9/10 on 1104 reviews
Steps from Via Roma and Teatro Massimo, Grand Hotel et Des Palmes embodies Palermo at its most refined: Liberty‑style façades, sunlit salons, wood paneling and marble recalling the city’s golden season. An iconic address where classic hospitality meets contemporary comfort.
Elegant interiors with soft textiles, artisan details and discreet design. Many rooms overlook the tree‑lined avenues of the historic center, offering bright mornings and stylish evenings.
Mornings feature citrus, almonds, traditional baked goods, honey and artisanal jams. At day’s end, aperitivo in the historic salons celebrates the city’s taste with signature drinks and a curated selection of Sicilian labels.
From the hotel, walk to Teatro Massimo and Politeama, the Quattro Canti crossroads, the Cathedral, and the historic markets of Capo and Vucciria. Noble palazzi, cloisters and winding lanes reveal a vibrant weave of cultures and crafts.
The UNESCO‑listed Arab‑Norman itinerary leads to the Norman Palace with the Palatine Chapel and to Monreale; along the coast, Mondello offers turquoise waters and Liberty villas by the sea. Returning to the hotel restores the elegant cadence of Palermo’s Belle Époque.
Enjoy the extra space our elegant Junior Suites offer. They comprise a lounge with sofa and a sleeping area. They are decorated with soft colours, which contrast nicely with the classic style wood furniture. These junior suites are equipped with a king-size bed or twin beds with the possibility of adding an extra bed.
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Score breakdown
Comfort 9 / 10
Courtesy 9 / 10
Leisure 9 / 10
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nicolas (As couple)
Ireland
Check in: 10 Jun 2016
Check out: 12 Jun 2016
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room
8
His Opinion:
tilman (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 27 May 2015
Check out: 29 May 2015
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion: Sehr schönes altes Haus mit Grand Hotel Flair des ausgehenden 19.Jahrhunderts. Ein wenig verstaubt im Erscheinungsbild (nicht schmutzig, wirklich nicht), aber ein wenig museal, auf durchaus charmante Weise. Hervorragende Innenstadtlage, alles ist laufbar, der Parkservice funktioniert hervorragend. Das Frühstück gibts in einem Raum, dem man ohne Zögern abnimmt, daß dort schon Wagner, Thomas Mann und wer auch immer sonst gespeist haben. Das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam, wir werden gerne wiederkommen.
Ms. (Groups)
USA
Check in: 12 Oct 2013
Check out: 13 Oct 2013
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion: centrally located, excellent staff
maria (With family)
Italy
Check in: 5 Apr 2013
Check out: 6 Apr 2013
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Guest room
8
His Opinion: L'hotel mantiene il fascino di sempre, l'architettura degli interni è congrua alla storia del palazzo. Inoltre ha una posizione centralissima per visitare la città.
L'unica pecca: le imposte di legno esterne non si potevano toccare avevano tutta la polvere dei cento anni dell'Hotel.
Robert (With family)
Germany
Check in: 18 May 2012
Check out: 21 May 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
8
His Opinion: Etwas verstaubt, dafür in guter Lage. Geräumiges Zimmer und guter Service.
Mr (As couple)
USA
Check in: 7 May 2012
Check out: 9 May 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion: Nicely situated and comfortable. the overall feel is very commercial.
gaudillere (With family)
France
Check in: 6 Apr 2012
Check out: 9 Apr 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Guest room plus
8
His Opinion:
Giovanni (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 23 Nov 2011
Check out: 25 Nov 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room plus
10
His Opinion:
Bernard (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 1 Oct 2011
Check out: 4 Oct 2011
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion:
GAL (As couple)
France
Check in: 31 Aug 2011
Check out: 1 Sept 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion: Very good welcome, excellent admosphere, excellent furniture and overall comfort.
Anne (With family)
France
Check in: 14 Aug 2011
Check out: 15 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Suite
8
His Opinion:
Barbara (As couple)
Austria
Check in: 31 Jul 2011
Check out: 2 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion: Für einen Aufenthalt in Palermo können wir dieses Hotel sehr empfehlen. Es ist eine wahre Oase der Ruhe in einer doch ziemlich lebendigen, italienischen Hauptstadt.
Andreas (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 25 Jul 2011
Check out: 26 Jul 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Guest room
8
His Opinion:
ruzzante (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 8 Jul 2011
Check out: 10 Jul 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room plus
8
His Opinion: cambiare "assolutamente" la moquette dei corridoi.
velocizzare lo sparecchio dei tavoli colazione.
restaurare la porta di ingresso.
camera con finestra su impianto di condizionamento (ovviamente sporco).
Tutto il resto bene.
Michele (Solo travellers)
Italy
Check in: 26 Jun 2011
Check out: 28 Jun 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room
8
His Opinion: difficoltà a mettermi in contatto telefonicamente. tutto il resto OK
roberto (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 18 Feb 2011
Check out: 20 Feb 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room
8
His Opinion: l'affaccio della camera dava nell'interno su una tettoia in ferro e vetro che partiva proprio all'altezza della finestra, un po' triste, per il resto tutto bene, sopratutto il personale gentile e cordiale, buona anche la colazione, in uno splendido salone.
Michael (With family)
Malta
Check in: 28 May 2009
Check out: 31 May 2009
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Guest room plus
10
His Opinion: I recommend this hotel in many ways. It has an old world charm that is becoming harder to find in this busy world. The staff are very courteous and not "too busy to be polite" as in other places but quite the opposite. The building itself and the decorations are exquisite.