International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Right on the shore of Lake Lugano, the 3-star superior International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden with an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and a lobby bar. The Old Town of Lugano, featuring several restaurants, bars and shops, is just a short walk away. A private underground car park can be used at an additional cost. The traditional International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel includes an exhibition about its 100-year history. The Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, dating from 1515 and featuring a famous fresco by Bernardino Luini, is located just next to the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Cari
United States“Location was amazing. Beautiful hotel with comfortable beds, nice amenities and courteous staff. Breakfast was delicious too.”- Thomas United States“Location and ambiance. A historical hotel, but modern where it's important. Great service, information, and assistance when requested.”
David United States“Received a warm welcome from Juliana on reception who showed us the local map and offered suggestions for restaurants. The hotel is grand, old and beautifully appointed. Room was spacious and clean, bed and pillows were extremely comfortable....”
Michael
Switzerland“Exceptional location direct a the lake shore. Their staff is really friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is really good.”
Tim United States“Great location across the street from Lake Lugano. Our room had comfortable beds and plenty of space for us and our luggage. The white tablecloth breakfast was extensive.”
Wilma United States“The mix of character, history yet modernity of the property.”
Suliman
Saudi Arabia“The staff is very helpful. The location is excellent. They have parking. I stayed in the panoramic room on the 5th floor. with a balcony overlooking the lake.”- Jennifer United States“Our view in the Panoramic Double was AMAZING! Wonderful big room with balcony. Bathroom was new and huuuge. Breakfast was expansive and delicious. They had eggs. And you could order cappuccinos and espressos etc. The reception desk people...”
Stephen United States“Classic grand hotel with wonderful rooms and staff. High ceilings and views across the lake. Great location. I’m not sure why some reviewers say it is outdated. It isn’t a typical contemporary, modern hotel, which is its charm.”- Christine Switzerland“It had an old world charm but no disrepair. You could feel you were staying in a piece of history”
Hotel area info
Amenities of International au Lac Historic Lakeside HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
- Ping-pong
- Playground
- Game room
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 20 per day.
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
House rulesInternational au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
The hotel is accessible by wheelchair, except the swimming pool and the garden, as they are only accessible via several steps.Pets are not permitted in the restaurant, in the garden or around the swimming pool.Baby beds are available on request. Please note that the city tax includes the Ticino Ticket. It offers free benefits and discounts in the Canton of Ticino, including free use of train and bus services. For more details, please contact the property directly.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
License number: 204
FAQs about International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
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The prices at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel include:
- Single
- Twin
- Twin/Double
- Suite
- Family
- Triple
- Double
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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Playground
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Temporary art galleries
- Walking tours
- Swimming pool
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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel is 1,800 feet from the center of Lugano. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
