Via Vittorio Emanuele 114, Palermo, Italy
Excellent location near tourist attractions
Easy access to many dining and bar options
Simple, attractive rooms with flat-screen TVs
Modern bathrooms have marble details and towel-warming racks
Spa with a sauna and steam room
Free breakfast buffet in the on-site restaurant
Neighborhood may be loud and dicey after dark
Beds on the firm side for some
Limited free Wi-Fi (one hour daily)
Located near Palermo’s city center, this modern hotel is lauded for its cleanliness and attractive common areas and rooms. The convenience of this hotel is appealing to many; the Vuccirìa market is a five-minute walk away and the historic port is also very close. Still, some guests have commented on the seediness of the location, especially after dark.
Scene
This modern hotel -- in converted townhouses -- is frequented by European tourists.
This boutique hotel, a modern conversion of a couple of historic townhouses near the city center, houses 86 rooms and suites. Continental European and English-speaking tourists are frequent visitors here. Common areas are sleek and airy, replete with handsome hardwood floors, light marble, and architectural features of the original building, like the glassed-in arcades that adorn the restaurant's dining hall. There’s no official parking lot, though there are nearby spaces guarded by a coterie of locals who suggest a donation for the service.
Location
Near the old city center and well-known street markets
Hotel Palazzo Sitano is within walking distance of the Vuccirìa and Ballarò street markets as well as the Quattro Canti, which is considered the city’s old historic center. The main train station, Palermo Centrale, is accessible via bus as well as by foot, requiring a 10- to 15-minute walk. While the property’s location is convenient to a number of downtown tourist sights, multiple guests have commented on the seediness of the hotel’s surrounding neighborhood. It's about a 15-minute drive from the Falcone–Borsellino Airport.
Rooms
Updated with hints of mid-century modern design; rooms at the back experience less noise.
Handsomely updated rooms are outfitted in neutral tones, with gray striped walls, mid-century modern replica lamps, and dark wood furnishings. Bathrooms are entirely outfitted in marble tiles, porcelain, and chrome fixtures. Some rooms have balconies; all rooms have AC, pay-per-view on the flat-screen TVs, and hairdryers. Multiple guests have noted that the “do not disturb” sign doesn't always produce the intended results with housekeeping, and that the soundproofing the hotel claims to have isn't adequate for the rooms facing the street. Some rooms facing an internal courtyard may be on the dark (but quiet) side.
Features
Small, modern spa and a beautifully designed bar and restaurant
A small, modern spa offers a limited menu of massage options as well as a steam room and sauna. An airy on-site restaurant serves diners under a glassed-in arcade, and breakfast is free. The bar, with hardwood floors, large modern lamps, and white leather chairs, is no less appealing in design. There is no official parking lot, though there are a group of locals who take it upon themselves to collect a small fee for the service of patrolling nearby spaces. Many guests leave their cars here. Free Wi-Fi is available, but is limited to one hour daily.