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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel

4.5(695)
Hotel

About

Since 1906, International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort in Lugano's city center. Its lakeside location offers stunning views, a serene garden with a pool, and easy access to nearby restaurants and cultural venues.

The hotel features thoughtfully updated rooms with lake views, a relaxed honesty bar on a balcony, and a private garden with a pool ideal for breaks. Its proximity to the convention center and transport links makes it a practical choice for business events and multi-night stays.

Best for

  • Quiet executive meetings with lake views
  • Intimate client breakfasts & private dining
  • Relaxed team retreats by the pool

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Lakeside garden with pool and play area
Outdoor Amenities
Lakeside garden with pool and play area
Guests can relax in a charming garden featuring a swimming pool and a dedicated children's play area with go-karts, table soccer, ping-pong, and giant chess, providing a tranquil lakeside setting.
Central lakeside location near cultural and dining venues
Location
Central lakeside location near cultural and dining venues
Situated on the lakeshore in the historic city center, the hotel offers easy access to numerous restaurants, a cultural center with museums and theaters, and convenient public transport to the train station.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 695 reviews