History

Hotel Drei Könige boasts a long and proud history.

And even though there have been many changes over the years, one thing has remained the same: hospitality is still our most important credo. Learn how Hotel Drei Könige evolved into what it is today.

1929
Katharina and Xaver Stirnimann purchase the property – Bruchstrasse 35 – from the Bossard family.

1948
Hedwig Stirnimann and Fritz Hostettler take over the property and also purchase the Klosterstrasse 10/10a properties – today’s Hotel Drei Könige.

1955
Hedwig and Fritz Hostettler-Stirnimann purchase Klosterstasse 8 to house their personnel.

1980
Doris and Hugo Hostettler-Widmer assume responsibility as the directorate of operations.

1982
Doris and Hugo Hostettler-Widmer purchase all properties.

1982
Personnel building in Klosterstrasse 8 is renovated, resulting in 9 hotel rooms and a retail space on the ground floor.

1984 – 1986
Major renovation in the restaurant. Opening of Hugos Restaurant, as well as renovation of the initial 10 hotel rooms; modernisation of the infrastructure, heating, ventilation, lifts, etc.

1992 – 1993
Complete renovation of Hotel Drei Könige, façade, roof insulation, etc.

1999
Restaurant management is let out on lease to be able to focus attention on a 3-star bed-and-breakfast hotel.

2010
Managing director is hired to assume responsibility for day-to-day operations.

2012 – 2013
Renovation and renewal of the lifts.

2013
Conversion from sole proprietorship into a public limited company – today’s Hotel Drei Könige Luzern.

2016
Establishment of two showrooms for Hotel Drei Könige.

2016
Transfer of directorate to Thomas Hostettler.

2018
First step of renovation from the guestrooms (5 + 6 Floor)

2019
Completion of renovation of the rooms (53 rooms)

2024-2025
Renovation of 8 bath rooms with showers

2025-2026
Full renovation of the staff building