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Hotel Walter au Lac - Lugano

Piazza Riziero Rezzonico 7 - 6900 Lugano

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Average guest rating:

8.5

8.5 ( 37 Hotel Reviews )
  • Cleanliness of rooms
  • Quietness of rooms
  • Spaciousness of rooms
  • Quality of service provided
  • Hotel surroundings
  • 8.88.8
  • 7.47.4
  • 8.08.0
  • 8.98.9
  • 9.49.4
Alexandre has stayed here and says:

 ‹‹ This hotel was one of the greatest surprises I have had. Wonderful location, rooms with spectacular views, very nice employees. I would certainly recommend it...››

01 May 2007 read hotel reviews

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Hotel Walter au Lac Lugano - Venere.com hotel front view Hotel Walter au Lac is located by the lake, with the promenade upfront and the traffic-free town centre right behind.

All bedrooms face the lake and are equipped with every comfort. The hotel facilities include panoramic terrace with Jacuzzi, wireless Internet connection on the ground and the first floors and free Internet Point.

The much envied position gives this centenary hotel a world of advantages.

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LOCATION

Hotel Walter au Lac - City Area:Lake Lugano

City Area:Lake Lugano

Hotel Walter au Lac - City Area:Lake Lugano

Switzerland

GUEST ROOMS

Hotel Walter au Lac Lugano - Venere.com twin bed room The hotel offers 42 single and double rooms, featuring private bathroom, with hairdryer.

The rooms are furthermore equipped with air conditioning, colour TV, safe, radio and direct dial telephone.

  • Air conditioning
  • Colour TV
  • Direct dial phone
  • Electronic safe
  • Free coffee and tea making facilities
  • Hairdryer in room
  • Heating
  • High speed Internet connection
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Internet plug
  • Mini bar
  • Mini fridge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Radio
  • Rooms with sea view
  • Rooms with view
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Wireless Internet connection
  • Writing desk
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BREAKFAST

breakfast breakfast room The inviting breakfast buffet is served in the panoramic breakfastroom from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m., on weekdays, and from 7.30 a.m. until 10.30 a.m., on week-ends.

HOTEL FACILITIES

  • Access for disabled
  • Air conditioning
  • Credit card accepted
  • Currency exchange
  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Historic building
  • Laundry service
  • Lift/elevator
  • Wireless Internet connection in the entire property
  • City maps
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Luggage room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tourist information
  • Hydromassage Jacuzzi
  • Garage
  • Internet/Email services
  • TV Room
  • Bar
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HOTEL REVIEWS

9.29.2

AW
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2008

Gorgeous location on lake lugano..Air conditioning was great and shutters kept street noise minimal. Free internet on two screens in the library was great. Staff was helpful and friendly. Roof top terrace has a great view. Definitely would stay here again.

8.98.9

JK
Mature couple
Australia, May 2008

Location superb, tea & coffee making facilities,fridge & free internet were an added bonus. Floor squeeked in bedroom but it is a grand old hotel which has been looked after and maintained well. Bed very comfortable, bathroom well appointed. Thoroughly recommend to travellers looking for value for money.

8.28.2

Robert Brown
Not Specified
USA, Jun 2008

Great Location, Not to far from Hermann Hesse Museum. Older hotel kept up in good condition. Nice staff to help you.

7.77.7

Henry Campbell
Mature couple
United Kingdom, May 2008

Excellent location with views across the lake. Hotel has real character and a good place to stay near the town of Lugano. Very relaxing

9.39.3

BS
Young couple
Switzerland, Mar 2008

Nice hotel near the lakeside with a glorious view on the lake and the mountains. Very friendly staff. I can highly recommend the hotel.

9.89.8

AC
Mature couple
Australia, Aug 2007

An excellent hotel in a lovely location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Ample Continental breakfast( fruit, cereals, museli, bread, rolls ,cold meats, cheese etc). Room was a little noisy at night but not enough to keep us awake. A liitle expensive but worth the extra for the location and wonderful views of the lake.

9.99.9

EN
Mature couple
Australia, Oct 2007

Our stay, 8 nights, at the Walter au Lac was unforgettable. This hotel is in the most ideal location right on the shores of Lake Lugano. Our room had a balcony which provided us with the most magnicent view of the lake and surrounding mountains every day. Our room had all the modern facilities plus tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast was delicious and was served in a lovely dining room overlooking the lake. Parking is available in the piazza next to the hotel. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and spoke a number of languages. There are a number of restaurants nearby and the one next to the hotel is excellent. Traffic along the road in front of the hotel is busy, but rooms are quite well soundproofed. Boats for Gandria and other lakeside destinations leave from opposite the hotel.We would definitely love to return to the Walter Au Lac.

6.36.3

Erick Brunache
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2007

The hotel is good if you don't have a car. Otherwise, it's best to find something on the outskirt, where,we believe, it would be quiet. Especially for that price.

