Palazzo ExcelsiorvsAi Cartari B&B
Both Mercure Palermo Excelsior City and Ai Cartari B&B are recommended by experts. Overall, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City scores significantly higher than Ai Cartari B&B. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City comes in at 86 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Oyster, Star Service and The Telegraph.
Palazzo Excelsior
Via Marchese Ugo 3, 90139 Palermo, Sicily
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Nostalgic favorite... in a quiet neighborhood at the northern end of Via Libertà." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Originally built as the Hotel de la Paix (Hotel of Peace) for Italy’s National Exhibition of 1891, this Art Nouveau landmark is one of Palermo’s oldest hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1891 and remodelled in 1987, this hotel is still a favourite of visiting aristocracy and has a loyal following."
Star Service
"Standard offerings include high ceilings and tall, elaborate window dressings, modern padded headboards and excellent beds left over from Hilton's days at the helm." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 118-room Mercure Palermo Excelsior offers an upscale, historical stay right in the heart of downtown Palermo." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This is a classic Palermo hotel, and though it forms part of an international chain, it has its own identity." Full review
Ai Cartari B&B
Via Alessandro Paternostro 62, 90133 Palermo, Sicily
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"Soaring wood-beamed ceilings in the living room and the country decor make it a very cozy atmosphere, where Rosi herself serves substantial breakfasts." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Live like a Palermitan in one of these two nicely decorated suites (each of which sleeps up to five people)." Full review