Principe Di Villafranca

"We stayed here for three nights, the hotel is a short walk from one of the main shopping roads in Palermo, set in a quiet residential area. Within a 5 minute walk there are Italian restaurants and cafes, a small supermarket. It's a very easy flat walk into the centre, so well positioned for sight seeing. The reception staff were always helpful, friendly and professional, ordering a taxi for us and suggesting a local nearby cafe for a bite to eat when we arrived early at the hotel (before check in). The interior decoration of the hotel is very stylish, the Library is a quiet and tranquil space to sit, modern sofas, artwork, glass and high ceilings. Our bedroom was large and spacious with a high ceiling, modern with wardrobe hanging space, a safe, coffee and tea making. We live in a quiet place at home and didn't notice any street noise from our bedroom during our stay. The bathroom was new, modern with complimentary toiletries. The breakfast room is decorated nicely, the selection of breakfast items was perfectly adequate for most Europeans. Something for everyone. No complimentary water in the bedroom - something that is lacking for a 4* hotel."

"The Principe is a well-situated boutique hotel (32 rooms) with minimalist inspiration but extraordinary staff. From Monica on Front Desk to the Breakfast Room ladies, from the room cleaners to the male maintenance operatives, one couldn't wish for a more friendly and welcoming group of people. The downstairs sitting area is pleasant and can even boast its own small library. The shower is tip top, the ceilings are high, the neighbourhood safe and quiet and the only thing we would have appreciated - given the minimalism - was more space to place our clothes! Otherwise, an excellent stay!"

"We just finished a one week stay at this amazing hotel. The lobby was very modern adorned with beautiful wall art and antique furniture. The room we had was modern, very clean and quiet through the night. The bed and linens were some of the best we ever experienced. The mattress was incredibly comfortable. Good sized shower with rain head, great water pressure and very nice towels. The breakfast was very good with lots of fresh fruits, breads, pastries, assorted cold cuts, hard boiled as well as hot scrambled eggs with bacon. The staff also provided freshly made coffees and were on top of keeping the food well supplied. Just excellent all the way. My only suggestion would be that they could have signage to be respectful of other diners and no cell phone conversations. We experienced a group of people that acted as if they were the only ones there. It spoiled our experience that day. We had to ask them to consider the other diners."