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Politeama Palace Hotel – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 15, 90139 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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Ranked #37 of 98 hotels in Palermo
3.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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Worthing, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
235 helpful votes 235 helpful votes
“Disappointing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2007
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I stayed here for four nights. I had booked a single room which was very small but clean and with a view of the mountains. Unfortunately the main light didn't work, one of the hinges on the plastic toilet seat was broken causing it to swivel when sat on (a very unpleasant awakening first thing in the morning!) and there was no tea or coffee in the room which I would expect for a four star hotel. I was told I couldn't have an evening meal in the hotel as the restaurant was now closed in the evenings! The second night, my bedcovers disappeared, apart from a sheet! I noticed the sheets smelled of cigarette smoke.
On the positive side, the hotel is perfectly situated for the airport bus and the hop on sightseeing bus and is within walking distance of the major sites. The staff were efficient and helpful.
I hate having to write a negative review but I expected better from a four star hotel and I also feel it is unfair to other TA members not to be honest.

  • Liked — Ideally situated for airport bus
  • Disliked — room facilities not well maintained
  • Stayed September 2007, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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173 helpful votes 173 helpful votes
“Big rooms, great location, good price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2007

Booked this hotel online for the last night of our stay in Sicily - mainly because the bus stop for the airport bus is right outside the door. Good price for a double room, compared with other places in Palermo, and we actually got a huge room with a third bed in it.
The hotel lobby is bright and welcoming, if a bit tired. Reception staff very helpful, and porters very efficient. Lifts tiny - and take forever to arrive at peak times or when people have lots of luggage. Room key gave access to a hallway with doors onto the bedroom and bathroom, and containing lots of cupboard space. Bedroom large, plenty of storage, nice windows with view of the theatre and square, small minibar/fridge. Beds comfy, room quiet, didn't need earplugs, slept well here. Bathroom biggish, clean, and functioned well. Only quibble was with the shower - you had to hold the shower head while showering as there was nowhere to attach it to on the wall. Pressure was good though. Plenty of towels and toiletries provided. Breakfast was good - plenty of fruit, yoghurt, meat and cheese. Some nice pastries and three juices to choose from. Cereals poor, but overall there was enough choice. As I mentioned, the bus stop to leave for the airport is right outside, plenty of other buses stop outside for the rest of Palermo as well. About a 10 min walk to the ferry terminal, and lots of small eateries nearby, so a great location. The decor is a bit tired, and there was a slight smell of cigarettes in the corridors (although not in the room), but an excellent choice for the money.

  • Liked — Location near to airport bus stop and theatre
  • Disliked — Slight cigarette smell in corridors and tiny lifts
  • Stayed September 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Oslo, Norway
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Good hotel and location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2007
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Although the hotel looked a bit "tired", and that the prime time was a few years earlier - we enjoyed our one night stay at this hotel.

It's located next to the Politeama Theatre, and enjoys a nice location for a stay in Palermo.

Breakfast was good, a bit limited selection of cold cuts and such - but nothing to complain about really.

  • Liked — location
  • Stayed September 2005, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“This people missed good manners lessons”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2007
2
people found this review helpful

The hotel has an exellent location, near wonderfull shops and bars. It is also close to the museums and churches. The hotel is a bit old. They should be very carefull when choosing the personel at the reseption desk... the worst treat we had ever had! It's a petty, because the hotel is good in deed.

  • Liked — The location
  • Disliked — How we were treated
  • Stayed April 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Our room on the 4th floor overlooked the main square and was very noisy and despite control panel on the wall, there was no air conditioning. Very spacious and clean but the decor was lugubrious to say the least.

Stayed March 2007
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Address: Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 15, 90139 Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Price range (per night):* INR4,626 - 10,589

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