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Hotel Pilatus Kulm

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kriens with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Exterior
Standard Double Room | Mountain view
Standard Double Room | View from room
Meeting facility
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$908
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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Schlossweg 1, Kriens, 6010
  • Place, Messe Luzern
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapel Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Swiss Transportation Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View, Corner

Junior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Triple Room, Mountain View

Superior Triple Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kriens

At Hotel Pilatus Kulm you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Messe Luzern and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Franciscan Church. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Steinbock Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy access to game viewing, hiking/biking trails and a ropes course. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 4-property class Kriens hotel, you'll find Chapel Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Messe Luzern - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Chateau Guetsch - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Chapel Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • KKL Lucerne - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Swiss Transportation Museum - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Hergiswil Station - 9 min drive
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Kuonimatt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Pizzeria Hofmatt - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bäckerei Hug - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Wichlern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pilatus Kulm

Hotel in Kriens with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1453 square feet (135 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Pilatus Kulm. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Kriens hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 1453 sq ft of conference space
  • 135 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Pilatus Kulm offers 30 accommodations with blackout curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Kriens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Bellevue
  • Restaurant Pilatus-Kulm
  • Steinbock Bar

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ropes course
  • Shopping
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,453 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: CHF 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 120.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 40.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.80 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: CHF 10 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 40.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 120.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Hotel Pilatus Kulm offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

As of 12 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pilatus Kulm on 1 Feb 2026 start from NZ$895.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Yep, Hotel Pilatus Kulm has a covered self car park for CHF 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

The closest beach to Hotel Pilatus Kulm is Seebad Eich (15.8 km).

What makes Hotel Pilatus Kulm a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Pilatus Kulm.

Is Hotel Pilatus Kulm family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Hotel Pilatus Kulm is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Pilatus Kulm serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

No, Hotel Pilatus Kulm does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Pilatus Kulm?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Pilatus Kulm, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Hotel Pilatus Kulm Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic! The best part was when the crowds left for the day by 5-6 PM.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sowoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenery around the hotel is unbeatable though it is very weather dependent. The dinner courses were very long. There was some great food, some not. Great meat options but vegetarian bowl was too salty and sour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular

5 star Hotel. Spectacular views everywhere. 5 star dining. Was there 32 years ago, and they have made substantial upgrades. Will definitely return to do some more serious day hikes. Bring your walking poles and hiking footwear, and enjoy a beer on the terrace afterwards with the best views in the world
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HENRY, CUAUHTEMOC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical place to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lord Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TONY, Brampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at 2000M, therefore the view from the window is amazing, great dinner and breakfast included!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experience of a lifetime. Go during good weather and dress warm. Absolutely worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pilatus Kulm is just an amazing experience and worth paying extra for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem!

Hidden gem! We picked it completely randomly and were pleasantly surprised by the spectacular views, sunset and hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Batavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Tampa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice overall stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023