Overnight Stop near Lake Lucerne

I have just got back from my latest trip to Italy, and thought some of you might be interested to hear about a Swiss hotel that we stayed in on the way down.It is the Hotel Engel in Stans [near to Lake Lucerne, a few minutes from the motorway http://www.engelstans.ch/en/Home.htmlWe arrived in the middle of the village Festival, and the village centre was barriered off, so things were a little hectic.The hotel accommodation was more than acceptable, and the food in the restaurant was excellent [if a little pricey – but what isn’t Switzerland isn’t???]. The breakfast was fine – eat on the terrace overlooking the square. There are several local restaurants [and a Pizza Place] nearby if you want to eat out.I have no hesitation in recommending the hotel – we felt it was great value for money [for Switzerland] at about £100 for a double room B&B. It is well placed fot the Gotthard Tunnel and an early arrival in Italy. I found it on the usual Hotel Finder websites [I like to read the reviews] but they all showed it as full when I wanted to stay – but I rang the hotel direct and booked straight away [no deposit – just pay on leaving]The Festival was called Stanser Sommer, and we were there for the last day – Interesting Acts – Banner waving/throwing accompanied by Alpen Horns – a Jazz band, Yodelling Grannies etc etc – all local. A fantastic evening