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 9.8 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
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
5 single beds
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
1 single bed
3 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aslı
    Turkey 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 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 Switzerland
    - good location - underground parking - good sized room & bathroom - adequate storage space
  • Janet
    New Zealand 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 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 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...
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A hard downhill walk with many steps from railway station. If you have walking difficulties please get a taxi. Room ready early and reasonable size. Reception staff were excellent, very helpful and happy to answer any questions.
  • Jenny
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful property that is well located to the lake, shopping etc there was a wide range of foods to choose for breakfast, staff were very helpful and informative about local attractions, travel etc
  • Jeannette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, location, the room, breakfast buffet and the service, the beautiful bar area - a dream!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location with a room overlooking the lake. A hotel full of character and history.

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.

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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.
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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

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