Short walk to just about everything. We had a fantastically large suite there in great shape with a view of the air shaft and not one thing hanging on the walls. There was a note in the room that said they were working on refurbishing, I guess that would account for the lack of decor. Wonderful original art in the lobby though. The desk staff was helpful with good English but surprisingly cold, probably a Palermo thing.

Grand Albergo Sole is wonderfully situated on Corso Emmanuele I, at the heart of downtown Palermo. There are lovely restaurants and millions of shoeshops just moments away. Inside, the atrium is beautiful with yellow leather sofas that are literally to die for. After that, the hotel was being refurbished and it showed. The room was small but comforatble though air conditioning not completely effective. The hallways were suffocatingly stuffy. Breakfast was ok. Staff courteous. Overall, good value at 82 euro and the best is yet to come.

I stayed at the Hotel Grand Sole a few years ago and I was very impressed. It was definitely the best hotel we visited in Italy. The rooms were very large and had all of the comforts Americans are accustomed to. The concierge, Mario, was excellent. He was so helpful to us. I don't know what we would have done without him. I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Palermo.