Riva Paradiso 2b, ingresso Via G. Guisan 3, Paradiso, TI, 6902
What's nearby
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Piazza della Riforma - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Palazzo dei Congressi - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Monte San Salvatore - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Lake Lugano - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 15 min drive
Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 52 min drive
Lugano-Paradiso - 5 min walk
Lugano (QDL-Lugano Rail Station) - 24 min walk
Lugano Station - 25 min walk
Lugano Funicular Station - 22 min walk
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 Victoria au Lac features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Lugano. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit La Terrazza Delle Stelle, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (CHF 20 per day)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Local/corner shop
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
La Terrazza Delle Stelle – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Lord of Tillingdon – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 20.0 per night
Parking
Self-parking costs CHF 20 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hotel Victoria au Lac Paradiso
Hotel Victoria au Lac
Victoria au Lac Paradiso
Victoria au Lac
Victoria Au Lac Hotel
Hotel Victoria au Lac Hotel
Hotel Victoria au Lac Paradiso
Hotel Victoria au Lac Hotel Paradiso
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Victoria au Lac offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Victoria au Lac does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Victoria au Lac?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Victoria au Lac?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 20 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Victoria au Lac?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Victoria au Lac?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Lugano (4-min drive) and Casinò di Campione (12-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Victoria au Lac?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Victoria au Lac like?
Hotel Victoria au Lac is a short 5-minute walk from Lugano-Paradiso and 11 minutes' walk from LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura.
Hotel Victoria au Lac Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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
8/10 Very good
14 December 2023
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.
Larry
Larry, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2023
Egidio
Egidio, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 September 2023
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.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2023
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!
Emily
Emily, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2023
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.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
25 August 2023
Parvane
Parvane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 August 2023
Arielle
Arielle, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2023
zinoviy
zinoviy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2023
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 July 2023
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.
Pakorn
Pakorn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
8 June 2023
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.
Francine
Francine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2023
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 June 2023
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.
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
26 May 2023
Smoke filled reception , no one to greet! Parking in another building poor access no instructionts to exit parking or enter after parked car
GIUSEPPE
GIUSEPPE, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 May 2023
The location of hotel is perfect. The building is very old byt We had a great view and we enjoyed our stay.
Nooshin
Nooshin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 May 2023
Naeema
Naeema, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 April 2023
Great location on lake Lugano
john
john, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 October 2022
Joy
Joy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 September 2022
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2022
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!
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 June 2022
The hotel is dated but is a good location with a great view. Staff was very nice and helpful.