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Walter au Lac

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within walking distance of LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Interior
Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Overlooking the lake, Walter au Lac offers a serene retreat with full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and an on-site library. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy convenient services like dry cleaning/laundry facilities and car rentals. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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
$256 nightly
The total price is $276
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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Premium bedding, down comforters, 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 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, Lake View | Premium bedding, down comforters, 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 comforters, 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 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 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, 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 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, 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 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, 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 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, 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 Twin Beds

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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 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, TI, 6900

What's nearby

  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Lugano - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Lugano - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 2 min drive - 1.8 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

  • ‪Agua - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spaghetti Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Al Porto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Olimpia - ‬3 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, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Lake Lugano. 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

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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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
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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.
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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
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

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

    • Airport shuttle*
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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
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • 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

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: CHF 0.15 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

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

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 (984 ft away)

Policies

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 smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard
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.

National rating

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 15 minutes' walk from Lake Lugano. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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