Hotel Schlüssel
Lucerne, Switzerland
Built 1545 · Last completed renovation 2019
Hotel Schlüssel in Lucerne was last renovated in 2019, and originally built in 1545 (sourced renovations: 1986, 2019). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 7.6/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2027
In about 1 year (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Lucerne, Switzerland
Timeline
1986
Structural alterations and restoration of original decorative elements
2018
Fire damage forces closure
2019
Reopening after full restoration from fire damage
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 2019 renovation
Facts
Stars
2★
Built
Sourced1545
Last completed renovation
Sourced2019
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (1986–2019). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“The entire house was lavishly restored in 2019.”
“The entire house was lavishly restored in 2019.”
“Early May 2018 a fire broke out in the kitchen of the Hotel Schlüssel, in the middle of the city of Lucerne.”
“the one from 1986 is significant because some original decorative elements were found and restored with the help of the cantonal monument preservation office.”
“The Self-check-in Hotel Schlüssel is a historic property in Lucerne dating back to 1545.”
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Frequently asked
When was Hotel Schlüssel built?+
Hotel Schlüssel (Lucerne, Switzerland) was built in 1545.
How old is Hotel Schlüssel?+
Hotel Schlüssel is 481 years old — it was built in 1545 and last renovated in 2019. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Hotel Schlüssel last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2019.
What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Schlüssel?+
Its Chrono Score is 7.6/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 2-star rating.