Hotel Walter Au Lac - Lugano

$$$$||View on mapLugano, SwitzerlandPiazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, Switzerland|
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Hotel Walter Au Lac - Lugano
Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, Switzerland·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.7
Staff9.2
Comfort9.1
Free WiFi9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Who stays here
Couples38%
Solo25%
Families24%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.7
Staff9.2
Comfort9.1
Free WiFi9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Who stays here
Couples38%
Solo25%
Families24%
Groups12%

Lakeside Lugano hotel offering free breakfast, rooftop Jacuzzi, and complimentary local transport passes.

Rooftop Terrace & Sun Deck

The 5th-floor panoramic terrace at Hotel Walter Au Lac provides a Jacuzzi for guest relaxation. Sun loungers and beach towels are available on site for use on the terrace. A shower is also located on the terrace, making it a convenient spot for sunbathing after a swim.

Breakfast & Dining

A free full breakfast is served daily in the dining room overlooking Lake Lugano. The hotel offers a 24-hour coffee service with complimentary tea and coffee facilities available in the lobby. The breakfast buffet includes a variety of options, and the property has a restaurant as well as a coffee house on site.

Rooms & Amenities

All air-conditioned rooms at Walter Au Lac include complimentary tea and coffee facilities, and many offer balconies with lake views. The rooms are renovated while retaining the historic charm of the building, with premium bedding and generous room sizes. Additional amenities include a reading room, a shared lounge/TV area, and a sun terrace.

Location & Transport

The hotel Walter Au Lac sits on the lake promenade near the traffic-free center of Lugano, steps from shops and restaurants. Guests receive free local transport passes for buses and funiculars throughout their stay. Nearby attractions include LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Art Museum Lugano, and Central Park, all within walking distance.

Family & Services

Walter Au Lac Lugano welcomes families with connecting rooms and family rooms that offer lake views. Walking tours and public transport tickets are available, and the 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange and luggage storage. The hotel also offers car hire and is close to boat cruises on Lake Lugano.

  • Location: On Lake Lugano promenade, steps from shops and restaurants
  • Rooms: Renovated rooms with lake view balconies and air conditioning
  • Dining: Free full breakfast with lake views, 24-hour coffee service
  • Terrace: 5th-floor rooftop with Jacuzzi, sun loungers, and panoramic views
  • Transportation: Free Ticino transport pass for buses and funiculars
  • Family: Connecting family rooms and walking tours

License number: 192

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of CHF 0.1 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Number of rooms:38
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Rooms and availability

Small Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Premium Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Two-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Lake view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Hotel Walter Au Lac

💵 Lowest room price 142 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Agno, LUG

Location

Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, Switzerland
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Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, Switzerland
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Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, Switzerland
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Museums
Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana Lugano
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