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Reviews of Hotel Monopol

4 out of 5
Hotel Monopol
Pilatusstrasse 1, Lucerne, LU

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 466 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 466 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark, Covington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nava

Disliked: Staff & service
In front of train station - not the best crowd at night and there is a nightclub/lounge also on the corner that does not attract the best crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 17 Jan 2024
Dear Guest,We acknowledge your feedback regarding the location of our hotel. We understand that the surroundings might not have met your expectations. It's important to note that our hotel's placement is strategic for travelers, due to its proximity to the train station. Regarding the nightclub/lounge, it is indeed part of the neighbourhood's vibrant nightlife. While we understand that this may not be everyone's preference, please rest assured that safety and comfort are our utmost priorities at Hotel Monopol. We hope that despite these concerns, you found your stay at our hotel enjoyable and accommodating. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future. Yours faithfully,

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Prahran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 21 Dec 2023
Dear Michael,we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Your full score is a nice confirmation for our team that we were able to meet your expectations. It is always our goal to provide every guest with a pleasant and unique experience.We look forward to welcoming you back to Hotel Monopol soon.With kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best choice for accommodation on this trip and I will definitely come back next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manager on 21 Dec 2023
Dear Guest,It is truly heartening to hear such positive feedback about your visit. We are thrilled to know that you found our hotel to be the best choice for your trip. Your plans to return again are the highest compliment you could offer.Our goal is always to provide an exceptional experience to all our guests and it is always gratifying to hear when we have succeeded.Looking forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Visit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Closet hangers way too high. Had to step inside to hang clothes. Also, safe is on the floor. Had to get on knees to use the safe. Terrible!!! Your designer did not think nor care about seniors. How do short people hang clothes when hangers are in the sky?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Lars Güggi General Manager Hotel Monopol on 21 Dec 2023
Dear Guest,We are truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you encountered during your stay. We take pride in catering to all our guests, regardless of their height or age. Our intention is to provide a comfortable and accessible environment for everyone.We deeply regret that some aspects of our room design did not meet your needs. It is our constant endeavor to improve the experience of our guests and your input is essential in that regard. Please accept our sincere apologies for any discomfort caused. We value your feedback and will take it into account as we continually strive to enhance our guests' experience.Sincerely yours,

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manger on 21 Dec 2023
Dear Guest,It is truly heartening to hear such positive feedback about your visit. We are thrilled to know that you found our hotel to be the best choice for your trip. Your plans to return again are the highest compliment you could offer.Our goal is always to provide an exceptional experience to all our guests and it is always gratifying to hear when we have succeeded.Looking forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Review of 2 Day Stay in Hotel Monopol
The location is amazing, close to the boat docking area and the train station. The location also houses a Starbucks and is nearby to a few nice restaurants. I did however, have a few issues during my stay. The room that I was assigned to had horrible shower drainage issues as well as an unstable shower head holder that nearly hit my head twice and when I informed the staff about it, the next day the issues were worsened, and the water pooled at my feet and did not go down until many hours later so that was not a pleasant experience. The other issue I had was the wifi was very slow and spotty, often disconnecting or loading very slowly. I did like the room size and the service from the staff, they gave 2 free sparking water bottles and the bathroom was decent sized for a double room. There was a bit of noise on Fridays and Saturdays from the street below from bars even with the windows closed so be mindful of that. Additionally, on one of the nights of my stay, the hotel had a ringing alarm noise go off at 3 am which woke me up and disrupted my sleep unfortunately. Overall it's a decent hotel but I was expecting way more (particularly a working shower), especially for how overpriced it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 17 Oct 2023
Dear Guest,We value your feedback and understand that not all aspects of your stay with us met your expectations. It's fantastic to hear that you found our location to be well-connected and convenient, and that you appreciated the room size and the service provided by our staff. We strive to make every guest’s experience enjoyable and it’s encouraging to hear that we were successful in certain aspects. However, we sincerely regret to hear about the issues you encountered with the shower and WiFi. We aim for excellence in all of our services and amenities and it's unfortunate that we fell short this time. We appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention.Regarding the noise, we understand that it can be a concern, especially for guests who are light sleepers. We apologize for the inconvenience this might have caused you.As for the pricing, our rates are based on current market conditions and demand. To find the best rates, we encourage you to consider booking directly through our website or at the hotel.Thank you once again for your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.Yours faithfully

