Very nice”

I got the day spa voucher for this hotel for my birthday. I had one entire day inside the spa, which I have to say it is nice…the spa has a pool inside and a pool outside, it was a rainy day so outside was really cold and I have to say water was too cold, for me and my friend wasn’t enought warm … more

I got the day spa voucher for this hotel for my birthday. I had one entire day inside the spa, which I have to say it is nice…the spa has a pool inside and a pool outside, it was a rainy day so outside was really cold and I have to say water was too cold, for me and my friend wasn’t enought warm to enjoy. Pleasant was the sauna area and all these beautiful old rooms inside. With spa day we got also to have lunch there, at the restaurant, lunch was good, service was a bit pushing to be honest, but we enjoyed it anyway. The spa has really a beautiful view. Service at the spa receptionist was really good and professional, really welcoming. We loved the bed full with water, to relax, and the fact you can have tea and water whenever you want. Generally I would like to come back there, I just hope water will be warmer. Marika and Claudia

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