Built in 1891 to house the National Exhibition of Palermo, the recently refurbished Excelsior Hilton Palermo hotel is considered to be one of the most prestigious of all the historic hotels in Sicily. Initially intended to be dismantled at the end of the prestigious art show, its success and the idea of transforming it for use as a hotel led to the building that we see today, following careful restoration by the architect Basile to whom the project was entrusted in 1925.Feel at home in one of our comfortable Guest Rooms at the Excelsior Hilton Palermo hotel, which all feature luxurious marble bathrooms, a large desk and wireless internet access. Upgrade to a Deluxe Room or Suite for additional comfort and space.Begin your morning with an energizing workout in the contemporary 24-hour Fitness Center, which features the latest in cardio and resistance equipment. Plan a meeting with the help of our professional business center, choosing from 2 fully flexible ballrooms, both featuring the very latest in audio-visual technology.
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The Excelsior Palace Hotel is housed in a renovated 19th century palazzo with art nouveau influence. The lobby features a dark wood reception area with high arches, marble flooring, chandeliers and gilt mirrors. The hotel is located in the centre of Palermo within two kilometres of the Politeama and Massimo theatres. The 119 guestrooms feature traditional décor with rich fabrics and antique wood furnishings, and come equipped with air conditioning, balconies, dial-up Internet connections, satellite television, minibars, hair dryers, telephones and complimentary safe-deposit boxes. At the Liberty Hall Restaurant, guests can enjoy a range of Mediterranean dishes including Sicilian specialities. The Palace also offers a dry cleaning service and a safe- deposit box at the front desk and houses its own bar. Excelsior Palace Hotel, Palermo offers those guests with business needs conference rooms and a range of audio- visual equipment. Guests can browse through complimentary newspapers in the hotel lobby and ask the hotel's multilingual concierge for any sightseeing assistance. Nearby attractions include: Fondazione Mormino Museum, which houses Greek vases and Italian majolica, one kilometre away; the US Consul, 1. 5 kilometres away; and the harbour, two kilometres away. The Fiera del Mediterraneo exhibition centre is 2. 5 kilometres away, the medieval mosaic Capella Palatina, is three kilometres away and the football stadium and Cathedral are at a 3. 5 kilometre distance. Mondello Beach is 8. 5 kilometres away. The nearest airport is Palermo Falcone-Borsellino, 30 kilometres from the hotel.
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This is an excellent hotel, which has a Grandiose, antique feel throughout and is situated in an excellent location. DC 11/06 A traditional building typical of late 19th century architecture. . Situated in the heart of Palermo, on a main shopping road, near to both the port and the attractions of the City centre. .
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