Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is worth booking if you want an official 5-star on Via Roma, a short walk from Teatro Massimo and the cathedral, and price is not your main concern. If it is, our Best Value pick scored higher for less than half the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Couples on a special city break and travellers drawn to what guests call a historic luxury setting are the target. It is an official 5-star with a restaurant, a gym, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning listed, and guests score it 9.0 out of 10.
Pets appear in the property tags. The policy and any fee are not confirmed.
Skip it if you are watching costs closely. The reference price was more than four times the sample median, and guests say parking and room service fees are high on top of that.
Location and getting around Palermo
The address is Via Roma 398, in the Ruggero Settimo area, and the location score is 9.4 out of 10. Teatro Massimo is about 0.4 km away, around 5 minutes on foot, and Palermo Cathedral is about 1.1 km, around 14 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, so real routes may take slightly longer.
Monreale Cathedral is the exception. At about 7.5 km, roughly 94 minutes on foot, it is far, and you will need public transport or a taxi.
Guests confirm the picture: a central position within a short walk of the historic centre and major attractions.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 945 reviews, joint second of the 11 hotels in our sample.
Location gets the most praise, for how much is within walking distance. Breakfast is the other highlight. Guests describe it being served in a grand hall, with a wide choice of fresh cakes and pastries. Listed breakfast styles are continental, Italian and buffet.
The complaint is about extras. Guests appreciate the historic luxury setting but find parking and room service fees high. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other Palermo picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, 10 to 12 November for 2 adults in one room, was €465 a night, about €930 for both nights. The sample median was €109, so this is a true top-end price. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Palazzo Balsamo Boutique Hotel, scored 9.6 as a 4-star at €222.84 a night. That is a higher guest score for less than half the price. Our Budget pick, Hotel Tonic, scored 8.2 at €58.40.
So what does the extra money buy here? Mainly the official fifth star, the listed restaurant and gym, and the setting guests describe, including breakfast in the grand hall.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Palermo. Our Luxury slot gives priority to five-star hotels, and this one is officially rated 5 stars. It also held the joint second highest review score in the sample, which made it the strongest candidate in that category.
Before you book
If you are driving, ask the hotel for the parking rate before you arrive, as guests flag it as expensive. The same goes for room service. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate and read the cancellation terms, which we did not assess.
Compare today's price with Palazzo Balsamo before you decide, since the gap was large in the reference period.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes from Teatro Massimo?
About 0.4 km, roughly 5 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Palermo Cathedral is about 14 minutes away.
Is parking expensive?
Guests say parking and room service fees are high. Ask the hotel for current rates before booking.
Is breakfast included?
Inclusion is not confirmed. Guests praise the breakfast served in a grand hall with fresh cakes and pastries, so check whether your rate covers it.
Can I walk to Monreale Cathedral?
It is about 7.5 km away, roughly 94 minutes on foot. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €465 a night. Check today's price for your dates.