- Panoramic Sky Bar with pool and sun terrace
- Swimming pool and terrace next to the lake
Situated opposite the lakeside promenade with only a five-minute walk to the town centre of Stresa, Hotel La Palma offers elegant accommodations with guest rooms decorated to a high standard. Hotel La Palma’s public rooms include a large open-plan lounge, a reading room within the reception area and a restaurant with a view across the garden and the lake. Just across the road, on a terrace above the shingle beach, lies the hotel’s large heated swimming pool (normally in use May to early September). The hotel's panoramic spa is located on the 6th floor and boasts a sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool and fitness centre, whilst the 7th floor houses a breathtaking panoramic bar, sunbathing terrace and heated plunge pool.
The hotel’s pretty gardens provide a lovely setting for relaxing, especially after having wandered amongst Stresa’s picturesque villas and gardens.
Hotel La Palma provides good value accommodation and is a great base from which to enjoy Stresa and the beauty of Lake Maggiore, from the wonderful Isola Bella that houses the impressive 17th century Palazzo Borromeo to the bordering mountains.
The hotel has 120 rooms (official rating 4 star).
Minimum stay 3 nights.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Hotel Restaurant
Included With: Half Board
Open 7am - 10am, 12.30pm - 2pm and 7pm - 9.30pm
Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves Italian and international cuisine. Furnished in elegant style and serviced by attentive staff it's an ideal place for lunch and dinner.
Restrictions:
Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers in the evening.
Sky Bar
Open 12.30pm - 1am (subject to weather conditions and private functions).
Enjoy a drink on the luxurious sky terrace with the most suggestive view of Stresa and the Borromeo Islands. A light lunch can be enjoyed during the summer months between 12.30pm - 2.30pm and snacks and sandwiches are served all day. It is the perfect place to socialize with the locals, listen to music and relax with a cocktail whilst soaking up best view of Lake Maggiore.
Hotel Bar
Open 9am - midnight
The hotel's bar and lounge is a great place to relax with a coffee or refreshing drink. Snacks and sandwiches are served all day long.
Beach & Pools
Swimming Pool
Heated and normally in use mid May - early September.
Panoramic Sun Terrace
With Jacuzzi® pool (open weather permitting).
Spa & Wellness
Spa
With sauna, steam room, salt cabin, emotional showers, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi® (treatments are payable locally). There is also a fitness room for guest's use.
Wifi & Parking
Wifi & Parking
Stay connected with the wifi available free of charge.
Free on-site garage.
About the location
Holidays in Stresa take you to one of the prettiest locations in the
Italian Lakes, with the elegant town perched on the western shore of Lake Maggiore where soaring mountains form a photogenic backdrop.
Stresa has been here for at least a thousand years and the town is peppered with historic buildings, from medieval churches to Renaissance villas. Its cobbled streets are full of pavement cafés and boutique shops, while the surrounding area is renowned for its opulent lakeside palaces and ornamental gardens.
The town is a handy hopping-on point for many ferries and boat trips which sail up and down Lake Maggiore, offering a relaxing way to enjoy the scenery and visit the other towns and villages around this 65km-long lake. For panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the mountain peaks beyond, Stresa’s cable car climbs from the lakeside to the top of Mount Mottarone, taking you nearly 1,300 metres above the town.
Transfer time
The hotel is 1 hour from Malpensa airport. Return private transfers included. To change your transfers or book car hire instead, simply call us once you’ve completed your booking.
Double Classic Balcony
Max 3 adults, 1 child
Double Classic Balcony rooms feature a balcony with a view of the mountains and the hills of Alto Vergante. It is possible to book a room with an extra bed to accommodate a third adult. This room type is available on request, please call to book.
25m²
Superior Side Lake View Balcony
Max 3 adults
Superior Side Lake View Balcony rooms feature a balcony with a side view of the lake and the Borromeo Islands. It is possible to request a room with an extra bed to accommodate a third adult, please call to book.
25m²
Deluxe Lake View Balcony
Max 3 adults
Deluxe Lake View Balcony rooms feature a large balcony overlooking the lake and the Borromean Islands. It is possible to request a room with an extra bed to accommodate a third adult, please call to book.
