Hotel La Palma

Italy , Lake Maggiore , Stresa

  • Couples Holidays
  • Central Location
  • Spa & Wellness
4/5
Inghams rating

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  • Corso Umberto I, 33, 28838 Stresa VB
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Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Hot Tub
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Stresa at a glance

  • Italian
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Manchester Int. (MAN), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), Bristol (BRS), Edinburgh (EDI)
  • London St Pancras (QQS)
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Included in your holiday

  • Honeymoon & Silver Wedding Anniversary Offer: free bottle of sparkling wine (summer 25)
  • Inghams Guided Walks from 13 May-26 Sep 25 and 12 May-25 Sep 26
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Lake Maggiore
  • Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks and useful information on holiday
  • Flights or rail from the UK, transfers and accommodation on a half board basis
Inghams Guided Walks included in Lake Maggiore
Available between 13 May-26 Sep 25 and 12 May-25 Sep 26 (subject to availability)
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About Hotel La Palma

Just a short walk from Stresa’s centre along the lakeside promenade Hotel La Palma's one of the more stylish places to stay on Lake Maggiore. With piazzas, shops and cafés right on your doorstep and a ferry point close by, this is a fantastic location for getting to know the lake.

Hotel La Palma has the best rooftop bar on Lake Maggiore, with stunning views over the lake and Borromean Islands. It’s a favourite with locals and visitors alike, so arrive early to grab a seat for sunset and enjoy cocktails and bar snacks at aperitivo time. By day, you can unwind in the rooftop infinity plunge pool or head to the Panoramic Spa, which features a sauna, steam room, and a relaxation area with floor-to-ceiling windows. Just across the promenade, there’s a lakeside pool with hydro massage stations, oversized loungers, and a bar serving drinks and light snacks so you can truly settle in.

  • Heated lakeside pool with hydro-massage jets (open from June to September)
  • Small shingle beach with direct access to the lake
  • Panoramic spa with outdoor plunge pool, sauna, steam room, salt room, fitness room and relaxation area (treatments are payable locally)
  • Sky terrace
  • E-bike rental (payable locally, subject to availability)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • EMAS Environmental Certification

Please note, this hotel may also be used as a wedding venue during the summer months.

  • Airport transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach from Milan Malpensa airport or 5 minutes by taxi/coach from Stresa train station
  • Lakefront position
  • 200 metres to the centre of Stresa
  • 200 metres to the nearest bus stop
  • 550 metres to the ferry point

Breakfast is buffet style with pastries, cereals, fruit, yoghurt, cheeses and cold cuts as well as some hot options. Dinner is three courses which includes a choice of starter and main course, plus a salad and dessert buffet.

The Restaurant serves Piedmontese cuisine using high quality, fresh ingredients. The wine list is excellent too so speak to your waiter for recommendations. The restaurant has an elegant atmosphere and large windows that overlook the flower gardens and the lake. It has a contemporary style with luxurious soft furnishings and is decorated with beautiful Jardin d'Osier wallpaper. 

The Sky Bar on the roof of the hotel offers up the perfect spot for a glass of something cold whilst you enjoy panoramic lake views. They also have a light lunch and snack menu (payable locally). This is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, especially for aperitifs, so get there early for the good seats.

Early meals for children and highchairs are available on request.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. 

Board basis available: Half Board

  • Superior room
    Superior room
  • Deluxe room
    Deluxe room
  • Junior suite
    Junior suite

Classic rooms are about 24-30m² and sleep up to three people. 

Superior rooms are about 25m² and sleep up to three people and have partial lake views from the balcony. 

Deluxe rooms are about 28m² and sleep up to three people and have lake views.

Junior suites are about 35m² and sleep up to three people. They have great lake views from the balcony, a nice seating area in the bedroom, luxury toiletries and a modern shower.

Classic rooms for sole use are available on request, please call to book.

Interconnecting rooms are available on request, please call to book. An annexe is located about 10 metres from the main building and accessed through the garden.

All rooms have:

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • TV
  • Shower stall
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar
  • Safe

Additional information:

  • Cots are available on request for €15 a night, bookable and payable locally
  • No. of rooms: 120
  • No. of floors: 7
  • Accessible rooms are available on request, please call to book
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • A tourist tax of approx. €2.50 per person per night is payable locally

Travel to Stresa

Depart on: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday

Arrive into: Milan airport or Stresa train station

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach and 5 minutes from Stresa train station

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Travel by air

Flights to Milan depart on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday between 03 May - 11 Oct 25 and 02 May - 10 Oct 26

Fly from:

  • London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh

Transfer times: 

  • Milan airport: approx. 1 hour by coach

Private transfers are available on request, for a supplement.