8/10 Good

Eric, Vienna

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of very late night noise from parting (3am).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol Luzern on 17 Oct 2023
Dear Guest,We sincerely regret to hear about the disturbance you experienced during your stay due to noise. Your comfort is of utmost importance to us and it's disheartening to learn that we were unable to meet your expectations in this regard.We place great value on the atmosphere of our centrally located city hotel. To this end, we have guidelines in place for the bar and club within our premises to control the volume from midnight onwards. It's disappointing to know that these guidelines may not have been adhered to. Please accept our heartfelt apologies for any inconvenience caused.Rest assured, your feedback has been taken seriously and we will be addressing this issue with the operators to avoid similar instances in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future and make your next stay with us a more pleasant one.Sincerely yours,

8/10 Good

syamali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of this property is right next to the station and only a short walk from the lake and old town . Very convenient for catching the train the bus and perfect location for a short visit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Lars Güggi General Manager on 15 Sept 2023
Dear syamali80,Your feedback regarding the location of our property is much appreciated. We're delighted to hear that you found our location convenient, especially its proximity to the station, lake, and old town. It's indeed our goal to provide our guests with easy access to the various attractions and transport links in Lucerne.We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back in the future, for another enjoyable and comfortable stay in our city.Sincerely yours,

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stafg
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Alpina Luzern on 26 Aug 2023
Sehr geehrte Cristinaes freut uns sehr, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt in unserem Hotel genossen haben und insbesondere unser Personal loben. Unser Team ist stets bemüht, den Aufenthalt unserer Gäste so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Ihre positive Bewertung ist eine wunderbare Bestätigung für uns.Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder in unserem Hotel Alpina begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit freundlichen Grüssen,Hotel Alpina

10/10 Excellent

David, THE COLONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Great front desk staff. Terrific location, walkable to sites.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 26 Aug 2023
Dear Guest,Your kind words have filled us with joy. It's delightful to hear you appreciated our property and found our front desk staff to be to your liking. Indeed, the location of Hotel Monopol is one of its many charms, providing our guests with easy access to local attractions.Our team always strives to create an experience that is both pleasant and memorable. Your feedback is a testament to their hard work and dedication. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future.Yours faithfully

8/10 Good

DEBRA, CEDAR HILL

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location in walking distance to so many shops and restaurants. Very convenient to bus and train station. I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 26 Aug 2023
Dear valued guest,Your positive remarks regarding our location are greatly appreciated. It's delightful to know that you found our hotel to be in an ideal spot, close to numerous shops, restaurants, and transportation links. It's also highly encouraging to hear you would choose to stay with us again.Your patronage is valuable and it would be a pleasure to welcome you back to Hotel Monopol in the future.Sincerely yours

10/10 Excellent

hamilton

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 1 Sept 2023
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, über Ihre Erfahrungen in unserem Hotel zu schreiben! Wir wissen Ihre freundlichen Worte zu schätzen und freuen uns zu hören, dass Sie einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt hatten. Wir sind bestrebt, einen erstklassigen Kundenservice zu bieten und dafür zu sorgen, dass sich alle unsere Gäste bei uns wohl und glücklich fühlen. Wir hoffen, dass wir Sie in Zukunft wieder bei uns begrüssen dürfen!Mit freundlichen Grüssen

8/10 Good

BALAGOPALAN JAYAGOPAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All over everything was so good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Lars Güggi General Manager Hotel Monopol on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words about your stay with us! We’re delighted to hear that you had a good experience and that all-over everything was positive. At [HOTEL NAME], we strive to provide our guests with the highest standards of service and comfort, and we’re thrilled that you think we achieved that. Thank you again for taking the time to write your review – it’s very much appreciated.Sincerely yoursLars GüggiGeneral Manager Hotel Monopol

10/10 Excellent

Leopoldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Lars Güggi General Manager Hotel Monopol on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value all feedback, and we are sorry to hear that the room you booked was not exactly the same as you saw online whilst booking. Here at our hotel, we strive to provide each guest with a pleasant experience from start to finish. We appreciate your graciousness and patience in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience caused.Sincerely yours

2/10 Terrible

Cho Wai

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
the room they gave me wasn’t exactly as the one I booked. And they did absolutely nothing in terms of compensation and help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Lars Güggi General Manager Hotel Monopol on 26 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value all feedback, and we are sorry to hear that the room you booked was not exactly the same as you saw online whilst booking. Here at our hotel, we strive to provide each guest with a pleasant experience from start to finish. We appreciate your graciousness and patience in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience caused.Sincerely yoursLars GüggiGeneral Manager Hotel Monopol

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Can’t believe they would not honor a refund for medical emergency. That was expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol Luzern on 7 Jul 2023
Dear guestWe understand your disappointment that you did not receive a refund for your non-refundable rate. This rate is specifically designed for travellers with a secure plan who are aware that they cannot cancel for free, but are offered a lower price.Please make sure to contact your travel insurance.

