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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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Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Front of property
Free daily full breakfast
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 AED 837
AED 905 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

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
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Basic Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 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
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Basic Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

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

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

Basic Single Room, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

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

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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
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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The price is AED 779
AED 841 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Monte San Salvatore - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 9 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante-pizzeria Mary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Agua Lugano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Argentino - ‬3 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 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 free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, laundry services, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • 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 eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

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 within 984 ft (CHF 28 per night); discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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
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 4.20 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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.

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. 319 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 582 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

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple hotel but the only thing I didn’t like was no valet parking and the lots were not nearby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, great walkable location, wonderful views. Grab this if u can!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, not far from train station and within main Lugano attractions. Historic hotel, size of rooms convenient and high ceilings, great views of Lake Lugano. Generally clean room apart from cobweb/dust on ceiling light - not entirely soundproofed: can hear bathrooms from rooms next door and sounds from kitchen via air vents in bathroom. Good breakfast selection - no restaurant onsite but within area offering many options for meals. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mingqi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got lake view room and the view is beautiful. lots of restaurants nearby. Boat dock is just cross the street. Shopping area and cable list to train station is also very close. Room is clean and in good size.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeriya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, family run hotel that really understands customer service. Everything was perfect: the hotel is very charming, the location is amazing, the rooms are clean, airy, comfy, the breakfast is varied, delicious, the staff (concierges Laura, Elizabetta) is nice, polite, and accomodating. We had a great stay at Walter Au Lac and would recommend it to other travelers, Lugano guests! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul, Dover

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was ok, eggs were always luke warm at best. The bed was okay, pillow’s were not good. Woke up each morning with a crick in my neck. Public transportation was excellent and the hotel will give you a pass for the day if you want.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Duane

Traveled with partner
The bed was uncomfortable the room was hot and the pillows smelled and were not comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A few days in Lugono
Great location nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoying the lake view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with family
Expensive View.
The location has the best view. The room for what we paid was expensive and very small. Breakfast was included but parking was quite a ways away and was expensive. They did provide a discounted voucher but not by much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific location! Very nice staff and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hovig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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