Hotel Royal
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 5th 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.
From the hotel it is an easy walk to the Mottarone cable car station (currently closed) and there is a lakeside walk which will take about 20 minutes from the hotel to Stresa town centre where you will find plenty of shops, boutiques, bars and restaurants where you can eat or just enjoy a drink in the evening. Worth a visit is nearby Villa Pallavicino with its wildlife park, Mottarone with the view towards the Monte Rosa, the 23 metre high statue of San Carlo just north of Arona or take an excursion to Lake Orta or the ski village of Macugnaga. You can also spend a day on the Lake Maggiore Express – boat to Locarno in Switzerland, then special train through the Centovalli and Val Vigezzo mountain area to Domodossola and then return on normal train. If you want a mix of culture and some shopping Milano is just 1hour by train.
For those who are happy to book just B&B and enjoy eating out in local restaurants following are some restaurants in town serving gf food.
La Rosa dei Venti in Corso Italia 50; Lo Stornello in Via Cavour 35; Il Vicoletto in Vicolo del Pocivo 3; in Via Principessa Margherita you will find 3 restaurants, Al Buscion, Lastresa and Taverna del Pappagallo Ristorante e Pizzera; in Via Principe Tomaso another 2 restaurants, Trattoria Due Piccioni and Ristorante Pizzeria Mamma Mia; If you take an excursion to the islands and want a meal out Trattoria Imbarcadero on Isola Pescatori. Just a few minutes walk from the hotel for those that do not want to go into Stresa centre every evening Trattoria San Rocco.
Reception – bar – restaurant for B&B or half board – comfortable lounge areas – piano room - lift – beautiful garden – outdoor pool and Jacuzzi - sun umbrellas and deck chairs – air conditioning – WiFi – panoramic terrace on 5th floor – parking – coeliac guests very welcome
70 rooms (Standard or Superior) all en suite with balcony – side or front lake or garden and mountain views - air conditioning or heating – TV sat – Wifi - telephone – safe deposit box – mini fridge – hairdryer – bathrooms with shower or bath tub.
Stresa town centre with shops, bars, restaurants many serving gf dishes, chemist and bank – railway station – boat and coach excursions (coach excursions can be booked in the hotel but must be paid cash) – tennis – water sports – boat trips to Borrommean islands –Mottarone cable car (curently closed) – Lake Maggiore Express boat/train trip
By public transport: From Malpensa bus from outside Terminal 1 to Gallarate and then train to Stresa and taxi to the hotel
By car: From Malpensa take the dual carriageway towards Milano and then onto A8 motorway direction ‘Laghi – Sesto Calende – Varese’. Then onto A26 towards Gravellona Toce and exit at CARPUGNINO. From Bergamo A4 motorway to Milano, across the top of the city and then onto A8 as above.
PRICES on request. - the hotel uses a 'dynamic' pricing system - the earlier you book the better the price!
Standard Room - all with balcony and normally view towards the mountains or towards the road.
Superior Room - all with balcony and views can vary from garden, side view or front view to the lake
Tourist/city tax of €uro 1,50 per person per day (children from 6 years and upwards)
All prices are quoted in €uro. Right now €uro 1 is equivalent to approx £0.86. If there is any significant change within the next few months a new sterling guide will be added.