8/10 Good

James, madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Lars Güggi, Direktor on 7 Jul 2023
Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt bei uns genossen haben. Wir bemühen uns, unseren Gästen das bestmögliche Erlebnis zu bieten, und wir freuen uns, dass wir das für Sie tun konnten. Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bald wiederzusehen!mit freundlichen Grüssen

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in Lucerne
Hotel Monopol’s location is great—right across the street from the train station and about two blocks away from the old town. The room we had was quite large and very quiet. The hotel is over 100 years old. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 7 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review of Hotel Monopol. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the location and our spacious rooms, especially the quiet atmosphere. We are also proud of our long history in Lucerne, having been a part of the community for over 100 years. We aim to continuously provide our guests with a quality experience and we thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.yours faithfully

4/10 Poor

Chor Peng

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi not working for 3 days . Very poor housekeeping. Did not refill finish wrinting paper.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 18 May 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such valuable insight. While we regret to hear that your experience was not as satisfactory as we strive for, we would want to reassure you that providing our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable stay is our top priority. We are always looking for ways to improve, and your input helps us do just that. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.Sincerely yours

8/10 Good

John, Wilton Manors

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 3 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your positive feedback about our location! We understand the value of convenience and appreciate that you recognize that in our hotel, as it is something we strive to provide for all our guests.Sincerely yours

2/10 Terrible

rajiv

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible Experience
Outdated Finishes, poor service, no toothbrushes, safe locker was broken, very tight poorly designed room and small elevator. Not worth the money. All communication emails in a language other than English which is meaningless. Amount charged more on credit card and final invoice shows less.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 18 May 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience in our facility. We are sorry that some of your expectations were not met. We understand that the quality of the harness, service, and room are critically important aspects of a good lodging experience. We are committed to providing quality customer service to all of our guests so as to ensure that they have a pleasant vacation with us. We have learned a lot from your comments and will always strive to improve by providing a superior hotel experience.Sincerely yours

10/10 Excellent

Nuchanart

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol Luzern on 3 Jun 2023
We are delighted to hear that you had a satisfactory stay with us. We strive to provide our guests with the best experience possible and we are pleased that your stay met your expectations. Thank you for choosing our hotel!Sincerely yours

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manager, Hotel Monopol Lucerne on 22 Apr 2023
We're so glad to hear that you had a great stay with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area is very nice and convenient but the hotel needs update on their decor. Outdated and not much amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 11 Apr 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are delighted that you found our location convenient. We apologize for any negative experience you had due to our decor and amenities. At our hotel we strive to provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere and we appreciate the valuable insight from our guests. We will keep your comments in mind as we look for ways to improve our guest experience. Thank you again for your review and we hope to see you soon.yours faithfully

10/10 Excellent

Sybil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Hotel Monopol on 11 Apr 2023
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. We strive to make visitors feel as comfortable and as welcome as possible, and it's great to know that we hit the mark! Thank you for giving us a chance to serve you.yours faithfully

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Great hotel! Great room with working AC (rare) and helpful, friendly staff. Great location! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manager on 4 Apr 2023
Thank you for your positive review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our room, AC, and helpful staff. We are proud to be conveniently located and appreciate that you would stay here again. Thank you for recommending us!Sincerely yours

10/10 Excellent

Reshelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manager on 30 Mar 2023
We're delighted to hear you had a pleasant stay at our hotel. We strive to provide our guests with the highest quality of service, and we are glad that we were able to make your stay enjoyable. Thank you for choosing us for your accommodations.yours faithfullyHotel Monopol and Alpina

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manager on 11 Feb 2023
We are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant stay with us and that the cleanliness of our hotel was up to your standards. We strive to provide each and every one of our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable experience, so we are very grateful for your positive feedback. Thank you for choosing us!Sincerely yoursHotel Monopol und Alpina

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Lars Güggi, Direktor on 11 Feb 2023
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback zu Ihrem Aufenthalt. Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen Ihr Aufenthalt gefallen hat und Sie unsere Räumlichkeiten als sauber empfunden haben. Wir sind sehr stolz darauf, dass unser Hotel für alle unsere Gäste immer in bestem Zustand ist. Danke, dass Sie sich für uns entschieden haben!Mit freundlichen GrüssenHotel Monopol und Alpina

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice good lication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manager on 22 Apr 2023
We're glad you had a pleasant stay with us at our hotel. We strive to provide quality service and comfortable accommodations to ensure the best experience for all our guests. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make your next stay even better.Sincerely yours

