The only real downside of this hotel is the location - a rather rough part of Palermo. However, there is a bus stop just outside and a fairly frequent bus service into the town centre. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. Our room overlooked the street, which was incredibly noisy, but once we'd closed the treble windows it was fine. The rooms at the back are probably a better bet as the garden at the rear is beautifully peaceful. The restaurant wasn't that great, and the evening meals were limited, which is a pity because there aren't many places to go to eat in that part of Palermo (a friendly snack bar just down the road - nice if you can cope with the noise of the traffic), and a couple of seafood restaurants (but take your phrase book if you don't speak Italian). I'm sure the menu would benefit from including some traditional Sicilian cuisine, as all our fellow guests were obviously on holiday - British, French, Swiss, Dutch, American, Australian and Czech while we were there. All in all, I'd recommend this hotel.
- Hotel d Amato
- d Amato Hotel Palermo
