International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star historic hotel near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Via Nassa 68, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Family Room

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Panoramic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lugano

City center stay.With a stay at this Lugano City-Centre hotel, you'll be steps from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland. Also, San Lorenzo Cathedral is within half a mile (1 km) and Palazzo dei Congressi is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Olimpia - ‬6 min walk

About this property

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3.5-star historic hotel near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 592 square feet (55 square meters) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the historic International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lugano hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 592 sq ft of conference space
  • 55 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1906
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

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