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Reviews of Hotel Walter Au Lac 3 stars

Piazza Rezzonico 7, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

#16 of 47 hotels in Lugano

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 647 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable stay with a lake view. Likely to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, nice atmosphere of an old hotel. Rooms are comfortable, we stayed in both modern apartment as well as in more traditional one. Clean hotel with a nice breakfast and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    I didn't want to leave.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was perfect in a non-flashy way.

    Such a lovely old hotel - friendly, a perfect position, old world charm, beautiful view straight over the lake, and so close to everything. I didn't try the attached restaurant but it seemed casual and full every night. A sweet little single room with windows that really open.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    A very nice hotel in a great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little expensive for a 3 stars hotel

    The great location, the breakfast was great and the staff really nice

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    8.0
    Good location nice for short or long stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Twin Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nil

    All good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was good

    Super kind and helpful staff, the support received was excellent, with great travel tips and local information. The hotel is located in a beautiful spot, with great views and just in front of the lake. Nice balcony and in the historical town. The place is just beautiful and the hotel has charisma. I would definitively recommend and repeat.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellently located hotel, amazing lake-view from rooms and terrace, very well taken care of hotel.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Charming and comfortable, perfect central location; an ideal place from which to discover Lugano.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lake-facing rooms also face the main road so there is a bit of traffic noise and some light from the lights spotlighting the front of the building— not a problem for me but if you are a light sleeper one of the rooms on the other side of the building might be better.

    Right on the lake, central location; compact and comfortable room with an up to date bathroom, very clean and comfortable. Old school charm with modern conveniences. The room I booked might be a bit tight for two people but perfect for me. My 4th floor balcony room offered stunning lake views and a nice breeze. Nice staff, no communication issues. Delicious breakfast; you can book a room with or without it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    View

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Stayed for 1 night. Definitely will stay again when in Lugano . One of the best hotels! They deserve to be 4 star! Wish
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Every thing! Staff was super helpful and friendly, especially Laura at the front desk and Ernesto. Location was amazing!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    An excellent location but a high price for 3 stars
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The wifi was not good at times and the TV is not a Smart TV so we couldn't watch movies in the evening. My disappointment was getting 2 single beds pushed together when I requested a double bed.

    This hotel has an excellent central location opposite the lake, so a beautiful view. The staff are friendly and helpful with restaurant suggestions and free funicular tickets upon leaving. The breakfast was good. It was very clean, although it is an older hotel with wear beginning to show on the hardwood floors.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Twin Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was excellent and staff at reception and at breakfast friendly and hospitality.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perfect stay. Very nice and comfortable room with excellent view, very friendly staff, great breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in 2 and I didn't like the fact that there were two single beds. So it wasn't comfortable, but the place was nice

    The view was magnificent and stunning, the room was perfect for 2 people and it was so easy to find. I enjoyed to watch all the beautiful cars

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Perfect views, clean and comfortable rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect location, wonderful staff and lovely comfortable rooms. The views from the terrace on the 5th floor are pretty amazing, and the whole hotel has an 'old world' charm - not 'dated', as some other reviewers have described it. The place is spotless, and the room was very modern. We would stay here again if we were lucky enough to be back in Lugano.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    A lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A lovely stay in a lovely hotel with a pretty spectacular view. When we got there, there had been a mistake on the rooms and it was sorted straight away! Would definately recommend this hotel

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Beautiful hotel on the lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Views, comfort and staff were all fantastic

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location and lake view from the room’s balcony. And that it is a family run business.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic place to spend time and enjoy incredible views in Lugano.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Lake View and Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. The 2 bedroom suite with balcony was outrageously nice with a spectacular view. The staff at breakfast was warm and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Our whole family loved our stay. Thank you!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    8.0
    Charming hotel with an amazing location and view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The suit was very tight with confined spaces. The master bedroom should have a double madras.

    Excellent location on the lake, clean and charming hotel. Beautiful breakfast room. Room with a lake view. Kind and helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super convenient location and great room with view of the lake. I think I had booked this but was upgraded to a larger room, with a balcony toward the lake. All the staff I met were so nice!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Great Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hotel. Great location. Personnel was helpful and friendly. View of the lake is outstanding.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful, clean house with nice staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Everything about Hotel Walter Au Lac was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect about the property but I think Booking.com should provide better directions for travellers who arrive by train - google maps is not that great with its directions when there are many small streets and alleyways to negotiate in historic European towns.

    The hotel was located by the lake and my room had a beautiful view. The hotel is near the ferry terminal and shops and restaurants. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The breakfast room was very attractively set out and the breakfast selection was comprehensive.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    wonderful lake view, wonderful staff

    Stayed in July 2025

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