Walter au Lac

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

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October 2025

November 2025

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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.

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

$293 nightly

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Tomorrow

Oct 11 - Oct 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Basic Single Room, Lake View

Good

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

Basic Double Room, Lake View

Excellent

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

Executive Double Room, Balcony

Exceptional

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

Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

Exceptional

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

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

Exceptional

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

Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

Wonderful

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

Premium Room, Lake View

Exceptional

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

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

Very good

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

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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$181 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Spaghetti Store - ‬1 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬2 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

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
- 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
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

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 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 (820 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.