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Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Interior entrance
Courtyard
Exterior
Interior
Bar (on property)
Near Palermo Harbour, Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa provides a peaceful retreat featuring aromatherapy and hot stone massages at its spa. Guests can enjoy Italian dishes at two restaurants or relax by the lobby fireplace with complimentary WiFi access.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Room options

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Economy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via dei Cartari 18, Palermo, PA, 90133

What's nearby

  • Via Roma - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Via Vittorio Emanuele - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Quattro Canti - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Teatro Massimo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palermo Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Imperatore Federico Station - 4 min drive
  • Palermo Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buatta Cucina Popolana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Martorana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sartoria Cocktail Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salmoriglio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antica Focacceria San Francesco - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa

Upscale hotel near Via Roma
Close to Via Vittorio Emanuele and Teatro Massimo, Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body wrap, a body treatment, and a facial at Centro Aloe Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian cuisine. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Wedding services, a porter/bellhop, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 127 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and bidets
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (EUR 18 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kemonia

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,001 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1574
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: EUR 18.00 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT082053A19IJS2FHR

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa Palermo
Grand Piazza Borsa
Grand Piazza Borsa Palermo
Piazza Borsa Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa Palermo, Sicily
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa Palermo Sicily
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa Hotel
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa Palermo
Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa Hotel Palermo

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa?

Valet parking is available for EUR 18.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa located?

Located in Palermo Historical Center, this spa hotel is steps from Via Roma and Via Vittorio Emanuele. Teatro Massimo and Politeama Garibaldi Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Palermo Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 866 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 866 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 866 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 866 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 866 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent traditional European hotel with friendly, attentive staff Complimentary full breakfast, served buffet style in the dining room was delicious, including fresh squeezed local orange juice that was amazing. Very convenient location to sightseeing and restaurants.
Center courtyard of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and well-maintained. It is in a great location and walkable to everything! We stayed in the deluxe suites and were impressed with the size and updated design. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire Team is very friendly and professional. They made our stay very enjoyable and offered lots of help and information. The entire facility is beautiful and the room was great, clean and in very good condition. Food quality and variety are great as well as the first class service provided. Thank you for making our stay so very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, helpful with directions. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with character and can’t beat the location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kin Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a great location and you can walk to all dining and shopping areas. It is a rather old property and it shows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nidhi

Great location. Grand but a bit tired looking. Buffet breakfast with variety but not high quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were kind and professional at check in and gave us good recommendations for dining options in the hotel. Our room was lovely, spacious and clean. We enjoyed a very tasty dinner in the main hotel restaurant where we were greeted by friendly professional staff. The meal was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kin Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has very attractive old style charm. The neighborhood has many dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of Palermo, the restaurants, the markets - easy to walk 20m for a meal or a few hundred metres to see the sights. Great location, beautiful old building and rooms and helpful staff. Comfy beds and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is of historical value. A converted convent with beautiful courtyard being well preserved. A unique hotel. Room is renovated and easy access to centre of Palermo attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in the middle of Palermo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gautam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to everywhere we wanted to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the hustle and bustle of the city without being involved, the hotel is clean and as the name suggests Grand. I enjoyed my stay and couldn't fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very well located. Personel very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old grand hotel. Minute walk to harbour and fun area at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very well situated but is faded and in need of refurbishment. The water in the bath and showers was tepid at best
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was as described. It was in a perfect location. It’s a beautiful building with great historical significance. The staff were friendly and the breakfast that is included was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely spot= centrally located-easy walk ot the Cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent hotel, wonder accommodation and most helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The rooms were clean and spacious. Lovely high ceilings in a grand old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire property is five star ! Bed linens 👍room excellent. Friendly staff. So convenient. Totally enjoyed my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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