Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
- Historical building -
- Via Roma 398 -
- 90139 -
- Palermo -
- Telephone +39 02 56 56 77 71
9/10 on 1233 reviews
The Grand Hotel delle Palme began in 1874 in the aristocratic house of the Ingham-Whitaker family, which was built previously in 1856 and connected, by a secret passage, to the Anglican church which is still today in front of the Hotel.
This aristocratic building had two floors, a winter garden (the present Reception) and an exotic garden which reached down to the sea. The wedding between the widow Ingham and Giacomo Medici changed the destiny of the “house”, which, became the property of a local person and then became the Grand Hotel et des Palmes, known to all people in Palermo as “Le Palme”.
Ernesto Basile, one of the best masters of Liberty-style, altered the hotel in 1907 and English decorators created the splendid carved wooden ceiling in the present ‘Caminetto’ salon.
The history of Sicily was written at the Grand Hotel et des Palmes: In 1881, Richard Wagner completed his “Parsifal”; in 1882, Francesco Crispi gave political lessons; Vittorio Emanuele Orlando often stayed here; the French writer, Raymond Roussel lived here until his death; General Charles Poletti made it his headquarters during the Second World War, and lastly, Baron Di Stefano, condemned by a mafia sentence of immediate death or exile, chose reclusion at the Palme and remained here for 50 years, until his death.
Up to the present, the history, the personages who have visited and the beauty of the salons all make it one of the most well-known hotels in the world, but above all, make it a “Hotel with a Soul”.
- Published Tuesday, 14 January, 2014
- Modified Sunday, 17 November, 2024
Facilities & Features Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
- General:
- Air conditioning,
- Elevator,
- Facilities for disabled guests,
- Family rooms,
- Heating,
- Non-smoking rooms,
- Room service,
- Smoke-free property,
- Soundproof rooms
- Activities:
- Bicycle rental,
- Bike tours,
- Temporary art galleries,
- Themed dinners,
- Walking tours
- Food & Drink:
- Bar,
- Breakfast in the room,
- Coffee house on site,
- Fruit,
- Kids' meals,
- Restaurant,
- Snack bar,
- Special diet meals (on request),
- Wine/Champagne
- Internet:
- Internet
- Parking:
- Parking
- Pool and wellness:
- Fitness,
- Fitness center
- Reception services:
- 24-hour front desk,
- Baggage storage,
- Concierge
- Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping,
- Dry cleaning,
- Ironing service,
- Laundry,
- Suit press
- Business facilities:
- Business center,
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Safety & security:
- 24-hour security,
- CCTV in common areas,
- CCTV outside property,
- Fire extinguishers,
- Key card access,
- Safe,
- Security alarm,
- Smoke alarms
- Safety features:
- Access to healthcare professionals,
- Face masks for guests available,
- First aid kits available,
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas,
- Process in place to check health of guests,
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed,
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities,
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Physical distancing:
- Cashless payment available,
- Contactless check-in/out,
- Physical distancing rules followed,
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Cleanliness & disinfecting:
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays,
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning,
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines,
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies,
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
- Food & drink safety:
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized,
- Breakfast to-go containers,
- Delivered food covered securely,
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation,
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Feel at home in these spacious guest rooms. They are decorated with soft colours which contrast nicely with the classic style wood furniture. Modern commodities such as a mini-bar and individually controlled air conditioning have been added for extra comfort.
These spacious guest rooms are perfect for business travellers and holiday makers. They are decorated with soft colours, which contrast nicely with the classic style wood furniture. Modern commodities such as a mini-bar and individually controlled air conditioning have been added for extra comfort.
Our Deluxe rooms offer you comfort, privacy and technology to make your stay a very relaxing one. These spacious, light rooms are decorated with soft colours, which contrast nicely with the classic style wood furniture. The table and armchairs are ideal for breakfast in the room.
Enjoy the extra space our elegant Junior Suites offer. They comprise a lounge with sofa and a sleeping area. They are decorated with soft colours, which contrast nicely with the classic style wood furniture. These junior suites are equipped with a king-size bed or twin beds with the possibility of adding an extra bed.
Terms and conditions of booking Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Check In / Check Out
- Check-in from 14:00
- Check-in from 00:00 to 12:00
Payment policy
At online reservation, refundable down payment of deposit by credit card. At check out, final payment of balance by credit card or cash.
Transfers to / from Airport
The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.
Children and extra beds
- Cot: Free! One child equal or under 2 years stays free of charge in a child's cot.
- Extra beds Children: On Request
- Extra beds Adults: Older child or adult is charged € 40.00 per person per night when using extra beds
Extra
Conditions and cancellation policy
- More than 24 hours Before arrival: Free cancellation
- From 24 hours to 0 hours before arrival: the value of 1 night/s
All published reviews have been personally written by the clients of icastelli.net after their hotel stay!
