Ornate. Grand. Opulent. All in an old-fashioned vibe. This hotel was obviously the height of luxury…read morein the mid-20th century. Now, it needs some love to return it to it's glory, but even still, it's a pleasant place to stay. Rooms are a decent size. The bed is comfortable. The area is relatively quiet at night so sleeping with the balcony doors open for fresh air is possible. The bathroom is large with a good shower. The breakfast on the 4th floor is in a space surrounded by windows providing sunny views on a beautiful morning. Typical breakfast options. Eggs, pastries, fruits, cereals, cheeses, smoked salmon, charcuterie, olives, capers, yogurt, pancakes, bacon, grilled vegetables that all looked steamed, American coffee and made-to-order espresso drinks. Service is friendly & attentive.

We were quite delighted with the Grand Hotel Wagner, our "home" in Palermo for several nights last…read moremonth. Our room was comfortable and beautiful, and we were totally enchanted with the top floor sunroom and the elaborate daily breakfast buffet (included in the room rate). Davide, the terrific restaurant manager, was extremely accommodating. The public spaces in the hotel were gorgeous also. We loved the location and could walk everywhere. We would highly recommend the Grand Hotel Wagner and plan to visit there again on our next trip to Palermo.

Fabulous Golden Hour / Sunset Rooftop Bar - Palermo....Best Views in Palermo / Great Drinks and…read moreTerrific Service - in particular Pietro who gave us some site seeing tips and remembered us & our drink preferences & good recommendations. Had Pisco Sour / Gin Fizz and they even had a selection of Mescal..

Very expensive for what you get. Also, they wouldn't hold…read moreour luggage in a private place and wanted us to leave it unsecured in the lobby. The whole experience was mediocre!

Where should we begin? This place has the absolute best combination of everything a smart and…read moreworldly traveler could ever want. The owner and host Francesco, is the best B&B host we have ever experienced. He is passionate about what Palermo and his B&B have to offer. The location is in the city, but outside the old historic center so there is parking available near the unit for you to park your car and leave it during your entire stay. There is also frequent bus transportation to the historic center and other parts of town within 3 blocks. Because it is a residential area you have very good restaurants close by. No horrible touristic menus to be found anywhere near here. The unit itself is extremely comfortable. It is on the 12th floor - a penthouse and has an amazing terrace outside of the unit with an additional very large terrace on the 13th floor above it. There are commanding views of the entire city from the terraces. The room itself is well appointed with dark wood wainscoting and floors and tasteful decor. The ensuite bathroom is incredibly large for an inner-city room and includes an oversized soaking bathtub and a separate large shower. The WiFi worked very well in the unit and nearby terrace just outside the room. Francesco, is incredibly hospitable. He takes much pride in providing exceptional service to his guests. The suggestions of what sites to visit, how best to arrive there, where to eat and anything else you can think of in the city are extremely helpful. Breakfasts are without compare to other bed and breakfast locations. Francesco caters them specifically to your wishes. This is not a cookie cutter breakfast, it is made with great care and the desire to please. We requested some savory meats and cheeses and were surprised to find a perfectly ripe cherry tomato salad, delicious caponata, calzone with local bread, prosciutto, home grown basil and fresh mozzarella along with fresh fruit, fresh squeezed juice and yogurt. A schiacciata (sp?) of cooked ham and cheese was also included - enough for breakfast, lunch and more! We stayed two nights and felt very comfortable here. The privacy of being the only guests is great! We felt pampered. We highly recommend Attic 12 to savvy travelers who want to experience Palermo from a local's perspective.

It was my first trip in Palermo and I was very pleased to be introduced into that amazing world -…read morecity of Palermo. Attic 12 has been created to give such an incredible experience. It is situated in the city center, so you visit the city, but at the same time you find something special only for you. The B&B has everything you need to have a nice holiday - Wi-Fi, a huge bathroom, an amazing view - you see mountains and sea. There are a lot of cafes and typical restaurants - be sure, Francesco, the owner, will show you the best ones :-)

Our first stop after arriving in Italy and so glad we chose this hotel. Very pretty, very quiet and…read morea reasonable price. The Breakfast was really amazing - the best of all the hotels we stayed at in Sicily. A little bit of a walk to the "things to see" but nice and sits right on the edge of a really pretty park. Perfect place to rest up after a long haul from San Francisco!

This may be the best hotel that we have ever stayed at. The space is beautiful and elegant. The…read morerooms are awesome. We upgraded and had a beautifully appointed room with a patio. The staff couldn't do enough for us. The outdoor spaces are amazing. The restaurant and bar offer well shaded dining areas with an ocean view. It's a lot of fun to linger over the excellent breakfast or a cocktail. The poolside area is ringed with lounge chairs and attentive staff. At first I was concerned because the hotel is located outside of downtown Palermo. There are shuttles that drop you off downtown. It was actually a relief to be at a quiet location away from the crowded city center. Rooms are expensive, but staying here is an indulgence. It's well worth the splurge.

