International Au Lac Historic Lakeside in Lugano, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 62 hotels we score in Lugano. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $266 a night (cached, not a live quote).
The International Au Lac Historic Lakeside is a three-star superior hotel on Via Nassa in central Lugano, standing directly on the shore of Lake Lugano close to the LAC arts and culture centre. Rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking, with free WiFi, a 24-hour reception and a lobby bar. Guests can use a private garage for parking, take breakfast included in the stay, and enjoy a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel welcomes pets and offers meeting rooms, so it works for both leisure travellers and small business visits. Reviews average 8.9 out of 10, with staff often praised. Rooms are small by modern standards, which is worth knowing before booking. Rates start around $266 per night.
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