Hotel AristonvsHotel Principe di Villafranca
Both Hotel Ariston and Hotel Principe di Villafranca are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Principe di Villafranca is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Ariston. Hotel Principe di Villafranca comes in at #5 in Palermo with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Hotel Ariston
Via Mariano Stabile 139, 90139 Palermo, Sicily
From $42/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
"Behind a deceptively shabby exterior, this simple 6th-floor hotel in the new part of town is a great budget option, featuring bright, clean and spacious rooms equipped with private bathroom."
Oyster
Budget
"The small two-pearl Hotel Ariston offers budget-minded travelers solid accommodations in a prime location for an affordable rate." Full review
Frommer's
"- Stephen Brewer." Full review
Hotel Principe di Villafranca
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