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Classic Double Room, City View
Room with view
23 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Economy Family Room
Room with view
31 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic Double Room
21.0 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Single Room
13 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Panoramic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View
30 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Panoramic Single Room
15 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Superior Triple Room
Room with view
31 square metres
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Lakefront Lugano hotel in Lugano City-Centre with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

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 (0.9 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lugano Exhibition Centre.

Stay in one of 76 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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.

Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Via Nassa 68, Lugano, TI 6900

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 76
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1906
  • Conference space size (feet) - 592
  • Conference space size (meters) - 55
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free full breakfast
  • Electric car charging station
  • Water dispenser
  • Vegetable garden
  • Reception hall
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Distance from property (ft) 164
  • Distance from property (metres) 50
  • Food and water bowls
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian

Parking

Self parking (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.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 30
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Window screens
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Bar/lounge - Onsite bar.

Nearby Things to do

  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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 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

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 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 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel au Lac
  • Hotel Lugano International au Lac
  • International au Lac
  • International au Lac Hotel
  • International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Lugano
  • International au Lac Lugano
  • Lugano International au Lac
  • Lugano International au Lac Hotel
  • International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
  • International au Lac Historic Lakeside Lugano
  • International au Lac Historic Lakeside
  • Au Lac Historic Lakeside
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  • International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Hotel Lugano

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Parking height restrictions apply.

National Rating

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

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