Born from the restoration of an old palace, this grand hotel rises from the heart of the town, close to Ruggero Settimo Avenue - the most fashionable shopping and business area.
Relax in your sumptuous room where furnishings are particularly refined with paintings and period furniture. Moreover there are several large halls, a meeting room and a lounge bar. The 2 elegant restaurants, on the 5th floor, face a pleasant roof garden.
For further relaxation, why not indulge yourself with a trip to our Turkish bath or the sauna. This 5-star hotel also benefits from a concierge service, so that your every need is taken care of.
Room information
The bathrooms are decorated with precious marbles, enriched with ceramic pots filled with dried roses’ petals and aromatic spices and equipped with soft chenille bathrobes.
Food & beverage
The 2 restaurants, Costanza (the breakfast hall) and Caesar Restaurant are located on the 5th floor, where there was the old prince's apartment, and in the attached terrace, a roof garden has been created for summer dinners.
In the restaurant every dish is a refined gastronomic creation, the result of an authentic passion. The cellar offers a selection of Sicilian wines and the best Italian and French Crues.
Breakfast is served as a large buffet holding a wide variety of typical products, fresh pastry and cakes.
Area information
The hotel lies on a little quiet street connected to the main street of Palermo, Via Ruggiero VII, that links the 2 main squares, Piazza Verdi (where you can find the Opera House Teatro Massimo, seat of the best operas and ballets) and Piazza Castelnuovo (home to the Politeama Theatre, seat of famous concerts).
The hotel is 1 km from the harbour and 3 km from the central railway station.
The area around the Federico II is scattered with pubs, wine bars and a range of restaurants. The Grand Hotel is surrounded by the so-called town sitting room with the most fashionable shopping area and financial district.
Travel information
The hotel is located in the very centre of the town, 28 km from Palermo, 3 km from the central railway station and one km from the harbour.
From the Airport:
There are connections from the airport by shuttle bus every half an hour, train every hour.
By Car:
- Take the A29 into town, following to the centre.
- You have to join Piazza Politeama and we're 50 metres from this main square.
General
Parking, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Gay Friendly, Breakfast Buffet, Airconditioning
Activities
Sauna, Fitness Centre
Services
Laundry, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
