The Grand Hotel Des Palmes is a Tourist hotel. Located in City Center area. Shopping is accessible by bus/taxi and the nightlife/restaurants are located in the hotel.
Created in 1874 from the old mansion of the aristocratic Ingham-Withaker family and subsequently decorated in the Art Nouveau style, the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes has welcomed Wagner, Francesco Crispi and numerous other renown personalities. Its recently refurbished rooms combine historic appeal with the best modern amenities. Located in the historical centre, the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes is just a few steps from the Massimo and Politeama theatres and close to the main tourist attractions and commercial district. The hotel is 1 km from the port and 2 km from the main railway station (Palermo Centrale). The hotel can be easily reached by car via the A19 and A29 motorways (Via Leonardo Da Vinci exit), following the signs to the city centre. Palermo Falcone Borsellino International Airport is 30 km away, with direct flights to/from the most important national and international destinations. Rooms: Air conditioning (individually controlled);Direct telephone line with voice mail Minibar Satellite TV;Key-card security system;Hairdryer; Non-smoking rooms The elegant La Palmetta restaurant, on the ground floor, seats up to 100 guests and offers a wide selection of classic Mediterranean specialities, enriched with international flavours. Il Gattopardo bar is a charming venue with a nineteenth century atmosphere, decorated with precious silk and red-purple velvet. A sophisticated location to enjoy cocktails and drinks. An unrivalled environment of crystal glass with a lavishly decorated ceiling, the Salone degli Specchi can seat up to 300 guests and adds sparkle to any banquet or special event. The hotel's congress spaces with marble, stucco decorations and inlaid ceilings are ideal to host high-profile meetings and events. The main ballroom, the Sala Caminetto, can host up to 180 delegates. The historic Sala Wagner, named after the musical genius who resided in this hotel, is adorned with precious stucco designs making any occasion an unforgettable event. It can seat up to 80 delegates. The two smaller rooms, the Sala Ustica and Lipari, have a capacity of 30 and 20 delegates. The splendid Salone degli Specchi and Sala Azzurra are also available for banquets, cocktails and special events. Nearby Leisure Facilities Numerous are the nearby theatres, cinemas and restaurants. The city's tourist attractions are also plentiful. Within a stone's throw from the hotel, guests will find: 'Hammam' Turkish bath; Fitness centre; Swimming pool; Tennis club Local Attractions: Palermo Cathedral; Norman Palace; Palatina Chapel; Dome and Cloister of Monreale; Vigliena Square (also known as Quattro Canti); Church and Cloister of S. Giovanni degli Eremiti; Magione Church (Ss Trinit
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