4-star hotel on the Stresa lakefront, with a swimming pool on Lake Maggiore, a panoramic wellness centre and rooms with views of the Borromean Islands.
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Hotel La Palma is a 4-star hotel directly overlooking Lake Maggiore, in the heart of Stresa, just 300 metres from the pier and surrounded by a garden with free parking.
The property offers classically furnished rooms with wooden floors, balcony, free WiFi and satellite LCD TV: many overlook the lake and the Borromean Islands directly, while the higher room categories include suites with a separate living area and bathtub. It’s a popular choice especially among couples, who particularly praise the location.
Among the highlights is the wellness area: a swimming pool on the lake, a large hot tub and a panoramic terrace with a Sky Bar for sunset aperitifs. On the sixth floor there is a free wellness centre with sauna, Turkish bath, salt cave and sensory showers, as well as a fitness area.
The lakefront location puts restaurants within easy reach, along with the railway station a ten-minute walk away and the main departure points for the Borromean Islands, making the hotel a good reference point for both short stays and longer holidays on Lake Maggiore.
The rooms at Hotel La Palma share a classically furnished layout, with wooden floors, air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen TV and private bathroom: all have a balcony, and many overlook Lake Maggiore or the Borromean Islands. Sizes vary considerably, from the 12 sqm Single Room up to the 50 sqm Suite with Lake View, offering solutions suited to both solo travellers and families.
Beyond the classic and superior rooms, also available with separable single beds on request, the range includes proper Junior Suites and Suites, with a separate living area, sofa bed and, in some cases, a bathtub instead of a shower. One room category is located in a dependance on the first floor of a separate building without a lift. Views range from the lake to the mountains, as well as the garden and inner courtyard, making the choice of room an integral part of the experience at La Palma.
Classic 25 sqm room with air conditioning, balcony, satellite TV, sofa and minibar. The property’s base room category, with mountain and inner courtyard views.
Spacious 40 sqm junior suite with a living area and balcony overlooking the Borromean Islands. Some units in this category feature a bathtub instead of a shower.
30 sqm Superior room with partial lake view, a step above the Classic in both size and outlook. Terrace and minibar complete the amenities.
A double room used as a single, designed for solo travellers who want more space: 25 sqm with balcony and sofa.
30 sqm Deluxe room with a direct, unobstructed lake view, the main difference compared to the same-sized Superior room. Includes a panoramic balcony.
38 sqm corner suite, the only one with this corner layout that provides dual exposure to the lake compared to the standard Junior Suite.
The property’s largest suite at 50 sqm, with a bedroom separate from the living area, a walk-in shower and a courtesy set, plus a terrace with lake view.
A suite with a separate bedroom and living area, the only one among the suites to overlook the mountains rather than the lake, with a terrace and walk-in shower.
Hotel La Palma offers guests a full wellness centre with sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub, hammam and salt cave, as well as a gym and an extensive programme of massages and body and face treatments. The pool on the lake and the sun terrace with Sky Bar are the main gathering spots in warm weather.
On the dining side, the property offers a restaurant, bar, in-room minibar and the option of breakfast served directly in the room, with menus available for special diets on request. Service is handled by a 24-hour reception, supported by a concierge, luggage storage, laundry and ironing service.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safe and key card access, while parking with a valet service and the acceptance of pets round out an offering designed for comfortable stays on the Stresa lakefront.
Hotel La Palma sits directly on the Stresa lakefront, on Corso Umberto I, in the liveliest stretch of the town overlooking Lake Maggiore. Around the property there are bars and restaurants just a short walk away, such as Lido Blu and Charleston, both about 100 metres away, ideal for a lakeview dinner after a day of sightseeing.
Stresa railway station is just 350 metres away, while the pier for the Borromean Islands can be reached in a few minutes on foot, convenient for reaching Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 29 km away, and Linate Airport is 73 km away. Golf Club Des Iles Borromées is 4 km from the property, popular among golf enthusiasts in warm weather.
About 1.5 km away is Villa Pallavicino Park, a botanical zoo also suited to families, while about 5 km away are the Botanical Gardens of Villa Taranto, among the most famous gardens in Italy. Nature lovers can venture as far as Val Grande National Park, 9 km away, one of the largest wilderness parks in Europe. In winter the lake offers quiet atmospheres and lower prices, while in summer boat trips to the Borromean Islands and bike rides along the shores become the most popular activities among guests.
Guests especially praise the lakefront location, rated 9.7, and the comfort of the rooms, appreciated for their comfortable beds and thorough cleanliness. Staff and services also receive good ratings, while the value for money, though solid, remains the lowest-scoring category.
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Yes, Hotel La Palma accepts pets, although a surcharge may be required depending on the room type chosen.
Yes, Hotel La Palma offers free private parking for guests, as well as a valet parking service.
Yes, Hotel La Palma has a pool directly on the lake, available seasonally from 1 June to 1 September.
Hotel La Palma is just 300 metres from the pier, from which ferries depart for Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori.
Yes, Hotel La Palma includes breakfast, served in several variants: continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and American, in a buffet format.
Yes, Hotel La Palma has a free wellness centre on the sixth floor with sauna, Turkish bath, salt cave, sensory showers and a fitness area.
