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8.5

1,841 reviews

Hotel Walter Au Lac

Hotel Walter Au Lac

Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, 6900, Switzerland

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Hotel Walter Au Lac

Welcome to Hotel Walter Au Lac, your cozy 3-star retreat nestled in the enchanting city of Lugano, Switzerland! Located just 1.1 kilometers from the sparkling city center, this gem offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast, before heading out to explore all the charming sights this beautiful lakeside city has to offer. With prices starting from just $179, you won’t want to miss out on this delightful escape!

The hotel boasts an array of fantastic amenities designed to make your stay unforgettable. Dive into relaxation on the sun deck while sipping a refreshing drink, or enjoy the stunning lake view right from your own balcony. Plus, you can stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, and if you're in the mood for a little entertainment, catch some live music and performances during your visit! The 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist or offer tips on local attractions, ensuring that your Lugano adventure is smooth sailing.

But don't just take our word for it—Hotel Walter Au Lac has received glowing reviews from over 1841 satisfied guests! With features like air conditioning in every room, soundproof accommodations, and even beach lounge chairs for lazy lakeside lounging, it’s no wonder travelers keep coming back to this spectacular hotel at Piazza Rezzonico 7. Whether you're here for a romantic getaway or a fun-filled family trip, there's something for everyone at this delightful destination!

After a day filled with exploration, why not treat yourself to a delightful dining experience at the on-site Spaghetti Store? This family-friendly eatery offers a modern ambiance and boasts a mouth-watering Italian menu that caters to all tastes. Indulge in a variety of pasta dishes or share a hearty platter with your loved ones. There’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious meal after a day of sightseeing, and the casual vibe makes it the perfect spot to unwind and recoup your energy.

And when you're ready to chat about your day over a glass of wine or two, don’t worry about breaking the bank! At Hotel Walter Au Lac, you'll find a range of convenient payment options that make your experience hassle-free. From cash to credit cards like American Express, Mastercard, and Visa, you’ll find choices that suit your preference. With peace of mind on the payment front, you're free to focus on joyfully soaking in every moment of your Lugano adventure.

As you cozy up in one of the elegantly designed rooms, let the views of the lake turn your dreams into magical memories. Whether you opt for a Junior Suite, a spacious Family Room with stunning views, or a comfy Queen Room, you are guaranteed a restful retreat. Imagine waking up to the shimmering waters of Lake Lugano right outside your window! With various room types accommodating couples and families alike, you’re bound to find the perfect haven to recharge before another exciting day in this picturesque Swiss destination. So pack your bags and get ready for an enchanting getaway at Hotel Walter Au Lac—you won’t want to miss a moment of this blissful experience!

Closest airports

Lugano Airport

1.9mi

Milano Malpensa Airport

28.3mi

Milano Linate Airport

40.7mi

Il Caravaggio International Airport

42.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Landmark view

Elevator

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

Two Connecting Single Rooms with Lake View and Balcony in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Connecting, 2 Twin, Lake View, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

300 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Enjoy the breathtaking lake view from your private balcony in our Two Connecting Single Rooms. With a spacious size of 301 sqft, these non-smoking rooms are perfect for a family of three, featuring twin beds and modern amenities such as a bathtub, flat-screen TV, and minibar.

Premium Twin Room with Lake View in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Premium, 2 Twin, Lake View

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Experience the ultimate comfort and relaxation in our Premium Twin Room with breathtaking lake views. Indulge in the spaciousness of 269 sqft and enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom with a bathtub, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV. This room is perfect for couples or a small family retreat.

Executive Double Room with Lake View and Balcony  in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Executive, 2 Twin, Lake View, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Experience ultimate comfort and breathtaking lake views in our spacious Executive Double Room with a private balcony. Featuring a Queen size bed, Twin beds, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and minibar, this room is perfect for a relaxing getaway for two adults and one child.

Two-Bedroom Suite with Lake View and Terrace in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Suite, 2 Bedroom, Lake View, Terrace

2 Sofa Beds

4 Twin Beds

485 sqft

Lake view

Landmark view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Enjoy stunning views of the lake and surrounding landmarks from your private terrace in our Two-Bedroom Suite. This spacious suite is perfect for families, accommodating up to 6 adults and 4 children, and features a bathtub, minibar, and flat-screen TV.

