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Description: Location. The Grande Albergo Sole is located in the centre of Palermo, on the island of Sicily, Italy. The Via Roma thoroughfare is 80 metres away and Palermo Cathedral is at an 800 metre distance. Palermo Central Station is one kilometre from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Housed in a renovated turn- of-the-century property, this modern hotel opens to a light and spacious lobby area furnished with brightly- coloured sofas and patterned rugs, and hung with contemporary art. The hotel houses a winter garden decorated in traditional style with stone floors, and extends to a roof terrace with unique curved ceilings offering panoramic views of Piazza Pretoria. Further amenities include a multilingual concierge service, laundry facilities, and onsite parking (surcharge). Conference spaces are also available on site.

The Grande Albergo Sole offers two restaurants: the panoramic Le Cupole situated on the roof terrace and serving regional dishes, and the informal grill restaurant La Fontana. The hotel houses a terrace bar and provides a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Guestrooms. The 113 air-conditioned guestrooms combine traditional design features with contemporary furnishings, including wooden floors and dark wood furniture. Amenities include Internet connections, satellite television, minibars, safes, and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Monreale, ten kilometres from the hotel, is home to the world-famous cathedral which dates from the 12th century and mixes Arab, Byzantine, and Norman architecture. The cathedral houses some of the finest mosaics in the world, covering over 6,000 square metres.

Overview: Multilingual staff
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Rooms: Standard Double single use-One king bed. Neutral decor in warm hues with contemporary furnishings and wooden floors. Air conditioning, satellite television, dial-up Internet connection, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, complimentary newspapers. Bathroom with designer toiletries and hair dryer.

Standard Single room-One twin bed. Neutral decor in warm hues with contemporary furnishings and wooden floors. Air conditioning, satellite television, dial-up Internet connection, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, complimentary newspapers. Bathroom with designer toiletries and hair dryer.

Superior room-One king or two twin beds. Neutral decor in warm hues with contemporary furnishings and wooden floors. Air conditioning, satellite television, dial-up Internet connection, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, complimentary newspapers. Bathroom with designer toiletries and hair dryer.

Junior suite-One king or two twin beds. Neutral decor in warm hues with contemporary furnishings and wooden floors. Separate sitting room. Air conditioning, satellite television, dial-up Internet connection, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, complimentary newspapers. Bathroom with designer toiletries, hair dryer, hydromassage bathtub, bathrobes.

Standard room-One king or two twin beds and one extra bed or cot. Neutral decor in warm hues with contemporary furnishings and wooden floors. Air conditioning, satellite television, dial-up Internet connection, direct-dial phone, safe, minibar, complimentary newspapers. Bathroom with designer toiletries and hair dryer.

Transportation: From Palermo Airport (PMO):
Distance to the Grande Albergo Sole is 30 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Trains run every 20-60 minutes from the airport to Palermo's central station (Stazione Centrale). Single tickets cost 4.50 EUR. A bus runs to Stazione Central and single tickets cost 5 EUR. There are also bus services to Sciacca, Ribera, Trapani, and Agrigento. Taxis are available and cost approximately 45 EUR to the hotel. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Palermo city centre is compact and best explored on foot. The city and the surrounding areas are served by a network of buses. A car is recommended for exploring more of Sicily.

Driving directions. From the airport, take the A29 to Palermo and exit for Corso Calatafimi.
Continue until reaching Porta Nuova.
Cross Corso Via Emanuele until reaching Quattro Canti.
After 50 metres, the hotel will appear on the left hand side.

Attractions: Quattro Canti (monument): 50 metres
Piazza Pretoria (historic square): 50 metres Via Roma (shopping thoroughfare): 80 metres
A Vucciria and Ballaro (markets): 150 metres Palermo Cathedral: 300 metres
Massimo Theatre: 500 metres
Real Palace: 500 metres
Botanic Gardens: 1 km
Central Station: 1 km
Mondello (beaches): 7 km
Monreale (Byzantine town): 10 km
Cefalù (coastal town): 65 km

Facilities: Room service (limited hours), Banquet facilities, Dry cleaning service, Laundry facilities, Restaurant(s), Wedding services, Air-conditioned public areas, Internet public area - surcharge, Concierge desk, Bar/lounge, Suitable for children, Elevator/lift, Complimentary breakfast, Comp newspapers in lobby, Business services, Parking (surcharge), Coffee in lobby, Express check-in, Conference room(s), Airport transportation (fees apply)

Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Smoking rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Cable/satellite TV, Wake-up calls, Complimentary newspaper, Refrigerator, Minibar, Housekeeping, Extra towels/bedding, Internet access - dial-up, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Clock radio, Designer toiletries, Desk, Climate control, Window opens, Rollaway beds, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Direct-dial phone, Bidet, Sewing kit, Electronic/magnetic keys

