Palazzo ExcelsiorvsAmbasciatori Hotel
Both Mercure Palermo Excelsior City and Ambasciatori Hotel are rated highly by writers. Overall, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City ranks significantly better than Ambasciatori Hotel. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City ranks #3 in Palermo with approval from 6 reviews like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
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
Ambasciatori Hotel
Via Roma 111, 90133 Palermo, Sicily
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"When looking for quality on a budget, this is the best place to stay in town." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A hotel boasting spacious rooms that offers a warm welcome and good facilities."
Lonely Planet
"This place was recently renovated to resemble a semiposh hotel, with a gleaming, chandelier-lit reception and breakfast area, but the glitz unfortunately doesn't carry on into the rooms." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 27-room Ambasciatori is a simple, comfortable hotel off Via Roma in Palermo." Full review