Travel by train

We offer holidays by train to Stresa, which depart on a Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes around 12 hours. On arrival, you will transfer to Stresa by taxi/coach, which will take around 5 minutes.

Please note, from June 2025 the train will run from London St Pancras to Domodossola. From Domodossola you will travel to your hotel by taxi.

 

Inghams Rating: 4/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
250km of hiking trails around Stresa, with easy access to other parts of the lake.
Terrain:
Flat, paved roads, dirt trails, lakeside promenades, hills, mountains
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Discover Stresa

  • Explore the famous Borromean Islands
  • Take a day trip to the stunning Lake Orta
  • Try local food; from polenta to gorgonzola cheese

Lake and mountain views, Michelin-recommended restaurants and historic hotels – it’s easy to see why Stresa is Lake Maggiore’s most popular spot for a summer holiday. Come the sunny season, it’s abuzz with people soaking up the atmosphere of the old town and promenade and walking atop Mount Mottarone. This once sleepy fishing village was transformed by the Borromeo family, who planted palaces and gardens on the now-famous Borromean Islands just offshore. Another transformation came with the arrival of the Venice-Simplon Orient Express railway and its prosperous passengers. Grand hotels, villas and gardens sprung up that still decorate the town today. Walking holidays to Stresa explore all of this, as well as the picturesque paths beyond.

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Things to do in Stresa

A trip to Stresa wouldn't be complete without visiting at least one of the three Borromean Islands.

Isola Bella's the most famous island and was turned into an Italian terraced garden in the 17th Century by the Borromeo family. It's so beautiful that it's inspired writers and poets throughout time. Dickens wrote, 'However fanciful and fantastic Isola Bella may be, and is, it is still beautiful'.

Isola Madre's the biggest island and has peacocks strutting around its' gardens throughout the summer months. Check out the villa and its classic Italian style architecture.

The third island, Isola dei Pescatori is a lot more down to earth. It's an old fishing island and still is today. This is where Maggiore gets it's delicious fresh fish, one of the best food experiences on the lake. It's easy to get to these islands on the ferry from Stresa (services reduce to weekends only in October) or by water taxi.

If you're looking for a day trip, you're only a stones throw away from Lake Orta, the famous UNESCO world heritage site. The smallest of the Italian lakes, it's definitely worth a visit. Walk around and explore it's relatively untouched landscape and fantastic food and drink!

Or, head along the lakeside to the Medieval town of Baveno where you can scope out the Romanesque church of Baveno San Gervasio e Protasio.

The Roman town of Pallanza's also worth a visit, hop on a ferry and admire artefacts dating back to the 1st Century! The town's full of colourful period buildings and a Romanesque basilica, the church of Madonna di Campagna, some of which dates back to the 16th Century. 

from €55 per person

Experience the stunning hidden gem, Lake Orta. You'll head along the lakeside to Arona and will stop at the enormous statue of St Charles Borromeo. Then you'll drive through some fantastic countryside all the way to Orta, an old picturesque village which is full of art and historic architecture. You'll have the option to visit the island of Saint Giulio and its 4th Century Basilica.

Details: Departs on Mondays. You can book this excursion locally with your Destination Expert.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Zermatt Matterhorn At Golden Hour
from €96 per person

Don't miss this opportunity to get a taster of Zermatt and the iconic Matterhorn mountain that dominates the landscape. You'll take a bus over the Simplon road and into the Ossola valley where you'll get some fantastic views of the Simplon pass. Once you reach Zermatt you'll be at about 5,300 feet above sea level. It's known as the 'Queen of the Alps' because of it's many surrounding mountains, which are amongst the highest in the Alps. You'll get some time for lunch before heading back to Lake Maggiore (payable locally).

Details: Departs on Thursdays. You can book this excursion locally with your Destination Expert.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

from €52 per person

A photographer's dream, Visit the elegant Swiss town of Ascona, home to an attractive lakeside promenade and interesting boutiques before heading to the sleepy Italian village of Cannobio - its picture postcard setting is a favourite with local artists.

Details: Departs on Thursdays. You can book this excursion locally with your Destination Expert.

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book in low season but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Make sure you don't miss the Villa Fedora public park. Lake Maggiore's known for it's botanical gardens and the 18th Century Pallavicino park's no exception. 

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