International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel | Hotel in Lugano

| 8.9 (854 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  11 Bathrooms  24 Guests
Lugano City-Centre Hotel | International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Hotel in Lugano City-Centre, Lugano

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.

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel is located in Lugano.

This 31 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pool, Oceanfront, Accessibility, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 854 reviews with the average score of 8.9 . Coming to Lugano and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 31 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Lugano. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel in Lugano is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking on site
  • Parking garage
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game room
  • Fitness center
  • Playground
  • Ping-pong
  • Walking tours
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Pet basket
  • Laundry
  • Ironing service
  • Concierge
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Infinity pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

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.

License number: 204

Reviews

Value for money:
8.11
Location:
9.74
Staff:
9.17
Facilities:
8.44
Comfort:
8.95
Cleanliness:
8.91
Kenny
May 6, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Canada
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The location was spectacular! Lovely landscape to look at and a myriad of shops to explore.
Negative: No jacuzzi/no indoor pool.
Summary: It was lovely. The staff were attentive and respectful.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Classic Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Classic Single Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Carpeted, Heating, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Key card access

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Classic Twin Room with Landmark View
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 23 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Bidet, Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Heating, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Landmark view, City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Panorama Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Lake View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Bidet, Shampoo, Shower, Body soap, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Heating, Laptop safe, Soundproof, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Lake view, City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Classic Double Room with Courtyard View
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 21 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Bidet, Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Carpeted, Heating, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Key card access

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Family Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 55 m2
5 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Guest bathroom, Free toiletries, Additional bathroom, Bidet, Towels, Shampoo, Shower, Body soap, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Heating, Laptop safe, Soundproof, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Kitchen

Dining table, Stovetop, Refrigerator, Cleaning products, Dishwasher, Wine glasses, Oven, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sitting area, Dining area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Economy Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 31 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Bidet, Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Carpeted, Heating, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Key card access

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Panorama Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Carpeted, Heating, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Key card access

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Lake view, City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 31 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Bidet, Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Carpeted, Heating, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Key card access

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Belle Époque Double Room with Canopy Bed
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 31 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Belle Époque Double Room with Canopy Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Bidet, Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Heating, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Key card access, Air conditioning, Hardwood or parquet floors

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Living Area

Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

City view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

General

Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access, Heating, Laptop safe, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Air conditioning, Key card access

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Cable channels, TV

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Free toiletries, Towels, Shampoo, Body soap, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Cleaning products

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

FAQ's

Is this Lugano City-Centre hotel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Lugano City-Centre hotel?

Check-in time for Lugano City-Centre hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Lugano City-Centre hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Lugano City-Centre hotel has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Lugano City-Centre hotel?

Best-rates for the Lugano City-Centre hotel starts from $500 per night with includes Oceanfront, Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, EV Charge Station, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Internet, Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, TV, View, Ocean View, Security/Safety, Business Services, Laundry, Pool with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Lugano City-Centre hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Lugano City-Centre hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Lugano City-Centre hotel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Lugano City-Centre hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Lugano City-Centre hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Lugano City-Centre hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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