Documents from our historical archive
Great-grandfather Anton Disler's hotel concept
"The hotel should be comfortable, without excessive luxury, in light colours.."
Offer and project by arch. Giuseppe Pagani
The architect and entrepreneur in tourism development and the birth of the hotel in record time
Origin of the name "International au Lac"
How accessibility and location influence hotel names
All Roads lead to Ticino
There are many ways to discover amazing scenic routes, from glaciers to palm trees
Five generations at a glance
From great-great-grandfather Anton Disler (1880–1935) to the youngest Aurelia (5th generation)
The Bel-Etage: the social heart of the hotel since 1906
The noble hall: an atmosphere of times gone by
Underground garage in the heart of the historic centre
Courage and foresight: the birth of the hotel's underground garage
Ten years of commitment to air-conditioning 100 venues
Modern comfort, hidden within the walls
The Return of the Belle Époque to Room No. 221
One room, two eras: from the founders to today's guests
A new generation thermal system is born
47.5% reduction in CO₂ emissions thanks to the latest technology
Triptych of room renovations
Investing in the future, preserving the past and building the new, safeguarding history
Words from our guests
Based on hundreds of reviews from travellers around the world, we assure you that choosing to stay with us was the right decision.
The Hotel International au Lac Today and Tomorrow
A combination of unique services in an unbeatable location - the fifth generation and pages yet to be written