Bring earplugs. This is a recently renovated hotel in the old city of Lucerne. The rooms are small but well appointed. The hotel is in a walking district so it is generally quiet. Unfortunately, it is located right next to a church that rings its bells every 15 minutes ALL NIGHT. I came here to get sleep prior to a conference, and in the eight hours I spent in bed I only logged 2 hours of sleep according to my watch (none according to me). Neither the room nor the hotel staff were able to provide ear plugs. There were no other rooms that were not next to the church and according to the front desk no nearby shops were open to sell ear plugs. I came to appreciate why our digital phones often simulate bell sounds for the alarms designed to wake us up. I admit that I may be grouchy at the moment, but as further advice to the staff of this hotel, I do think that if alarm clocks are provided they should show the current time. Most people now a days have a mobile phone that is an accurate watch and alarm. So while an alarm clock may be optional, if it is provided it should be set correctly. read more