NH Palermo

NH Palermo is a four-star hotel on the Foro Italico seafront, overlooking the Gulf of Palermo in a quiet spot between the Botanical Garden, Villa Giulia and the sea. The historic centre, with the Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria and the Cathedral, is roughly a fifteen-minute walk away; the central railway station is about one kilometre from the hotel, and the nearby harbour is the departure point for boat trips to the Aeolian and Aegadian Islands.

Its 226 rooms range from Standard rooms to Junior Suites with a sitting area and a double sea-view balcony. Many look out over the gulf or the tropical gardens, with the best views from the fourth floor upwards. Every room has individually controlled air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with Sky channels and a minibar; the Superior rooms were recently refurbished, and family and connecting rooms are available.

The highlight is the outdoor pool set among lush gardens, open from June to September, with sun loungers and the AQUA kiosk serving drinks and light bites. I Paladini restaurant serves Mediterranean and Sicilian cuisine with a good wine list, the lobby bar stays open until midnight and breakfast is a buffet. A small gym, 13 meeting rooms for up to 450 guests and dedicated wedding and event services complete the offer.

Dogs and cats up to 25 kg are welcome on request, with a maximum of two per room, making the hotel a convenient base for business or leisure trips to Palermo with your pet.