Description

The Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes In Palermo Is A Monumental Building Built In 1856 As An Aristocratic Residence And Lies In The City's Historic Centre. It Became A Hotel In 1874. Decorated By Master Craftsmen In A Mixture Of Liberty And Italian Art Nouveau Styles, Its Grand Halls Have Provided Hospitality For Well Over A Century. The Modernised Air-conditioned Guestrooms Feature Antique-style Furniture In Keeping With The Period Of The Building, Together With Soft, Neutral Colour Schemes. All Rooms Are Equipped With Work Desks, Complimentary Safe-deposit Boxes, Satellite Television, Direct-dial Telephones, Wireless Internet (Surcharge), And Minibars.
At The Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes, Palermo, Guests Can Browse The Daily Papers Next To The Fireplace Amid The Marble, Velvet, Panelling And Mirrors In The High-ceilinged Lobby. Regional Specialities Are Served A La Carte Alongside International Cuisine Under The Grand Chandeliers In The Liberty-style, Wood-panelled Dining Room And Long Drinks, Cocktails And Regional Wines Are On Offer In The American Bar. Room Service Is Also Available. Facilities For Business Guests Include Meeting And Conference Rooms, Banquet Facilities And Internet Access (Surcharge). The Front Desk Of The Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes Is Open Round The Clock And Offers A Safe Deposit Box As Well As A Currency Exchange Service And Knowledgeable Staff Can Provide Local Information And Tour Advice. Located Right In The Centre Of Palermo Between The Massimo And Politeama Theatres, The Hotel Is Within 500 Metres Of The City's Main Shopping Area And Less Than One Kilometre From The Port. The Airport Is About 19 Kilometres And A 30-Minute Journey Away. A Shuttle Service Runs Between The Airport And The City's Centrale Station, Two Kilometres From The Hotel. The Hotel Can Also Arrange Transfers For A Fee And Taxis Are Available At The Terminal.