The View was superb. I was only able to book a large room which had a fantastic outlook. The hotel is very well appointed in Stresa to access nearby shops, the lakeside front and ferries to the Islands. The staff were all extremely pleasant and I enjoyed the outlook of the lake from the dining room. This was especially nice since I was travelling alone. Having nearby parking and the swimming pool available was very enjoyable.

I was disappointed not to have tea/coffee making facilities in the room. A daily bottle of water would have been very welcome. Some nice toiletries would have been nice. There was however a little bar of soap and just shampoo.

We had a very large, very well appointed room with a lovely view of the lake and luxurious furnishings. The bathroom was also large with great fixtures and ample toiletries. Staff was extremely helpful when we asked for information or requested a taxi. Our room came with a very generous breakfast with a large variety of bread, cheese, meat, fruit and yogurt options and the usual breakfast drinks. Our stay could not have been better.

There was one issue with hot water (none) on one morning, however this was quickly dealt with. It did not occur again, so we felt that hotel handled it well.

Right in the centre of town overlooking the lake, near the embarkation for the boats, parking easy to find and use, huge room with all the necessary facilities that worked, a good choice of hotel in Stresa.

Noise seems to travel between floors so I was immediately above the bar and lots of chair/table scraping noises when they were clearing up at about 11.00 and the toddler running about in the room above mine late in the evening when I was trying to get to sleep was very irritating. Would avoid the 1st floor in future, although that would not help with the toddler.

See below for the negatives - everything else was fine.

Unfortunately there was a strong bad smell coming from the bathroom in the evening. I assume that the tubes are old and plugged, but maybe a bit of clearing out of those old tubes would help to clean out blockages and eliminate at least some of the smell. At breakfast, it would be nice if the bowl of "fresh" fruit was o n l y fresh fruit, without adding canned ones with its sugar water for filling. The elevator button lights inside the elevator and on the 4th floor didn't work, an electrician should look at them. Some of the towels are getting too thin and should be replaced by new ones.

Great location, very clean .Good standard of hotel. Michael was excellent and was very helpful and extremely polite 👍 Iranya on front desk was very helpful and always had time to understand our needs and provide suitable support 👍

Very poor breakfast ingredients, too many staff who are very slow .Too hot to eat in front of restaurant. No slow release toilet seat.

Our stay was perfect ...the hotel is a lovely hotel full of character and with an immediate warmth and homely feel. We had a room for 3 so our son could join us . The beds were very comfortable and everything spotlessly clean. The room had a view onto the lake with a small balcony and it was amazing seeing this every morning.. magic with the lights at night. Despite this very quiet . Breakfast was plentiful and excellent and dinner too...The set menu changed every evening and was very good indeed The entire staff made it all so special. We were greeted so warmly every evening and we all loved every moment of our stay. We will certainly return..a memorable stay thank you to everyone at the hotel for making it so wonderful

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The check-in was easy and the staff very welcoming and helpful. We hired a car drove to the hotel, so we could park for free at their sister hotel just along the road. Very easy. The room had great views, although we did notice that the water pipes were very noisy when our neighbours had showers. A minor issue, but worth pointing out. The swimming pool they mention is again at the sister property, which is a beautiful hotel with lovely facilities and less than five minutes walk along the road. The hotel is very well located and within an easy walk to the jetties where boats and water taxis pick up. The town of Stresa literally on your doorstep.

As mentioned, the noisy water pipes were a little irritating, leading us to put earplugs in when we slept. Other than that, no other complaints.

Our stay at Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac was lovely experience. The room in which we stayed was fantastic, with a breathtaking view of the lake. The breakfast offered by the hotel was excellent, with plenty of choices to cater to various tastes. The hotel's location is another significant advantage. Situated directly on the lake and just a two-minute walk from the ceter of the city, it was incredibly convenient for exploring the local attractions, dining, and shopping. The staff at Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac were very welcoming and helpful, providing excellent service throughout our stay. Their friendliness and willingness to assist with any requests made us feel right at home. Private parking was available, which added to the convenience. However, it is located at another hotel nearby. A useful tip for future guests is to first use public parking (relatively small fee) just in front of the hotel before checking in.

The only minor downside to our stay was that the area can be quite busy and a bit noisy at times. This is understandable given its prime location, but it's something to keep in mind if you're seeking a completely quiet retreat.

Fabulous location to transport to the lake and boats and to shops and restaurants. Staff were exceptionally helpful with recommendations and directions to help where more specific knowledge was required. Lucia (front desk) was a standout person in her language skills, helpful attitude and pleasant personality. The breakfast was great from the fabulous coffee made to order and tasteful local cold its, cheeses, fruit and bread… we also had a table overlooking the lake. Perfect memory. We will return.

Room a little small and twin bed option was all we could get, but it didn’t matter given all the other excellent features of this beautiful old style hotel

Wonderful location and staff very professional and accommodating. Room was perfect size with all you need. Also easy to understand for English speaking and first timers.

Only complaint was noise from side alleys well into the night, but who can predict that, especially with being near piazza? Earplugs took care of it just fine. Worth the noise for the location and beautiful view!! Would stay here again.