A great pleasure to write this review. With Grand Hotel Villa Igiea everything is outstanding and…read moreexceptional. Style and class is combined with a relaxed approach and a beauty that stuns you. Palermo at its best. And you can in fact stay here without ruining yourself. The building, the garden, the sea embrace you, having breakfast, lunch and dinner or just a late night walk. Top class in every dimension. Highly recommended for all of us. Sad to say this kind of experience probably will not last for ever...

Excellent hotel! Very friendly and caring staff at the front desk (Francesca is very attentive)…read more The room was clean and cozy. The location is great! A short walk away from the Quattro Canti. It is also directly in front of the teatro and on a very busy touristy street full of bars, restaurants, and a cafe next door! Reasonable pricing! Highly recommend staying here.

Beautiful location and excellent service, our room was cozy, delicious breakfast served in our room…read morewith no cost, highly recommended

Where to begin. Location is ok, service is ok, food, well, way too much salt. Breakfast eggs,…read morerunny, cool and overloaded with salt. Coffee not drinkable. Now for the room. 2 twin beds shoved together. And an exercise bike in the room...nice touch, only positive I could find. Went to wash my hands, brown water came out. Told the front desk, they gave us 2 bottles of water, to last us for 3 days, for hand washing and to brush our teeth. Be warned..

Met my criteria of clean, quiet and comfortable. We had a huge room which included, a Peloton type…read moreexercise bike. Great location with friendly staff. Recommend.

This may be the best hotel that we have ever stayed at. The space is beautiful and elegant. The…read morerooms are awesome. We upgraded and had a beautifully appointed room with a patio. The staff couldn't do enough for us. The outdoor spaces are amazing. The restaurant and bar offer well shaded dining areas with an ocean view. It's a lot of fun to linger offer the excellent breakfast or a cocktail. The poolside area is ringed with lounge chairs and attentive staff. At first I was concerned because the hotel is located outside of downtown Palermo. There are shuttles that drop you off downtown. It was actually a relief to be at a quiet location away from the crowded city center. Rooms are expensive, but staying here is an indulgence. It's well worth the splurge.

Everything was excellent from the moment they opened the gates to let me in. No complaints. Maybe a…read moresuggestion of a larger or better yet, an alternate pool. The one there is beautiful with the scenery and amazing staff, but a bit small in comparison to the amount of chairs available and often filled due to high demand in the summer . It's fits the location perfectly as is to be honest. But another adult only wouldn't hurt and some of those chairs from the row going down the side of the walkway could be of better use there food for thought.. which was also nice. Pool bar. Couple of outdoor restaurant choices. Decor. Spa. Class with care. Well done

ABSOLUTELY THE PINNACLE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! Paulo & Antonella (the owners) are INCREDIBLE. Our…read morestay in Palermo was unforgettable - and their incomparable warmth & welcome was a huge part of why we feel the way we do about our experience in Sicily. To say that their attention to detail & they way they went ABOVE & BEYOND anything my husband and I could have ever imagined. We were in Sicily for my birthday - and somehow, they knew. We hadn't mentioned it to them (my husband swears!) - and yet, I came to breakfast to be greeted with a piece of Sicilian Almond Cake w/ a candle served in the breakfast dining area. They made reservations for us for dinner that evening, and even let the restaurant know in advance that we were coming there for my birthday. As if that weren't enough, when we got back to our room after a FANTASTIC dinner at Donna Eleanora (their recommendation, by the way), we walked in to see a birthday card w/ 2 champagne glasses on the entry table - and, YES, there was a chilled bottle of champagne in the refrigerator for us. They were fantastic w/ the valet service provided by the hotel & always made certain our car was accessible to us at any time - including on the morning we left at 4:30am to catch our flight. Antonella even packaged up a breakfast we could take with us to the airport on the morning we left (she left it for us in our refrigerator during our last night while we were out to dinner), since we couldn't stay, due to the early flight, to have breakfast at the hotel that morning. I cannot say adequate words to express how special they made our stay with them. When we go back to Sicily (and we are already planning to return), we WILL be staying with them again!

Four nights at this hotel, which is currently branded under the Best Western chain and was part of…read moremy Delta Vacations trip. The hotel is in a good location and had restaurants and shopping within walking distance. It's in a busy neighborhood but there was little noise other than the occasional siren. Nothing from the hallway or neighbors. Checking in was easy though there was a little confusion as to the level of room I had booked. The emailed receipt clearly said "executive suite" but they want to put me in a standard room. After reviewing the email, this was dealt with quickly and I received the room I had booked and they apologized. My room was on the first floor (second floor in American) at the very end of the hallway so it was quiet. Balcony to the street, queen bed and work desk. Wifi worked reasonably well in my room but my friend in the next room down had some trouble. I think I was just at the edge of the AP's range. The room also had a hot water kettle and instant coffee packets. Twice I had to ask at the desk for creamer as it was neglected by the housekeeping staff who otherwise did a good job. A good amount of storage including a safe. Full shower had very hot water. I did not have their breakfast or visit the bar. Check-out was easy and they accurately charged me only for the small city tax. Overall, a very pleasant stay and if I were to return to Palermo I would stay here again. [Review 12846 overall, 161 of 2020.]