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Grand Hotel et Des Palmes

4.0 of 5
Via Roma 398, 90139 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
Ranked #24 of 96 hotels in Palermo
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We had high hopes for this Grand Dame of hotels but some of the authentic feeling has been lost in the shabbiness of the rooms and occasionally poor service. The poor service began when I never received a response to my email regarding the cost of parking only to find on arrival that it was about 20 euros a day... More

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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Tired looking entrance. We were offered a room with loud noise from air conditiontiong or sth like that. Was on third floor. No view didn't expect but noise was unexpected. We had that noise for 24hrs. I had noise back home next our house which is undergoing new construction so I wanted to get away from that noise. But here... More

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gsapienza, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Guest, we received your comments and we thank you very much for your time dedicated to write your impressions, which are basic for us to be able to grow and as exhortation to do our best. Moreover, we thank you for having chosen Grand Hotel et des Palmes for your recent stay in Palermo. We are very sorry to... More

Palermo, Italy
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Checked in yesterday midday, No porters to help with luggage. One old creaky lift that won't take more than a bag of potatoes. Room very spacious, Air con doesn't work so it's like a sauna, They say they'll turn it on in June. No water from the cold tap - they did send up a plumber who did fix it.... More

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Lyon, France
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This grande dame of a hotel will transport you back in time. With the brass, red carpets, ornate salons and antiques, you can just imagine the likes of Wagner composing Parsifal here (he did), spies, diplomats and politicians mixing over glasses of Marsala (they did). But fortunately the rooms have been modernized where it counts (the bathrooms). Staff were super... More

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gsapienza, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear guest, tha you very much for your comment on Tripadvisor. This will be hepful for us and for all the clients that whant to visit our city and spend some days in our hotel. We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel once more and to keep deserving your preference Giovanni Sapienza More

nj
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The old world charm of Palermo is in this hotel which was formerly a palazzo. The hotel, like Palermo itself, is shabby chic and for me that is the unique appeal. Far from run down, the hotel is large, but gracious and warm. The architecture is appealing and the hotel is in a perfect location to get everywhere in the... More

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London
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

My wife & I stayed here for 3 days with our newborn baby and it was heaven of calm and comfort for us. The rooms have high ceilings and are big which is just what you need when you have a lot of stuff with you. The rooms are comfortable but not indulgent. New bathrooms which are nice. Breakfast is... More

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gsapienza, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, we received your comments and we thank you very much for your time dedicated to write your impressions. We thank you for having chosen our hotel for your recent stay in Palermo, Grand Hortel et des Palmes is an old ancient hotel, guests like Wagner, Guy de Montpassant, Oscar Wilde and so on, stayed in this hotel. We... More

Vilnius, Lithuania
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I chose this hotel since it reminded me the atmosphere from a movie "Le consequenze dell'amore" (by Paolo Sorrentino). I liked its internal design, historic architecture and breakfast was ok too. The rooms are not in perfect condition. And you have to pay extra for wifi. Location perfect. They made some mistakes in my final invoice (let's say this was... More

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Birmingham
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

As several previous reviews state the hotel can appear tired in places, this is mainly due to the worn carpeting that is evident throughout the hotel. However the overall appearance, quality and standard of the hotel is great with a fantastic array of original features being evident in all of the public rooms. Our bedroom was huge with a small... More

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gsapienza, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Guest, we received your comments and we thank you very much for your time dedicated to write your impressions, which are basic for us, both to be able to grow and as exhortation to do our best and celebrate our successes. Moreover, we thank you for having chosen Grand Hotel et des Palmes for your recent stay in Palermo.... More

New York, NY
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

I specifically booked this hotel because it is advertised as having a spa with Turkish baths on site. This is not the case. Upon arrival, we were told by a front desk representative that the spa was closed for renovations. The next day, we were told by another representative that there is not and never has been a spa and... More

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gsapienza, Direttore generale at Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, we received your comments and we thank you very much for your time dedicated to write your impressions, which are basic for us to be able to grow. We thank you for having chosen Grand Hotel et des Palmes for your recent stay in Palermo. We are very happy to have satisfied your expectations and to have left... More

Lincoln, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Charming hotel of a bygone era. A little tired around the edges, but remains elegant. The rooms were large, clean and comfortable. Out only criticism be that in the evenings the water was not hot, and a luke warm bath or shower is unpleasant in the winter. The reception staff were gracious and helpful. The breakfast was lovely, with a... More

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Additional Information about Grand Hotel et Des Palmes

Also Known As:
Grand Hotel Palermo
Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes Palermo, Sicily
Address: Via Roma 398, 90139 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Region: Italy > Sicily > Province of Palermo > Palermo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Family Hotels in Palermo
#6 Romantic Hotels in Palermo
#16 Luxury Hotels in Palermo
Price range (per night): 99 AUD - 195 AUD
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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