Score breakdown
Comfort 9 / 10
Courtesy 9 / 10
Leisure 9 / 10
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2016-06-26 20:34:03 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
nicolas (As couple)
Ireland
Check in: 10 Jun 2016
Check out: 12 Jun 2016
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Superior room
8
His Opinion:
2015-06-05 22:01:57 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
tilman (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 27 May 2015
Check out: 29 May 2015
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Deluxe room
10
His Opinion: Sehr schönes altes Haus mit Grand Hotel Flair des ausgehenden 19.Jahrhunderts. Ein wenig verstaubt im Erscheinungsbild (nicht schmutzig, wirklich nicht), aber ein wenig museal, auf durchaus charmante Weise. Hervorragende Innenstadtlage, alles ist laufbar, der Parkservice funktioniert hervorragend. Das Frühstück gibts in einem Raum, dem man ohne Zögern abnimmt, daß dort schon Wagner, Thomas Mann und wer auch immer sonst gespeist haben. Das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam, wir werden gerne wiederkommen.
2013-10-17 10:28:05 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Ms. (Groups)
USA
Check in: 12 Oct 2013
Check out: 13 Oct 2013
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion: centrally located, excellent staff
2013-04-11 11:10:23 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
maria (With family)
Italy
Check in: 5 Apr 2013
Check out: 6 Apr 2013
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Guest room
8
His Opinion: L'hotel mantiene il fascino di sempre, l'architettura degli interni è congrua alla storia del palazzo. Inoltre ha una posizione centralissima per visitare la città.
L'unica pecca: le imposte di legno esterne non si potevano toccare avevano tutta la polvere dei cento anni dell'Hotel.
2012-06-01 10:58:55 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Robert (With family)
Germany
Check in: 18 May 2012
Check out: 21 May 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Junior Suite
8
His Opinion: Etwas verstaubt, dafür in guter Lage. Geräumiges Zimmer und guter Service.
2012-05-23 01:39:19 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Mr (As couple)
USA
Check in: 7 May 2012
Check out: 9 May 2012
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion: Nicely situated and comfortable. the overall feel is very commercial.
2012-04-13 10:21:53 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
gaudillere (With family)
France
Check in: 6 Apr 2012
Check out: 9 Apr 2012
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Guest room plus
8
His Opinion:
2011-11-29 17:49:56 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Giovanni (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 23 Nov 2011
Check out: 25 Nov 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room plus
10
His Opinion:
2011-10-13 10:30:47 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Bernard (As couple)
Switzerland
Check in: 1 Oct 2011
Check out: 4 Oct 2011
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion:
2011-09-12 21:00:01 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
GAL (As couple)
France
Check in: 31 Aug 2011
Check out: 1 Sept 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion: Very good welcome, excellent admosphere, excellent furniture and overall comfort.
2011-08-27 17:38:32 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Anne (With family)
France
Check in: 14 Aug 2011
Check out: 15 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Suite
8
His Opinion:
2011-08-11 11:48:10 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Barbara (As couple)
Austria
Check in: 31 Jul 2011
Check out: 2 Aug 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room
10
His Opinion: Für einen Aufenthalt in Palermo können wir dieses Hotel sehr empfehlen. Es ist eine wahre Oase der Ruhe in einer doch ziemlich lebendigen, italienischen Hauptstadt.
2011-08-09 10:18:49 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Andreas (As couple)
Germany
Check in: 25 Jul 2011
Check out: 26 Jul 2011
Number of nights: 1
Stayed in room: Guest room
8
His Opinion:
2011-07-18 09:14:06 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
ruzzante (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 8 Jul 2011
Check out: 10 Jul 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room plus
8
His Opinion: cambiare "assolutamente" la moquette dei corridoi.
velocizzare lo sparecchio dei tavoli colazione.
restaurare la porta di ingresso.
camera con finestra su impianto di condizionamento (ovviamente sporco).
Tutto il resto bene.
2011-07-02 11:01:02 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Michele (Solo travellers)
Italy
Check in: 26 Jun 2011
Check out: 28 Jun 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room
8
His Opinion: difficoltà a mettermi in contatto telefonicamente. tutto il resto OK
2011-02-24 12:46:37 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
roberto (As couple)
Italy
Check in: 18 Feb 2011
Check out: 20 Feb 2011
Number of nights: 2
Stayed in room: Guest room
8
His Opinion: l'affaccio della camera dava nell'interno su una tettoia in ferro e vetro che partiva proprio all'altezza della finestra, un po' triste, per il resto tutto bene, sopratutto il personale gentile e cordiale, buona anche la colazione, in uno splendido salone.
2009-06-07 06:42:24 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
Michael (With family)
Malta
Check in: 28 May 2009
Check out: 31 May 2009
Number of nights: 3
Stayed in room: Guest room plus
10
His Opinion: I recommend this hotel in many ways. It has an old world charm that is becoming harder to find in this busy world. The staff are very courteous and not "too busy to be polite" as in other places but quite the opposite. The building itself and the decorations are exquisite.
