Name: International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Address: Via Nassa 68 - Piazza Luini, 6901 Lugano, Switzerland, Via Nassa 68 - Piazza Luini, Canton of Ticino, 6901, Switzerland
Rating: 8.9

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

–Excellent location - show map

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About this property

Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, the 3-star superior International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and a lobby bar. The Old Town of Lugano, featuring several restaurants, bars and shops, is just a short walk away. A private underground car park can be used at an additional cost. The traditional International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel includes an exhibition about its 100-year history. The Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, dating from 1515 and featuring a famous fresco by Bernardino Luini, is located just next to the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Classic Single Room 1 single bed
Classic Twin Room with Landmark View 2 single beds
Panorama Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Lake View 2 single beds
Classic Double Room with Courtyard View 2 single beds
Family Junior Suite 5 single beds
Economy Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Panorama Single Room 1 single bed
Superior Triple Room 3 single beds
Belle Époque Double Room with Canopy Bed 1 large double bed
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Timothy

United Kingdom

“The hotel is in the perfect location beside the lake. It has a lot of history and is comfortable and welcoming. It feels like a hotel that should cost a lot more than it did. I had a single room which was of a decent size and very good value. The...”

Sarah

United Kingdom

“Location, view, great recent refurbishment of rooms, beautiful relaxation lounge, exceptional local staff with a wonderful attitude and sense of humour.”

Pamela

Australia

“We absolutely loved our stay The breakfast was delicious”

Linda

Canada

“Wonderful bar serve at the rooftop. Excellent breakfast. The best breakfast during on whole trip.”

Aslı

Turkey

“Everything was great, the location amazing and the breakfast outstanding! It is a historical building with high ceilings:) AC worked perfectly. The view from the Honesty Bar is amazing:) totally worth your money:)”

Leanne

United Kingdom

“The hotel is fantastic, great location and the amenities in the hotel are fab. My boys loved the honesty bar. This is our second time visiting Lugano and this hotel although rated a 3star was much better than the 4star we used last time. From ping...”

Adrian

Switzerland

“- good location - underground parking - good sized room & bathroom - adequate storage space”

Janet

New Zealand

“The location, the pool (although a little small for laps lol ) the staff were excellent very helpful and friendly. Lovely range for breakfast Being lakeside was amazing, beautiful views”

Jennifer

Australia

“What a gem of a place at Lugano. Old world charm, spotlessly clean rooms, friendly and helpful staccato, lovely breakfast and right on the lake.”

Nadia

Cyprus

“Great location near the lake and shopping street. I liked the hotel style with a lot of paintings by the walls and the Honesty Bar where you can get drinks (coffee, water, beer, wine etc) and some snacks, it's like minibar but out of the room. The...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is accessible by wheelchair, except the swimming pool and the garden, as they are only accessible via several steps.Pets are not permitted in the restaurant, in the garden or around the swimming pool.Baby beds are available on request. Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 204