Description: Grande Albergo Sole is a charming hotel since the start of the last century that has been totally restyled as a four star superior with 113 rooms which includes mini suites; junior suites and suites with an elegant; cozy and comfortable decor. Wonderful rooms with a view over the monumental fountain of Piazza Pretoria with old wood rafter ceilings. All the suites are different with each one having its own soft furnishings. Amenities include hydro massage bathtub; twin washbasin; beauty kit and personal computer on request. Grande Albergo Sole is among the new minimal hotels according to Schrager and Starck and their suggestions and philosophy about hospitality. Impeccable and excellent service together with an even more refined and linear style in furnishing and design enriched with highly impacting new architectural choices and with precious contemporary artists works. Amorelli Bellomo and Tosini in the bar and in the lobby areas; Udine and Vinciguerras in the suites; temporary painting and arts exhibitions would interest our guests while they watch the winter garden which resembles an old mansion lobby with stone floors. Cuisine has always been the pride of the GHS Hotel Group. Even Grande Albergo Sole will seduce you with its typical Sicilian flavors and taste. Let our chef enchant you with our light and tasty menus. Why not take a seat and relax with a tasty snack together with one of the aperitifs of the house or your favorite drink. At Grande Albergo Sole your dreams will come true. Additional information; Children under the age of 5 stay free in the room with parents and in existing bedding. Children age 6-12 receive a 20 pct reduction.

Location Description: Located in the heart of Historical Palermo.Palermo

Rooms: Double single use room with direct dial telephone, Internet access, satellite TV, air conditioning/heating individually controlled, mini bar, safe deposit, private bathroom with bathtub or shower and hairdryer. No extra beds allowed in this room. Sleeps 2. Single room with 120 x 195 cm bed. Direct dial telephone, Internet access, satellite TV, air conditioning/heating individually controlled, mini bar, safe deposit, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. No extra beds allowed in this room. Sleeps 1. Twin room with two twin beds each 120 x 195 cm. Direct dial telephone, Internet access, satellite TV, air conditioning/heating individually controlled, mini bar, safe deposit, private bathroom with separate bathtub & shower and hairdryer. No extra beds allowed in this room. Sleeps 2. Double room with direct dial telephone, Internet access, satellite TV, air conditioning/heating individually controlled, mini bar, safe deposit, private bathroom with bathtub or shower and hairdryer. No extra beds allowed in this room. Sleeps 2. If requested with twin beds, the size of beds is 120 x 195 cm each. Private living room, direct dial telephone, internet access, satellite TV, air conditioning/heating individually controlled, mini bar, electric warming kettle & tea bags, safe deposit, private bathroom with separate bathtub with Jacuzzi & shower and hairdryer. No extra beds allowed in this room. Sleeps 3.

Check-in: 12:00 Noon

Check-out: 12:00 Noon

Cancellation Policy: Cxl at least 3 days prior to arr or pay 1 night stay inc tax. No show fee is 1 night stay inc tax. EXCS Cxl at least 2 days prior to arr or pay 1 night stay inc tax. No show fee is 1 night stay inc tax. Exceptions may apply on special periods.

Additional Information:

Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) - From Airport "Falcone-Borsellino": motorway direction Palermo, exit "Via Belgio", straight ahead till first traffic light, than turn right Via Empedocle Restivo, straight ahead till first traffic light, than turn left Via De Gasperi & follow sign for "Stadio" you reach a round point, turn to the right Viale Croce Rossa at the end of this alley turn around the monument to "Unknown soldiers" and turn in Viale della Libertà, keep driving all the way straight ahead, half way of your drive you will pass in front of Massimo Theater Opera House (on you right) until you reach Corso Vittorio Emanuele, you can also follow the sign to Cattedrale but once you reach Corso Vittorio Emanuele turn to the left and after a few metres you'll be in front of the Grande Albergo Sole.

Description: Hotel facilities include a 24-hour front desk, a bar and an elegant restaurant.

Overview: Built at the beginning of the last century, this charmingly-restyled, 4-star hotel, boasts an enviable position in the historical centre of Palermo, within walking distance of all main cultural attractions.

Awake to lovely views of the monumental Piazza Pretorica fountain from the window of your wooden-beamed room, or choose one of the individually-decorated Suites and enjoy a jacuzzi bath before starting your day. The city offers a delightful blend of art, history, shopping and business, so you will never struggle to find things to do. Why not stroll to the cathedral, the Quattro Canti or one of the museums, before returning to the hotel for a traditional Sicilian meal?

