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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

3.5 star property

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | Aerial view
Panoramic Single Room | Balcony
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
The current price is $242
$223 nightly
$242 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

Explore the area

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Via Nassa 68, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Place, Via Nassa
    ‪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)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Economy Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Single Room | Balcony

Panoramic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, City View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Triple Room

  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lugano

With a stay at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Lugano, steps from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland. .This historic hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lugano Exhibition Centre.

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza della Riforma - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Il Fermento - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬5 min walk

About this property

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Lugano? This hotel has 592 square feet (55 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per night)
  • Secured, covered self 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1906
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

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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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 554 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent classic hotel on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent, professionally managed hotel in the center of a beautiful landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the waterfront in a beautiful city. Great old charm and the breakfast had many options. Staff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. And we could store our bags to wander the town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay!

Friendly and helpful staff, great location and newly renovated room with a fantastic view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay at this hotel! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in Lugano!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed. Good internet. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the lake. Excellent patio. Lovely restoration.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would highly recommend this hotel. It is perfectly located, clean, and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast and staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, centrally located for exploring. Beautiful rooms, incredibly tidy and clean, breakfast options were massive and the staff were friendly, helpful and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at Hotel Internationale du Lac. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The location can’t be beat for walking along the lake and general atmosphere. We enjoyed the “honesty bar” and outdoor space, including ping pong. The breakfast was delicious, with the best muesli of our trip and excellent croissants. A truly great historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel!

We stayed at Hotel International Au Lac for three nights in early August - two rooms for two adults, two teenagers, and our dog. And it was an absolute delight from start to finish.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel in the centre of Lugano, lots of character and history and the room overlooking the lake was fabulous. Definitely a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, upscale , easy parking, great breakfast, AC, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful amazing hotel near the lake. Upon check in, we were informed that we had been upgraded for our stay to a lake view room. Staff was very friendly, they helped us to get a taxi upon departure. Breakfast was great and the room was beautiful and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
View from our room
Hotel at night
Honesty bar
Room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel in Charming Town

Lovely hotel on lake. Old world charm with modern conveniences. Near bus and train. Informative staff. Signs on all languages in room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in spectacular location on lake Lugano. Art center, historic sites, restaurants, and shopping within easy walking distance. Hotel breakfast, pool, and common areas were exceptional and staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024