Single Room with Lake View and Balcony  - single occupancy in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Single Room, Lake View, Single Use, Balcony

1 Twin Bed

150 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Indulge in a serene retreat with our Single Room offering breathtaking lake views and a private balcony. With a cozy twin bed, flat-screen TV, and modern amenities like air conditioning and a minibar, enjoy a tranquil escape in ultimate comfort.

Premium Twin Room with Lake View and Balcony in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Premium, Lake View, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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The twin room provides air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room with Lake View in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Family, Lake View

3 Twin Beds

375 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Experience the ultimate family getaway in our spacious Family Room with Lake View, offering stunning views, modern amenities, and comfortable accommodation for up to 3 adults and 2 children. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, and more, while basking in the beauty of the lake just outside your window.

Double Room with Lake View in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Double Room, Lake View

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Air-conditioned room overlooking the lake, with satellite TV, a mini-bar and a tea/coffee maker. A private bathroom is fitted with a bath tub or a shower and a hairdryer. Please note that extra beds are not available in this room type.

Small Single Room with Lake View - single occupancy in Hotel Walter Au Lac

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Small, Single, Lake View, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

130 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Experience the serenity of a lakefront getaway in our cozy Single Room with a breathtaking lake view. Rest comfortably in a Twin bed and enjoy modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Peaceful and tranquil, this room is perfect for solo travelers seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Queen Room, Lake View

1 Queen Size Bed

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Enjoy a stunning lake view from our Double Room with Lake View, featuring a queen size bed, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a minibar. Stay comfortable and relaxed with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free toiletries, making your stay truly memorable.

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Executive Family, 4 Bed, Lake View

400 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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The air-conditioned suite features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This suite has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV, lake views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 4 beds.

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Executive, Lake View, Balcony

195 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned twin room is fitted with modern furniture and features a balcony and mini-bar. A private bathroom is fitted with a bath tub or a shower and a hairdryer.

Guest reviews

8.5

1,841 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Kathleen

8.2

September 2022

Lakefront property. Smiling welcoming reception and breakfast staff. Balcony with table and chairs. Kettle! Terrace at top of hotel for viewing lake. Visitors arriving by train: the central station is above the lake on a steep hillside. There is a new funicular at the train station to take you up and down the hill from the old town. When you arrive at the bottom look for the charcuterie with hanging sausages. Then turn right and walk along this narrow street until you see a sign for the hotel. Otherwise there are many many stairs down to the hotel.

No complaints.

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Mihaela-dana

8.2

September 2023

The location was excellent and the lake view from my room was fantastic. There were many shops and restaurants in the nearby, the boat station was very close to the hotel. The hotel was right in the city center. The room was not large, but was enough for me and clean. The breakfast was good and the breakfast room had a nice view to the lake. The staff was polite and helpfull, but I didn t receive the guest card from the reception when I arrived.

The hotel staff didn t give me the guest card when I arrived and I was asked about the card during my train trip to Locarno that should have been free. I showed a paper that I found in the room, but it was not the guest card. I could have paid a fee, but the train control understood the situation. The hotel staff said that I had to ask for the card. From this hotel I moved to another hotel in Lugano, few minutes walking close, for another days. In that second hotel I got the guest card when I arrived, before going to the room. So, it was not my mistake at the hotel Walter au Lac, especially that I found a paper with all informations about the guest card in my room.

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Mackenzie

10

July 2023

Fantastic view over the lake, along the promenade, central to all the activities Friendly staff

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Anne

10

September 2023

Check in was easy. Breakfast was delicious. The people who work here act like they really enjoy their work. The hotel is right on the lake -stunning views from our room. The room is very comfortable . Very close to shopping, lake cruise, train station. There is a sitting room, with coffee or tea available to be made. A printer is also available. It is very nice to have the Ticino Card (available on request) for free travel on ticino trains ( to Bellinzona, Locarno) and the funiculare to the train station.

There is a bus stop right outside, where there are a lot of people taking a smoke- smoke drifts up into the room occasionally. The hotel can not help this, but it happens.

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Tanya

10

July 2023

I had an amazing room with a wonderful view over Lake Lugano. It could not have been more perfect. The hotel was very clean, the air-conditioning was perfect, on the very hot nights that I was there, but the room also had a lovely balcony with a nice cool breeze. The view was beyond superb. The front desk and breakfast staff were excellent, and the breakfast was one of the best I have ever had at a hotel, a wonderful variety to please every nationality of visitor. The hotel was wonderfully decorated. It was truly an excellent experience.

