International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel - Lugano

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

Amenities

International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel offers an on-site honesty bar with lake views, a feature unique to this property. The hotel provides a private underground car park with electric vehicle charging stations, rare among lakeside hotels in Lugano. Guests receive artisan local transportation tickets for free access to Ticino's public transport network, including boats, trains, and funiculars.

Rooms

Rooms at hotel international au lac are exclusively furnished with premium bedding and local character pieces. Panorama double rooms with balconies provide direct views of Lake Lugano, as verified by guest reviews. The Belle Époque double room features a canopy bed and is one of the room categories offered by the hotel.

Location

The hotel sits right on the shore of Lake Lugano and is the only hotel on the lake promenade with its own garden and pool. It is located next to the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built in 1515 and featuring a famous fresco by Bernardino Luini. Lugano's Old Town, with shopping and dining options, is a short walk from the property.

Family-Friendly

International au lac lugano switzerland provides a children's playground, a games room, and kids' outdoor play equipment. The outdoor pool area offers toys for children and a spacious garden for family relaxation. Family junior suites with two bathrooms and extra space are available, and guest reviews note Haribo treats on children's beds.

Entertainment & History

The hotel includes an exhibition about its 100-year history, housed in a small museum on the first floor with artifacts and photographs. Guests can use the library and games room, which includes table tennis and a large chess set in the garden. The property also features a temporary art gallery and walking tours for guests.

• Location: On Lugano's lake promenade, next to Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli
• Rooms: Exclusively furnished rooms with premium bedding and local character
• Amenities: Honesty bar, private underground parking with EV charging, free Ticino transport tickets
• Family: Playground, games room, kids' outdoor play equipment, family junior suites
• History: 100-year history exhibition and small museum on-site
• Pool & Garden: Only lakeside hotel in Lugano with its own garden and outdoor pool

License number: 204