Where the spirit of the Grand Tour meets the art of Italian hospitality
AN ICONIC LANDMARK OF PALERMO'S HOTEL TRADITION AND NOW PART OF ICONA'S COLLECTION, THE GRAND HOTEL ET DES PALMES EMBODIES A NEW VISION OF CULTURAL LUXURY, INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF THE CONTEMPORARY GRAND TOUR AND THE TIMELESS ALLURE OF PALERMO.
In the heart of Palermo, the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes reflects the most elegant and inspiring essence of the city. A place where history, art, culture and conviviality intertwine naturally, giving life to an atmosphere suspended between memory, beauty and contemporaneity.Among monumental halls, frescoed ceilings, Art Nouveau stained glass and details preserved through the grand restoration, the palazzo continues to be a place of encounter, inspiration and refined social life. Here, conversations, contemporary rituals and Belle Époque atmospheres coexist in natural balance, transforming every space into a setting dedicated to discovery, creativity and the pleasure of being together.
Discover Palermo and Sicily
Grand Hotel et Des Palmes is the ideal starting point for discovering the most authentic and inspiring soul of Palermo and Sicily. Palermo is not just a city to visit: it’s a city to live.
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Richard Wagner Suite
The Richard Wagner Suite, is a tribute to the composer’s legacy. Adorned with stucco reliefs, gold leaf, and a grand crystal chandelier, it offers unparalleled luxury. The suite’s centerpiece is a historic grand piano once owned by Wagner, while the opulent bathroom with a Jacuzzi and emotional shower elevate the experience to an unforgettable journey into music, history, and exceptional hospitality.
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Des Palmes Neobistrot
In the Salone degli Specchi — the historic ballroom of the Ingham family — the Des Palmes Neobistrot welcomes guests during the winter season in an intimate and gathered atmosphere, among soft lights, Belle Époque details and the timeless allure of the palazzo. Here, Sicilian tradition and contemporary sensibility dialogue through an elegant and essential gastronomic offering, designed to accompany the slow rhythm of conversations, encounters and evenings at the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes.
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Since 1874, Palermo has gathered beneath these Art Nouveau ceilings. This Christmas, the table is set at Des Palmes Neobistrot: a festive lunch for family and friends, in the hotel where Wagner completed Parsifal.
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Services
At the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes, every service is conceived to accompany guests through an experience of beauty, character and genuine attention. From the dedicated welcome to the most personalised details, every moment of the stay reflects the natural elegance of the residence and its deep connection with Palermo, transforming hospitality into something intimate, fluid and profoundly inspiring.
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Events
A historic residence of the Ingham family and an emblem of refined hospitality for over a century, the Grand Hotel et Des Palmes has hosted some of the most luminous and glamorous events in the city.Among monumental halls, Liberty details and Belle Époque atmospheres, the palazzo continues to be a place of encounter, inspiration and celebration, where art, society and culture intertwine naturally in the heart of Palermo.
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