International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.8

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
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Lugano, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Knation
United States United States
“The hotel is very elegant and perfectly situated for visiting Lugano. The breakfast was quite good. The staff gave us complimentary tickets for the return funicular to the train station.”
Michael
Germany Germany
“Fancy interior, nice garden & pool, good location, nice balcony, good breakfast. All in all recommendable and I might book again.”
Zena
Canada Canada
“excellent location , clean and comfortable facilities , cold room in summer and good breakfast”
Martin
United States United States
“Great location, you feel the history with perfectly up to date amenities making our stay very comfortable”
Barbara
Canada Canada
“We especially appreciated the air conditioning in the heat wave. Beautiful classical hotel very close to the lake.”
Mario
United States United States
“Location was perfect, the room was clean, large (for European standards) and very comfortable.”
Peter
United States United States
“Great location central to town, a vintage, historic hotel with nice amenities including spacious rooms and delicious breakfast. We were pleasantly surprised”
Lou
Switzerland Switzerland
“The property was well located and the staff was extremely nice! The room was also very clean and the breakfast was very nice as well.”
Marina
United States United States
“Beautiful property with in a great location i! The Staff was very accommodating and helpful through out our stay. The room was very comfortable with a good bed and beautiful bathroom.”
Matthew
United States United States
“Absolutely beautiful hotel with a perfect location and stunning view. Doesn't get better. We enjoyed the elegant large lounge and lovely decor throughout the hotel. Excellent breakfast. Garage parking. We stayed in the Belle Epoque room,...”

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Amenities of International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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

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