Hotels With Delicious Gluten-Free Dining Options

27.12.2023 - 08:51 / travelpulse.com / Laurie Baratti / Forbes V (V) / Star

For those who live with celiac disease or a significant degree of gluten intolerance, the vacation planning process includes an extra complication: ensuring that dining options compatible with a gluten-free (GF) diet plan will be readily available.

According to the National Library of Medicine, “The U.S. has documented a profound rise in celiac disease.” And, “Non-celiac gluten sensitivity, a condition only recently recognized by the medical community, has become a commonly diagnosed entity.” 

That means more and more travelers are depending upon dining venues to provide them with nutritious and palatable (well, preferably, delicious) gluten-free menu items, or at least viable alternative preparations of dishes that traditionally include the offending protein.  

And, while recent years have seen this need become more widely recognized and accommodated in a greater share of establishments, it’s not always easy to guarantee that the places you’re visiting away from home will be able to adequately cater to your dietary restrictions. 

While traveling, your selected hotel is one of the key spots where you’ll want to be sure there are adequate food options for you, simply due to the convenience factor. At some point during your stay, you’re bound to find yourself in need of a meal or a snack without having to venture off-property.

Of course, not all gluten-free offerings are created equal. In some cases, the most you might be able to find is a package of gluten-free crackers in the sundry shop. And, most of us aren’t splurging on a suite with its own fridge and kitchenette, nor do we want to spend our getaway grocery shopping even if we could.

What if you could find someplace where gluten-free dining is elevated to an art form, just as you’d look for in any other culinary/gastronomic niche? To help you find your next great stay, we’ve compiled a list of hotel and resort properties with delectable menu options that are compatible with a gluten-free diet.

The Herons dining room at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Cary, North Carolina. (Photo Credit: visitRaleigh.com)

– Cary, North Carolina

For a truly top-tier dining experience, you might choose to eat and stay at the Five Star,  Five Diamond Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina. The independently owned property, which draws inspiration from a combination of art and nature, features stunning interior spaces, including its 150 spacious guest rooms and suites, world-class cuisine and a stimulating spa, all within a serene woodland setting.

Its award-winning signature restaurant, Herons,  is one of only 64 Forbes Five-Star restaurants in the entire world. The seasonal-driven menu features produce from the dedicated One Oak Farm nearby and the restaurant’s own herb