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Grand Hotel Piazza BorsavsHotel Principe di Villafranca
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa and Hotel Principe di Villafranca are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Principe di Villafranca scores slightly higher than Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa. Hotel Principe di Villafranca is ranked #5 in Palermo with praise from 6 publications such as Insight Guides, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Via dei Cartari, 18, 90133 Palermo, Sicily
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "The sober, atmospheric hotel combines a former monastery, church and cloisters as well as several ancient palazzi, including the former stock exchange."
Fodor's "Cleverly constructed within Palermo's historic stock exchange, this monastery-turned-hotel is ideally located in the old town, just around the corner from Focacceria San Francesco." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 127-room Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa is located in a restored former bank building -- and a convent before that -- in the heart of the old city." Full review
Frommer's "The Belle Epoque decor has been preserved throughout, and the modern furnished, soundproofed rooms are mid-sized to spacious." Full review
Lonely Planet "Opened in 2010 in Palermo's former stock exchange, this grand four-star hotel encompasses three separate buildings housing 127 rooms." 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
