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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

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

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

Economy Family Room

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

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Panoramic Single Room | Balcony

Panoramic Single Room

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

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Classic Double Room, City View

Classic Double Room, City View

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

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

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

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

Superior Triple Room

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

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About the area

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 - 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
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Lugano - 5 min drive - 3.9 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

Historic hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
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.
Wrap up your day with a 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 organised 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 at the property

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

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 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

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 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

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