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Walter au Lac

3.0 star property
Comfortable boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

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Exterior
Front of property
Free daily full breakfast
Free daily full breakfast
Reception
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Your area essentials

Map
Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Popular LocationLAC Lugano Arte e Cultura5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Lugano18 min walk
  • Popular LocationMonte San Salvatore5 min drive
  • AirportLugano (LUG-Agno)14 min drive

Room options

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

Premium Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

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

Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Single Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Executive Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 17.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Lugano

Walter au Lac puts you in the heart of Lugano, within just a 10-minute stroll of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Villa Ciani. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and express check-out. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Lugano City-Centre hotel include University of Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station.

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 5 min walk
  • University of Lugano - 18 min walk
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 3 min drive
  • Monte San Salvatore - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 9 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Argentino - 3 min walk
  • Spaghetti Store - 1 min walk
  • Agua Lugano - 1 min walk
  • Ristorante-pizzeria Mary - 1 min walk
  • Ristorante Burger-King - 2 min walk

About this property

Walter au Lac

Comfortable boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Walter au Lac.

This 3-star Lugano hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Walter au Lac offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk
  • Rooftop 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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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
Contactless check-out
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
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 more details, 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.

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 20.0 per day.

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 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 28 per night (984 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

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Walter au Lac?

Walter au Lac offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Walter au Lac?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walter au Lac on 19 May 2024 start from AU$407.83, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Walter au Lac?

The closest beach to Walter au Lac is Panama Beach (13.7 km).

What makes Walter au Lac a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Walter au Lac.

Does Walter au Lac serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Walter au Lac?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Walter au Lac?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Walter au Lac?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Walter au Lac Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 498 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 498 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maxine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have a great stay in visiting Lugano for the very first time what an amazing place. We stayed mid Dec just as all the xmas festivities were getting under way. Walter au Lac is brilliantly positioned right at the centre of the lake front with everything within 5 mins walk
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dangci

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old world by Lake Lugano
A nice, friendly, early 20th century elegant hotel in a classy neighborhood. Can't beat the view of Lake Lugano!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our lake view terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay just across the street from lake Lugano. Lots of childhood memories…..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always the best for the money at the best location in all of lugano
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca Gail

Location, location, location! Lovely lake view from my balcony; I could have stayed forever! Rooms were clean and comfortable, but small. Nice buffet breakfast. I would certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view!
Comfortable room with amazing views of Lugano. Our room with the private balcony was very special. Breakfast included was a nice surprise. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugano stay
We stayed only 1 night and loved this hotel. Location was perfect and we had a beautiful view of the lake. Our room was spacious and beds very comfortable. There was a balcony door also. Staff were lovely & welcoming. Location was perfect and easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023