7.67.6

NW
Mature couple
Australia, Oct 2007

Our host Roberto could not have been more helpful and his assistance with things such as venue tickets was excellent. The only downside is that the fact that there is no lift and the room is 80 steps from the ground is not made clear. It would very difficult for a person of less than moderate fitness to cope with the stairs.

2.42.4

DB
Gay Couple
USA, Sep 2007

Furnishings in the room looked like left over mis-matched pieces from 1960 to 1975. The entire hotel is in desperate need of renovation... More hostel than hotel. Bathroom was spacious and modern in comparison to bedroom. Location is the only positive aspect although traffic noise is very loud and constant.

7.57.5

FC
Young couple
France, Aug 2007

L'hotel est très bien situé, en centre ville et la vue des chambres sur le lac est magnifique. Accueil très souriant. Les chambres sont bien équipées et propres, mais celle que nous avons eue aurait mérité une décoration plus moderne. La salle de petit déjeuner est très agréable. La clientèle est familiale et plutot agée. La rue sous les fenêtres de l'hotel bordant le lac est assez bruyante, la journée avec la circulation, le soir avec les piétons, ce qui impose de fermer les fenêtres. Globalement, nous avons été très satisfait de notre séjour et recommondons le Walter

7.37.3

Giuseppe Torre
Mature couple
USA, Jun 2007

A good hotel with quality service and a GREAT location.

9.19.1

Jacques Hautcoeur
Mature couple
Belgium, May 2007

room with view on the lake, walking, parking

9.59.5

Susan Murphy
parents & myself
Switzerland, May 2007

Definately take the boat to Gandria & the train up to Mt Bre. The hotel is perfectly located to everything-right near the charming "Old Town".

8.08.0

Susan Wilde
Single traveller
United Kingdom, May 2007

The location of this hotel is fantastic. Opposite the boat trips, in front of the main square, by the lake. Parking was a bit of a trial but you can park in the little square near to the hotel if you can find a spot and go to the police station and request a half day stay at 5 swiss francs. The view from the roof terrace is phenomenal. Service is slow in the public bar/restaurant but if you are not in a rush, who cares, a great place for people watching.

9.89.8

Alexandre Freitas
Single traveller
Brazil, Apr 2007

This hotel was one of the greatest surprises I have had. Wonderful location, rooms with spectacular views, very nice employees. I would certainly recommend it to everyone who wants to spend some time in the lovely town of Lugano. Forget other hotels such as Dante or Acquarelo. Walter Hotel au Lac is a very satisfying experience. And breakfast was great! The hotel is very near the station (just take the funicular down and walk a few metres) and right cross street from the main docks where the boats take you to beautiful places such as Gandria. Make no mistake when choosing a hotel in Lugano. I had a joyful time.

8.98.9

RV
Mature couple
India, Mar 2007

Would definitely stay here again. And strongly recommend it to anyone travelling to Lugano. You needn't look elsewhere.

9.29.2

James Wallwork
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Mar 2007

double room ensuite,was very spacious,minibar was replenished daily,rooms were made up every day and spotless. All rooms face the lake and could'nt be more convenient for shops,restaurants. Hotel is well placed,and of a high standard for business,or families,we highly recommend it.

8.88.8

JB
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2006

A nice family run hotel directly on the lake and within 100 yards of shopping and dining. We had a small but sufficient front room with a balcony that looked out over the lake. Parking was full so they let us park directly in front of the hotel.

9.19.1

Andrew Gandolfi
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Aug 2006

A very good hotel in a prime location in Lugano across the road from the lake. Wonderful views!

8.98.9

MC
Mature couple
France, Jul 2006

hôtel parfait, très accueillant, très bonnes prestations, très bien placé, très belle vue ; mais il manque la climatisation car il est impossible de dormir fenêtres ouvertes avec le bruit de la route.

9.49.4

LW
Group of friends
USA, Mar 2006

The Walter is a warm and delightful hotel. They made our stay a delightful one! Our week long visit was in March and we found the location ideal!!The balcony view was beautiful and starting each day in the breakfast room was most pleasant. I would stay here again-the staff is friendly and helpful.

9.29.2

Stephen McNamee
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Jul 2005

Great hotel in the perfect location - right on the lakeside and within 100 metres the main town center areas. Very welcoming staff. Only downside was the lack of air-conditioning during very hot nights.

HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL

By car
From the highway, take exit Lugano Sud and follow the indications to Lugano and then to lungolago, where the hotel is.

By train
Lugano railway station is only 10 minutes walking from the hotel.

By airplane
Agno airport is a 15-minute ride from the hotel and connected to Lugano by bus.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

  • Garage

Guests are offered discounted parking at a nearby private garage.

HOTEL POLICIES

METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE". In this case, the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card by the hotel at the time of booking.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in:
the rooms are available from noon. It is necessary to arrive no later than 6 p.m. Later arrivals are to be communicated.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms no later than 11 a.m.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Parking is not included in the price and costs CHF 22,00 per day.
Breakfast is included in the price.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of cancellation after the given date we will charge the client for the first night. In caso di cancellazione dopo la data stabilita adebbitiamo la prima notte.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 1 day before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".