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Since 1906: hospitality and historic charm nestled among the city, arts and lake

The urban hotel for vacations in the historic town center and on the lake promenade

Immerse yourself in our outdoor green area, where a charming garden with a swimming pool and a terrace dedicated to entertaining invite you to relax. Many of our rooms have been carefully renovated to offer you maximum comfort. For added convenience, we provide private parking for a fee.

Among the best
historic hotels in Switzerland

4th place in the Hotel-Rating

The Hotel International au Lac was awarded among the four best historic hotels in Switzerland in the prestigious Hotel-Rating by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), the most respected journal in German-speaking Switzerland. The jury described the entire hotel as a “liveable exhibition” where history can be experienced, but at the same time all modern amenities can be enjoyed.

NZZ Hotel-Rating

Reviews

Loved this hotel!

It is beautiful and historic but updated nicely. The hotel offered breakfast, which was amazing, and the location was fantastic. The room had a great view and well appointed. The pool was amazing as well, and they had an "honesty bar" where you could self serve drinks which was very...

Google_Liz Doud

A pearl in the middle of Lugano!

Fantastic visit - super happy with everything! Location, breakfast, room, interior design and staff - all five stars.

Tripadvisor_Anders R

Wonderful, Charming Hotel

This is a wonderful hotel with old world charm in a terrific, yet quiet, location by Lake Lugano, with easy walking to restaurants and town. We (2 couples) loved our 3 nights stay here. Our rooms were spacious (in contrast to frequent European standards) and had balconies that overlooked the...

Tripadvisor_ Stephen A, Charlotte, North Carolina

Great Hotel Close to the Lake

Beautiful hotel, especially if you pay for a lake view on the top floor, as we did.

Tripadvisor_DanishNovelist, Portland, Oregon

Perfect location

Perfect location, rooms clean, bathroom smaller however updated and clean. 1st floor sitting room very nice, 6/24 coffee/tea, honour bar, ice and snack amenities. Staff helpful.

Google.com_Gerry Cohen
Camera accogliente e artistica

Our Rooms

The 'Chic' double rooms with balcony and lake view are completely renovated.

Relaxing by the Poolside

Garden and Swimming pool

Relax, recharge and enjoy the sun.

Woman with piggybank

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