International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel - Lugano
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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
Lugano Via Nassa 68 - Piazza Luini
No. of rooms
31
WiFi
Pool
Parking
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
FR
8.9/10
No. of rooms
31
WiFi
Pool
Parking
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
We speak
FR
8.9/10
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.
The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 11:00.
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note thatSpecial Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool is closed from Sat 1 Nov 2025 until Fri 27 Mar 2026
Classic Single Room. This room comes with bath or shower and toilet. 1 baby bed is available. ;
Classic Twin Room with Landmark View. 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. ;
Panorama Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Lake View. 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. ;
Classic Double Room with Courtyard View. Air-conditioned room with a bathroom with bath or shower and toilet. Please note that this room has no lake views. Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type. 1 baby bed is available. ;
Family Junior Suite. 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 childrens playground. 1 baby bed is available. ;
Economy Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children). 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. ;
Panorama Single Room. This room comes with a bathroom with bath and toilet, and a balcony overlooking Lake Lugano and the mountains. 1 baby bed is available. ;
Superior Triple Room. 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. ;
Belle Époque Double Room with Canopy Bed. 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 tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom. This air-conditioned twindouble room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.
License number: 204
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Invoice provided
Daily housekeeping
Fire extinguishers
Family rooms
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Tour desk
Ironing serviceadditional charge
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Outdoor pool
Swimming pool toys
Swimming pool
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Smoke alarms
Parking on site
First aid kit available
Shared lounge/TV area
Key card access
Table tennis
Electric vehicle charging station
Physical distancing rules followed
Temporary art galleries
WiFi available in all areas
WiFi
Physical distancing in dining areas
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Terrace
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Heating
Safety deposit box
Walking tours
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Outdoor furniture
Security alarm
Private parking
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Bar
Internet services
24-hour front desk
Cashless payment available
Free WiFi
Laundryadditional charge
Pets allowed
Public transport tickets
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Games room
Air conditioning
Lift
Parking garage
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Pet bowls
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Parking
Non-smoking throughout
Garden
Pet basket
Sun terrace
Children's playground
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Non-smoking rooms
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Infinity pool
Designated smoking area
Sun umbrellas
