Name: Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Address: Via Roma 398, Ruggero Settimo, 90139 Palermo, Italy, Via Roma 398, Sicily, 90139, Italy
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £74 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

Room info & price
Facilities
House rules
The fine print
Guest reviews (1,775)

Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

This is a Preferred property. It provides excellent service, great value and has brilliant reviews from Booking.com guests. The property may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this programme.

This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in food, monuments and culture – Check location Via Roma 398, Ruggero Settimo, 90139 Palermo, Italy – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in food, monuments and culture – Check location

*9.0* Teatro Massimo: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.6* Piazza Politeama: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

*8.7* Teatro Politeama: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

*7.7* Palermo Harbour: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

Traveller photo of Palermo

8 June 2016

Lock in a great price for Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes - rated 8 by recent guests.

to get started.

Beautiful well located hotel with excellent breakfast.

Patrick, Australia

A former Grand Hotel with some nice period architectural touches. It was obviously quite a place in its day.

Paul, United Kingdom

great breakfast, historic building, central location, art in lobby and common areas, helpful staff

David, Italy

We love this hotel. It is from a bye gone time. The breakfast room is spectacular and other salles equally beautiful. The hotel is in need of refurbishment and considerable investment but the ambiance makes up for so much. Faded elegance I think best describes the Grand Et Des Palmes.

Tony, Ireland

Charming old hotel with high ceilings, big chandelliers, and the type of lovely decor you recognize from old black and white italian movies 😊

Christianna, Denmark

A faded beauty. The hotel is very clean and the bed is comfy linens are gorgeous but it is a bit shabby. We loved it.

Karen, United Kingdom

The elegance and style of the public rooms and guest rooms.

Elaine, United Kingdom

The old Whittaker Mansion is ideally located in the middle of Palermo and has that wonderful C19th ambience and the feel of a wonderful Victorian house. The breakfast is in the old ballroom, based on the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles and there is champagne if you desire it for colazione. The rooms are, of course, very stately, with huge curtains, traditional furnishings and modern ensuites. The common area in the lobby is quite beautiful and a great meeting place, plus there are several other rooms which can be used for meetings. The whole place is charming with lots of antique statues, vases, furniture etc. The staff were superb and the cleaning staff do an excellent job.

Greg, Australia

Such a charming ‘old world’ hotel. It’s fading elegance so pleasant compared to the monotony of corporate makeovers. Long may it’s peeling-in-the-corners wallpaper hang on. Not for those who like pristine modernity but a complete joy for those who appreciate a bit of quirkiness. Staff polite and helpful even bringing a bag of ice to my room very late at night after I sprained my ankle in town.

Alicia, France

The location and helpfulness of staff from arrival until departure.

Travelling, Australia

One of our top picks in Palermo.Grand Hotel is an Art Nouveau , right outside the restricted traffic area. It is a 5-minute walk from Palermo’s Massimo and Politeama Theatres. The property has classically and an extensive continental breakfast.

Rooms at Des Palmes are decorated with traditional furniture and fine fabrics. Each has air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar.

Breakfast is served in a luxurious hall, and includes Sicilian specialties such as almond pastries and granita crushed ice in summer. Il Gattopardo piano bar serves cocktails and Marsala dessert wine. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner and offers a blend of Mediterranean and European cuisine.

Palermo Port, where ferries depart for Cagliari and Naples, is a 10-minute walk away. Palermo Cathedral is 1 miles from the hotel.

Ruggero Settimo is a great choice for travellers interested in food, monuments and culture.

This is our guests' favourite part of Palermo, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

We speak your language!

Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 31 Jan 2005.
Hotel Chain: AMT Hotels

Missing some information?

Brilliant!

Most popular facilities

Parking

Free WiFi

Pets allowed

Non-smoking rooms

Restaurant

24-hour front desk

Bar

Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.

Guests love...

“beautiful building”
88 related reviews

“location was great”
51 related reviews

“excellent quality of food”
36 related reviews

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free WiFi

Private parking available

Lock in a great price for your upcoming stay

Get instant confirmation with FREE cancellation on most rooms!

Checkin day

Checkin month

Checkout day

Checkout month

Availability

When would you like to stay at Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes?

