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Walter au Lac

3.0 star property
Comfortable boardwalk/promenade hotel, walk to LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

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Walter au Lac

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Exterior
Front of property
Free daily full breakfast
Free daily full breakfast
Reception

Overview of Walter au Lac

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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Map
Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, TI, 6900
  • Popular LocationLAC Lugano Arte e Cultura5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Lugano18 min walk
  • Popular LocationMonte San Salvatore5 min drive
  • AirportLugano (LUG-Agno)14 min drive
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Room options

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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
  • 269 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 193 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

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
  • 431 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 193 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 150 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 377 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 377 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the area

Lugano

Walter au Lac is located in Lugano City-Centre, a neighborhood in Lugano, and is in a shopping district and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monte San Salvatore and Mount Generoso, while LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Swissminiatur. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and rock climbing, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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What's nearby

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 5 min walk
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 8 min walk
  • University of Lugano - 18 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

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

About this property

Walter au Lac

Hotel near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Located close to Villa Ciani and Museum of Modern Art, 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 free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • 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–10:30 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk
  • Pool loungers
  • 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

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:

  • 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 Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walter au Lac on Apr 21, 2024 start from CA $338.24, 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. Museum of Modern Art and University of Lugano 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. 254 out of 489 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 489 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 489 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 489 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 489 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria de Guadalupe Albert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a nice place in front of the lake. So beautiful that you wanted to stay in the terrace and enjoy the view .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most amazing view from my room which made my 2 night stay wonderful from start to finish. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Maxine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have a great stay in visiting Lugano for the very first time what an amazing place. We stayed mid Dec just as all the xmas festivities were getting under way. Walter au Lac is brilliantly positioned right at the centre of the lake front with everything within 5 mins walk
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dangci

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old world by Lake Lugano
A nice, friendly, early 20th century elegant hotel in a classy neighborhood. Can't beat the view of Lake Lugano!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our lake view terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay just across the street from lake Lugano. Lots of childhood memories…..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always the best for the money at the best location in all of lugano
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca Gail

Location, location, location! Lovely lake view from my balcony; I could have stayed forever! Rooms were clean and comfortable, but small. Nice buffet breakfast. I would certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:30 AM
Nearest Airport
Lugano (LUG-Agno)