Hotel La Sorgente

Plesio & Breglia · Lake Como

Hotel La Sorgente 1

Axel’s take

Good-value lake views and friendly hosts, but rooms need updating.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A simple hillside hotel and pizzeria above Menaggio

La Sorgente is a simple hillside hotel and pizzeria in Plesio, not a waterfront resort. It’s a good-value pick if you have a car and care more about lake views and a friendly welcome than polished interiors. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff, cleanliness and restaurant; a lake-facing balcony is worth prioritizing. Breakfast and free parking add practical appeal.

The compromise is the accommodation: dated furnishings and bathrooms, limited soundproofing and no air-conditioning recur in reviews, including summer 2026 stays. The winding drive makes spontaneous lakeside outings less convenient, and recent guests caution against relying on buses. Treat the small seasonal above-ground pool as a bonus, not a reason to book. We’d skip it for a car-free holiday, reliable summer cooling or contemporary comfort.

Rooms
Basic and often dated; room sizes and outlooks vary, so explicitly reserve a lake-view balcony.
Cleanliness
Generally praised across Booking.com and Expedia, despite recurring criticism of the building’s condition.
Service
Friendly, accommodating staff are a consistent strength across recent guest reviews.
Amenities
Restaurant-pizzeria, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a small seasonal above-ground pool; pool feedback is mixed.
Fees and surprises
Free parking; Expedia lists a local tax payable at the property. Confirm lift access directly because listings and guest reports conflict.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

Via Alla Grona 68, Plesio

Village setting above Menaggio; lake views are the draw, but a car makes exploring easier.

Amenities and check-in

Restaurant-pizzeria, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a small seasonal above-ground pool; pool feedback is mixed.

Check-in

after 1:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:00 AM

  • Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
  • Children swimming pool
  • Playroom
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
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Hotel La Sorgente — Lake Como, Italy

Hotel La Sorgente is a simple hillside hotel and pizzeria above Menaggio in Lake Como, Italy.

Address: Via Alla Grona 68, Plesio. Property ID: 1099567.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/lake-como/hotel-la-sorgente-1099567

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#2 of 2 hotels in Plesio & Breglia by Axel's take. Plesio & Breglia is #4 of 4 places to stay in Lake Como. The best hotels in Plesio & Breglia, ranked · Where to stay in Lake Como

Axel's take: 7.8/10

Good-value lake views and friendly hosts, but rooms need updating. A simple hillside hotel and pizzeria above Menaggio, scored for what it is.

La Sorgente is a simple hillside hotel and pizzeria in Plesio, not a waterfront resort. It’s a good-value pick if you have a car and care more about lake views and a friendly welcome than polished interiors. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff, cleanliness and restaurant; a lake-facing balcony is worth prioritizing. Breakfast and free parking add practical appeal.

The compromise is the accommodation: dated furnishings and bathrooms, limited soundproofing and no air-conditioning recur in reviews, including summer 2026 stays. The winding drive makes spontaneous lakeside outings less convenient, and recent guests caution against relying on buses. Treat the small seasonal above-ground pool as a bonus, not a reason to book. We’d skip it for a car-free holiday, reliable summer cooling or contemporary comfort.

  • Best for: Budget-conscious travelers with a car; Couples prioritizing lake views; Travelers wanting an on-site pizzeria

  • Watch out for: No air-conditioning; Dated rooms and limited soundproofing; Winding hillside access above Menaggio

  • Location: Village setting above Menaggio; lake views are the draw, but a car makes exploring easier.

  • Rooms: Basic and often dated; room sizes and outlooks vary, so explicitly reserve a lake-view balcony.

  • Cleanliness: Generally praised across Booking.com and Expedia, despite recurring criticism of the building’s condition.

  • Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are a consistent strength across recent guest reviews.

  • Amenities: Restaurant-pizzeria, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a small seasonal above-ground pool; pool feedback is mixed.

  • Fees and surprises: Free parking; Expedia lists a local tax payable at the property. Confirm lift access directly because listings and guest reports conflict.

Axel's opinion of Hotel La Sorgente, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Hotel La Sorgente

  • Property type: Hotel
  • Via Alla Grona 68, Plesio
  • Amenities: Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Children swimming pool, Playroom, Breakfast, Restaurant, Free parking, Pets allowed, Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in from: 13:00
  • Check-out by: 10:00
  • City page: Hotels in Lake Como

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Single room with lake view

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Triple room

Economy Triple room with balcony and with lake view

Standard room

Standard room with lake view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with lake view

Standard Single room with balcony and with lake view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with lake view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

Standard Double room (bunk bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (bunk bed)

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single room with lake view (single bed)

Standard Single room with balcony and with lake view (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with lake view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with lake view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with lake view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with mountain view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with balcony and with lake view (twin beds)

Standard Triple room with lake view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

Standard Quintuple room with lake view

Standard Sextuple room with balcony

Superior room

Superior room with lake view

Superior Double room with lake view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with balcony and with lake view (full double bed)

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