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Palazzo Excelsior vs Hotel Vecchio Borgo

Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Mercure Palermo Excelsior City is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Vecchio Borgo. Mercure Palermo Excelsior City ranks #3 in Palermo with approval from 6 sources like Frommer's, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.

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 Vecchio Borgo
Hotel Vecchio Borgo
7 / 10
Via Quintino Sella 1/7, 90139 Palermo, Sicily
From $45 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This post-millennium hotel was created by recycling an eight-floor building constructed in 1937." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"An appealing hotel sited between Piazza Politeama and one of Palermo’s best weekend markets."