Grand Hotel et des Palmes

Grand Hotel et des Palmes sits in the center of Palermo, a short walk away from the city’s iconic attractions. Feel like royalty as you check into this heritage hotel, which was originally built in 1874 and has been restored with all modern amenities. The grand mansion is designed in the Art Nouveau style, and features rich tapestries, colonnades, antique furniture and ornaments. The guest rooms, with views of the inner courtyard or the bustling city, showcase classic wood paneling, fine gold detailing and plush velvet furniture. The spacious suites are done up in elegant gray tones with gold embellishments and wooden flooring. Some of the suites also come with private terraces with a seating area and panoramic views of Palermo. The hotel’s Presidential Suite Wagner hosted legendary music composer Richard Wagner and his wife, Cosima Liszt, and features a grand piano used by Wagner himself. In your free time, unwind with a creatively-crafted cocktail at the Sensus Mixology Bar, which opens onto a deck with great views of the city. When it comes to dining, choose from a couple of gourmet in-house options. Restaurant Neobistrot is located in the former ballroom of the mansion, and serves Sicilian delicacies with an innovative twist. You can also tuck into sushi or Italian fare at Overture Terrace on the fifth floor.