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8.6

831 reviews

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Via Nassa 68 - Piazza Luini, Lugano, 6901, Switzerland

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Welcome to the International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, a charming 3-star hotel located in the beautiful city of Lugano, Switzerland. Situated on Via Nassa 68 - Piazza Luini, this lakeside hotel is just 0.8mi away from the bustling city center, offering a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience for your stay.

Featuring 831 reviews, this hotel is lauded for its excellent amenities and exceptional service. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including a pet-friendly environment (extra charges may apply), a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The hotel also offers private parking (extra charges), air conditioning, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lugano with a stay at the International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel. Spend your days lounging by the pool or exploring the city, knowing that you can return to comfortable non-smoking rooms and a relaxing sun deck. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the best of Lugano at this wonderful lakeside retreat.

After a day of exploring Lugano, relax and unwind at our seasonal outdoor pool, an infinity pool that offers stunning views of the surrounding area. Please note that this pool is for adults only, providing a peaceful atmosphere for our guests to enjoy. Whether you want to take a refreshing dip or simply lounge by the poolside, our pool area is the perfect spot to soak up the sun and take in the beauty of Lugano.

For our guests' convenience, we accept a variety of payment methods, including American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and EC-Card, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free check-in and check-out experience. Additionally, cash payments are also accepted at the International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel. Rest assured that we strive to make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible, starting from the moment you arrive.

With a range of room types available, including Classic, Family Junior Suite, Panorama, Courtyard, and more, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs and preferences. Accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, our rooms are designed to provide a cozy and relaxing retreat after a busy day of sightseeing. Choose a room with a lake view, a balcony, or a landmark view to enhance your stay and create lasting memories at our charming lakeside hotel in Lugano.

Closest airports

Lugano Airport

1.9mi

Milano Malpensa Airport

28.1mi

Milano Linate Airport

40.6mi

Il Caravaggio International Airport

42.8mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Free toiletries

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Rooms

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Panorama, Double, Lake View, Balcony

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This room comes with elegant parquet floors, soundproof windows, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a balcony with lake views. It furthermore features a small fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type. 1 baby bed is available.

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Classic, Twin

1 Twin Bed

250 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Air-conditioned room with a bathroom with bath or shower and toilet. Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type. 1 baby bed is available.

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Belle Epoque Canopy, 1 Bed

335 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior, Triple

335 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This triple room has a seating area and air conditioning Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type. 1 baby bed is available.

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Economy Family

335 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This room comes with a bathroom with bath or shower and toilet and overlooks the picturesque Via Nassa or the nearby medieval Church. It has limited lateral view to the lake. 1 baby bed is available.

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Family Junior Suite

595 sqft

Kitchenette

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Air-conditioned, boutique-style room with a seating area, large TV and 2 bathrooms, one with bath and a star-studded ceiling, the other one with a shower. Free WiFi is available. The room is located in the garden area at the rear of the hotel, without views of the lake. It is close to the children's playground. 1 baby bed is available.

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Single Room

160 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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This room comes with a bathroom with bath and toilet, and a balcony overlooking Lake Lugano and the mountains. 1 baby bed is available.

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

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Double (max. 2 pax) facing the quiet courtyard is 215 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus tea and coffee making facilities .

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Classic

1 Double Bed

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

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Panorama, Single, Lake View, Balcony

Balcony

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Classic, Single

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This room comes with bath or shower and toilet. 1 baby bed is available.

Guest reviews

8.6

831 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Sarah

10

April 2024

Such a lovely hotel. Perfectly situated on the waterfront in Lugano's old town, the fairly unassuming exterior only hints at how nice it is inside. There's a beautiful garden with an outdoor pool, a giant chess set and lots of corners to sit and enjoy a drink whilst drinking in the view. Inside, there is a lavishly furnished lounge area with a well-stocked 'honesty bar'. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the whole stay was a delight. I only had a small room this time without a lake view as it was the last room left, but my colleague had a balcony and said it was fabulous. Would love to come again!

