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Hotel Description

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel puts you in the heart of Lugano, within steps of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland. Highlights at this historic hotel include free daily breakfast and a bar/lounge.

Bar/lounge is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. 592 square feet (55 square meters) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-star Lugano City-Centre hotel include San Lorenzo Cathedral and Palazzo dei Congressi.

Classic Double Room, City View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$332* Per night/room 7 Apr. - 8 Apr.

Classic Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Classic Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Economy Family Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Panoramic Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Triple Room

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

About the International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Location Via Nassa 68, Lugano, TI 6900

Property Features

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 3.5-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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Lugano-Paradiso (1.5 km / 0.9 mi)
  • Metro station: Lugano Funicular Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch 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.

  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Bar/lounge - Onsite bar.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • 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

Policies

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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

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 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.

  • 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.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • 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 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.