Check-in date

Check-out date

Rooms

Adults

Children

Sleeps	Room type
	Double or Twin Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 183 ft² This traditional room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double or Twin Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 205 ft² This room comes with air conditioning and flat-screen TV. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Desk • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 215 ft² Featuring a seating area and large panoramic windows, this room comes with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Seating Area • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Flat-screen TV • View Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 258 ft² Large suite with separate lounge, an LCD TV and a large bathroom with separate bath and shower. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Flat-screen TV Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room size 323 ft² Offering a balcony, this spacious suite comes with a separate lounge and 2 LCD TVs. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Dressing Room • Satellite Channels • Flat-screen TV Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

Just booked in Palermo: 21 hotels like Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes were just booked on our site

5 reasons to choose Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Why book with us

Manage your bookings online

The staff speak English

Booking is safe

One of our top picks in Palermo

Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in food, monuments and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Teatro Politeama
0.2 miles
Regional Archaeological Museum Museo Archeologico Regionale
0.2 miles
Piazza Politeama
0.2 miles
Teatro Massimo
0.2 miles
Palermo Harbour
0.3 miles
Vucciria
0.4 miles
Teatro Biondo Stabile di Palermo
0.5 miles
Quattro Canti
0.6 miles
Fontana della Vergogna
0.6 miles
Church of San Francesco of Assisi
0.6 miles

Closest airports

Falcone-Borsellino Airport
14.5 miles
Trapani Airport
49.3 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Old world charm, gracious foyer and breakfast area. The breakfast was fantastic and the service very good. the hotel is ideally located just outside the old town with many places to eat a short distance away.”

Greg and Glynis

Australia

“Lovely rooms very old style Italian hotel authentic rather than modern very historical and centrally located.”

Naomi

United Kingdom

“Location Granduer ( slightly faded but part of the charm ) Breakfast selection and space Comfortable room and terrace Window shutters Good wifi Air conditioned reception and lobby”

Andrew

United Kingdom

Are you missing any information about this area?

Brilliant!

1 restaurant on site

Palmetta

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Menu: Buffet & à la carte

Facilities of Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Good to know Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children from 0 to 3 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a child's cot/crib.

All children from 4 to 12 years are charged EUR 20 per night for extra beds.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 40 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that the restaurant is open from April until October.

When booking more than 5 rooms, please note that different conditions may apply.

Or, take a look at these appealing alternatives:

Eurostars Centrale Palace Hotel has a location score of 9.4
Liberty Suites has a review score of 9.3

See the 30 best hotels in Palermo, based on 44,289 verified hotel reviews on Booking.com.

See all guest reviews for Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Newest reviews for Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Reviewed: 24 June 2018

Patrick
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇Beautiful well located hotel with excellent breakfast.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 21 June 2018

Paul
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The hotel is very much in a state of sorry decay. It needs more than just a little touch of loving care.
눇A former Grand Hotel with some nice period architectural touches. It was obviously quite a place in its day.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 19 June 2018

David
Italy

6 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉elevators nearly took someone's arm off, bfast wonderful but the OJ maker was broken, place needs a reno, though the rundown state adds character, a little like the old Chelsea Hotel in NYC if anyone remembers
눇great breakfast, historic building, central location, art in lobby and common areas, helpful staff

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 18 June 2018

Tony
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.3

“You really get to relax here. The pace is”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉During this visit the hot breakfast was cold. For some reason the heaters under the bacon and the scrambled eggs did not do the job. The eggs were effectively not cooked and were unpleasant. During Previous visits this breakfast was a highlight of our holiday in Sicily..
눇We love this hotel. It is from a bye gone time. The breakfast room is spectacular and other salles equally beautiful. The hotel is in need of refurbishment and considerable investment but the ambiance makes up for so much. Faded elegance I think best describes the Grand Et Des Palmes.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 14 June 2018

Joseph
USA
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉The hotel is filthy and old. Needs a major renovation.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 12 June 2018

Christianna
Denmark

4 helpful votes
9.2

“Charming old hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Busy street
눇Charming old hotel with high ceilings, big chandelliers, and the type of lovely decor you recognize from old black and white italian movies 😊

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 4 June 2018

Karen
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
7.5

“A bit faded but quite charming.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇A faded beauty. The hotel is very clean and the bed is comfy linens are gorgeous but it is a bit shabby. We loved it.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 3 June 2018

Elaine
United Kingdom
8.8

“Elegance and style from a bygone era with slightly faded grandeur”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Only the grubby carpets
눇The elegance and style of the public rooms and guest rooms.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 1 June 2018

