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Hotel Walter au Lac

3.0 of 5
Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano 6900, Switzerland
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Hotel Walter au Lac
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Polite and professional staff, rooms are small but comfortable bed makes for a great nights sleep. The main reason is the location in front of Lake Lugano, I was on the fifth floor and the view was incredible and made what we paid for the room well worth it.

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walteraulac, Direttore at Hotel Walter au Lac, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for our visit in our hotel. Its’ always a pleasure to hear that our guests are well in our hotel. We hope to see you soon. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Overall, a decent option. View is fantastic and so is the location. Rooms and bathrooms are average size. our room had a balcony and the view of the lake is fantastic. Car park arrangement is available with Hotel International about 200 m away.

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London
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76 reviews 76 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

One of the best mid priced hotels in Lugano, have stayed many times, recent refurb with new lift makes it clean and pleasant stay. The position had great views of the lake, road can be a bit noisy but all-in-all has to a safe bet. The only improvement would be the breakfast, has really not changed, could do with a... More

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walteraulac, Direttore at Hotel Walter au Lac, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank you very much for your visit. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay in our house. It will be helpful for us to know, what you want to change for the breakfast. We serve a rich cold buffet. We look forward to your next visit with your wishes for the breakfast. More

Germantown, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed at hotel for two nights in October with family and friends. The weather was perfect and the views of the lake were awesome. We had a balcony room. Enjoyed having a evening cocktail overlooking Lake Lugano and people watching. Breakfast was filling, the room was very clean, and the staff was very helpful.

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walteraulac, Direttore at Hotel Walter au Lac, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Dear guest. Thank you for your visit in our hotel. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay in our house. It is our wish that our guests feel as part of a big family. We hope to see you soon again. More

Geneva, Switzerland
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49 reviews 49 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This hotel is perfectly located on the lake-side in central Lugano. Our room had a balcony with view on the lake. Room extremely small. Small bathrooms with small bath. Must be designed for small people. Room was very warm so that we slept with balcony door open. (Air conditioning available) Staff friendly, helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was served in an... More

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walteraulac, Direttore at Hotel Walter au Lac, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Dear Guest. Thank you for your visit in our hotel. We know, that our rooms are not so big, as in a modern hotel. Our hotel is in a old historic house and architecturally it was not possible to make bigger rooms but since 2012 we have a nice Junior Suite on the top floor. We have a central heating... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

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24 reviews 24 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Really friendly staff in a quiet but perfectly placed hotel, with rooms, some with balcony, overlooking the lake. Tea and coffee facilities in the room, and great views of the lake and mountains. excellent breakfast, and it felt like a family run hotel, with all staff looking happy to be there too. well placed for anything you want to do... More

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walteraulac, Direttore at Hotel Walter au Lac, responded to this review
17 March 2013

Dear guest. Thank you for your visit in our hotel. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay in our house. It is our wish that our guests feel as part of a big family. We hope to see you soon again. More

guwahati
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25 reviews 25 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

I am staying in this hotel regularly since last over 20 years. A wonderful place to stay if you want to enjoy natural beauty of switzerland right from your bed. At a very convenient location, just 2-3 minutes walk from the funnicular which take you to the main station. Although property is very old but they maintain it to properly... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

Helpful, correct and friendly staff and an excellent location but like a lot else in Lugano it ain't cheap. The rooms are adequate but the bath is suitable only for small, slim people who are not planning long baths. Breakfast is adequate but if you forgot to close the window at night you will not be in the mood for... More

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israel
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28 reviews 28 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

My wife and I stayed at the Walter Au Lac in Lugano for 2 nights in September, 2012. The hotel suited our needs just fine. It's location is excellent, the view is wonderful, the price is reasonable by Swiss standards, the staff was helpful, and the breakfast was more than adequate. The most common complaint that I noticed in previous... More

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Also Known As:
Walter Au Lac Lugano
Walter Au Lac Hotel
Address: Piazza Rezzonico 7, Lugano 6900, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Swiss Alps > Ticino > Lugano
Hotel Style:
#6 Romantic Hotels in Lugano
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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