Historic Palermo Hotel

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The heart of downtown Palermo is a fascinating place. Never for the faint of heart, it is immensely satisfying for those whose interests go beyond the cultural and the culinary, those who are curious to know what it’s actually like to be a resident of the places they visit. If you are mainly focused on the illustrious past of 500 years ago, you will find that Palermo is a treasure trove. But if you also want to immerse yourself in one of Italy’s most lively, authentic, contradictory and mysterious lifestyles, then this is a great location for you, because it is in the heart of a middle-class residential neighborhood that grew up around what was once Italy’s most infamous penal institution: the Ucciardone, involuntary home to every major Mafia figure since World War II, as well as the renowned anti-Mafia trial in which 400 criminals were brought to justice inside the world’s most heavily fortified courtroom. Today the ancient fortress has been emptied and there is talk of turning it into a Museum of the Mafia. Well, as you can imagine, the debate around that proposal is very heated! The issue will eventually be resolved, but whatever the outcome, this is a wonderful little neighborhood very near the harbor, filled with gentrifying apartment houses, shops, cafes, restaurants and this former coach house, where the only thing approaching sinful behavior is the excessive pampering dished out by the friendly young staff.

Location: On Via Enrico Albanese, around the corner from Teatro Massimo. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the ferry docks or from the airport bus. You can walk to the epicenter of Palermo (the intersection known as Quattro Canti) in 20 minutes. Click here to see a map.   Rooms: Only 14! There are single, double and triple rooms and one suite or quad room. All rooms have marble floors and sleek modern furnishings, as well as the unique architectural features of the old coach house. Triple rooms are very large and have a king bed plus daybed; the junior suite/quad has a living room downstairs with two single daybeds and a bathroom, as well as a king bed and relaxation alcove on the loft upstairs.   Features: Every room has soundproof windows, your choice of pillow, direct-dial telephone with modem access, laptop safe, individually controlled air conditioning, plasma satellite TV, CD player and choice of CDs, luggage rack, and mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom lined with glass mosaic tiles and featuring a shower with rainforest head, courtesy set, US electricity converter, hair dryer, magnifying mirror, towel warmer, robes and slippers.   Facilities: Elevator, free newspaper of your choice, Internet point with pre-paid card, continental breakfast, garden and rooftop terrace for breakfast or cocktails, enoteca restaurant next door, on-site parking. Airport shuttle (45 Euro each way).

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Nightly B&B Rates for 2008 (per room) One-Night Stays OK!
Includes taxes, services & breakfast
Single Room	140.00 EURO
Double Room	190.00 EURO
Triple Room	210.00 EURO
Suite (2 people)	250.00 EURO
Quad Room	300.00 EURO

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Children 0-5 years old sleep free in their parents' double room (crib or baby bed available free of charge on request).
We regret no animals are allowed.

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