Arrived lated in Lugano and needed somewhere to stay. Choose this place due to its location right on the waterfront and also because it looked like something straight out of a 1930s movie or murder mystery! Front desk staff excelllent and friendly. Small lobby and lift. Rooms not much changed from 1930s! in respect of decor (which I quite like... more

Very good choice for those appreciating a classic hotel, in a good location, with recent room improvements, and large, public rooms, a terrace, and a pool. The hotel is right on the lake and not far from the train station (take the funicular down and go 3 blocks to the right. If in doubt about directions, ask someone carrying a... more

Arrived in Lugano with nowhere to stay.!! Saw this hotel on the water front and met friendly receptionist who sold us a lovely room. Hotel old fashioned but good. Very comfortable beds and fab breakfast. Brilliant location more

A very well located hotel. It was a quick walk from the train station (take the funicular down and then turn right). It's just across from the Louis Vitton store on the left and across from the Lake itself over a small square. The staff were helpful in getting me a proper adpater for my UK lead, finding a bar... more

The Hotel International du Lac is an extremely average hotel. Are the rooms clean? Yes. Was the service good? Yes. However, the rooms were old and there were very few amenities. It was so old that the key to open our room door was an old fashioned large metal key. I felt I had to lock up everything inside my... more

My wife and I stayed at Hotel International au Lac the first week of June. We stayed in one the of rooms you get with Expedia. - room was small but lovely. (Note: Expedia. only gave us the option of the lowest-cost room w/o view or A/C - fine for us as it wasn't hot in June, but you may... more

I recently stayed at the International Hotel Au Lac, and just wanted to document a thoroughly excellent experience. Firstly, do not stay at the Au Lac if swanky, modern hotels are your thing. Do stay here if the would like to experience a trip back in time to the early 1900's when the Hotel was first constructed. The Rooms are... more

We stayed for two nights in this hotel and discovered a pearl of swiss hospitality. The hotel operates since about 100 years and the building is decorated with antique furniture. However rooms and facilities are in very good shape; garange and pool are very precious. The best was to be located in the city centre but having a nice green... more

We just returned from a 2 week trip to Switzerland. Stayed at the Hotel International Au Lac in Lugano for 3 nights. We found the accomodations to be basic, not fancy, but comfortable and with a sense of history. Furnishings were somewhat worn, but functional. Very good location and on-site parking in tiny garage (at extra cost, but very convenient).... more