Politeama Palace Hotel - Palermo, Sicily

Politeama Palace Hotel, Palermo

The four-star Politeama Palace Hotel is perfectly positioned near Palermo's historic and commercial centres, as well as the bus station with connections to the airport. There are 94 rooms at this Sicilian hotel, including six superior rooms with hydromassage, and eight junior suites. All rooms are sound proofed with double glazing, a private en-suite bathroom with hair dryer, air conditioning, direct dial phone, cable radio, a well-stocked mini bar, colour TV and internet access. For business guests there are fully equipped meeting rooms for between 50 and 200 people, and there's an excellent in-hotel restaurant offering a fresh breakfast, buffet lunches and a choice of five dinner menus, all including beautifully cooked typical Sicilian specialities.

While you're in Palermo, enjoy visiting the wonderful historic sights including the Great Theatre (Teatro Massimo), the archaeological museum, (one of the most important in Italy) and the beautiful Palazzo dei Normanni (Norman Palace), once an Arab fortress. Don't miss the Vucciria street market, where you can buy local crafts including pottery and the famous 'pupi' puppets. Also sample the local snacks sold by the kiosk vendors including the panelle (fried chickpea pancakes) ad crocchette (croquette potatoes). Just outside the city there are some gems too, including the hilltop Monreale cathedral, with its sparkling mosaics, and the stunning Monte Pellegrino Nature Reserve with its marine caves complete with amazing cave drawings, and the lovely garden at Real Tenuta della Favorita. For a lovely day on the beach, don't miss Mondello with its white sand, crystal waters and elegant villas.

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Double room from €55