Walter au Lac | Hotel in Lugano

| 9.0 (662 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Lugano City-Centre Hotel | Walter au Lac

Hotel in Lugano City-Centre, Lugano

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
This smoke-free hotel features a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a library, and express check-out are onsite.
Walter au Lac offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.


The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano, 6900, Switzerland

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Towels
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Soundproofing
  • Phone
  • Local maps
  • Safe
Breakfast
  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Mini-fridge
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
Parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Offsite parking within 984 ft (CHF 28 per night); discounts available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Activities
  • Mountain biking
  • Mountain climbing
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Rock climbing
  • Hiking/biking trails
Entertainment
  • LCD TV
General
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • French
  • German
  • English
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Filipino
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Vegan dining options
  • Reusable cups only
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reusable tableware only
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Guest Services
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Rooftop terrace

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are available for chf 50.0 per night. cribs (infant beds) are available for chf 20.0 per day.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
No pets or service animals allowed
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 please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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 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 this property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Reviews

Raluca
Jul 14, 2025 07:05:00 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We loved our stay at this hotel. The view was amazing and it was perfectly located for our needs. The hotel does not have parking as listed however, so if you are driving keep that in mind
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Premium Room, Lake View
Room Size: 269 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Premium Room, Lake View

General

Ping - 8, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 269, Number of bedrooms - 0, Sofa bed, Square meters - 25, Lake view, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Extra bed count 2, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony
Room Size: 323 square feet m2
2 Large Twin Beds
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

General

Number of living rooms 0, Shared accommodation, Number of bedrooms - 2, Location - top floor, Lake view, Square feet - 323, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Square meters - 30, No rollaway/extra beds, Ping - 9.08, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Balcony, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Basic Double Room, Lake View
Room Size: 161 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Basic Double Room, Lake View

General

Number of living rooms 0, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 161, Ping - 5, No cribs (infant beds), Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Square meters - 15, Lake view, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View
Room Size: 431 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

General

Bidet, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Connecting rooms available, Number of bedrooms - 2, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, Sofa bed, Location - top floor, Lake view, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Extra bed count 2, Square feet - 431, Bathrobes, Square meters - 40, Deck or patio, Slippers, Ping - 12.11, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Separate sitting area, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View
Room Size: 269 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
Premium Room, Balcony, Lake View

General

Ping - 8, Number of living rooms 0, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Square feet - 269, Number of bedrooms - 0, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, Sofa bed, Square meters - 25, Lake view, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Extra bed count 2, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Balcony, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Basic Single Room, Lake View
Room Size: 150 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Basic Single Room, Lake View

General

Number of living rooms 0, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Square feet - 150, No cribs (infant beds), Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Ping - 4.22, Square meters - 14, Lake view, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Single Room, Balcony, Lake View
Room Size: 150 square feet m2
1 Large Twin Bed
Single Room, Balcony, Lake View

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, Square meters - 14, Lake view, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), No rollaway/extra beds, Square feet - 150, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Ping - 4.22, Balcony, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Executive Double Room, Balcony
Room Size: 177.9 square feet m2
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
Executive Double Room, Balcony

General

Number of living rooms 0, No rollaway/extra beds, Number of bedrooms - 0, Ping - 5, No cribs (infant beds), Square meters - 18, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Square feet - 177.9, Balcony, Lake view, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 2
Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
3 Twin Beds and Large Twin Bed
Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

General

Number of living rooms 0, Shared accommodation, Connecting rooms available, Number of bedrooms - 2, Square feet - 377, Lake view, Square meters - 35, Cribs/infant beds (surcharge), Ping - 10.59, No rollaway/extra beds, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, Bed count maximum 3, Bed count minimum 3

FAQ's

Is this Walter au Lac pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Walter au Lac have a swimming pool?

No, this Walter au Lac does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Walter au Lac?

Best-rates for the Walter au Lac starts from $291 per night with includes Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, Air Conditioner, Bar, Guest Services, Breakfast, Kitchen, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Balcony/Terrace, Wellness Facilities with all other facilities. Hotala.ca matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Walter au Lac a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Walter au Lac wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Walter au Lac is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Walter au Lac?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Walter au Lac indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Walter au Lac?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Walter au Lac are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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