Hotel Victoria au Lac

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Lugano

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Lake view
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Balcony
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Riva Paradiso 2b, ingresso Via G. Guisan 3, Paradiso, TI, 6902
  • Via Nassa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lake Lugano
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Single Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Doppelzimmer mit Seeblick

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Paradiso

Hotel Victoria au Lac places you within a leisurely stroll of Art Museum Lugano and Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati Collection. This 30-room, 3-star hotel has 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Via Nassa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lungolago - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lake Lugano - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lugano-Paradiso - 5 min walk
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 6 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪I Due Sud - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪OK-Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Tivoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Beirut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Faro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Victoria au Lac

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Lugano
Guests of Hotel Victoria au Lac enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Self parking is available for CHF 20 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, free newspapers, and safes are other standard amenities.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CHF 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Terrazza Delle Stelle
  • Lord of Tillingdon

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: CHF 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Victoria au Lac
Hotel Victoria au Lac Paradiso
Victoria au Lac
Victoria au Lac Paradiso
Victoria Au Lac Lugano
Hotel Victoria au Lac Hotel
Hotel Victoria au Lac Paradiso
Hotel Victoria au Lac Hotel Paradiso

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Victoria au Lac?

Hotel Victoria au Lac offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Hotel Victoria au Lac?

This hotel is located in Paradiso, a short 11-minute walk from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura and also 13 minutes on foot from Via Nassa. You'll also find Piazza della Riforma and Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Victoria au Lac?

Yes, parking is offered for CHF 20 per day.

Does Hotel Victoria au Lac include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Victoria au Lac doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Victoria au Lac?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Victoria au Lac good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and a rainfall showerhead as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Victoria au Lac?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Victoria au Lac have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Victoria au Lac has 2 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Does Hotel Victoria au Lac allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Victoria au Lac.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Victoria au Lac?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Victoria au Lac?

The closest major airport to Hotel Victoria au Lac is Lugano (LUG-Agno), which is 3.5 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is around 27.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Victoria au Lac?

No, at Hotel Victoria au Lac, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Victoria au Lac Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 314 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lugano 2025

Two night stay at Lugano for a relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was in a quiet part of the lake but still accessible to the main city and all the transport boats. Breakfast was great and so was the restaurant downstairs for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Egidio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

MUST READ. Book at your own peril!!!

This was a couples trip and each couple booked a separate room. Pros: front desk staff was friendly and attempted to address concerns up to their limitation, location is good with easy access to downtown Lugano (we previously thought it would be further) Cons: - Hotel is VERY outdated with very few modern amenities - Management refused to allow the front desk to give us the controller for A/C unit. They claimed the weather was not warm enough and we could leave the window open. The problem with this is the excessive noise from outside all night long which leads to the next con: - The hotel has a strip club in the lobby and indecent pictures in the basement where the public bathrooms are. The nightclub attracts people at odd hours and there is loud noises and conversations keeping your from sleeping. We literally couldn’t get more than 3-4 hours of sleep per night. The solution would have been to close the windows and turn on the A/C, but… - There was a hose in the middle of the shower connecting the faucet to the shower head. You basically shower touching the hose and work your movements around it. - Even during the time of the year that managements allows A/C, there is a $30 charge per day for the usage. Overall we wanted to like the place for its location, views, and front desk customer service but at every moment, it disappointed us more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the building was showing its age with its creaky, carpeted floors, dim lighting, and faded furniture, it was great in the places that mattered most to us. The beds were clean and comfortable, the bathroom was very, very spacious, the air conditioner worked consistently well throughout our stay, and it was very quiet throughout the night. Breakfast options were limited to cold options (other than the option to boil your eggs and toast your bread) but the coffee was freshly made to order and you could sit outside on their balcony to enjoy your meal if you wanted. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While this property is older it is lovely and functions without problem. The staff is friendly and inviting. Breakfast is delicious and the views of the lake are gorgeous. It is farther from the town center but is worth the 10 minute walk along the lake or the 1 minute bus trip. The AC was an added bonus! My only negative is that it smells heavily of cigarette smoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Parvane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Arielle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

zinoviy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pakorn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is really great. 5 mins walk to Paradiso Train Station and Migros. Bus stop is next to hotel and 2 mins walk to Paradiso boat pier. Old hotel with bigger room. Beautiful lake view but not good facilities. The breakfast is good though. Overall, you got what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Francine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice. Location and view was beautiful. Property desperatly needs updating everywhere from the reception, restaurant and rooms. Very gaudy!! Time to let go of the past and move on or no one will be staying at your property. We will not be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property has a long heritage. It was built in 1885. However, it’s pinnacle has past. It was a good place to lay our heads and the choice was a value level selection at a value level price. No regrets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

GIUSEPPE

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smoke filled reception , no one to greet! Parking in another building poor access no instructionts to exit parking or enter after parked car
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nooshin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of hotel is perfect. The building is very old byt We had a great view and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Naeema

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

john

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location on lake Lugano
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was right across the street from the lake. Easily walk to the bus stop, the boat dock, and numerous restaurants. The view of the lake from our balcony was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff - thank you, Cristina!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for night life, bad for sleep

One of worst hotel experiences in my life. First impression negative due to the night club downstairs. Room in poor conditions (see pictures), a lot of noise from outside, air conditioner difficult to use, and even when off it makes a disturbing noise. On the positive side the common areas have interesting decorations, breakfast is ok (in a nice balcony with a beautiful view over the lake), the location is relatively convenient, the personell is friendly.
This is water collection from the air conditioner. If you do not pay attention it will soak the carpet (which has probably happened many times).
This is behind the bed. Doesn't look as if they are taking any care of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Craig, Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is dated but is a good location with a great view. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022