International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel is located in Lugano City-Centre, a neighborhood in Lugano, and is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Water skiing, motor boating and boat tours adventures can be found near the property.
Located close to MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland and San Lorenzo Cathedral, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
A computer station, a water dispenser and a vegetable garden
A reception hall, tour/ticket information and meeting rooms
Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 76 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
Cable channels, daily housekeeping and desks
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Offsite parking available (CHF 25 per night)
Secured, covered 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
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
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
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
5 floors
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Building
Built in 1906
Designated smoking areas
Double-glazed windows
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
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
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll 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 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.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a security system
We should mention
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 and is displayed on this page as 3 stars.
Property is also known as
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Hotel Lugano International au Lac
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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The hotel is well positioned along the waterfront and within easy walking distance from the station (using the funicular to come down/up the hill). It has enormous charm and wonderful gardens. The room was terrific and breakfast was a great experience. Overall a wonderful stay in a top class hotel.
We stayed two nights and it was a fantastic place to stay! We loved having drinks on the front patio looking at the lake in the evening. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. The best thing was the wonderful breakfast including eggs, ham, cheeses, yogurt, cereal and fresh bread and croissants. It was all very delicious and filling! Next time we are in Lucerne we are definitely going to stay here! Thanks for a great experience!
First the good—the hotel’s location is fantastic! Easy access to transportation, shopping and restaurants. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet and had A/C. The bathroom was tiny and there is very little room for toiletries if more than one person is staying in the room. Only after we commented on the lack of coffee service did one show up (the next morning) and the hotel does not provide any additional amenities such as bottled water, shampoo/conditioner, etc. If you are simply looking for a place to sleep and not concerned with any of the rest, this is an okay place to stay.