Hotel Ambasciatori - Palermo

8.5

We only stayed for one night, but it was nice and clean. Easy to get to and the view from the terrace at the top of hotel was beautiful. Breakfast was good and is on the terrace. In the evening, you can have drinks on the terrace. Was very relaxing and we enjoyed our stay.

8.1

First of all let me say yhat this is an excellent value for what we paid which was 105 euro/night. The hotel is well located, very clean and well maintained. It's roof top terrace is a beautiful place to have breakfast or to have a cocktail and relax. The downside: The Ac was not working yet which made sleeping a bit sticky with the windows open. There was much traffic noise and loud voices well into the night which could plainly be heard coming up the interior courtyard. Breakfast was marginal and understaffed for the number of people. This made for a rather sour waitstaff who were unable to keep the buffet replenished, clear tables and serve coffee adequate to the need. An oddity; signs clearly posted only one coffee per person without extra charge. This was actually OK because the coffee was only marginal at best. We would go out after breakfast to have an excellent coffee nearby. Although I don't recommend Palermo as a great destination, the hotel was a very good value at this bargain price.

9.6

The terrace is fantastic. One can have wine or other beverages at nearly all hours. The room was also terrific. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

10

Very pleasant stay with extra attention from staff with regard to restaurants and internet help.

8.4

There is no parking on Via Roma where the hotel is located and nearby parking is difficult, though possible, to find. And remember, there are no washclothes provided in the bathrooms in most italian hotels. And there were no bath towels available on our arrival...just smaller towels. A very good breakfast buffet on the terrace or in a room just off the terrace.

8.6

Wir sind sehr zufrieden! Das Hotel entsprach unseren Erwartungen und wir würden es wieder nehmen. Das Hotel liegt wunderbar zentral. Die Dachterrasse ist wunderbar. Das Zimmer war groß genug, das Bad eher nicht. Aber das stört uns nicht. Die Betten waren hart und ohne Kuhlen. Da das Zimmer zur Straße lag, war es nicht leise (hatten Ohrenstöpsel dabei). Die Fassadenarbeiten, die uns die eine Nacht vom Schlaf abgehalten haben, waren störend, aber wohl die absolute Ausnahme. Das Personal war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Internet und Wlan stehen zur Verfügung. Frühstück italienisch, also gut. Der Fahrstuhl ist cool.

9.1

Siamo stati a Palermo 4 notti. La sistemazione in Hotel è stata molto buona. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, ottima la pulizia delle stanze. Più che soddisfacente la colazione a buffet peraltro consumata in terrazza con una vista stupenda sulla città. L'hotel è posizionato in posizione strategica per visitare il centro storico. La nostra stanza si affacciava sulla trafficata via Roma e pertanto non era particolarmente silenziosa nonostante i doppi vetri. Tornerei in questo Hotel.

10

It is placed in the main street, very close to the railway station and port...the staff is great ..so nice and helpfulgreetings to them all. Breakfast ... fantastic...such a variety of good things to eat, the hotel and rooms..beautiful ..and the terrace ... GREAT !!!!

7.9

nice people (not always able to solve the problems), very nice rooms (inside), excellent price-quality some small problems - differently from what mentioned in the site, no wifi was available in my room - televisin was not working - I was promised a nice room with a view ...I received a room at the first floor with a building two meters from my window

10

This hotel is one of the very best we ever had !! We stayed in the new 3rd floor in rooms nos. 309 + 310. The 309 has 2 !!!! showers. Everything is perfect. A MUST for Palermo visitors, who are interested in a perfect hotel at phantastic prices. THANKS THANKS THANKS. Only one thing: if you drive to the garage - keep cool - it exists :-) :-)

9.9

We enjoyed staying at the Ambassadors. We spent New Years Eve 2009 there and were able to view a beautiful display of fireworks from the roof/terrace of the hotel. The view of Palermo from the rooftop was spectacular since the building is one of the tallest ones in that area. The staff was also very helpful with useful suggestions.

9.2

Wanted an affordable, centrally located, clean & tidy hotel and this hotel achieved these objectives

8.7

warm professional accueil - perfect, clean, quite, central location in palermo for a very cheap price. everywhere walking...great for families; very good breakfast on the terrace with a fantastic view of the city. RECOMMENDED! ottimo albergo: tranquillo,centrale, elegante, pulito, confortevole ed economico. eccellente per famiglie! accoglienza cortese e molto professionale; squisita colazione: buffet vario ed abbondante in una terrazza con vista mozzafiato sulla citta'. CONSIGLIATO!

7.9

Easily accessable from the railway station. The roof terrasse was a really plus. Many good restaurants not far from the hotel (mainly in the narrow streets, serving local food very well prepared.

7.8

-excellent location -hard location to park a car- used local garage -in house bar was good - breakfast on roof top was excellent way to start the day -helful staff- plenty of English spoken

8.7

Nice hotel within easy walking distance of main bus station. Very creaky old lift to get to the hotel as it sits above shops. Good location and helpful staff. Recommended.