In the evenings, relax in style and comfort, surrounded by the hotel’s original architecture and contemporary paintings by the famous Amorelli, Tosini, Udine and Vinciguerra. You can also enjoy its winter garden, which recalls an old mansion lobby with stone floors.

Location Description: The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Palermo, just a short stroll from many of the city's most famous sites, including the Dome and the Quattro Canti, and the main business and the shopping streets.

Palermo central station and subway: 1 km
Harbour: 1.5 km.
Mondello Beach: 8 km.
Falcone Borsellino airport: 38 km.

Rooms: The hotel features 113 rooms (98 Standard, 6 Superior and 9 Junior Suites).

All rooms are equipped with: Bathroom; hairdryer; telephone; internet access; air conditioning system; Sky TV; minibar and; safety-deposit box.

Single and Double Rooms have French beds; the Junior Suites are equipped with jacuzzi bath and separate shower, separate living area and, on request, a PC.

All of the rooms are non-smoking.

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Double Room -

Triple Room -

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Dining: The hotel’s two restaurants offer a range of light, traditional Sicilian cuisine and tasty snack. Take a seat on the panoramic terraces, take in the views of the city's most beautiful domes, and allow the staff to serve you an aperitif whilst you wait for your meal.

Enjoy a rich, buffet breakfast in the breakfast room or in you room from 07.00-10.00.

Lunch is served from 13.00 to 14.30.
Dinner is served from 20.00 to 22.00.

Check-in: 12:00

Check-out: 13:00

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged EUR 15.00 per night and person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 30.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: No internet access available.

Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 9.00 per day.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Transportation: How to reach the hotel from the airport:

- Highway A29 (autostrada) PALERMO-TRAPANI in the direction of Palermo;
- Exit "Corso Calatafimi" in the direction of the Centre
- Carry on to Corso Vittorio Emanuele
- Cross "Quattro Canti", 20 metres on the left find Grande Albergo Sole.

Facilities: Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Design Hotel, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Activities: Jacuzzi

Services: Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Shoe Shine, Car Rental, Fax/Photocopying

- Please provide additional restaurant information: Restaurant "La Fontana", 120 seats, regional & national recipes, breakfast buffet, restaurant ' la carte - Bar "Amorell

Check-in: 12:00 Noon

Check-out: 12:00 Noon

Facilities: Concierge, Handicapped Rooms/Facilities, AM/FM Alarm Clock, 24 Hour Front Desk, Laundry/Valet Services, Parking, Bar/Lounge, Modem Lines in Room, Mini Bar, Restaurant, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, Free Parking, Hairdryer in Room, Room Service

Category: Hotel

Description: The Grande Albergo Sole, a historical hotel dating back to the beginning of last century, has now been reopened after a total restyling with an extreme care of details, and is located right in the heart of Palermo. The property is among the new minimal hotels, according to Schrager and Starck's works from London and Paris, creating a new philosophy about hospitality. The flawless and excellent service together with an even more refined and linear style in furnishing and design, enriched with highly impacting new architectural choices and with precious contemporary artists' works. The Amorelli, Bellomo and Tosini's pictures in the bar and in the lobby areas, the Udine and Vinciguerra masterpieces in the suites, together with temporary painting and arts exhibitions will interest our guests, while they nose around the winter garden, that reminds an old mansion lobby with its floors made in travertino stone. The panoramic terrace, with its restaurants, the solarium, the small fitness centre, will become the perfect location for your relax and to meet your friends.

Cancellation Policy: An eventual cancellation will have communicate via email 48 hours before the arrival day. in case of delays, the price of one night stay it will be charged.

Facilities: Historic building, Lift/elevator, Pets accepted, Dogs allowed, Credit card accepted, Bar, Restaurant, Roof garden, Laundry service, Room service - limited hour, Front desk - 24 hour, Front desk - fax service, City tour, Newspapers, City guide, City maps, Tourist information, Multilingual staff, Fitness room, Individually controlled air conditioning, Heating, Cot available upon request, Rooms with view available upon request, Hairdryer in room, Safe, Mini bar, Direct dial phone, Internet plug, Radio, Satellite TV, Pay TV, Writing desk

Category: Superior First Class Traditional Hotel

Description: This is a good property, one of the first modern individually designed hotels in Sicily. DC 06/08

Location Description: The hotel is located in the historical centre of Palermo, only a short walk away form all of Palermo's main attractions.

Exterior: A traditional building in keeping with the surrounding area.

Lobby: The lobby, medium in size, is very tastefully decorated and enriched with several paintings of popular contemporary artists such as Amorelli, Morandi and Tosini. The lounge is also used to host contemporary art exhibitions. Several comfortable sofas are situated just in front of the reception desk.

Rooms: The rooms, in excellent condition, are medium in size. All have been designed in a modern and contemporary style, with great attention to detail, and enriched with highly impacting new architectural choices and precious contemporary artist works. The bathrooms are medium in size and in excellent condition.

