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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Via Nassa 68, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Via Nassa
    1 min walk
  • Luini6
    2 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station
    10 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Classic Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, City View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, City View

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Family Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Panoramic Single Room | Balcony

Panoramic Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lugano

With a stay at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Lugano, steps from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland. .This historic hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lugano Exhibition Centre.

What's nearby

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 2 min walk
  • Piazza della Riforma - 6 min walk
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 13 min walk
  • Lugano Exhibition Centre - 19 min walk
  • Lake Lugano - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 10 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 12 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante-pizzeria Mary - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Agua Lugano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Argentino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Burger-King - ‬6 min walk

About this property

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Lakefront Lugano hotel in Lugano City-Centre with free breakfast
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. This Lugano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Lugano? This hotel has 592 square feet (55 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bar/lounge - Onsite bar.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per night)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (CHF 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 592 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1906
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CHF 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: CHF 1.25 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 20 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 25 per night (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: CHF 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 474 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 474 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent classic hotel on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in Lugano!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aneesh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic charm, high ceilings!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, centrally located for exploring. Beautiful rooms, incredibly tidy and clean, breakfast options were massive and the staff were friendly, helpful and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm, Hilton Head

Traveled with family
Lovely well maintaines traditional hotel. Great pool atea. Excellent breakfast. Interesting parking Well located
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would highly recommend this hotel. It is perfectly located, clean, and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast and staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal stay. Booked last minute having never been to Lugano or really knowing anything about the city. Lucked out by staying at this amazing hotel. Room was perfect. Staff were absolutely lovely and kind and helpful. Patio drinks were so good. Self service bar is a great idea. Location cannot be beat if you are traveling by train since it is only a short walk from and to the station. We loved our stay and would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Fenwick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfection !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views from this lake front property! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Very nice breakfast included. Balcony was perfect to take in the views. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gitte

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, upscale , easy parking, great breakfast, AC, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in spectacular location on lake Lugano. Art center, historic sites, restaurants, and shopping within easy walking distance. Hotel breakfast, pool, and common areas were exceptional and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manijeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we only stayed at this beautiful hotel for 1 night. The Hotel is conveniently located on the tip of the plaza and across the road from the lake. There are many restaurants within walking distance. Our room was very clean and the bed comfortable however, the pillows were very soft. Breakfast was fantastic with a wide selection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bezalel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

TAK YEE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It seems to be a very old hotel, but very classic. The outlook, public area and dining area are well maintained. I’d suggest that the room needs to be renovated as it looks a bit shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel. It is a good mix of old-style hotel with antiques with modern convenances and upgraded rooms. The location is very convenient at the lakeside end of Lugano’s upscale shopping street (Via Nessa) and just a short walk to the main square Piazza Riforma and lakeside Promenade. The breakfast is very nice served in an elegant room with efficient wait staff. They give you a Ticino Ticket to use for free transportation and discounts on some attractions. The bathtub is wonderful for a soak after a day of exploring. The staff is helpful answering questions to make your stay in Lugano enjoyable. There is good Internet and a nice pool and beautiful garden area for getting some sun. Families with kids will enjoy the play area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk, dining room, and room service staff were outstanding: friendly, helpful, accomodating. The hotel property is FULL of character and is VERY well kept. On the second floor, there is also a large outside courtyard for your enjoyment complete with a full-size chess set! Transportation to the train station and buses is right outside their front door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing classic style spot, right on the lake, and in the middle of almost countless high end retail shops, and dinner options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024