International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Lugano
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International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Review
Located about a 5-minute stroll from Lake Lugano, the superior International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel Lugano includes an infinity swimming pool. Overlooking city, this 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a daily varied buffet breakfast.
The restaurant is open from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 19:00 to 20:30. The lobby bar is complemented by free wireless internet and a TV. Bistrot Luini 6 offers a wide range of fusion dishes and lies 5 minutes' walk from this Lugano hotel.
The accommodation is centrally nestled in the historic district of Lugano, 5 minutes by car from Chiesa Santa Maria di Loreto. Viganello is 25 minutes' walk from the hotel, and Agno airport is 10 km away.
This Lugano property is also at a medium distance from Lake Ceresio. There is the scenic waterfront park "Parco Ciani" 16 minutes' stroll away, and Lugano Centro bus station within walking distance of International Au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and a large TV as well as coffee and tea making equipment, and some of them include a balcony and a terrace. They are appointed with elegant furniture along with soundproof windows. Featuring a tub and a walk-in shower, the big bathrooms also have complimentary toiletries and slippers. A kitchenette with refrigerators and kitchenware are available in a standard studio mit queensize-bett.
The accommodation lies near a boat dock for the tourists to begin exploring Lugano.
A summer terrace and an outdoor pool can be booked at the property at an extra charge. Beach facilities at the International Au Lac Historic Lakeside include outdoor chaise lounges and umbrellas.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Luxurious old-fashioned hotel with bars and casinos.
- Magnificent setting in an upscale area surrounded by a lake and a park.
- About 1 km from the heart of downtown Lugano.
- Great-sized and well-appointed rooms have twin beds and are provided with a tub and toiletries.
- Some units with delightful decor.
- Generous and delicious breakfast with soy milk provided when asked.
- Several dining options, including a hot local fare.
- An inviting honesty bar serves strong drinks together with snacks.
- Excellent service; amenities are fabulous.
- Good value compared to other Lugano properties.
- Past guests mentioned Wi-Fi was kind of slow.
- A few staff members seemed inattentive to some vacationers.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- bar
- superb breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area Electric kettle Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Infinity pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Table tennis
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Game room
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Museum of natural history 1.19 km (3904 ft)
- Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana 140 m (459 ft)
- LAC 160 m (525 ft)
- Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo 270 m (886 ft)
- Little Nemo Art Gallery 460 m (1509 ft)
- Santa Maria degli Angioli church 110 m (361 ft)
- Parco Ciani 980 m (3215 ft)