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Hotel International au Lac

3.0 of 5
Via Nassa 68 | Piazza Luini, Lugano 6901, Switzerland
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Wellingborough, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Well situated hotel by the lake with charming garden and pool. I believe the hotel has been run by the same family for many years. Courteous staff and well appointed rooms Lovely traditional bar with an impressive range of cocktails and free wifi. Small charge for wifi in your room.

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Ottawa, Canada
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We were very much impressed with Hotel International au Lac in Lugano. Its location in the city is perfect, just across the street from a pedestrian walk along the shore of beautiful lake Lugano, and close to a variety of shopping areas and restaurants. We arrived early afternoon, and were greeted enthusiastically with a smile and a welcome. The lobby... More

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Yorba Linda, California
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

This is an older hotel, just across the street from the Lake Lugano. The cable car takes you from the train station to the city center and from there it's a 5-minutes walk to the hotel. Otherwise it's a 20 euro cab ride. We were greeted by friendly staff in reception, and shown to rooms that were large and clean,... More

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Samara, Russia
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25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

The hotel location is the best, near the waterfront, in the beginning of the pedestrian shopping street of the city, going straight to the center, a five minute walk. It is situated near the medieval church Chiesa degli Angioli with beautiful frescoes. The busy road that runs along the lake near the hotel did not disturbe us because it is... More

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8 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012 via mobile

Courtyard room quiet ,rather dark with air con. No fridge or kettle though. Bathroom excellent with bath tub,foot cleaner, hairdryer,soaps etc. Hotel worth a look around. Nice pool, with some views of lake, bar really nice with classic look with balcony. Walks to mont salvador easy along waterfront then furnicular. Overall, pleasant experience with serene views of lake.

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Adelaide
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

Welcoming at reception on arrival.Room comfortable and bathroom spotless. Decided to eat in house first night and whilst food was very good the wait staff were rather abrupt and seemed to carry out their duties with an air of disdain. Not sure what this was about, maybe a cultural thing. Still as a result decided to eat else where.Otherwise enjoyable... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012 via mobile

hotel is ok located however the staff in rwstauran and especially the old guy in the bar are either incredibly silly or maybe it is just that they are incredibly impolite. the rooms for 220.- are really not worth the price: small, old fashioned batheoom, no mini bar, but incredibly loud. i changed the room because the first night sleep... More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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27 reviews 27 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012 via mobile

This is the perfect location - on the lakefront road, central with easy access to buses. This is an old style luxury hotel Furniture is period furniture Family run The rooms could use a touch of upgrade There is no mini bar or mini fridge in the room

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MIDLANDS UK
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28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

Bernina Express + bus brought us to Lugano. This was the first hotel in our rail trip that was not obviously close to the train station but the walk was downhill and quite attractive, via the town centre. Hotel welcome was best on our trip. With hindsight we should probably have planned more than an overnight here and seen more... More

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Sydney
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

I stayed here after traveling all day from France. It was good value for the price in the area. After the initial shock of the way the doors open and the 1970's decor, this hotel was charming with a lovely breakfast and the bar area had a pretty view

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Also Known As:
International Au Lac Lugano
International Au Lac Hotel
Address: Via Nassa 68 | Piazza Luini, Lugano 6901, Switzerland
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Region: Switzerland > Swiss Alps > Ticino > Lugano
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Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #15 of 61 hotels in Lugano
Price range (per night): 218 AUD - 301 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Best Internet Rates and best booking conditions are available only on the Hotel Website, check yourself!Historical Downtown Hotel with extended facilities such as private garage parking, garden with swimming-pool and WiFi Internet. (subject to charge)Prime location in the historical and shopping district of the city centre and on the lake-promenade. ... more   less 
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