Greg
Australia

2 helpful votes
8.3

“Central Location and a Good Does of History”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Despite the beauty of the Grand Hotel des Palmes it is beginning to show its age. Some of the carpet was fraying, the ensuite sink plugs didn't work very well and there are a few chipped sections of lower walls that need attention. The cleaners possibly have trouble with some of the more tired looking infrastructure and it does need some TLC in most areas.
눇The old Whittaker Mansion is ideally located in the middle of Palermo and has that wonderful C19th ambience and the feel of a wonderful Victorian house. The breakfast is in the old ballroom, based on the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles and there is champagne if you desire it for colazione. The rooms are, of course, very stately, with huge curtains, traditional furnishings and modern ensuites. The common area in the lobby is quite beautiful and a great meeting place, plus there are several other rooms which can be used for meetings. The whole place is charming with lots of antique statues, vases, furniture etc. The staff were superb and the cleaning staff do an excellent job.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 31 May 2018

Alicia
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Not that I don’t love the rather old fashioned silver service breakfast arrangement in the old ballroom but I think it would be far better with a smaller spread concentrating on quality.
눇Such a charming ‘old world’ hotel. It’s fading elegance so pleasant compared to the monotony of corporate makeovers. Long may it’s peeling-in-the-corners wallpaper hang on. Not for those who like pristine modernity but a complete joy for those who appreciate a bit of quirkiness. Staff polite and helpful even bringing a bag of ice to my room very late at night after I sprained my ankle in town.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 28 May 2018

travelling teddy bear
Australia
Age group: 55 – 64

9 helpful votes
8.8

“Palemro proved to be more interesting and deverse than first expected.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing
눇The location and helpfulness of staff from arrival until departure.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 28 May 2018

dbh1
USA
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Carpeting everywhere was stained. Hotel appearance would be greatly improved with new carpet. Elevator smelled bad. A few of the staff seemed like they weren’t into their job. No conditioner in toiletries. Bad coffee at breakfast, including the made—to-order cappuccino. Juice choice was ‘vitamin’ or pineapple. Scrambled eggs were tasteless—amazingly poor. We stuck to hard-boiled which were occasionally available.
눇Good location. Helpful front desk staff. Pleasant hallways. Comfortable bed. Lobby bar service is uneven but we enjoyed having a drink there each night.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 28 May 2018

Julie
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Staff were offhanded and unfriendly in fact quite indifferent to guests
눇Location and value for money as we got an earlybird deal

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 26 May 2018

Greg
Australia

2 helpful votes
9.2

“A WONDERFUL PLACE TO STAY WITH OLD FASHIONED SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The hotel needs a bit of attention to the smaller things - the plugs in the bathroom sinks, some of the carpet is worn and some things need a really good clean.
눇Staying at the Grand Hotel des Palmes is a grand experience of going back almost 100 years ago as it has a lot of appeal, charm and a wonderful classic atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 20 May 2018

Anne
Australia
5.0

“Reasonable but hotel is in need of a huge renovation. The carpets are threadbare etc”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉When we told the manager there were mosquitoes in the room he couldn’t care less. No spray offered. Then the girl on the desk told us where to go to buy some
눇Bed and breakfast good

Stayed in May 2018

Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Most popular facilities

Guests love...

Lock in a great price for your upcoming stay

Availability

5 reasons to choose Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Why book with us

See availability Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in food, monuments and culture – Check location Great location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Closest airports

Most popular landmarks

What travellers love about this location

Palmetta

See availability Facilities of Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Most popular facilities

Pets

Food & Drink

Internet

Parking

Services

General

Languages spoken

See availability Good to know Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes takes special requests - add in the next step!

Search

What guests loved the most:

Didn't find the right property?

We found properties like Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes that other travellers liked

Still looking? Explore other hotels similar to Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Newest reviews for Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Patrick

Paul

David

Tony

Joseph

Christianna

Karen

Elaine

Greg

Alicia

travelling teddy bear

dbh1

Julie

Greg

Anne

The best of Palermo Click here to see more properties near popular landmarks in Palermo

Galleries

Landmarks

Marinas

Museums

Parks

Popular areas

Theatres

Airports

Railway stations

Verified reviews from real guests.

How does it work?

It starts with a booking

Followed by a trip

And finally, a review

Save up to 50% in Palermo

Hooray, you're now subscribed!

Enter your email address and we'll resend your confirmation

We've resent your requested confirmations to

Sorry, we were unable to resend your requested confirmations

Enter your email address and we'll resend your confirmation

We've resent your requested confirmations to

Sorry, we were unable to resend your requested confirmations

Two Factor Authentication

Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in food, monuments and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes

Good to know Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes takes special requests - add in the next step!