Luxury hotels in Palermo

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Palermo. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Rocco Forte Villa Igiea Palermo, Italy

  

  Hotel. Offering panoramic views across the Bay of Palermo, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is 2 km from Palermo Harbour. It features an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and elegant rooms and suites. Every room has a different design and layout at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea and no two are the same. They do however have many facilities in common, including air conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view movies and a writing desk. Some offer views of the Tyrrhenian Sea or Pellegrino mountain. Drinks are available from the bar, while the restaurant serves Sicilian specialities. You will also find a gym, solarium and massage rooms at this luxury 5-star hotel. Free parking is provided.

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• 2 Resort Al Balhara Suites & Spa Palermo, Italy

  

  Resort. Situated in Palermo, 7.6 km from Palermo Cathedral, Al Balhara Suites & Spa features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star resort offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms come with air conditioning, and some units at the resort have a balcony. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At Al Balhara Suites & Spa you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. Fontana Pretoria is 8.3 km from Al Balhara Suites & Spa, while Church of the Gesu is 7.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 34 km from the resort. Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around 247 EUR.

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• 3 Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes Palermo, Italy

  

  Hotel. Grand Hotel Et Des Palmes is an elegant Art Nouveau building, right outside the restricted traffic area. It is a 5-minute walk from Palermo’s Massimo and Politeama Theatres. The property has classically furnished rooms and an extensive continental breakfast. Rooms at Des Palmes are decorated with traditional furniture and fine fabrics. Each has air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar. Breakfast is served in a luxurious hall, and includes Sicilian specialties such as almond pastries and granita crushed ice in summer. Neo-Bistrot serves cocktails prepared by an expert mixologist. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner and offers a blend of Mediterranean and European cuisine. Palermo Port, where ferries depart for Cagliari and Naples, is a 10-minute walk away. Palermo Cathedral is 1.6 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 407 EUR.

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• 4 Grand Hotel Wagner Palermo, Italy

  

  Hotel. The luxury Grand Hotel Wagner is full of old-world charm. This prestigious hotel set in the heart of Palermo, near the Politeama Theatre, the pedestrian area and many top-class shops and restaurants. Recently restored, this early-20th century building has exceptional interiors that featured in the famous Italian film ‘The Leopard’. Sit upon antique furniture and take in your surroundings; chandeliers, rare marble, rich carpets and old paintings. Rooms are just as exquisitely decorated. Sip a cocktail in the elegant American Bar or listen to relaxing music in the Piano Bar. The Wagner offers conference and business facilities with modern technology. Sessions in the fitness area and sauna, and massages can be booked on site. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 200 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in May 2024. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!