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Butera 28 ApartmentsvsHotel Principe di Villafranca
Butera 28 and Hotel Principe di Villafranca are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Principe di Villafranca ranks slightly better than Butera 28. Hotel Principe di Villafranca comes in at #5 in Palermo with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Insight Guides and Star Service.
Butera 28 Apartments
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Via Butera 28, 90133 Palermo, Sicily
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
The Telegraph8.0
"Budget-conscious travellers who want to be at the centre of the Palermo action, close to the main sights, will appreciate the homespun charm of Butera 28's apartments." Full review
Frommer's "Apartments have one or two bedrooms; some have sea views and terraces, some are multilevel, and all have beautiful hardwood or tile floors...the duchess also offers cooking classes." Full review
Lonely Planet "Delightful multilingual owner Nicoletta rents 11 comfortable apartments in the 18th-century Palazzo Lanzi Tomasi, the last home of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, author of The Leopard." Full review
Hotel Principe di Villafranca Frommer's
Insight Guides
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Lonely Planet
Via G. Turrisi Colonna 4, 90141 Palermo, Sicily
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This charming 1998 property is the finest boutique-style hotel in Palermo." Full review
Insight Guides "This centrally located hotel has been given a makeover, with understated but very well-equipped rooms and suites and an attractive bar and restaurant."
Fodor's "Fine Sicilian antiques, imperial striped silks, creamy marble floors, and vaulted ceilings evoke a luxurious private home in the heart of Palermo's glitzy shopping district." Full review
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Ask for one facing the quieter street side.
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is located in an upscale neighbourhood that offers good dining and shopping opportunities."
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Bathrooms are smallish, so request a room with a tub.
Star Service "Small and spiced with a fashionable eclecticism, the owners wisely infused their investment with a wonderful up-to-date look, something that has been sorely missing in Palermo." Full review
Lonely Planet "Its excellent restaurant Il Firriato, cosy library with a huge fireplace, and cutting-edge gym make this the ultimate in discreet luxury." Full review
