We spent three nights in Hotel Elite & this was a find indeed. Our room 503 was spacious, so was its bathroom. Every hotel staff was very helpful and polite whenever we asked the info needed. Thanks to the proper advice by hotel staff, we explored around the city every morning as early as 6am. Three markets worth visiting; Vucciria(fish), Capo(grocery) & Ballaro(food). 1-day tour to Agrigento was another highlight, the view from bus/train window on the way/way-back was scenic too. For dining & drink/snack, a lot of choice nearby.
We also miss such heartwarming breakfast at the hotel, and every moment in Palermo.

Above average 3* hotel in a great location. I agree with most of what's been written in the 2 earlier reviews. It has a homely feel once I get off the elevator on the 5th floor. Our triple room, also on the 5th, was quite spacious, and has some sort of a view of the mountains over the roofs of other buildings.

We had a rental car, and the garage entrance is in the narrow street behind the building and required a key to get in. Didn't matter as the front desk staff came down to park the car for us, and to retrieve it on our day of departure. Parking fee is high at 12€/day, but I wouldn't try park it on a street in Palermo.

This is essentially a hotel for corporate business travellers and for others with very specific personal interests that draw them to the commercial centre of Palermo. And that is why we selected it - because of its proximity to the Teatro Massimo where we were attending an opera performance (a personal achievement for me - I've been wanting to go to something at that beautiful house for some 25 years, but it's been closed for most of that time. It was a pity that the opera was not Italian - it was Vanessa by the American composer Samuel Barber!)

The hotel occupies upper floors in a modern commercial block and is sandwiched, vertically, between other hotels. Restaurants (we arrived late and went to Trattoria a'Cuccagna just round the corner on the first night) and major tourist attractions are within easy walking distance. The reception staff and those who got us our breakfast were friendly and efficient. We would certainly stay there again if we return to Palermo (which we well might - we liked the city a lot).

If arriving at the hotel from the airport by bus (departures every 30 minutes; cost €5), get off at the Teatro Politeama Garibaldi stop and walk down the Via Ruggero Settimo.

Palermo is a wonderful city, but can be quite confusing.
The staff was very helpful with directions.
The double room, with two beds was large and clean, as was the bath.
There were various bus stops nearby, and just a few blocks away was the bus stop to the airport.
Just around the corner was some of the best pizza we have ever eaten.
Definitly would stary there again.