Hotels Palermo Italy ( IT)
Mercure Hotel Palermo Centro, Via Stabile Mariano 112 90139
This contemporary eight storey hotel is characterised by a minimalist interior and is located in the centre of the Sicilian city of Palermo, 900 metres from Piazza Marina, a medieval square. The 92 guestrooms are decorated in subtle earth tones and feature contemporary. All open onto balconies and are equipped with satellite television, high speed wireless Internet connections (surcharge), telephones, clock radios, minibars and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include showers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. < B R> After a day's sightseeing, guests can unwind over cocktails ands aperitifs and enjoy street views in the Silver Bar. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby and guests enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk are on hand to offer a full range of concierge services, provide room service and the store valuable items in the safe deposit box. Guests arriving by car will find parking available on site (surcharge). The hotel's immediate surroundings offer some of the town's best known attractions, including the Massimo and Politeama theatres, both of which are 200 metres from the hotel, and the Modern Art Gallery, which is 400 metres away. Palermo's main railway station is two kilometres from the hotel. Palermo Punta Raisi Falcone Borsellino Airport is 30 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes
Hotel Ponte, Via Crispi Francesco 99, Palermo 90133
Location. The Hotel Ponte is located in Palermo, on the island on Sicily, Italy, 100 metres from Palermo Harbour. The Royal Palace and San Giovanni Degli Eremiti church are two kilometres away, and Palermo Centrale train station is three kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. Facing Palermo Harbour, the contemporary eight storey hotel offers views over the Mediterranean Sea. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can provide tour assistance, while a porter/bellhop is on hand to help with luggage. Guests can take also coffee and watch television in the hotel lobby, and Hotel Ponte is a smoke free property. Hotel Ponte provides a complimentary buffet breakfast in its onsite restaurant, which serves traditional Sicilian dishes and international options for lunch and dinner. There is also a hotel bar. Guestrooms. Decorated with pastel toned walls and fabrics, the 137 air conditioned guestrooms have tiled floors and simple wooden furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television and direct dial phones. Other amenities include refrigerators, desks, minibars, and hair dryers. Bathrooms are fitted with bidets and showers. Expert Tip. Palermo's vibrant Vucciria street market has an absorbing Middle Eastern ambience. The name Vucciria derives from the French word for butcher's boucherie, but the market is also abundant with spices, ceramics, and hardware
Residenza D'Aragona, Via Ottavio D Aragona 25, Palermo 90139
Location. The Residenza d' Aragona is housed in a Neo Classical style building dating from the early 20th century, and is located in the centre of Palermo, Sicily's romantic capital. The Il Capo market is 600 metres from the hotel and the Teatro Massimo is one kilometre away. Palermo's main railway station is 1.5 kilometres from the hotel. Falcone & Borsellino Airport is 30 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes. Hotel Features. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can offer express check in/and provide around the clock room service. The Residenza d' Aragona's concierge is on hand to offer advice on sightseeing and excursions in and around Palermo. Babysitting and childcare are available on request, and the hotel also offers dry cleaning services and laundry facilities. Motorists will find garage parking on site. Guestrooms. The 178 guestrooms over three floors are decorated in pastel tones and feature traditional furnishings. All open onto balconies and are equipped with satellite television, direct dial phones, complimentary wireless Internet, clock radios and minibars. Kitchenettes come with microwaves and refrigerators, while bathrooms include showers or tubs. Expert Tip. Visit Il Capo, a bustling food and fish market, to pick up a delicious pannelle (chick pea fritter) sandwich with a squeeze of fresh lemon
Hotel Plaza Opera, Via Gallo Nicolo' 2, Palermo 90139
Location. The Hotel Plaza Opera is located in Palermo, Sicily, 20 metres from Politeama Square and 200 metres from the Massimo Theatre. The city's main station is two kilometres away. Hotel Features. The Hotel Plaza Opera is an eight storey contemporary design hotel. Wireless Internet is available in all public spaces and multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can secure valuables in the safe deposit box. Room service is available. There is a rooftop sun terrace with views over the city. The Hotel Plaza Opera serves a complimentary buffet breakfast in its lounge bar area, which has a stone fireplace and antique furniture, and serves hot and cold snacks and a variety of wines and other alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. There is also a selection of art books for guests to browse. There are two meeting rooms on site, the largest seating up to 50 persons. Guestrooms. The 47 air conditioned guestrooms have light contemporary decor and wooden furnishings. Amenities include satellite television, direct dial phones, safes, and minibars. Bathrooms include hair dryers and complimentary designer toiletries. Expert Tip. The hotel is a sponsor of Teatro Massimo, Palermo's most spectacular theatre, which recently re opened following a 25 year renovation project
