Historik Chalet-Hotel Lodge, Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen

I stayed here for two nights in a room equipped only with a wash basin. The Trip.com listing failed to mention such room type, despite a nightly rate of 150 USD, the hotel offers no private toilet or bathroom. It felt like a classic bait-and-switch. The walls are paper-thin, and the old wooden floors creak constantly—day and night—as guests queue to use the single shared toilet on each floor. I ended up skipping showers entirely during my stay. At this price point, I’m unlikely to return. It’s not a hotel in any meaningful sense, but rather a guesthouse or hostel disguised by premium pricing that masks its true nature. The only positive thing out of my stay is the politeness of the Receptionist and the nature around it including a Village style train station up the hills. No Uber here!!

Very bad experience. The lodge is not even 1 star. They have put pictures of their 4 star another hotel which they own- swiss chalet. No balcony in lodge has the lake view. Basic amenities are missing in the lodge. Even the reception and parking are across the road, so for any little ask u need to cross the main road and talk

I find it funny when people book a budget hotel rooms, some with shared bathrooms, and then complain it’s not the Hilton. If you want an expensive hotel, open you wallet. If you want to save a couple bucks, this place will work just fine. We stayed in a room with a private bathroom for a few days at the end of August so the temps were cool. Staff was responsive and polite. I will give two warnings. 1, the shower temp was a little.. unpredictable, lol. It would fluctuate during a shower which made for a bit of an adventure, but not the worst thing. The other has nothing to do with the hotel, but with the dang CHURCH very close by that range it’s bell every half hour through the night 😂. If I were to stay here again, I would try to get a room on the opposite side of the church, lol. But earplugs worked, and it suited our needs just fine. If we ever return to Wengen I would stay there again.

Lodge is not even one star- these are the words of the receptionist there. Lodge and the swiss chalet hotel are sister hotels with common reception. The reviews might be good for swiss chalet hotel- not the lodge. Horrible experience- so noisy, basic amenities missing! Walk across the road every time for a small assistance

I spend 4 wonderful days at Swiss Chalet. The breakfast buffet has bread, yogurt, bacon etc - nothing crazy delish like pancakes, but decent enough quality - a bit pricey though (25francs), but I guess that’s just Switzerland for you. The rooms are cute and almost authentic looking, but the large gap between the beds unfortunately makes spooning impossible 💔 The squeaky floors above are quite audible, not to mention the beds, but I chose to regard this as charming rather than annoying - a choice necessary if you want a nice stay. Personally I had no problem with the shared toilet and bath - only ran into a locked door once. The best part of the hotel is the Schloss Park right at the lake. Amazing views over the mountains, plenty of sunbeds, free coffee and a calm atmosphere

The Swiss Chalet had a ton of character, but it was a bit more rustic than I had imagined. I never write negative reviews, but just wanted to put my honest opinion out there. The weather played a huge factor in our stay as it was very hot and humid with no where to escape for a little cool air as no air conditioning was available nearby. The windows in our room could be left open, but the bugs could come in. The bathroom was shared with the entire floor and I almost felt like we were staying at camp. Our Lucerne visitor card was basically useless as this hotel is not located in the city limits of Lucerne, so that was disappointing as well. There was also not much to do near the hotel so we left early the morning after our stay to explore the main city of Lucerne. Breakfast at the hotel was very good.

Do not ignore the bad reviews. People are likely staying at the sister location and saying it’s fine, it’s not. You can’t turn off the heat. The heat runs continuously. The radiator is hot to the touch. When I got to the room is was 90F. Opened the windows and it was still hot. You need to leave the windows open while you sleep if you want it to cool down at all. It was 50F that night and the room never got below 75F. Leaving the windows open creates more problems however. Road noise, church bells, people, cigarette smoke coming into the room. Noise is a huge issue. You can hear your neighbors all around you. I had to wear AirPods to drown out the neighbor noise and outside noise. The curtains don’t block any light. They are decorative curtains, see the photo. In order to get a private bathroom you have to get the more expensive room. They want nearly $150 USD to have a room with a shared bathroom. I got the private bathroom, and if you’re 5’10 or taller, your head hits the ceiling. Additionally, since you need to leave the windows open to control the temperature, you have the choice between closing the bathroom door and it being super hot, or leaving the bathroom door open and hoping no one looks into your room that’s at eye level with people walking by with curtains that don’t cover the whole window. With all the negatives out of the way, the building itself is kind of cool since it’s so old but that wears off fast. The reviews for this location are a combination of people confusing it with the attached restaurant and people confusing it with the castle sister hotel.

Staying at the Historik Chalet‑Hotel Lodge was a truly enchanting Swiss experience! Housed in a beautifully preserved 17th‑century farmhouse, the charming low ceilings, wooden beams, and rustic décor evoke the cozy ambiance of an authentic Alpine chalet . Our room felt warm and intimate, furnished simply yet thoughtfully, with all modern comforts—including free Wi‑Fi, TV, and a safe . We loved waking up to the peaceful surroundings and heading downstairs for a hearty breakfast buffet served in the on‑site restaurant, followed by lakeside strolls on the private beach of the sister Schloss‑Hotel . The chalet’s cozy bar was a welcoming spot to relax in the evening over a drink, warmed by conversation and history. The staff ensured our check‑in at the nearby Schloss‑Hotel was seamless, and we appreciated the free parking for direct bookings—an extra touch of thoughtful hospitality . This lodge beautifully blends rustic charm with Swiss elegance. A peaceful, memorable retreat—highly recommended for anyone seeking genuine Swiss character and lakeside tranquility.

This was the absolute cutest and coziest hotel! Felt like we were camping. It's a great location if you are driving around Switzerland and need a central spot. It's smack in the middle of every place you can go and near Lucerne. The City of Megan is stunning with high snowy mountaintops and the hotel is across the street from the absolute cutest lake. It's so peaceful and serene with swans swimming and a table area for a morning coffee. The only reason for not giving a 5 star was because the bathrooms were down the hall, which wasn't necessarily a huge inconvenience, but the pillows are super squishy, so bring your own if you are depending on a great night's sleep. Thanks for having us. The people that work here are very nice.