38 Aira HotelsvsPalazzo Excelsior
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City scores significantly better than Hotel Moderno. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City ranks #3 in Palermo with accolades from 6 sources including Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
38 Aira Hotels
Via Roma 276, Palermo 90139 Palermo, Sicily
From $27/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"One of the city's best cost-conscious options lies on the third and fourth floors of a stately looking building that's among the grandest in its busy and highly congested neighborhood." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A friendly, family-run hotel where the staff go out of their way to make guests feel welcome. The fair-sized rooms are complemented by simple, functional furnishings."
Palazzo Excelsior
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
Oyster
Upscale
"The 118-room Mercure Palermo Excelsior offers an upscale, historical stay right in the heart of downtown Palermo." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This is a classic Palermo hotel, and though it forms part of an international chain, it has its own identity." Full review