
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.
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
Prices and availability
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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.
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Best for: Budget-conscious travelers with a car; Couples prioritizing lake views; Travelers wanting an on-site pizzeria
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Watch out for: No air-conditioning; Dated rooms and limited soundproofing; Winding hillside access above Menaggio
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Location: Village setting above Menaggio; lake views are the draw, but a car makes exploring easier.
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Rooms: Basic and often dated; room sizes and outlooks vary, so explicitly reserve a lake-view balcony.
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Cleanliness: Generally praised across Booking.com and Expedia, despite recurring criticism of the building’s condition.
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Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are a consistent strength across recent guest reviews.
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Amenities: Restaurant-pizzeria, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a small seasonal above-ground pool; pool feedback is mixed.
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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
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Single room with lake view
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Economy Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Economy Triple room — room photo 1
Economy Triple room with balcony and with lake view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Economy Triple room with balcony and with lake view — room photo 1
- Economy Triple room with balcony and with lake view — room photo 2
Standard room
Standard room with lake view
- Standard room with lake view — room photo 1
- Standard room with lake view — room photo 2
- Standard room with lake view — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Single room with lake view
Standard Single room with balcony and with lake view
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Single room with balcony and with lake view — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room with lake view
- Standard Triple room with lake view — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room with lake view — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room with lake view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Double room (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (bunk bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Double room with balcony (bunk bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with balcony (bunk bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with balcony (bunk bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single room with lake view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Standard Single room with lake view (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with lake view (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with lake view (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single room with balcony and with lake view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Single room with balcony and with lake view (single bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with lake view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with lake view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with lake view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with lake view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony and with lake view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Double room with balcony and with lake view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room with lake view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room with lake view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room with lake view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room with lake view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room with mountain view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room with mountain view (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room with balcony and with lake view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Twin room with balcony and with lake view (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Triple room with lake view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Triple room with lake view — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room with lake view — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room with lake view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room with lake view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quintuple room with lake view — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple room with lake view — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple room with lake view — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Sextuple room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple room with balcony — room photo 3
Superior room
- Room features: Balcony
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior room with lake view
- Room features: Balcony
- Superior room with lake view — room photo 1
Superior Double room with lake view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Superior Double room with lake view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room with balcony and with lake view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Superior Double room with balcony and with lake view (full double bed) — room photo 1
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