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Hotel Ariston vs Palazzo Excelsior

Both Hotel Ariston and Mercure Palermo Excelsior City are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City scores significantly better than Hotel Ariston. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City is ranked #3 in Palermo with praise from 6 reviewers like Oyster, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.

Hotel Ariston
Hotel Ariston
7 / 10
Via Mariano Stabile 139, 90139 Palermo, Sicily
From $42 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Air Conditioning
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Behind a deceptively shabby exterior, this simple 6th-floor hotel in the new part of town is a great budget option, featuring bright, clean and spacious rooms equipped with private bathroom."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"The small two-pearl Hotel Ariston offers budget-minded travelers solid accommodations in a prime location for an affordable rate." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"- Stephen Brewer." Full review
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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