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Palazzo Excelsior vs Hotel Sicilia

Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Sicilia. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City comes in at #9 in Palermo with accolades from 4 publications like DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.

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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Hotel Sicilia
7 / 10
Via Divisi 99, 90133 Palermo, Sicily
From $0 /night
  • Room Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Opposite Palazzo Comitini, a simple hotel in the heart of the city offering bright, fresh rooms. Very friendly welcome."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Sicily's interior has few decent accommodations, and of Enna's two hotels, this one has more character." Full review