International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel - Lugano

3-star superior historic hotel on Lugano's lake promenade with its own garden and pool

Amenities & Services

International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers the only private underground parking with electric car charging on Lugano's lake promenade. The hotel's on-site honesty bar provides guests with stunning lake views and a self-service selection of wine, beer, and snacks. A seasonal outdoor infinity pool and sun terrace are available for guests in the garden area.

Rooms & Views

The hotel's exclusively furnished rooms feature premium bedding and local character, with many offering panoramic lake views from private balconies. Renovated rooms include spacious walk-in showers and automatic blackout shades for a restful sleep. Family junior suites provide extra space with two bathrooms and direct access to the garden terrace.

Location & Transport

Located directly on the Lake Lugano promenade, the hotel sits next to the 16th-century Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli with its famous fresco by Bernardino Luini. Guests receive free Ticino public transport tickets for buses, trains, and funiculars from the front desk. A 5-minute walk leads to the Old Town's shopping streets and the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura cultural center.

Family & Children

The hotel's garden features a children's playground, outdoor chess set, table tennis, and go-karts for younger guests. A games room with fusbal and a library provide indoor entertainment for families. The pool includes swimming pool toys and is maintained at 26°C for comfortable use by children.

Dining & Special Features

A complimentary full breakfast buffet with gluten-free pancakes, fresh fruit, and quality coffee is served in the elegant breakfast room overlooking the lake. The hotel's 100-year history exhibition on the first floor displays artifacts and photographs from the family-owned establishment's past. A separate pet-friendly dining area allows guests with dogs to enjoy breakfast alongside their pets.

• Location: On Lugano's lake promenade, 5 min from Old Town
• Rooms: Panorama rooms with balconies and lake views
• Amenities: Honesty bar, pool, garden, underground parking with EV charging
• Transport: Free Ticino public transport tickets for guests
• Family: Playground, games room, swimming pool toys
• History: 100-year exhibition on hotel's history
• Dining: Complimentary breakfast buffet with gluten-free options

Licence number: 204