Dining: The restaurant on the ground floor is designed in keeping with the contemporary style of the hotel, offering both international and modern Sicilian cuisine.

Facilities: Medium sized lobby, Earliest check-in at 12:00, 2 lifts, Porterage 24 hour, 5 floors, Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable), Solarium, Car rental facilities, Laundry facilities, Disabled facilities

Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Television, Direct dial phone, Hairdryer, Automatic wake-up call, Voltage 220v

Description: Grande Albergo Solo Hotel offers you the best in terms of hospitality together with an impeccable and excellent service to make your stay in Palermo an unforgettable one. Located right in the heart of the historical and monumental area of Palermo, the Grande Albergo Solo Hotel is only a short walk from Palermo's main artistic sites and theatres. The hotel is only a kilometre from the train station and 38 kilometre from the airport. The Grande Albergo Solo Hotel has well-appointed rooms and suites that guarantee a nice stay with best comforts available. Guests can relish on the typical Sicilian and international cuisine served at the onsite restaurants that are intimate and cosy with an international atmosphere. Guests can also relax with a tasty snack together with their preferred drink at the bar. For business travellers, the Grande Albergo Solo Hotel offers a congress centre that comes equipped with all necessary features. There is also ample parking space available onsite for your convenience.

Facilities: Conference facilities, Disabled facilities, Laundry facilities, Lobby, Parking facilities, Restaurant

Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Cable / Satellite TV, Hairdryer, In-room safe, Mini bar, Private bathroom / Ensuite, Radio, Telephone

Category: Hotel

Description: Hotel facilities include a 24-hour front desk, a bar and an elegant restaurant.

Overview: Built at the beginning of the last century, this charmingly-restyled, 4-star hotel, boasts an enviable position in the historical centre of Palermo, within walking distance of all main cultural attractions. Awake to lovely views of the monumental Piazza Pretorica fountain from the window of your wooden-beamed room, or choose one of the individually-decorated Suites and enjoy a jacuzzi bath before starting your day. The city offers a delightful blend of art, history, shopping and business, so you will never struggle to find things to do. Why not stroll to the cathedral, the Quattro Canti or one of the museums, before returning to the hotel for a traditional Sicilian meal? In the evenings, relax in style and comfort, surrounded by the hotel’s original architecture and contemporary paintings by the famous Amorelli, Tosini, Udine and Vinciguerra. You can also enjoy its winter garden, which recalls an old mansion lobby with stone floors.

Facilities: 24 hour Front Desk, Fax/photo-copy, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, Elevator, Express checkin/checkout, Laundry, Luggage storage, Bar, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Non Smoking Rooms, Restaurant, Safe deposit box

Description: The Grand Sole Hotel is located in Palermo making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All the modern facilities are available in all of the hotel's 113 rooms.
Modern comfort and convenience are seamlessly combined to ensure the guests' satisfaction.
Modern comfort and convenience are seamlessly combined to ensure the guests' satisfaction.
To make your reservation at the Grand Sole Hotel quick and easy, please select your preferred dates of stay and proceed with our secure online booking form.

Comments: The hotel will be closed for renovation works from the 21st – 31st August 2007.

Description: Right in the heart of the historical and monumental area of Palermo, walking distance from artistic sites and theatres of the town. All single rooms have queen size bed, direct local and international dialling telephone, internet connection, satellite TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, automatic air conditioning and heating, safe deposit box. Junior suite has a hydromassage bathtub. Bar and Restaurant om the Panoramic Terrace 5th floor.

Description: Right in the heart of the historical and monumental area of palermo, walking distance from artistic sites and theatres of the town. all single rooms have queen size bed, direct local and international dialling telephone, internet connection, satellite tv, mini-bar, hairdryer, automatic air conditioning and heating, safe deposit box. junior suite has a hydromassage bathtub.

Description: The hotel is located right in the heart of the historical and monumental area of Palermo, walking distance from artistic sites and theatres of the town.

All single rooms have queen size bed, direct local and international dialing telephone, Internet connection, satellite TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, automatic air conditioning and heating, and safe deposit box.

Description: In the heart of Palermo Grande Albergo Sole, charming hotel since the beginning of last century, has now being reopened after a total restyling as a four stars superior hotel, that will gain you over with the extreme care of details and its charming location, right in the heart of the town. All Rate...

Description: Other amenities/services: Rooms with Direct dial phone. Solarium, Laundry, Lounge.

Facilities: Hairdryer in Rooms, Non Smoking Rooms, CONFERENCE ROOM, Handicaps, PARKING, Restaurant, tv in rooms, AIR CONDITIONING, Central Location

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