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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
Property entrance
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$365
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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Via Nassa 68, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, 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)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Family Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Panoramic Single Room | Balcony

Panoramic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, City View

Classic Double Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lugano

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. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi 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-property class Lugano City-Centre hotel include San Lorenzo Cathedral and Palazzo dei Congressi.

What's nearby

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Lugano - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 10 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 12 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Olimpia - ‬6 min walk

About this property

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
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 metres) 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.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers 76 accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. This Lugano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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: CHF1.25 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 all accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel on 19 Oct 2025 start from AU$343.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

Yep, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel has a secured covered self car park for CHF 20 per night.

Are there any beaches close to International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

The closest beach to International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel is Lido di Lenno (19.5 km).

Does International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel have a pool?

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April to October).

Does International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

No, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.