Grand Hotel et Des Palmes In Palermo

I booked larger room, deluxe room, so room is not small, has space for luggage. The room has two chairs, a window face to the street. The property is not too far from the Old town and other restaurants and luxury stores, about 5-7 minutes walk to the opera house, 25 minutes to thanks cathedral. Hotel’s public space is very charming. There are two places that are not meet my expectation: 1) the bathroom is sort of small, won’t fit two people, and shower space is limited due to its orientation. 2) the breakfast is average food, the service was not so attentive on the first day, but improved next two days.

Having dined there recently, I was deeply impressed and satisfied with both the exquisite cuisine (the chef was very attentive and precise) and the service. An experience to repeat.

Amazing location and historical building. Staff is professional and kind. The rooms are late and adequately appointed; I would rate a 4.5 on floating 5 star scale. It is absolutely the place to stay if you want a city center experience.

My stay at the Grand Hôtel Et Des Palmes was a true sensory journey, and I'm not just talking about the Art Nouveau atmosphere and the elegant interiors. The highlight, in my opinion, was the culinary experience, a genuine surprise that exceeded all my expectations. Dinner at the restaurant proved to be a truly exceptional experience. I greatly appreciated the blend of Mediterranean and European flavors, which resulted in refined dishes that remained firmly rooted in tradition. Each course was a small masterpiece of taste and presentation, the result of meticulous attention to detail and the use of excellent ingredients. The professionalism of the staff and the refined setting made each meal a special and unforgettable moment.

It's a very sicilian place but elegant and iconic. Fantastic food and people, wonderful experience!!

A Sicilian excellence, with top-notch kitchen and restaurant staff.

The Grand Hotel et des Palmes is one of those places where time seems to bend out of sheer courtesy. The moment you step inside, you’re wrapped in an elegance that never needs to show off: gentle scents, soft lighting, and staff who appear exactly when you need them, as if they’d read your mind a minute earlier. The rooms are an ode to refined discretion. Silky fabrics, calm colors, details that don’t shout but whisper good taste. And then there’s the silence—that rare kind of silence that turns every night into an invitation to unwind completely. The best part, though, is the feeling of being treated not just as a guest, but as a silent partner in a small enchantment. Every gesture is measured, yet natural. From impeccable room service to a breakfast that feels like a morning caress, everything works in harmony to transform your stay into an experience rather than a mere overnight. And then there’s the restaurant, the true stage of the Grand Hotel et des Palmes. Here, the cuisine doesn’t simply feed you: it woos you, teases you, conquers you with almost theatrical precision. Every dish is crafted like a short story—intense, polished, with not a single note out of place. The chef moves between tradition and invention with disarming confidence. A broth that smells like memory, fish brought to the table in a perfect balance of sea and technique, desserts that seem to murmur, “Relax, we’ll take care of the grand finale.” The presentations are so elegant you almost hesitate to disturb those little masterpieces… until the first bite makes all doubts evaporate. Service ties everything together with gracious professionalism: well-judged suggestions, unforced smiles, wine pairings that feel like a perfectly rehearsed handshake. In short, the restaurant at the Grand Hotel et des Palmes isn’t just an accessory to the hotel: it’s its gourmet soul, a place where cooking becomes an act of pure hospitality. An unmissable stop for anyone who loves being surprised with style.

I stayed at the hotel for the dinner on November 7th for the Gensy event. A surprising discovery! Before this event, we didn't know there was such a vibrant restaurant on-site, recognized by important associations. We'll definitely be back.

I had the pleasure of meeting a friend at the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes for an aperitif, and what can I say: a great discovery. The afternoon snack menu was impeccable; we tried a club sandwich and were more than satisfied. I'll definitely be back to try the dinner menu. Keep up the good work.