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Alma HotelvsPalazzo Excelsior
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City is the choice of most reviewers compared to Alma Hotel. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 6 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Alma Hotel
Oyster
Via Mariano Stabile, 136, 90139 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
From $98/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
OysterMid-Range
"Arguably the best value hotel in Palermo, Alma Hotel emits a bed-and-breakfast vibe, given its location on the fourth floor of a converted office building and extraordinarily welcoming hosts." Full review
Palazzo Excelsior
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph
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
OysterUpscale
"The 118-room Mercure Palermo Excelsior offers an upscale, historical stay right in the heart of downtown Palermo." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This is a classic Palermo hotel, and though it forms part of an international chain, it has its own identity." Full review
