Massimo Plaza HotelvsVilla Igiea
Massimo Plaza Hotel and Grand Hotel Villa Igiea - MGallery by Sofitel are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Grand Hotel Villa Igiea - MGallery by Sofitel scores significantly higher than Massimo Plaza Hotel. Grand Hotel Villa Igiea - MGallery by Sofitel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 10 reviews such as Frommer's, Jetsetter and DK Eyewitness.
Massimo Plaza Hotel
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."
Oyster
Upper-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
Villa Igiea Show All Reviews
Salita Belmonte 43, 90142 Palermo, Sicily
From $207/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"Located in the suburb of Acquasanta... this is still arguably the best place to stay in town." Full review
Insight Guides
"Set out of town, in Acquasanta, on cliffs above the bay, this is Palermo’s prestigious landmark hotel."
DK Eyewitness
"Set above the west end of Palermo’s harbour, the city’s most romantic and deluxe hotel is a favourite of the international and political elite."
Rough Guide
"This classic Art Nouveau building of 1900, originally a villa of the Florio family (the people who pioneered tuna canning), stands outside the city centre above the marina of Acquasanta."
Star Service
"On a scenic point beside a peaceful cove, just north of the more commercial Grand Hotel et des Palmes, 2 kilometers north of the ferry terminal, this ornate traditional tease is a solid offering." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"A small elegant and stylish dining room with numerous fine wines on display and large picture windows looking out onto a delightful garden planted with lemon trees." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea offers a magnificent and ornate example of Sicily's 19th-century architectural history." Full review
Jetsetter
"Grand Art Nouveau villa with elegant rooms, a fine dining restaurant and a pool overlooking the Bay of Palermo." Full review
Fodor's
"This grande dame set in a private tropical garden at the edge of the bay—a local landmark for a century—still maintains a somewhat faded aura of luxury and comfort." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Returned to its former splendour by family-run Rocco Forte Hotels, this Art Nouveau palazzo, originally designed by Ernesto Basile for the rich Florio family, overlooks the Gulf of Palermo." Full review