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Walter au Lac

3.0 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View
Interior
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Basic Single Room, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, Lake View

Basic Double Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, Balcony

Executive Double Room, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

Walter au Lac

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a library, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Walter au Lac offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lugano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Walter au Lac's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Via Nassa. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and 7 minutes by foot from Villa Ciani
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Walter au Lac.

This 3-star Lugano hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 28 per night); discounts available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization for the amount of the first night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2026 to February 26 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Hallway
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Walter au Lac

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20.0 per day.

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

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 28 per night (820 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Walter au
Walter au Lac
Walter au Lac Hotel
Walter au Lac Hotel Lugano
Walter au Lac Lugano
Walter au Lac Hotel
Walter au Lac Lugano
Walter au Lac Hotel Lugano