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Massimo Plaza HotelvsGrand Hotel et Des Palmes
Both Massimo Plaza Hotel and Grand Hotel et Des Palmes are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Grand Hotel et Des Palmes ranks significantly higher than Massimo Plaza Hotel. Grand Hotel et Des Palmes is ranked #2 in Palermo with positive reviews from 9 sources such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Insight Guides.
Massimo Plaza Hotel
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Via Maqueda 437, 90133 Palermo, Sicily
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Small and select, this hotel enjoys one of Palermo's best locations—opposite the renovated Teatro Massimo, on the border of the old and new towns." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of the city, close to shops and restaurants and on public transport lines, this intimate hotel has only 15 rooms, so be sure to reserve well in advance."
Michelin Guide "This elegant hotel, situated opposite the Neo classical Teatro Massimo, offers excellent service and comfortable rooms with parquet floors and tasteful furnishings."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"A cozy and intimate property with a wonderful downtown location across the street from Teatro Massimo and within walking distance of attractions, restaurants, and public transportation." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 15-room Massimo Plaza sits in a prime location along vibrant, newly pedestrianised Via Maqueda." Full review
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Via Roma 398, 90139 Palermo, Sicily
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This is the most legendary hotel in Sicily, and it's still receiving guests even though its heyday has long passed." Full review
Insight Guides "This old-fashioned, centrally located grand hotel has Art Nouveau-style public rooms and a chequered history that includes a Mafia convention on the premises."
Travel + Leisure "For gravitas, it’s hard to beat the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes in the center of old town Palermo." Full review
DK Eyewitness "On a central street that runs from the train station to Piazza Sturzo, this historic Ingham-Whitaker palazzo became a hotel in 1874."
Rough Guide "The four-star Grand Hotel is very definitely of the old school... it remains a comfortable and convenient base on the main Via Roma."
Star Service "Its central location and historic character have universal appeal." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 98-room upscale Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is a classic time warp right in the heart of downtown Palermo." Full review
Jetsetter "Elegant 19th-century grande dame with Art Nouveau interiors and a chandelier-studded breakfast room." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A magnificent Art Nouveau hotel, with a guest list ranging from Richard Wagner to Lucky Luciano...central Palermo’s most glam place to stay. Rooms fuse touches of turn-of-the-century exuberance." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Grand Hotel, which opened in 1874, is one of Palermo’s most historically fascinating hotels." Full review
