Seriously, I can't think of a better way to describe this hotel than "the best." Its location is almost exactly in the center of historic Palermo. It's about 20 steps from the Quattro Canti, the famous intersection. We walked from there to most of the places we wanted to see. Even walking down to the port is not taxing. It is the most centrally located hotel I can think of. Then, the hotel itself is rather gorgeous -- spacious, high-ceilinged rooms, marble floors and stairs everywhere, chandeliers, comfortable seating and tables near the lobby, elevators, two large rooms for breakfast. The staff is exceptional -- helpful, multilingual, courteous. The rooms are sparkling clean, well equipped, and comfortable. We were astonished to get so very much value for our money, although I admit we were there in low season (March). We liked it so much we returned later in our stay in Sicily. The breakfast is the most varied, lavish, and complete that I've seen. I'd suggest either including it with your room or paying the 12 Euros separately for it. You won't need to eat again until dinnertime! Sorry to sound so exaggeratedly positive, but this hotel is a keeper. In my dreams, I'd go live there!