Albergo Athenaeum, Via Giannettino Luigi 4, Palermo 90128
Location. The Albergo Athenaeum is a contemporary purpose built seven floor hotel situated one kilometre from the historic centre of Sicily's principal city, Palermo. The Astronomical Observatory is 700 metres from the hotel and the Catacombe dei Cappucini (catacombs) are one kilometre away. Orleans Palazzo Real metro station is 200 metres from the hotel and Palermo Airport is 34 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes. Hotel Features. High speed wireless Internet is available in the air conditioned public areas. A complimentary continental buffet breakfast is served each morning and the hotel has its own lounge bar. Free parking is available in the garage. The Albergo Athenaeum's Restaurant Orleans serves Sicilian specialities and international dishes in a contemporary setting. Guestrooms. The hotel offers 80 guestrooms spread over seven floors and all have light decor and simple furnishings including desks. Guestrooms open on to balconies and are equipped with wireless Internet and direct dial phones. Other amenities include minibars, climate control, refrigerators and bathrooms with hair dryers. Expert Tip. A visit to the Catacombe dei Cappucini, which has 8,000 corpses in varying states of preservation, is both unique and macabre. Fees: A city tax applies to all bookings. This charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally
Torreata Residence Hotel, Via Del Bersagliere, 21, Palermo 90143
Location. The Torreata Residence Hotel is located in Palermo, Italy, two kilometres from the city centre. The Parco della Favorita is 500 metres from the hotel, leading to Mondello Beach. Palermo's central railway station is four kilometres from the hotel, the nearest bus stop is 200 metres away. Hotel Features. This high rise hotel is located in a residential area of Palermo, Italy, and has easy access to the beach and city centre. Hotel staff can assist with information on sightseeing or tours, and high speed Internet connections can be used (surcharge). Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. The Torreata Residential Hotel features the Ristorante Ambasciatori, where local Sicilian dishes are served at lunchtime and in the evening. The restaurant is decorated in natural colours with soft lightning, and has traditional furnishings. A complimentary breakfast is available from the buffet. Palermo's major sports centre Stadio Renza Barbera, which includes a public swimming pool, is 500 metres from the hotel. There is a running track across the Parco della Favorita, and the beach resort of Mondella caters for a range of water sports, such as sailing, surfing and boating. Guestrooms. The 54 air conditioned guestrooms have balconies. All are decorated in Mediterranean style with bright blue and terracotta colours, polished stone floors, and wooden furniture. Bathrooms are equipped with handheld showers, and bidets. All rooms have televisions, direct dial telephones, safes, and minibars. Expert Tip. The Via della Liberta is considered one of the most beautiful streets in Palermo, Italy. It leads to the English Garden, Politeama Theatre Square and the city centre
Grand Hotel Wagner, Via R. Wagner, 2, Palermo 90139
Location. The Grand Hotel Wagner is situated in the heart of Palermo, Sicily, 200 metres from the Politeama Theatre. Palermo Central station is 1.5 kilometres away. Hotel Features. The Grand Hotel Wagner is set in a renovated neo classical early 20th century palace. The lobby features a marble staircase, thick carpets, rich drapes, and an antique fireplace. There is a fitness and wellness area with a sauna, running and cycle machines, and a variety of massage and treatment rooms. Complimentary newspapers are offered in the lobby and room service is available 24 hours a day. The Grand Hotel Wagner serves a complimentary breakfast daily. The American Bar serves drinks and cocktails, and offers live piano music. Drinks may be taken on the roof garden. The hotel has two large meeting rooms on site. The nearby coast provides a variety of water sports and sailing activities. Guestrooms. The 61 air conditioned guestrooms have ornate decor with antique style furnishings, and paintings. All include satellite television, direct dial phones, Internet access, minibars, and safes. Bathrooms include showers, hair dryers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Expert Tip. Monreale Cathedral holds an incredible mixture of Arab, Byzantine, and Norman art framed by Romanesque architecture. Inside, famous mosaics cover its walls and ceiling, while outside is the cloister of the Benedictine abbey with 228 columns telling Sicily's Norman history in carved stone and mosaic
