Deco Hotel Montana
Theatrical Art Deco — bold geometric interiors, deep reds, rich wood veneers — but with genuine warmth and a local crowd mixed in. Not a design hotel that takes itself too seriously. The bars pull non-guests in off the street, and the staff are well-known for being actually human.
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Why It Matters
One of the best-known 4-star hotels in German-speaking Switzerland, with a funicular railway as its front door, six different bar and restaurant concepts on-site, and Penthouse Spa Suites with private outdoor whirlpools on the rooftop terrace. The Scala Restaurant holds 15 Gault&Millau points. The Louis Bar is an Ardbeg Embassy — one of the whisky brand's official outposts worldwide.
Built in 1909–1910 as a palatial hillside hotel, Art Deco Montana opened in 1910 — predating the style it's now synonymous with. The building was redesigned through the 1990s and 2000s by Zurich architect Pia Maria Schmid, turning the whole property into a cohesive Art Deco statement, from lobby to tower suites. Sixty-two rooms and suites sit above Lucerne's lake promenade, reached by what the hotel calls the world's shortest funicular railway — 60 seconds from street to lobby. The bar scene alone is worth the stay: a 130-bottle Scotch collection in the Louis Bar, 60-plus rums in the Hemingway Lounge, and a Gault&Millau-rated restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking Lake Lucerne.
Where You'll Stay
16 room types available
Deluxe Junior Suite Lakeside
Lake-view junior suite on the 3rd or 4th floor with Art Deco design. Spacious layout with walk-in shower. Romantic package rate starts at CHF 1160 (winter) and CHF 1260 (summer) per room, per night for two.
Deluxe Room Lakeside
Lake-facing room on the 3rd or 4th floor. Art Deco design, flat-screen TV, iPad, minibar. Walk-in shower and separate toilet. Romantic package rate from CHF 1060 (winter) per room.
Double Room
Standard double room without lake view. Art Deco interiors, flat-screen TV with satellite, iPad, minibar/fridge, walk-in shower, separate toilet. The most accessible price point in the hotel.
Double
Double Room Lakeside
Classic double room with lake view. Standard Art Deco amenities including flat-screen TV, iPad, minibar, walk-in shower with separate toilet. Entry-level lake view option; romantic package rate starts at CHF 960 (winter) per room per night.
Double
Family Room
Interconnected room configurations suitable for families. Dogs are also welcomed at the hotel.
Grand Deluxe Room Lakeside
A larger version of the Deluxe Lakeside room, with lake views and Art Deco interiors. Flat-screen TV, iPad, minibar, walk-in shower with separate toilet.
Grand Penthouse Room Lakeside
Larger penthouse-floor room with lake views. On the 5th or 6th floor with Art Deco furnishings.
Junior Suite Cityview
Junior suite with city views rather than lake views. Art Deco design with junior suite layout — more space than a standard room, without the lake price premium.
Penthouse Junior Suite Corner
Corner penthouse suite with outdoor whirlpool on private terrace. Panoramic views from a corner position. On the 6th floor.
Penthouse Junior Suite Lakeside
Lake-facing penthouse junior suite with outdoor whirlpool on the terrace. Select rooms (602 and 605) also include an indoor whirlpool tub and room fragrance system. Direct lake views.
Penthouse Room Lakeside
Penthouse-floor room with direct lake view. Art Deco design throughout. Flat-screen TV, minibar, iPad, walk-in shower.
Penthouse Spa Suite Lakeside
45–51 sqm suites on the 6th floor, some across two floors. Private outdoor whirlpool on terrace overlooking the lake and mountains. Indoor whirlpool tub, experience shower with steam cabin. King bed 180x200cm, Nespresso machine, minibar included. From CHF 830/night.
King · 48 sqmQueen Room
Queen-bedded room with Art Deco styling. Flat-screen TV, iPad, minibar. Good mid-tier option.
QueenSignature Deluxe Junior Suite
A signature-tier junior suite with premium Art Deco finishes. Elevated amenities within the deluxe category.
Signature Penthouse Spa Suite Lakeside
The top-tier suite on the 6th floor — at least 75 sqm, two levels in some configurations. Infrared sauna, indoor whirlpool tub, experience shower, private outdoor whirlpool on the terrace with direct lake and mountain views. Nespresso machine, minibar included, room fragrance system. King bed 180x200cm.
75 sqmSingle Room Lakeside
Solo traveler room with lake view. Compact but well-appointed with full Art Deco design, walk-in shower, and iPad.
The Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Pre-dinner aperitif package inside the working kitchen: one glass of wine or prosecco plus three canapés for CHF 25 per person. For up to 24 people, bookable Wed–Sat.
Sit at a 24-person high table inside the working Scala kitchen and watch the chefs prepare a 4-course surprise menu live. Bookable Wed–Sat, 7pm start. CHF 135 per person.
The hotel's private funicular connects the lakeside promenade to the lobby in 60 seconds — claimed to be the world's shortest funicular railway. Complimentary for hotel guests.
The Louis Bar hosts live jazz, funk, and soul music Tuesday to Saturday. The Thursday jam session is a weekly local institution — open to all, no cover charge.
Explore 60+ rums from Central and South America, including the exclusive Montana house rum. Bar staff available to guide selections.
Access to rare and limited-edition Ardbeg expressions through the Louis Bar's Ardbeg Embassy status. Whisky menu with 130+ Classic Malts.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Open-air bar with loungers, Mediterranean ambiance, lake views. May–September depending on weather. Open to non-guests.
Multiple seminar and meeting rooms including the Art Deco Hall and a boardroom, with full technical equipment.
Nespresso coffee machines in penthouse suites and select room categories.
Minibar/fridge in all rooms. Minibar included (complimentary) in Penthouse Spa Suites.
Each room includes an iPad with access to national and international e-newspapers and e-magazines.
Dogs are welcomed at the hotel. Guest reviews confirm excellent pet-friendly treatment.
Hotel offers direct WhatsApp contact at +41 41 419 00 00.
Certified at Level III — comprehensive, externally verified sustainability certification across all dimensions.
Parking spaces reserved for hotel guests. Alternative parking at the Casino/Palace parking garage nearby.
The world's shortest funicular railway (per the hotel) connects the lake promenade to the hotel lobby in 60 seconds. Complimentary for guests.
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