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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
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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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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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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 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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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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About this property

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
A bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool, and conference space are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Via Nassa. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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: 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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