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Walter au Lac

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade Lugano hotel in Lugano City-Centre with free breakfast

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Interior
Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is ￥39,945
￥42,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 17.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6900, TI, Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico 7

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 5 min walk
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 8 min walk
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 3 min drive
  • Monte San Salvatore - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 9 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante-pizzeria Mary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Argentino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Burger-King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Agua Lugano - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Walter au Lac

Hotel near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Located close to Villa Ciani and University of Lugano, Walter au Lac provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Laundry services, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Walter au Lac feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 28 per night); discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization for the amount of the first night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for CHF 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 3.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 28 per night (984 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Walter au
Walter au Lac
Walter au Lac Hotel
Walter au Lac Hotel Lugano
Walter au Lac Lugano
Walter au Lac Hotel
Walter au Lac Lugano
Walter au Lac Hotel Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Is Walter au Lac pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walter au Lac?

As of Sep 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walter au Lac on Oct 1, 2024 start from ￥39,945, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Walter au Lac?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Walter au Lac?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Walter au Lac provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Walter au Lac located?

Located in Lugano City-Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Villa Ciani. University of Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lugano Funicular Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) is 9 minutes.

Walter au Lac Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 557 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth, Swansea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great - windows looked over lake - stunning view. Staff were great helped with Vignette and breakfast was included, Parking was a few hundred metres away but ok really
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property, it is centrally located located next to the lake, shops and restaurants - walking distance to them all. I would definitely stay in this hotel again on my next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haibing, Fremont

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakefront hotel with a lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, West Chester

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arash

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night; the very nice lady (with the glasses) checked us in and was very helpful. The room was perfect; the hotel was in a perfect location, by the lake and the old town. Underground parking was nearby. A perfect stay. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved a room with lake view and did receive it. Gorgeous views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Middle Village

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely experience with my elderly parents. Elevator, close to shops and restaurants, boat tours and even the little trolley tour. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being right on the lake and had a nice balcony to sit on (even in the rain). The breakfast buffet had so many choices and was great and the staff was so attentive and sweet. We were lucky enough to meet the man who's family owned the hotel as we were perusing the pictures of his granfather, etc. He took the time to talk with us and give a little history - very nice and informative!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Morteza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Be carful if you need parking. Hard to find
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lakeside - Stunning views
Ideal location lakeside and in the main city area. Clean, well kept, and wonderful balcony views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute Loved our stay Only disappointment was the twin beds Separate rooms for me and my hubby Oh well Could see staying here for longer in a different room! Everyone was so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
How quaint and charming this hotel is. Good lift. Breakfast was excellent fresh fruit salad bread very good. Small rooms but the little balconies are wonderful. Great people watching along the lake. Lots of wonderful restaurants close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful property, excellent waterfront, shopping and dining location. Great breakfast and everything with a lake view! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sangeet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer, McKinney

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carsa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful, had a great location and the staff were very attentive and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When in Lugano, I always stay here. Nice and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Amazing location right on the Lake. Great bedroom and restaurant with fantastic views across the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a five star facility. The rooms are terrific, due to the layout all are facing the water. Some with a balcony. The location is just perfect, right on the water and in the center of town. And they have a very complete breakfast. One of my personal favorite hotels anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024