International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
The International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel, family tradition since 1906, is the right hotel for holidays or for business stays.
The Hotel International au Lac is located on the lake-promenade in the city center, in the heart of the shopping and historical district of Lugano next to a large variety of typical restaurants and other cosy dining locations. The new Lugano Art and Cultural Center "LAC" and the Convention Centre and Exhibition Center are within walking distance.
Make use of the hotel's own underground garage (subject to charge), choose from elegantly furnished, free Internet WiFi, air-conditioned rooms and fully relax at the swimming pool in the lush green garden of the Hotel International au Lac.
Our Lobby-Bar with its panoramic balcony is the ideal place for an coffee or a refreshment at the end of the day.
The Hotel International au Lac is one of the historic 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".
Accessibility Services
This cultural/tourist point of interest took part in the digital data mapping project on accessibility by Pro Infirmis. The project was carried out with the collaboration and support of Ticino Turismo, the four regional tourist organisations and the Department of Education, Culture and Sport.
All information on the accessibility of the partner in question can be found on the following page.
Winter closure: 26.10.2025 – 02.04.2026
id num: LEAR-204
Partner Ticino Ticket
Overnighting here you receive the Ticino Ticket which includes free public transport in the entire Canton, every single day of your stay. It further offers advantages on the access to cable cars, navigations and main tourist attractions of the Ticino.
Features
- SIZE Number rooms: 75, Number of beds: 120
- Associations and categories Hotelleriesuisse
- Location Central , Lakeside , Close to Lugano Airport , Close to the bus stop , Close to the railway station , View on the lake , Panoramic view
- Services Main credit cards accepted , Animals allowed
- Sports and wellbeing Outdoor pool
- Venues Suitable for families , Accommodation for groups , Lift , Private garage , Garden , Historical monument , Private parking , Meeting room , Suitable for conferences, seminars (technical equipment on request) and banquets
- Facilities Air conditioning , Bathroom , Rooms with private bathroom , free Wi-Fi , Children's bed , Charging station for electric vehicles , Telephone , TV
- Swisstainable Level II engaged