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The old town of Palermo is one of the largest in Europe, full of references to the past. Palermo reflects the diverse history of the region in that the city contains many masterpieces from different periods, including Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, as well as countless examples of modern art. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the cathedral, Palatina chapel and Palazzo dei Normanni. Guests will find links to the public transport network, restaurants and bars in the immediate vicinity and the bus and train stations are approximately 1 km away. The beach in Mondello is around 6 km from the hotel and nearby airports include Palermo - Punta Raisi (25 km) and Catania - Fontanarossa (190 km).
The hotel was built in 1780. Guests have a choice of 102 rooms, including 9 junior suites, suites, 16 single rooms and 67 double rooms, located in a 4-storey main building and a 4-storey auxiliary building. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception desk are on hand round the clock to assist guests with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional facilities include a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Other services include a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the view of the park from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a plug adapter, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. Leisure options at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking, a gym and a spa. For a fee, guests can also enjoy a sauna and massage treatments.
Dining facilities include a restaurant, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Bed and breakfast can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet and a dinner à la carte are served every day. Staff are also happy to provide gluten-free meals.
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327
Check-in from 3:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM
Good
1574 reviewsUser: Departure739371
Trip type: Couples
Disappointing
this hotel was so dirty...chose another place...location was good tho, but filthy
User: lazydaisy7
Trip type: Couples
Great in some aspects. not so good in others
First the good - the central location, an easy walk to all the major sites in Palermo and close to the Via Maqueda with its range of good places to eat; the staff who were charming, and the rather grand public rooms. The not so good: the bar downstairs not bei…
User: hombredeplata
Trip type: Couples
No AC, mosquitos!
This hotel advertises air conditioning, but DOES NOT turn it on or fix it. We had ourWindows open with no screens, and had smokers and drunks below our windows all night…and mosquitos in our room. Eurostars would not credit us regardless of the deceptive adver…
User: 474kathleenl
Trip type: Friends getaway
Fantastic in every way except.....
You couldn't ask for a better location for a hotel. This one is smack dab in the middle of everything you want to see puts pretty much everything within easy walking distance. The staff are tremendously helpful and the rooms are clean and fresh. And there are…
User: Seetheworld253
Trip type: Family
Lovely hotel in a great location
Lovely hotel in a very central location. Easy walk to everything you want to see. Very fancy public rooms. Complimentary prosecco in the lobby at all times. Fabulous breakfast including fill your own cannoli if you are so inclined. Rooms are spacious. Small sh…
