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Reviews of Hotel Walter Au Lac This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Piazza Rezzonico 7, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

#12 of 41 hotels in Lugano

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 489 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very nice hotel, close to the city center and with an amazing view on the lake. My room was newly refurbished, it was very nice and clean. Communication with staff was smooth and they were also very helpful. Hotel has an amazing rooftop terrasse with a great view on the lake and mountains, unfortunately the weather was nice only the last day of my stay so I could not enjoy it so much, but it is one other reason to visit again. Highly recommended

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Perfect location and stunning views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Location was absolutely perfect. The room looked directly over the lake.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Lugano.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some road noise, but worth it for the view of the lake.

    Excellent location for city centre, lake front and easy access to train station. Comfortable room with wonderful view over the lake. Very helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Fab central Lugano stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast finishes quite early. The windows during the storm did not block out the noise. It seemed like one window did not seal properly since if you pushed on it the noise cut out.

    Great location, nice view (but no balcony on 2nd floor), the room seemed to have been re-decorated since I last stayed, seemed more modern and cleaner. Great to have a coffee machine and mini bar both in the room. Room was spacious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful Terrace overlooking the Lake and Fabulous Relaxing Breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The building is a bit older. Meaning, while laying down in the bed in the evening, you can hear water running through the pipes, You can hear some of the floor creaking, etc. Our bed was a bit small- but normal for European standards. Overall, a few observations. But not really complaints. We were very pleased, overall.

    The view with the balcony was outstanding. Easy walking distance to everything. Right in the hub of stores, restaurants, etc. The was a phenomenal breakfast the next morning. We were pleasantly surprised at how lovely the breakfast was. We definitely would love to come back on account of the breakfast, alone. The bus pass Ticino pass is very helpful, as well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    Delightful place to stay to enjoy the wonder and beauty of Lugano
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Love the old world charm and excellent location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    reasonably priced, perfect central location and lovels view on to lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Single Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything was great and good vlaue for money considering it`s Lugano and centrally located looking onto the lake.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    Great choice for people on a budget
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing please best location I stayd in a single room brand new But small great balcony lake view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice place to stay / Will likely repeat soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Single Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The facilities were fine, the location and staff were very nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Grand hotel in prime location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Floors were thin and creaky. Sounded like there were elephants staying above us.

    On the lake so location can’t be better.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    rooms quite far apart

    location room with a view balcony in one room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Single Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We have one singer person room, it's really nice and cozy, but it doesn't smell fresh. Not sure if it's because not often used. Windows are a bit old, it's not very sound proof. Below the hotel it's a busy road by the lake.

    Amazing view to the lake and very convenient location with nice restaurants nearby. Breakfast room is also very beautiful and good options.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Pretty views from the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The soundproofing of the rooms could be better. We could hear water running when the guests next door showered or flushed the toilet. The breakfast that was offered could also be better. A very limited selection.

    Amazing location right on the waterfront. Very nice views from the roof top terrace. Spacious and comfortable rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything was great!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    10
    Perfect location, lovely and helpful staff, clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the fridge got a little loud randomly at night once

    I acccidentally booked the wrong room and they were fully booked when we noticed but it was no problem at all and the staff solved it within a splitsecond. Really nice view, super friendly staff and clean room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nulla

    Spacious environment all maintained every details. Great thick towels and toilet paper ( details but make us happy), bath tub, and more than anything, great view from the window. All staffs are friendly, reliable and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness. Sleeping or lack of

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    8.0
    Fabulous location, location, did I mention the location?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My ONLY disappoinment was that the side of the bed closest to the bathroom had a bit of a saggy mattress, so I woke up with a sore back. We were on the 2nd floor, in the room directly in front of the elevator.

    LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Easy access to everything, fabulous views from the balcony. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. We appreciated the room. Enjoyed the decor & beauty of the artwork around the hotel. Most of the staff were excellent with people. We were able to do alot in our 2 days in beautiful Lugano! (A fabulous Boat ride, funicular, delicious meals, & unexpectedly; we enjoyed a parade from our balcony!) I want to return! Thank you!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    View of the lake

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Connecting Single Rooms with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower. I was informed it will be replaced.

    Locstion, staff .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The AC was not that good

    It’s the perfect location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nil

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    rooms are a little dates and charmless

    location, staff friendliness, charming building, clean, comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    9.0
    Great location, helpful friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium Twin Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathroom was spotlessly clean and everything you need was there. It also had not been fundamentally renovated in decades. Nowadays, we are all used to having big showers and heated towel racks etc.

    The central location, the helpful staff speaking three languages, the breakfast, the service. Room service even folded my sleeping t-shirt and tucked it under the pillow. And great views of the lake.

    Stayed in October 2023

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