When you stay at Pilatus Kulm Hotels in Kriens, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Messe Luzern and Museum Sammlung Rosengart. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Franciscan Church and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Natur-Museum.
What's nearby
KKL Lucerne - 6 min drive
Chapel Bridge - 6 min drive
Lucerne Town Hall - 7 min drive
Lion Monument - 7 min drive
Chateau Guetsch - 8 min drive
Getting around
Stansstad Station - 12 min drive
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 60 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
Pilatus Kulm Hotels
Hotel in Kriens with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Pilatus Kulm Hotels offers 50 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.
This Kriens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Additional features at this hotel include a communal living room, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kriens? This hotel has 1453 square feet (135 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Restaurant Bellevue - This buffet restaurant specializes 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 specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Uncovered self parking on site (CHF 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
1 bar
Free daily reception
Restaurants on site
Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
Restaurant Bellevue
Steinbock Bar
Things to do
Game/wildlife viewing
Hiking/biking trails
Ropes course
Shopping
Sledging
Snowshoeing
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Lockers available
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Conference space (1453 square feet)
Meeting rooms - 7
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Communal living room
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV
TV channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 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.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: CHF 10 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Property is also known as
Pilatus Kulm Hotels Hotel
Pilatus Kulm Hotels Kriens
Pilatus Kulm Hotels Hotel Kriens
Pilatus Kulm Hotels Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
A stay at this hotel is a must. Beautiful views and the staff are very friendly. Room was comfortable and the resturant service was very good.
Dale
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert
3 Jul 2021
Liked: Staff & service
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
26 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Romantic stay
Good evening meal and breakfast. Ambiance could be improved. Standard room only 1 chair, German, French and Italian channels only, only CNN in English. Bed not great and room no charm.
One of the best hotel we have stayed there. Beautiful place to enjoy both sun-rise and sun-set as well as stargazing. We also could see ibexes in the morning. The staff was very friendly and polite and the dinner which was included the package was very delicious. We totally recommend this hotel. Thank you.