Albergo Mediterraneo, Via Pilo Rosolino 43, Palermo 90139
Location. The Albergo Mediterraneo is located in Palermo, on the island of Sicily, Italy. Via Roma shopping street is 300 metres away, Teatro Politeama is 500 metres away, and the city's Norman cathedral is at a 1.5 kilometre distance. Palermo Central Station is situated 800 metres from the hotel. Hotel Features. The modern Albergo Mediterraneo is housed in a five storey building in the centre of Palermo. Guests can ask the multilingual concierge for tourist advice, Internet access is available, and there is a lounge bar. Garage parking is provided for a surcharge, and room service is available during restaurant opening hours. Restaurant Albergo Mediterraneo serves regional and international dishes. A complimentary buffet breakfast is provided daily. Three meeting rooms are available on site. Guestrooms. The 126 air conditioned guestrooms and apartments have modern decor in neutral tones, and wood furnishings. Amenities include satellite television, direct dial phones, minibars, safes, and bathrooms with hair dryers. Apartments are equipped with kitchenettes
Astoria Palace Hotel, Via Montepellegrino 62, Palermo 30142
Location. The Astoria Palace Hotel is a modern, 14 storey property located in the city of Palermo, one kilometre from the harbour and two kilometres from the city centre. Palermo Airport is 30 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes. Hotel Features. The hotel's onsite relaxation facilities include a steam room, solarium, and a range of revitalising massage and beauty treatments. Staff at the 24 hour front desk are on hand to provide tour assistance, and the hotel's public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access. Practical amenities include fitness equipment, airport transfers (surcharge), room service (limited hours), express check in/out and dry cleaning services. Motorists will find complimentary parking on site. The Astoria Palace's restaurant, Cedro, offers a varied menu encompassing traditional Sicilian dishes as well as international favourites, while the American themed cocktail bar serves snacks and light meals. Guestrooms. The 326 air conditioned guestrooms are defined by colourful modern decor with functional furnishings. All open onto balconies and come equipped with cable television with premium channels, clock radios, direct dial phones with voicemail, high speed Internet connections, minibars and safes. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, telephones and complimentary toiletries. Expert Tip. The cathedral, three kilometres away, is an impressive example of Norman architecture. Piazza Pretoria is the site of a beautiful fountain, designed by 16th century sculptors
Excelsior Hilton Palermo, Via Marchese Ugo 3 90139
The Excelsior Palace Hotel is housed in a renovated 19th century palazzo with art nouveau influence. The lobby features a dark wood reception area with high arches, marble flooring, chandeliers and gilt mirrors. The hotel is located in the centre of Palermo within two kilometres of the Politeama and Massimo theatres. The 117 guestrooms feature traditional décor with rich fabrics and antique wood furnishings, and come equipped with air conditioning, balconies, dial up Internet connections, satellite television, minibars, hair dryers, telephones and complimentary safe deposit boxes. At the Liberty Hall Restaurant, guests can enjoy a range of Mediterranean dishes including Sicilian specialities. The Palace also offers a dry cleaning service and a safe deposit box at the front desk and houses its own bar. Excelsior Palace Hotel, Palermo offers those guests with business needs conference rooms and a range of audio visual equipment. After breakfast guests can browse through complimentary newspapers in the hotel lobby and ask the hotel's multilingual concierge for any sightseeing assistance. Nearby attractions include: Fondazione Mormino Museum, which houses Greek vases and Italian majolica, one kilometre away; the U S Consul, 1.5 kilometres away; and the harbour, two kilometres away. The Fiera del Mediterraneo exhibition centre is 2.5 kilometres away, the medieval mosaic Capella Palatina, is three kilometres away and the football stadium and Cathedral are at a 3.5 kilometre distance. Mondello Beach is 8.5 kilometres away. The nearest airport is Palermo Falcone Borsellino, 30 kilometres from the hotel. Upcoming offers: From the 1st July to the 31st August 2006, the hotel is offering a 20% discount in the restaurant, bar, minibars. From the 1st July to the 3rd September, and from the 1st November to the the 30th November 2006, guests staying a minimum stay of six nights receive one night free, a welcome dinner for two, and a bottle of wine. For the third and fourth person a discount of 50% applies on the welcome dinner