Seehotel Waldstätterhof

The hotel is old (even historic) but charming, despite its size. Amazing lake and mountain views. Food is also good and reasonably priced. Breakfast is fresh, of great quality and until 11am, which is rare these days. Staff is super helpful and accommodating. Eg. I did a stupid mistake on booking.com, mixing up the dates, with no refund possible. I called the hotel up immediately to see whether they could do anything about it. The receptionist, Ms. Bürgler, called booking.com in the middle of the night trying to move the booking, which they did. Thanks a lot! They also upgraded us for free on arrival, and were generally very nice. Fully recommended.

We stayed here for 3 nights in July 2025. The location on the lake is gorgeous and we were happy we reserved a balcony room on the lake side. 24 hour access to a cappuccino maker was great. The breakfast was first class and evening dining was great albeit expensive. We were surprised at first as to how small the room was for the nightly rate we were paying but we came to realize that Switzerland is simply expensive. We hiked from the hotel along the Axenstrasse and took the bus to Stoos. Happy I stayed here.

Nothing but glowing praise for this charming place - the people, the atmosphere, everything. It’s the best hotel we’ve ever stayed in. Everything just felt right. We had a great room on the fourth floor with windows and amazing views on two sides. The beds were very comfortable and the room was perfect. The hotel has a warm, welcoming vibe. The staff were lovely - friendly, thoughtful, and genuinely kind. We really enjoyed the private “beach” - peaceful and quiet. The lake was perfect for swimming, a true highlight. Breakfast was fantastic - you lacked nothing and everything tasted great. The glass of prosecco in the morning added the perfect finishing touch ✨ We’d definitely love to come back!

I don’t usually leave bad reviews, but this place really deserves it. Not only was the staff unfriendly and dismissive, but it’s definitely not a dog-friendly spot despite what you’d expect in this area. We brought our well-behaved pup and were immediately made to feel unwelcome, with curt remarks and zero accommodations. The overall vibe was cold and uninviting, and honestly, there are plenty of better places nearby that treat both people and pets with basic courtesy. If you’re looking for a welcoming atmosphere or somewhere to relax with your dog, I’d avoid this place.

First impressions with the front check in staff, Alexandrina was nothing but 100% positive! She was professional, courteous, helpful, genuine, and knowledgeable ready to help us with any questions! Totally impressed with her attitude and kindness! The view from the lake fronting room is nothing short of beautiful! The all you can drink mini bars made me speechless! Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts from Texas!

Lovely in nearly every respect. Vg breakfast buffet. All fresco options all meals. Private grassed lakeside area for swimming in the lake and sunbathing. Exceptional service at every level - professional, polite, attentive. Flies in the dining areas should be dealt with, rooms are smallish but have great little balconies. Lake views perfect. No air con in the rooms. Renovated areas. Excellent sauna.This is a large and spacious hotel, true 4 star that makes other 4 star hotels look like 3 star.

This was an absolutely amazing experience, a balcony room with a view of Lake Lucerne. The staff was very accommodating and Marcel in particular went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect, even helping to correct a train/rail station error I was about to make prior to arrival. The breakfast was included in the price of the room and far exceeded any other previous lodging offerings I have had in Europe. Spa facilities, luggage storage and many other included perks help to make this the only choice in Brunnen with a short trip to Stoos in reach. Stay here, make memories and you will be looking forward to staying again as soon as possible.

Beautiful, well-run hotel. We felt very welcome, even with our dog. The free coffee all day and numerous cozy seating areas throughout the hotel were a plus during our winter visit. The spa area was nice and not too crowded. We will definitely be back.

This is a grand old hotel right on the waterfront in Brunnen (the main Brunnen boat dock is literally outside the front of the hotel). It's the sort of place you see belle époque celebrities coming to by boat. And you wouldn't be wrong: on the ground floor is a discrete sign listing the various minor and major political figures who have stayed at this place (from Victoria and Churchill to various minor royalty). That list ends in 1963, perhaps because of a change in policies, but also perhaps because we live in a different era now, and the hotel's business now comes as much from meetings and tour buses. Indeed, its halls have a whiff of age and fustiness, and a renovation that left them with light sconces so ugly even our 8yo daughter commented on them has not done it favors. All of this, however, is unfair to the place. Where it matters, the hotel has done a great job. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. They have astounding views (if you have a "mountain view" room and all you see is the hills behind town, crane your neck a bit and you should see the Grosser and Kleiner Mythens). The restaurants are modern. The breakfast is outstanding, with little touches that are almost knowingly ironic, like prosecco with vegetable juices on offer. Places like this aren't known for their modernity, and one might expect menus that Victoria would have been equally at home with. Yet their dining menu is absolutely modern and the service, just like at breakfast, is outstanding: proper and solicitous, not what it could so easily have been (stiff or snooty). You also notice the hallways filled with old art and furniture, presumably leftovers from previous refurbishings. It all really grows on you. You start to feel a bit royal yourself. You almost wonder, if you stuck your wrist out at the wait staff, would they bow low and kiss it? You wonder, but you don't try it out. In short: a delightful place, well worth the cost (which must be judged by Swiss standards), meeting and exceeding expectations, and worth a return visit.

I'm a returning guest to this breathtaking hotel at the shores of Lake Uri for the last 25 years. Neither the hotel's website, promoting "relaxing" travel packages nor their booking confirmations provide the slightest information or caution that there is major construction going on along the complete length of the hotel lake front. The noise pollution during the work week, starting at 7:30AM (!!!) until 4PM, is deafening and makes a stay at this hotel a total disaster! Where's the courtesy and responsibility of the hotel management to provide cautionary information to guests from abroad about this nuisance? I am extremely disappointed in how this situation is being handled by this otherwise reputable hotel! Dec. 23, 2015 Management of the hotel has taken my suggestion into consideration and posted a cautionary note about the noise situation on the reception desk as well as provided respective notes on their website. One cannot expect more and I appreciate that the hotel management followed-through on my observation which will be helpful for all future guests during the next few weeks. Thank you Ms. Hoffmann, this has restored my belief in Swiss quality!