BB22 PalacevsHotel Principe di Villafranca
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Principe di Villafranca is preferred by most writers compared to BB22 Palace. Hotel Principe di Villafranca scores 82 with approval from 6 reviewers such as Star Service, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
BB22 Palace
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Via Bandiera,11 | Intersection, Via Roma, 90133 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
The Telegraph9.0
"Milanese minimalism meets Sicilian effervescence to create a refined haven tucked away on a tiny piazza in the bustling heart of Palermo." Full review
Lonely Planet "Occupying a flouncy palazzo in the heart of the city, BB22 Palace offers chic, contemporary rooms, each with its own style" Full review
Hotel Principe di Villafranca
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Via G. Turrisi Colonna 4, 90141 Palermo, Sicily
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This charming 1998 property is the finest boutique-style hotel in Palermo." Full review
Insight Guides "This centrally located hotel has been given a makeover, with understated but very well-equipped rooms and suites and an attractive bar and restaurant."
Fodor's "Fine Sicilian antiques, imperial striped silks, creamy marble floors, and vaulted ceilings evoke a luxurious private home in the heart of Palermo's glitzy shopping district." Full review
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Ask for one facing the quieter street side.
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is located in an upscale neighbourhood that offers good dining and shopping opportunities."
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Bathrooms are smallish, so request a room with a tub.
Star Service "Small and spiced with a fashionable eclecticism, the owners wisely infused their investment with a wonderful up-to-date look, something that has been sorely missing in Palermo." Full review
Lonely Planet "Its excellent restaurant Il Firriato, cosy library with a huge fireplace, and cutting-edge gym make this the ultimate in discreet luxury." Full review
Michelin Guide "If you’ve come to Sicily to sleep in till noon, wander around quaint old villages, lie supine on the sand, or flavor your acqua frizzante with lemons you’ve picked straight from the tree,..." Full review
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As inside the hotel itself, you don’t have to choose between old and new — if you’re in the mood for contemporary, step into one of the impossibly sleek designer boutiques, but if you’re feeling Sicilia vecchia instead, head straight for the old-fashioned food vendors at the nearby Mercato di Capo, one of the city’s famous outdoor marketplaces.
