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Palazzo Excelsior vs Alma Hotel

Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City is the choice of most reviewers compared to Alma Hotel. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 6 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Star Service.

Palazzo Excelsior
Palazzo Excelsior
8 / 10
Via Marchese Ugo 3, 90139 Palermo, Sicily
From $83 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Nostalgic favorite... in a quiet neighborhood at the northern end of Via Libertà." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Originally built as the Hotel de la Paix (Hotel of Peace) for Italy’s National Exhibition of 1891, this Art Nouveau landmark is one of Palermo’s oldest hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1891 and remodelled in 1987, this hotel is still a favourite of visiting aristocracy and has a loyal following."
Star Service Star Service
"Standard offerings include high ceilings and tall, elaborate window dressings, modern padded headboards and excellent beds left over from Hilton's days at the helm." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 118-room Mercure Palermo Excelsior offers an upscale, historical stay right in the heart of downtown Palermo." Full review
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Alma Hotel
Alma Hotel
7 / 10
Via Mariano Stabile, 136, 90139 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
From $98 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Arguably the best value hotel in Palermo, Alma Hotel emits a bed-and-breakfast vibe, given its location on the fourth floor of a converted office building and extraordinarily welcoming hosts." Full review