Walter au Lac

Property class: 3
City-center hotel within walking distance of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

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Walter au Lac is just 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Villa Ciani are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is just 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car rentals on site
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $269
$290 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Room options

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View all photos for Basic Single Room, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of a balcony with a scenic landscape.

Basic Single Room, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Lake View

A neatly folded towel on a bed with a towel with a logo, a window with a view of a balcony, and a chair in the corner.

Basic Double Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table with cups, and a view of the outdoors.

Executive Double Room, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of a balcony with a scenic landscape.

Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a radiator, a TV, and a window with a view.

Premium Room, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

A hotel room with a wooden door, a bed with a headboard, a bedside table, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Lugano - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza della Riforma - 2 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

Getting around

  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 16 min drive
  • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) - 54 min drive
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 9 min walk
  • Lugano Station - 9 min walk
  • Lugano-Paradiso - 21 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Anacapri - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Il Fermento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vanini - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Agua - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Walter au Lac

  • Walter au Lac is just 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Villa Ciani are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Lugano Funicular Station is just 8 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (CHF 28 per night; discounts available)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 14 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CHF 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs CHF 28 per night (820 ft away)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

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.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

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

Does Walter au Lac offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Walter au Lac does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Walter au Lac?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Walter au Lac?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Walter au Lac?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Walter au Lac?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Walter au Lac?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (5-min walk) and Casinò di Campione (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Walter au Lac and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.

What's the area around Walter au Lac like?

Walter au Lac is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Lugano City-Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Lugano Funicular Station and 3 minutes' walk from Piazza della Riforma. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Walter au Lac Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, or outstanding with a variety of options. (46 reviews)
  • The hotel's breakfast selection was good and there were many restaurants nearby with a variety of options. (20 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect landing spot and the views were incredible. Would stay here again and for longer!
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was a very good and the room was charming. The bed was comfortable and everything was clean. We did find the shower ackward to stand in, because the tub narrowed. The staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views, great location and wonderful breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely perfect location, right on the lake. What a view! Excellent breakfast, friendly staff. Nice clean modern hotel room in a classic building. It's an easy walk to the park, the boats, the train. Lots of nice restaurants right there. The room was large...bath had a tub AND a separate shower. And the balcony made us feel like we were royalty...sitting up high, looking at the lake, sipping wine, being in the thick of things yet in our own space. Wow! Not gonna forget this one!
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous location and beautiful views (particularly from the breakfast room). The room was comfortable and modern. The front desk staff was super super helpful and couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming to us.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good location with walking distance from center city and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Its location is perfect. Right next to a bus stop to the station, right behind it is a grocery and department store. Get a room with a view of the lake, it’s worth it! Breakfast is also very good, lots of variety.
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8/10 Very good

Nice area, nice stores
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent views and location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great attention and professional service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room | staff very helpful and pleasant | gave out useful info and a map for the sights of the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast included. Great location to center square
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is perfect
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10/10 Exceptional

Best location in Lugano with the best view of the lake. Staff very polite and professional. Very clean and modern. I would definitely go back
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the waterfront location and staff was wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice lake front view and quiet room even on the main st. Tons of restaurant/cafe easy walk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast. Very nice facilities and helpful staff. Really enjoyed being on the waterfront.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was beautiful, had a great location and the staff were very attentive and courteous.
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8/10 Very good

Great stay

Great location with even greater views from the room. Very friendly staff, room is clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Terrific location! Very nice staff and nice breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great locations. Wonderful Staff. Nice rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Would love to stay again

Wonderful icon hotel. The view was incredible! Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and good service.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful place to stay

The staff is very pleasant and kind. The view to the lake is breathtaking.