Das Boutique Hotel Anker öffnete im Dezember 2016 nach über zweijähriger Komplettsanierung am Pilatusplatz in Luzern: 40 Zimmer in einem 1914 errichteten, denkmalgeschützten Versammlungshaus der Arbeiterbewegung, bei erhaltener historischer Fassade.
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Gruppe Unabhängig (Remimag Gastronomie AG)
Eröffnung Dezember 2016
Zimmer & Suiten 40 Zimmer
Segment Boutique
Designer NC
Einstiegspreis Ab CHF 150 Offizielle Website → Der Ort Das Hotel liegt an der Pilatusstrasse 36 am Pilatusplatz, nahe dem Bahnhof Luzern, mit Zimmern, die auf den Pilatus, die Rigi oder die Museggmauer blicken.
Das Konzept Das Gebäude entstand 1914 als Versammlungshaus der Zentralschweizer Arbeiterbewegung, finanziert von sozialdemokratischen Parteien und Gewerkschaften — politisches Zentrum und Treffpunkt der Arbeiterschaft, nicht von Beginn an ein klassisches Hotel im heutigen Sinn. Nach Jahren des Leerstands schloss das Haus im Sommer 2014 für eine über zweijährige Komplettsanierung des Innenraums bei erhaltener denkmalgeschützter Fassade und öffnete im Dezember 2016 als 40-Zimmer-Boutique-Hotel mit Suiten, Superior- und Standardzimmern. Da die Adresse zuvor nicht durchgehend als Hotel in Betrieb war, zählt der Fall als Reaktivierung eines historischen Gebäudes und nicht als gewöhnlicher Markenwechsel.
Gastronomie & Wellness Ein Grillrestaurant mit Tageskarte und vollem Menüangebot, eine Bar/Lounge sowie ein Bankettsaal für Veranstaltungen und Konferenzen ergänzen das Haus.
Unsere Einschätzung Der Fall liegt an der Grenze dessen, was diese Datenbank normalerweise aufnimmt — das Gebäude trug den Namen 'Anker' schon vor der Sanierung, und die Fassade blieb unverändert. Aufgenommen wird er trotzdem, weil das Haus seit Beginn unseres Erfassungsfensters (2015+) nie unter irgendeiner Identität in Betrieb war und die komplette Neuerrichtung des Innenraums einer Neueröffnung gleichkommt.
Google-Gästebewertungen 4.4/5 · 1205 Bewertungen
We loved our stay here! Warm, welcoming staff and very good location. Not on the water, but within 5 minute walk of the covered bridges and old town. The restaurant is excellent. The charcoal oven they use to cook imbues a wonderful smoky taste. Our corner room had a beautiful view of Mt. Pilatus. The hotel has been renovated recently using thoughtful decor, leveraging colors and materials that are functional, comfortable, and, at times, playful. Ten minute walk from the train station and, as I noted, located such that we were able to easily walk just about anywhere in Lucern. One of the few hotels we could find that had a room that accommodated three people (one king bed and one pullout queen/king bed). Glad we stayed here!
We stayed here for one night and arrived a bit too early, but they offered us a drink (alcoholic or not) voucher from their bar while we waited for the room, which only took a couple of minutes. The location of the hotel was excellent and the staff was super friendly. The hotel itself was very cute - modernized but with historic charm - architecturally the design was very fun. The room was very cute with a good sized bathroom, but the bed/pillows were not particularly comfortable to us. Overall this was a fantastic spot though!
The restaurant was excellent as well! We came in and they informed us the kitchen would be shutting down soon, so we ordered a few menu items and everything was delicious. A standout was the bone marrow - in the USA this menu item is usually pretty small in portion but here it was a massive amount and absolutely delicious. We also got the octopus, which was very good.
When we visited Lucerne, we stayed at Hotel Restaurant Anker, which conveniently has its own restaurant on the ground floor.
🥩🥩🍷🍷The dining experience was impressive. My family genuinely enjoyed every dish we ordered. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a perfect place to relax. The red wine recommended by the staff paired beautifully with the beef steak and really elevated the whole meal.
✨ I would highly recommend both staying at the hotel and dining at the restaurant. It’s worth the price and offers great value for money. My family absolutely loved it. The location is right in the city center, making it easy to get around and explore many nearby attractions.
‼️One note for travelers driving in from another city: parking is quite hard to find. Be sure to carefully check where you’re allowed to park, otherwise you might end up with a fine like we did 🥹
Very easily walkable from the train station and honestly a true gem. The location is super convenient, especially if you’re coming in by train, and it’s the kind of place that feels easy to get to without any hassle.
What I liked most is that it doesn’t feel overly crowded or commercial — it has a nice, relaxed charm and is worth taking the time to visit. The overall experience was smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. Definitely a great stop if you’re nearby or looking for something convenient near the station. I’m glad we found it and would happily recommend it to others.
If the front desk at Hotel Anker offers you a "complimentary upgrade" to Room 603, do yourself a favor and politely decline. They aren’t being generous; they are deploying you as human shields for a room they know is entirely unlivable.
Let’s talk about the "luxury private terrace." As it turns out, it’s not a relaxation space—it’s the designated exhaust dump for the entire building’s central ventilation system. There is a massive, roaring, multi-story metal tower dominating the deck that violently blasts thick, forceful hot air directly onto the sun loungers. You can't sit out there, you can't read, and you certainly can't relax unless your idea of a vacation is sitting in front of a giant, industrial-strength hairdryer.
To make matters worse, this hotel does not have air conditioning. So when you inevitably retreat inside to escape the mechanical heat storm on your terrace, you discover that Room 603 is essentially a glorified, high-priced solar oven. You are trapped between a roasting bedroom and a turbine-blasted balcony.
It is brilliant inventory management on their part to dump this room on unsuspecting guests under the guise of a "perk," but it’s a terrible way to treat customers. Avoid Room 603 at all costs unless you enjoy paying to be baked alive next to a ventilation shaft.
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