Hotel International au Lac

The lake just in front of the hotel's door, the old town just around the corner and with numerous shops just a stone's throw away, the Hotel International au Lac boasts a unique location.

Make use of the hotel's own underground garage, choose from elegantly furnished, air-conditioned rooms and fully relax at the swimming pool in the lush green garden of the Hotel International au Lac.

The charming restaurant offers delicious cuisine and you can end your day in style in the cosy Blues Bar.

An internet workstation, an ethernet connection for notebook computers and a wireless internet hot spot are available free of charge at the lobby bar.

The Hotel International au Lac is one of the most renowned hotels of Lugano and features an exhibition about its 100-year long history. By the ICOMOS / UNESCO jury the hotel has been listed as a 'Historic Hotel with Honour'.

Rooms: 80

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – 24-Hour Front Desk – Garden – Terrace – Non-Smoking Rooms – Elevator – Safety Deposit Box – Heating – Luggage Storage – Airconditioning

Activities

Table Tennis – Outdoor Swimming Pool

Services

Room Service – Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Airport Shuttle – Laundry – Breakfast in the Room – Packed Lunches – Tour Desk

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site and costs CHF 20.00 per day.

Food & beverage

The chef’s daily special, light meals and great Merlot del Ticino wines are served for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is open daily from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 19:00 to 20:30.

The Blues Bar offers a quiet setting in the late afternoon or after dinner. It is open daily from 15:00 to midnight.

Area information

Via Nassa is one of Lugano’s historical streets featuring elegant shops.

You can choose among 30 different cruises on Lake Lugano (pier is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel).

Within a 10-minute walk you can reach the Ciani park overlooking the shore of Lake Lugano. This is the city’s green lung and a quiet place for relaxing walks.

The Santa Maria degli Angeli church dating from 1515 with the famous fresco of Bernardino Luini is located just next to the hotel.

The Lugano casino is just a pleasant walk along the lake away.

Travel information

The hotel is located on the lakeside promenade in the heart of the historical and shopping district of Lugano and is accessible as follows:

By train:
The Lugano railway station is 2 kilometres away. Transfer service from/to railway station is available on request from 08:00 to 20:00. Please book in advance. Subject to charge.

By plane:
Nearby airports:
- Lugano-Agno (LUG) 10 kilometres
- Zurich (ZRH) 220 kilometres
- Milano-Malpensa, Italy (MXP) 70 kilometres
- Milano-Linate, Italy (LIN) 90 kilometres

Important information

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.

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