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Tatiana

9.1

August 2023

The hotel is perfectly located, has comfortable rooms and excellent room service, the breakfasts are absolutely delicious - good variety and excellent quality. The pool and the garden are nice. Overall, we found it to be an excellent value for money

The staff are efficient, but could be kinder in terms of being client-oriented - both at the reception desk and in the restaurant. As of now it feels that they are checking the box and not putting client needs first.

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Az

9.1

July 2023

Best location, bang in the town and facing the lake. I got a really nice room on the top floor with a lake view so that always helps. I expected the hotel to be a bit old, but i have to say it is really well maintained. It was a pleasant surprise. I got a single room, it was spacious, clean, easy to use, unique sliding cupboard, decent bathroom, AC, quiet room etc. The breakfast was great too, a big hall and many options to chose from. I honestly wondered why this hotel is only a 3 or 4 star at times. Nice pool area, nice sitting area/bar. They even provide a self service bar at night with free tea/coffee, and the rest to be paid by you at the reception later (works on honesty)

Nothing to dislike, except personally i find it inconvenient when the shower is inside the tub itself. But not a very big deal. A very nice stay

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Sassy

10

April 2023

We love everything in this hotel. It is charming and full of characters. They share the history of the hotel along the corridor, including some really nice painting. Perfect location to stay in Lugano. Short walk to the shops, restaurant, and supermerket. Big park with playground nearby so you can enjoy the lake walk and finish it off at the park. Lovely breakfast with great service staff. Mini bar in lounge area with complimentary tea and coffee. We stay in family suites at back next to the play area so my son can enjoy himself there with minimum supervision. My room comes with pantry and kitchenette so you can cook if the easy meal if needed.

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Karen

9.1

September 2024

Breakfast was reasonable. The 24 hour coffee/tea/water facility on the 1st floor was excellent, and the hotel was very characterful. We also liked the swimming pool and pool bar facility.

The old shower over the bath with shower curtain. I appreciate it will take time and a lot of investment to renovate the bathrooms but a walk-in shower would always be my preference.

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Claudia

10

May 2024

The service was amazing! Everyone was super nice and helpful. The breakfast was made with all local ingredients/products. The hotel was centrally located and we got a beautiful view of the water and the room was huge!

The hotel is a little bit outdated but it’s also a historic hotel so I wouldn’t say this is a bad thing. May be better they keep as it is since there’s so much history in it!

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Maria

9.1

August 2023

Very central location, by the lake and near bus station. The hotel has a garden and a pool, while in a very central location! Spacious and quiet room, old looking, but the hotel has this old vibe. Breakfast was excellent, and there were really a lot of options, hot and cold. Plenty of tasty fruits!

I guess we could keep the old looking vive while having a bit more modern furniture and bathroom equipement.

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Paul

8.2

June 2024

The location. The honest bar area was comfortable clean and attentive. Breakfast was pleasant and acceptable.

The bed, particularly the mattress was a bit soft. Nonetheless, the accommodations were reasonably comfortable unfortunately, we were unable to use the outside area due to the weather.

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Jeremy

9.1

August 2023

Lovely traditional hotel in a beautiful location overlooking the lake. Friendly and helpful staff on reception. Really enjoyed the breakfast, and drinks by the pool. I requested a panorama room that had a balcony, and it was definitely worth the slightly higher charge. Would stay here again.

Parking was difficult on the day of arrival as there was a sporting event in Lugano that day. Otherwise, everything was fine.

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Laura

9.1

August 2022

The hotel was lovely. All of the common areas were pretty, decorated with artwork or nice views. The breakfast was very good and one of the bigger selections that we had seen in Switzerland. The rooms were not huge but a good size. Our room overlooked the lovely pool area. We swam in the pool which was a little chilly but very refreshing. The room was clean with a good sized bathroom and comfortable bed. Location was perfect. It was right next door to the Santa Maria Church and was right on the promenade close to restaurants and shopping.

The walk to the hotel was long and down many steps however our hotel concierge mentioned there is a better way and pointed us to a different route via bus (free with our Swiss travel pass) for our return trip and it was much better and did not involve stairs.

Points of Interest Around International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Airports

Lugano Airport

1.9mi

Milano Malpensa Airport

28.1mi

Milano Linate Airport

40.6mi

Il Caravaggio International Airport

42.8mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Playground

Free toiletries

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Stay rules - International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property