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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
Terrace/patio
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
Free daily full breakfast
Reception hall
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

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Via Nassa 68, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Popular LocationVia Nassa1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLAC Lugano Arte e Cultura2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalazzo dei Congressi13 min walk
  • AirportLugano (LUG-Agno)12 min drive

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Triple Room

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

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Classic Double Room, City View

Classic Double Room, City View

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • 21.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Family Room

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

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Panoramic Single Room | Balcony

Panoramic Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 2 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) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3-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 business-friendly International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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

  • Secured covered self parking on site (CHF 20 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 164 ft (CHF 25 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • 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: CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 3.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 1.25 per person, per night

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 security system
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 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.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars and is displayed on this page as 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. 230 out of 447 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 447 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 447 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 447 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 447 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Top class hotel in a great spot
The hotel is well positioned along the waterfront and within easy walking distance from the station (using the funicular to come down/up the hill). It has enormous charm and wonderful gardens. The room was terrific and breakfast was a great experience. Overall a wonderful stay in a top class hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights and it was a fantastic place to stay! We loved having drinks on the front patio looking at the lake in the evening. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. The best thing was the wonderful breakfast including eggs, ham, cheeses, yogurt, cereal and fresh bread and croissants. It was all very delicious and filling! Next time we are in Lucerne we are definitely going to stay here! Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was very hot and we could not get it to cool with AC or windows open. It’s a beautiful hotel with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ned

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
First the good—the hotel’s location is fantastic! Easy access to transportation, shopping and restaurants. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and had A/C. The bathroom was tiny and there is very little room for toiletries if more than one person is staying in the room. Only after we commented on the lack of coffee service did one show up (the next morning) and the hotel does not provide any additional amenities such as bottled water, shampoo/conditioner, etc. If you are simply looking for a place to sleep and not concerned with any of the rest, this is an okay place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Arianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Aircon was an absolute winner. Great pool and services. Loved the self service bar for cold drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lap, Doncaster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice swimming pool with sunset bar. Very friendly staff provide all require information for the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
A wonderful hotel. Great location, staff were very helpful and the pool and garden area was a bonus. Lovely breakfast and do get your Ticino ticket from reception that gives you free bus travel and discounts for some attractions (Mount Bre)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SIMION

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Beautiful view of the lake. Nice staff, gorgeous room. Convenient to shopping, eating and lake. Easy to catch bus also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel rooms are a tad tired and the air conditioning wasn’t up to much. Room was clean and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis, Newport Beach

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, nice location, very good breakfast service included, old, very slow small elevator needing to use stairs more than you wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very helpful during my arrival Roberta helped me change rooms and vwas very understanding Great honesty bar complimentary espresso and cappuccino
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Bigger room compared to most European rooms. Honesty bar was nice and breakfast was good. Easy access to funicular, train station, and area attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a good variety of foods and in very nice surroundings. Free coffee all day. Location is ideal. Staff helpful. Garden area and pool areas a bonus as well as public sitting areas. Overall enjoyable except for a slightly higher price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm Welcome, Over Warm Room
Really nice stay. Comfortable beds, good breakfast. Friendly staff throughout the hotel. The only minor criticism related to the non-functioning air conditioning. We were told that it hasn't been switched on because it had been cooler earlier in the week, but this meant that the room was rather too warm overnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, perfectly located, staff was super friendly, a view was incredible. We absolutely love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I give this 3 star property 5 stars. I was a little hesitant in booking this hotel at first because it is a 3 star hotel and I usually do 4 stars and above & honestly the pictures online did little to entice me. I booked this hotel purely for its convenient location by my son’s school b/c he recommended it. Was I pleasantly surprised. This is not a big it fancy hotel but it is definitely full of old world charm. The hotel is definitely older but so well kept. The staff were courteous, friendly and warm. I was enjoying my stay so much I returned again to the same hotel to see my son again. If you like modern style of course this hotel is not for you. But otherwise, the location and the breakfast and the free local transportation tickets are awesome! Very close to et he train station and bus stops too:) highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in the centre of Lugano, lots of character and history and the room overlooking the lake was fabulous. Definitely a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022