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Resorts for Coeliacs

At last an end to the difficulties that you may have had in the past finding suitable accommodation and the chance to book your holiday in hotels where you don't have to worry about explaining your gluten free diet. All the hotels shown in this section are all quite familiar with celiac requirements and have assured us that they will do everything possible to make your holiday an enjoyable one. The resorts listed are a mix of hotels offering bed & breakfast or half board and also some self catering apartments. Wherever possible, with the self catering we will give you names and addresses of shops selling gluten free products. All you need now is the time to take that holiday!

Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore, to the north west of Milan, is probably the most famous of the northern italian lakes, surrounded by majestic mountains to the north and more gentle hills and exotic vegetation to the south. In th midst of this is the town of Stresa with views onto the famouse Borromean Islands. Along the shores of Maggiore you will find some beautiful villas and stately homes, many of them now renovated and turned into elegant hotels.

Accommodation

Hotel Royal

Lake Maggiore - Stresa

Up until now the only hotel I offered on Lake Maggiore was very expensive but hopefully the addition of Hotel Royal will now make a visit to Stresa much more affordable!
Situated at the north end of Stresa and just a few metres from the lakeside you will find Hotel Royal, a 3 star Superior hotel, originally a private villa but was bought and renovated in 1958 by the Rosa family. Originally run by Vittorio, an artist and his wife, over the years the hotel has been passed to other family members who still run the hotel today. During the years several refurbishment programmes have increased the capacity of the hotel but the public areas, sitting rooms and corners in the 'old' part of the building have maintained their character and you will find elegant and at the same time homely furnishings and many of Vittorio Rosa's paintings decorating the walls of the hotel. The bright and airy restaurant where meals are served faces the garden full of flowers and shrubs and in the summer breakfast can be served outside on the terrace. The hotel also has an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi with plenty of sun loungers and a rooftop panoramic terrace on the 5^th floor with wonderful views onto the lake and Borromean islands.
All the Standard and Superior bedrooms are ensuite with shower or bath tub and all have balcony. Standard rooms mainly face towards the road and mountains whereas some of the Superior rooms have garden view or side or front lake view.

For 2023 the hotel will be offering B&B or Half Board. Coeliac guests are very welcome and will be able to enjoy a buffet breakfast and in the evening either eat in the hotel or if on B&B only, take a walk into Stresa town centre where you will have a choice of at least 10 restaurants all serving gluten free dishes. I have also found a couple of restaurants nearer to the hotel.

Hotel La Palma

Lake Maggiore - Stresa

Hotel La Palma, facing the lake and the Borromean Islands, is a very elegant 4 star hotel in the town of Stresa on Lake Maggiore situated on the main promenade with its liberty style hotels. The emphasis is on quality from the large comfortable lounge and bar, the beautifully furnished restaurant to the light and airy rooms all with balcony and many with lake view towards the famous Borromean islands. Even if you are not very energetic don't miss out on the health club on the 6th floor for a sauna, steam bath or beauty treatments or where you can work out in the small gym, while admiring the magnificent view of the mountains or the lake! Even more relaxing is the roof top Sky Pool with its sun loungers or the Sky Bar, open daily from midday until late evening weather permitting. All the bedrooms are en suite and have bath with incorporated jacuzzi rather than just shower. Coeliac guests are very welcome.

"Hotel la Palma is excellent, a top class hotel with a fantastic restaurant. The staff went to great lengths to cater for my wife's gluten free diet. The Sky Bar was a real treat, and the easy stroll into Stresa town makes a great after dinner walk. Parking at the hotel was easy". Robert & Rita. August 2014
"Hotel La Palma is well worth the extra cost for a hotel of such standards; the food in the restaurant was of top quality and the choice for breakfast was excellent, the restaurant staff so helpful ensuring we had the best table available at all times. The Sky Bar is just the place to sit and have a sun downer and the view onto Lake Maggiore and the islands is very relaxing. Having its own private beach and swimming pool is a plus too. The hotel is also ideally situated just a short walk into the centre of Stresa." Mike & Dee, Alan & Jan, James & Melissa August 2014