Palazzo ExcelsiorvsAstoria Palace Hotel
Both Mercure Palermo Excelsior City and Astoria Palace Hotel are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City scores significantly higher than Astoria Palace Hotel. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City is ranked #3 in Palermo with recommendations from 6 publications including Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
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
Astoria Palace Hotel
Via Monte Pellegrino 62, 90142 Palermo, Sicily
From $30/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"This modern hotel near the Fiera del Mediterraneo exhibition centre attracts a primarily business and convention clientele for the trade shows; it also hosts its own events in its conference centre."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 326-room Astoria Palace Hotel offers simple, mid-range rooms within a long walk or short drive of central Palermo." Full review