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Greg

8.2

September 2022

great location close to the train station, ferries, restaurants useable balcony overlooking the water

narrow shower floor, difficult to be comfortable in it

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Deborah

10

June 2023

I liked EVERYTHING!! Location, to watch the lake, the mountains, the sky, the scene on the lake. As suggested by other reviewers, I requested a higher floor room. Noise was not a problem, as long as door to balcony was closed. The breakfast was also super, in the Swiss style. Of course, the basics: clean, comfortable, kind staff were all there. I would stay again.

I really liked everything, but will say my room would have been small-ish for a couple.

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Jaruchan

9.1

June 2023

super great location. I stay at 2bed rooms family suite, the view is facing the lake. the room was good . I would recommended this hotel . I love everything there except the staff named Antonio. the storm blew my shirt into the balcony in another room but he didn’t help and just made fun of me. he sarcastically told me to wait for the “storm to blow it back to me” I understand if he couldn’t get it , he should give a polite answer. others staffs are good.

as I stay at the 2 bedrooms suite , the room is big nice and clean. the thing that I don t like is Antonio.

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Boris

10

November 2022

Perfect location in the center of Lugano, everything in walkable distance. Considering the property has more than 130 years of history, it's well maintained. Rooms spacious enough if you don't spend the whole day there. Bathroom clean and spacious. Breakfast with everything you need the start of the day. Crew very polite, attentive. Jacuzzi was not working because it was November already, could imagine this to be a perfect addition to our stay. We had 2 excellent days in Lugano. Thank you Walter Au Lac. Bottom line: I've read the reviews here complaining about the street noise: It's a hotel at a lake with a street on a lake shore. What do you expect, a road closure for the whole night? Some complain about small choice for breakfast? Seriously?

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Steven

8.2

July 2023

Perfect location at the water front, close to bars and restaurants, bus to station stops in front of the hotel (free for people who stay in hotels), very close to boat stop. Excellent breakfast room with magificent view. Breakfast had enough choice. Very friendly staff. Very complete minibar.

There was quite some noise on the first night. The noise came from a group of kids hanging around outside the hotel (nothing the hotel can be held responsible for). The hotel is very nice but in some aspects a bit outdated (cracking wooden floors, ...)

Points of Interest Around Hotel Walter Au Lac

Airports

Lugano Airport

1.9mi

Milano Malpensa Airport

28.3mi

Milano Linate Airport

40.7mi

Il Caravaggio International Airport

42.8mi

Restaurants

Spaghetti Store

Cuisines

  • Italian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of Hotel Walter Au Lac

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Landmark view

Elevator

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Hotel Walter Au Lac

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Walter Au Lac

When are the check-in and check-out times for Hotel Walter Au Lac?

When you book a stay at Hotel Walter Au Lac, you can access your room from 02:00 PM and should leave by 10:30 AM.

What are the rates at Hotel Walter Au Lac?

The beginning rate for stays at Hotel Walter Au Lac is $179. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Hotel Walter Au Lac?

The hotel offers various types of rooms including Family rooms, Twin rooms, Single rooms, and Suites. All rooms have a view of the lake and are non-smoking. The occupancy varies from single occupancy for the Single rooms to accommodating up to 6 adults and 4 children for the Two-Bedroom Suite. The bed sizes range from Twin beds to Queen size beds.

What are the main attractions at Hotel Walter Au Lac?

Guests at Hotel Walter Au Lac can spend their time enjoying a range of leisure amenities. They can relax and unwind in the hot tub/jacuzzi or soak up the sun on the beach chairs/loungers. Additionally, they can enjoy live music or performances on the sun deck.

For those who prefer more active pursuits, the hotel offers walking tours, cycling, and hiking options.

When it comes to dining, guests can enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant, Spaghetti Store. With its family-friendly and modern ambiance, it is the perfect place to enjoy Italian cuisine.

Overall, the hotel provides various options for guests to make the most of their time. Whether it's indulging in leisure activities or sampling the delicious food at the restaurant, there is something for everyone at Hotel Walter Au Lac.

Are there restaurants located within Hotel Walter Au Lac?

Yes, Hotel Walter Au Lac has a restaurant on site called Spaghetti Store. The restaurant offers Italian cuisine and has a family-friendly and modern ambiance.

Which payment methods are supported by Hotel Walter Au Lac?

Hotel Walter Au Lac accepts cash as a payment method. In addition, they also accept the following payment methods: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, JCB, Discover, Maestro, EC-Card, and UnionPay.