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Palazzo ExcelsiorvsVilla Igiea
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Grand Hotel Villa Igiea - MGallery by Sofitel scores significantly better than Mercure Palermo Excelsior City. Grand Hotel Villa Igiea - MGallery by Sofitel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 10 publications including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Palazzo Excelsior
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
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
OysterUpscale
"The 118-room Mercure Palermo Excelsior offers an upscale, historical stay right in the heart of downtown Palermo." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This is a classic Palermo hotel, and though it forms part of an international chain, it has its own identity." Full review
Villa Igiea Frommer's
Insight Guides DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service
Michelin Guide Oyster
Jetsetter
Fodor's The Telegraph 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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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