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lars Güggi on 11 Feb 2023
Thank you for your feedback. It's great to know that the hotel's location was convenient for your transportation needs. We strive to create an enjoyable experience for our guests, and it is encouraging to hear that your stay was satisfactory. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.yours faithfullyHotel Monopol and Alpina

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lars Güggi Generaldirektor Hotel Monopol on 26 Jul 2023
Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie einen angenehmen Aufenthalt bei uns hatten. Wir sind bestrebt, unseren Gästen ein hervorragendes Erlebnis zu bieten, und wir freuen uns, dass wir das für Sie erreicht haben. Vielen Dank, dass Sie unser Hotel gewählt haben.Mit freundlichen Grüssen

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manager on 11 Feb 2023
Thank you for your feedback about your stay. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience and found our premises to be clean. We take great pride in ensuring our hotel is always in the best condition for all of our guests. Thank you for choosing us!Sincerely yoursHotel Monopol und Alpina

6/10 Okay

Ravindra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just OK
Great location ... but everything else was not up to scratch. Old hotel, old facilities, no coffee in the room, elevator access limited to ONE, long lines to get up to the floor. Expensive for the quality offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Lars Güggi on 23 Aug 2022
Dear GuestThank you for the good review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. We do have two elevators to our rooms.SincerelyHotel Monopol Luzern

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hasnain

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The printer is outdated and everything so old in it. They charge money for kids under 2 that’s very weird and never seen that any where. They also charge me extra money if I want to have a air conditioner in the room 😂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Lars Güggi on 23 Aug 2022
Dear HasnainThank you very much for your review.We know we have failed your expectations. It is very unforunate not to know that there are children travelling with you. As we have only in one floor AC yet, there is an extra charge for those rooms.Best regards

8/10 Good

Carol Anne, Ottawa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was superb. Breakfast was included on my reservation and it was much better than standard hotel breakfasts. Unique layout of hotel Unfortunately, the beds and especially the pillows were terribly uncomfortable We struggled to get to sleep despite busy days. There is no air conditioning but a fan is provided. It oscillates so that’s something
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Lars Güggi, General Manager on 6 Jul 2022
Dear Carol Anne Thank you very much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay but a bit sad you didn't ask for any other pillows which would have helped to get more sleep. We hope to see you again in future. Best regards

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean, lobby is very narrow, no parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Lars Güggi on 29 Jun 2022
Dear John Thank you very much for your review. Even tough your comments are not positive it helps us to get stronger and better. Best regards

8/10 Good

Vivek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located hotel with good amenities. The check in process was good with a friendly front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was nice and easy and the room was nice and clean. The staff helped me figure out parking in the area which was a big help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Monrovia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The money I paid is worth
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Laurent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are old, but bathrooms are updated. Saturday night club music was loud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice junior suite, but location has limitations.
Had a junior suite which was really nice. The big bottle of free water was welcome, but that was about it for amenities. Nice old hotel, but no lobby which has been given over to McDonalds, Starbucks, and a Mobile phone shop. It was a good deal for a very big room, but if you are a tourist, the other side of the river is where it's at. Staff was nice, but I got charged city tax which was supposed to have been included in my pre-paid bill. Watch out for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siamak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Staff
We had a very good experience at hotel Monopol. The hotel was in a great location, clean, wonderful restaurants and bars nearby but the best part was the friendly staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Monopol is from the era of Grand Hotels, in this case ageing and in need of repair and refurbishment. The hotel resembles castles of it's age on the outside and neglect on the inside. Location is the best attribute, next to the inner harbor. and Lucerne downtown, including the Lucerne Festival venue and the main RR station all of which can be reached on foot underground. Starbucks in the building for those who must, plenty of eating places around as well as shopping within walking. Rooms are small but comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Bharat

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff
Hotel Monopol’s location was really convenient for the proximity to train station and many attractions in Lucerne. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The bar at the top floor of the hotel has great selection of bar friendly foods and drinks. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. The only drawback is that rooms are not air conditioned - but it wasn’t a problem for us as the weather was cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
When I booked the hotel parking was supposed to be included but when I arrived we were told it’s not and instead we had to park ok street and pay 28 CHF for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Manager on 6 Jul 2021
Dear guest, Thank you for your stay at our Hotel MONOPOL Lucerne and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. The parking is never included in the booking. As we only do have limited parking space, it is highly recommended to book it prior to arrival. In case our parking is fully booked, our guests do have the possibility to use the parking at the train station for the same rate of CHF 30.00 per night or use the parking on the street for a special rate of CHF 20.00 for 24 hours. As it is nowhere mentioned that the parking is included in the booking, we are surprised about your feedback. Warmest regards, Brigitte Heller, General Manager and the whole MONOPOL-Team