Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac

Hotels
8.4 (2206 reviews)
Piazza Marconi 9 , Stresa , it

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Cons:
Outdated decor
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Generally clean but some reviewers mentioned issues such as outdated maintenance.
Service
8.8
Many reviews highlighted exceptional and friendly service.
Location
9.1
Repeatedly praised for its ideal location near the lake and center.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms are spacious, but some noted outdated decor and a need for maintenance.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities were generally well-received, though limited parking options were noted.
Value for Money
8.1
Good value considering location and service, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast received positive reviews, with many fresh options.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall experience was largely positive with some points of contention.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:55

Property Description

Lakefront Luxury at Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac

Scenic Views and Convenient Location
Situated a mere 150 meters from Lake Maggiore, our hotel offers stunning views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. With easy access to boat trips to the Borromeo Islands and proximity to Stresa's pedestrian area, convenience meets beauty at our doorstep.

Delightful Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in delectable meals with a superb lake view at Milan Au Lac restaurant, and savor breakfast on the indoor veranda. Unwind at the free outdoor pool at Regina Palace Hotel or enjoy a drink at the Lungolago lounge bar until late.

Comfort and Convenience
Our air-conditioned rooms feature TV with international channels, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Relax in designated reading areas, utilize the free internet point, and book rejuvenating beauty treatments at the local wellness center through our reception.

Experience lakeside charm and comfort at Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac.

Important information:

The swimming pool and parking are located at the Hotel Regina Palace, 200 meters from our property. Parking is subject to availability and incurs an additional fee. If you are traveling with a pet, a surcharge of €20.00 per stay applies.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Sep 15, 2026 until Fri, Apr 30, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MXP

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for € 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2206 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Paola Rubeo family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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SteveWeaverCA couple us
9
Beautifully maintained old hotel, with modern updates and incredible views.
Pros:

The hotel has been serving guests since the 19th century. However, the hotel has been updated to meet the needs of 21st-century guests. You’re steps away from the ferry terminal that will take you to the scenic islands and quaint towns along Lake Maggiore. The Hotel Milan Speranza Au Lac is unique because it’s made up of two separate buildings. We stayed three nights in the cream colored one with sweeping views of the lake. You can tell the room originated from another era because ours had a beautiful chandelier. However, the bathroom design is modern with a soothing shower. We appreciated the authentic Italian hospitality and service. We dined one night at the hotel's restaurant, and the cuisine matched the beautiful setting. Each morning, we had breakfast at the hotel and enjoyed the variety and quality of the food. However, the most pleasurable part of your stay had to be our room's terrace with the incredible views of the lake.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
T
TUBMAN_10 Couples
6
Lovely Stresa slightly spoiled.
Pros:

Plus sides nice location,good clean room,most staff friendly,breakfast good
Downside pompous head waiter,evening meal cold and uninspiring,had to go across the street to sister hotel for dining room,the problem here you were not as important as the guests of that hotel,food mysteriously not plated in kitchen but brought to table in dining room and dolloped on to plate by waiters.

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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Casole couple ch
8
Pros:

Soggiorno molto piacevole in questa struttura

Cons:

La posizione della camera, proprio di fronte all'ascensore.
si sentivano le persone parlare mentre attendevano l'ascensore

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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SERGE couple fr
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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ranko solo_traveller fr
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
G
Gillian couple gb
10
Fabulous hotel staff wonderful
Pros:

Property near the boats and central to shops
Everyone friendly and great service

Cons:

Everything wonderful

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
A
Ales solo_traveller si
7
Pros:

Vse razen čistoče.
Dvigalo potrebno obnove.

Cons:

Umazanija po tleh in površinah, pajčevina na ograji in umazan balkon.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Nicolai extended_group ro
6
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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David extended_group au
8
Good would go there again but would look for high class eating out.
Pros:

Position, room size and friendly staff.

Cons:

Off site parking and difficult unloading. Restaurant was average while we expected better. No outside bar area as part of hotel.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
C
Christine solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Sehr gepflegtes Hotel in toller Lage. Wir hatten in der 5. Etage einen wunderschönen Blick auf den Lago und die Inseln.
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Das Frühstück war sehr reichhaltig und schmackhaft in einem sehr schönen Raum mit Seeblick.
Wir empfehlen es gerne weiter.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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MASSIMO extended_group it
9
Vacanza no problem
Pros:

La struttura in generale. Pulizia. Cortesia e gentilezza del personale. Colazione ottima e varia, sia salata che dolce. La possibilità di poter utilizzare la bellissima piscina dell'Hotel vicino. Vicinanza al parcheggio (a pagamento) e all'imbarcadero.

Cons:

Migliorerei il servizio del bar interno alla sera. Era sovraffollato e c'era solo una barista che si faceva in quattro per soddisfare tutti i clienti e non era possibile avere il servizio al tavolo.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Fabio solo_traveller ch
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
Åsa family_with_children se
8
Nice hotel in the middle of everything
Pros:

Nice hotel near everything. Breakfast was good and had everything one needed. We only staid for one night but it was all good 👍

Cons:

It was not possible to borrow an iron to iron our clothes for dinner, the iron service was closed and not possible to bring up an iron to the room.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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ESE extended_group fr
10
Je recommande vivement, dans le centre, proche de la gare , à seulement à 10 minutes à pieds
Pros:

L’hôtel était très bien située, à moins de 10 minutes à pieds de la gare, l’accueil était top, personnel serviable, à l’écoute. Nous avons pu avoir accès à la piscine du palace à côté. Je recommande vivement.

Cons:

Ras

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Olivier couple ch
10
Wonderful
Pros:

The terrace was fantastic - best view ever

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Patric couple se
10
Pros:

Vi hade bokat en lägenhet med balkong, men fick en med takterrass med underbar utsikt i det angränsande hotellet, som för övrigt administrerades av samma hotell.

Parkering inomhus i angränsande hotell

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Mirjam Laulik family_with_children ee
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Phil couple fr
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
פרץ solo_traveller il
9
Pros:

מלון יפה נקי אנשים אדיבים מאוד
מיקום מעולה

2026-06-25 via Nuitee