International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

Via Nassa 68, Lugano 6900 CH
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
3.5 Star Property In Lugano (Lugano City-Centre)
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Property Description

With a stay at International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Lugano, steps from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland. This historic hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Palazzo dei Congressi and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lugano Exhibition Centre.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Via Nassa - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Lugano - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
MASILugano Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Via Gottardo - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Piazza della Riforma - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Art Museum Lugano - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
San Lorenzo Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Casino Lugano - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Maria degli Angeli - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Parco Ciani - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Villa Ciani - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Palazzo dei Congressi - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lungolago - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 77.8 km / 48.4 mi

The preferred airport for International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel is Lugano (LUG-Agno).

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Lugano? This hotel has 592 square feet (55 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Distance from property (meters) - 50
  • Free full breakfast
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Pool umbrellas
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 55
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Vegetable garden
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Distance from property (ft) - 164
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • Water dispenser
  • Electric car charging station
  • Daily
  • Laundry facilities
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Covered parking
  • Year Built - 1906
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 76
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • No elevators
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Secured parking
  • Organic food
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and water bowls
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Reception hall
  • Meeting rooms
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Playground on site
  • Library
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (feet) - 592
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Agno (10 miles), Malpensa (70 miles)

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pets allowed

We do allow small pets only. They are welcome at a charge of CHF 10 per night excluding food. Additional Pet Information; Pets are not allowed to enter into the restaurant

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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
  • 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: CHF 1.25 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.

Cleaning Policies

Essential workers only - NO