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
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
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
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
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