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Walter au Lac

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception
Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Interior
Walter au Lac offers a peaceful lakeside setting with a full breakfast. Guests love the rooftop terrace for views, and the on-site library for a quiet retreat. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £204
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 269 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room, Lake View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Basic Double Room, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 161 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Basic Single Room, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 150 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 150 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Executive Double Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double Room, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 194 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Lugano - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano Funicular Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 9 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agua - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante-pizzeria Mary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Olimpia - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Walter au Lac

Hotel near LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
Located close to Villa Ciani and University of Lugano, Walter au Lac provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a library. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, laundry services and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Walter au Lac include comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 28 per night); discounts available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

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
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 January 2026 to 26 February 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
  • Hallway
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for CHF 20.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 28 per night (984 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CHF 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Walter au Lac pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walter au Lac?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walter au Lac on 28 Sept 2025 start from £203.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Walter au Lac?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Walter au Lac?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Walter au Lac provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Walter au Lac located?

Located in Lugano City-Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and Villa Ciani. University of Lugano and Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lugano Funicular Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) is 9 minutes.

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