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 Ucciardhome, Via Enrico Albanese, 34, Palermo 90139

  
The Hotel Ucciardhome is an old converted building with high brick arches and historical design motifs, located in Palermo's old town, two kilometres from Castello della Zisa. The hotel's 11 air conditioned guestrooms have light colour schemes, marble floors, and minimalist wengé wood furnishings. All rooms offer air conditioning, satellite television, dial up Internet access, complimentary newspapers and minibars. < B R> A breakfast in bed service is available, as well as room service that can provide full dinners upon request. There is also an onsite wine bar featuring a wide selection of regional wines. The 24 hour front desk has multilingual staff that can assist with transport bookings, and babysitting arrangements, as well as bookings for the theatre and other attractions. Conferences and seminars can also be held at the hotel for up to 50 people, with audiovisual facilities can be provided upon request. A number of attractions are located nearby in Palermo's historic old town, including the Puppet Museum, one kilometre from the hotel. The Arabesque style Castello della Zisa is two kilometres away, and there is an impressive cathedral in the town of Monreale, 10 kilometres from the hotel. Palermo Punta Raisi/ Falcone Borsellino Airport is 25 kilometres (16 miles) from the hotel

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

Hotel Bel 3, Via Ruffo Di Calabria 20, Palermo 90137

  
Location. The Hotel Bel3 is located on a hillside overlooking Palermo, on the island of Sicily, Italy, 5.5 kilometres from the town centre. Monreale cathedral is ten kilometres away, as are the beaches of Mondello. Hotel Features. The Hotel Bel3 is a modern hotel situated in a quiet area on the outskirts of Palermo, with panoramic views over the city and across to the sea. The hotel offers an outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Other amenities include limited hours room service, a 24 hour front desk and complimentary parking. The Bel3 restaurant, I Capricci di Christian, features colourful, contemporary furniture and subtle lighting and opens out onto a terrace offering panoramic views. The menu offers traditional Sicilian and Italian dishes for lunch and dinner, with vegetarian and children's options available. Drinks are served in the hotel's lounge bar, which also features a billiards table. A complimentary continental buffet breakfast is offered every morning. The hotel features a children's playground. Guestrooms. There are 67 guestrooms built over seven floors at Hotel Bel3. All open out onto balconies and are decorated in pale shades of yellow, complemented by patterned soft furnishings in warm colours. All rooms have minibars, televisions, dial up Internet ports and bathrooms with showers. Expert Tip. Palermo is often overlooked by tourists, but its centre is rich in history. The 12th century Palatine Chapel, built by the Normans, features Byzantine and Islamic style mosaics. Another good example of two cultures coming together, the Church of St John of the Hermits was designed to resemble a red domed mosque. With more than 70,000 square feet of mosaics and 24 carat gold, Monreale's cathedral is arguably even more spectacular

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

Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes, Via Roma 398, Palermo 90139

  
The Grand Hotel et des Palmes in Palermo is a monumental building built in 1856 as an aristocratic residence and lies in the city's historic centre. It became a hotel in 1874. Decorated by master craftsmen in a mixture of Liberty and Italian Art Nouveau styles, its grand halls have provided hospitality for well over a century. The modernised air conditioned guestrooms feature antique style furniture in keeping with the period of the building, together with soft, neutral colour schemes. All rooms are equipped with work desks, complimentary safe deposit boxes, satellite television, direct dial telephones, wireless Internet (surcharge), and minibars. At the Grand Hotel et des Palmes, Palermo, guests can browse the daily papers next to the fireplace amid the marble, velvet, panelling and mirrors in the high ceilinged lobby. Regional specialities are served a la carte alongside international cuisine under the grand chandeliers in the Liberty style, wood panelled dining room and long drinks, cocktails and regional wines are on offer in the American bar. Room service is also available. Facilities for business guests include meeting and conference rooms, banquet facilities and Internet access (surcharge). The front desk of the Grand Hotel et des Palmes is open round the clock and offers a safe deposit box as well as a currency exchange service and knowledgeable staff can provide local information and tour advice. Located right in the centre of Palermo between the Massimo and Politeama theatres, the hotel is within 500 metres of the city's main shopping area and less than one kilometre from the port. The Airport is about 19 kilometres and a 30 minute journey away. A shuttle service runs between the airport and the city's Centrale Station, two kilometres from the hotel. The hotel can also arrange transfers for a fee and taxis are available at the terminal

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