28m²
Junior Suite Lake View Balcony Room
Max 3 adults
Junior Suite Lake View Balcony Rooms are spacious and boast a large terrace/ balcony overlooking the lake with beautiful views of the islands. It is possible to book a room with an extra bed to accommodate a third adult.
35m²
Based on 1751 traveller reviews
89% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
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Reviews
“ Second stay - just as brilliant as before.
Jodles, Brussels, Belgium
Jul 21 2021
We last came at Easter so didn???t get to take full advantage of the wonderful Sky Bar and lake front pool due to the weather. This time we were travelling in July with our teenager so booked 2...
We last came at Easter so didn???t get to take full advantage of the wonderful Sky Bar and lake front pool due to the weather. This time we were travelling in July with our teenager so booked 2 standard rooms for 3 nights. We arrived a night early and were given a lake front room with an extra bed for one night. The next day, they moved our luggage to another lake front view room and a single with partial lake view - a super upgrade! The pools - both on the lake and the roof - were marvellous and much enjoyed by us. Breakfast was a bit slower than before due to Covid rules but we appreciated being able to have breakfast in the garden this time. The whole front of the restaurant fully opens up to the garden so very well ventilated even if eating inside. What makes this place is the staff though. Nothing is too much trouble. Reception were brilliant and when I spotted a mosquito whilst having drinks by the pool one evening they were quick to bring spray. The views are so stunning and it???s only 5 mins to the town centre and boat dock. We also used the parking this time which was simple, and free.
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“ An amazing experience for a first night at Lake Magora
Z6203KA_,
Jul 09 2021
The hotel is very beautiful with a first line to the lake. The staff are pleasant and excellent the owner upgraded us from two regular rooms to two amazing suites at no cost because we arrived late...
The hotel is very beautiful with a first line to the lake. The staff are pleasant and excellent the owner upgraded us from two regular rooms to two amazing suites at no cost because we arrived late at night
The breakfast is impressive and delicious
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“ Very nice hotel directly at the lake with amazing pools on rooftop and at the lake
ExpatinChina, Berlin, Germany
Jun 28 2021
We were walk-ins without reservation. When I suggested an upgrade because of direct-booking instead of OTA, they immediately gave us a room with balcony and partial lake view. Food and Beverage was...
We were walk-ins without reservation. When I suggested an upgrade because of direct-booking instead of OTA, they immediately gave us a room with balcony and partial lake view. Food and Beverage was great on the rooftop and the beach club.
Only setback were that kitchen was closed in the afternoon upon our arrival. We were so hungry, The bartender made us a toasted sandwich. He did what he had available. I suggest to have water kettles available upon request, Asian guests are coming soon again and then you will need them..... Suggestion from a fellow hotelier
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“ Please Change the Music
341timn, Lausanne, Switzerland
Jun 04 2021
Second time we've stayed at La Palma. Second time we've had the same issue : The hotel has an idyllic rooftop terrace (Sky Bar) with sun lounges dotted around a small pool and views stretching across...
Second time we've stayed at La Palma. Second time we've had the same issue : The hotel has an idyllic rooftop terrace (Sky Bar) with sun lounges dotted around a small pool and views stretching across Lake Maggiore - perfect for a tranquil day unwinding . Except the music choice ... Every day it was a pop medley of Taylor Swift, One Direction, Spice Girls, etc, each doing their upmost to counter your efforts to unwind. Last year the staff, at request, changed their playlist to a poolside lounge chill-out mix befitting of the scenery, but this year they said they were unable to do that as the Spotify playlist was managed remotely. It's quite surprising that a $ 300 a night hotel has overlooked this detail. Please, please just get a consultant for music choice. The smallest change could make such a difference to the whole ambiance, transforming what sounds like an 11 year old's birthday party into the blissful, peaceful retreat the spot should be. Other than that, all great. Really look forward to our next visit, when this will surely have been thought about and corrected.
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“ Would not recommend for dinner
FionaF1119, London, United Kingdom
Oct 03 2020
We did not stay in the hotel, only went for dinner but will not come back. The food is overpriced and felt ???mass produced??? - the type and quality of food you would expect at an ???all you can eat...
We did not stay in the hotel, only went for dinner but will not come back. The food is overpriced and felt ???mass produced??? - the type and quality of food you would expect at an ???all you can eat??? buffet. Staff was also not that friendly. They didn???t seem overly excited having us there. Choose a different place for dinner.
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