7.0

The roof-top terrace for breakfast was a treat; the views were truly spectacular. The hotel itself is located on the upper floors and a small old lift has to be taken from the downstairs lobby to access the hotel itself. A previous correspondent noted that he asked the hotel to book a one-way taxi to Palermo airport, was quoted 50 Euros and then charged more. We did the same thing, asked the hotel to confirm the price (three times), the hotel assured us that this was the guaranteed price, and then the cab driver tried to charge more saying he had made a single trip! We only paid the agreed 50 Euros (we only had this cash visibile out of the wallet)and he backed down. On the final morning of our stay the hotel was preparing to be used as a wedding venue. This meant that staff were unable to cope during breakfast (drink orders failed to arrive) etc...

9.2

We were delighted with the hotel. It was classy, quiet and clean. Staff were very helpful. The roof garden is great. The location near the train station on a major street was very safe and though not central, it allowed us to easily get into and out of Palermo without using taxis. My only caution is that stall shower is quite small and large people might have difficulty using it.

8.7

We stayed 3 nights and wanted to stay more but they were fully booked.The terrace is wonderful with a view over Palermo.

8.6

The summer breakfast terrace on the roof is the best place in the hotel - the view from it onto the city is marvellous. The staff is friendly. Reception is on the 5th floor - unusual. The location is pretty convenient for sightseeing. The room was spacious however very plain and not very cozy. In the corridors there was a specific smell of an old building. Via Roma is a wide street, quite dirty (however it seemed typical for Palermo) with heavy traffic. But on the whole the stay was nice. The view from the roof is worth staying here!

7.7

We had a room on 5th floor which had a very nice view and was reasonably quiet, given that the hotel is in the middle of the city. The location is very central and walking distance to the major sights. Breakfast is nothing special (the usual Italian standard), but the rroftop terrace is a real treat. There's free parking in a side treet around the corner.

8.0

Hotel is in a fantastic location - walking distance to all markets, most of the sites you'd want to visit and on a very good, easily accessible shopping street. The rooftop terrace is unbelievable for breakfast or for just sitting around (but who has time?). Most of the staff was courteous and helpful enough, although breakfast service was a bit frosty. Would absolutely return if ever in Palermo again.

10

Our room was spacious and comfortable, and we loved the roof-top terrace. Breakfast and late afternoon drinks on the terrace were a highlight of our stay in Palermo. All of the staff were exceptionally helpful with information and tips on dining and sights and travel. If I ever make it back to Sicily I will stay here, and have already recommended the Ambasciatori to other friends.

9.5

It was a great surprise to meet this hotel. Its location and service was very fine to explore the city. The terrace with its wonderful wiew was fantastic to have breakfast and for tasting the local wine in the late evening. Many thanks to internet for this exploring!!))

9.1

We were very pleased with the location of the hotel on Via Roma among all the best shopping. It was also convenient for the 'sights' and for restaurants. The roof terrace was a terrific bonus as it was a really pleasant place for breakfast and operated as a bar at night. Service was very good and the room comfortable. It was surprisingly quiet given the central location of the hotel. Parking was not provided, but we were directed to a nearby 'garage' where the rates were reasonable.

9.5

Stunning roof terrace for breakfast(excellent!) , sunbathing and relaxing is the outstanding feature of this htoel, setting it way above its surroundings. The quiet and lovely views combined with the hotel's central location are a real bonus in this noisy busy city.

9.4

Very pleasant hotel for a short stop in Palermo. Near station (300yds) and harbour 5-6 mins walk. On 5th & 6th floor so lift is a must! but the rooftop terrace, used for drinks & breakfast is beautiful with stunning panoramic views. One attached was not in best weather.

8.7

We had a two night stay in the Ambasciatori in June, the room was large, slightly sparce, and had no view, having said that it was clean, very functional, and typically Italian. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful and spoke excellent English. (these maybe the only people you hear with such a command of English here )The hotel is in an excellent position to visit the sights of Palermo, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. I must of course mention the roof terrace, which is possibly the most stunning breakfast setting, certainly in a city that we have ever had, and reason alone to stay at this hotel. there is also a second roof terrace with very comfortable sunbeds, which we were glad of after walking around Palermo for seven hours! It's a lovely place to relax after a long day. If we re-visit Palermo I would definitely stay again. I notice several people have commented on feeling nervous or slightly threatened in Palermo, but we didn't, maybe its because we are from a large city ourselves. We loved it here, it doesn't have any airs or graces, and neither do its people, it is dirty in parts, but the architecture and the feel of hundreds of years of history more than make up for the litter.

9.1

We have just spent 4 nights at the Ambasciatori in June 08. Had a great time. The upstairs terrace completely lived up to it's reputation - perfect start to each day before hitting the streets of Palermo. Our room was on the 5th floor at the back, well insulated from most noise others spoke of. Room was charming and light with good rooftop views. Bathroom small but spotless. Our compliments to the staff - they booked restaurants for us even in Rome (at no charge!) as our Italian is very limited. Wait staff at breakfast were terrific too. At night you will need to buzz from the street to be let in. This was never a problem even though we tended to arrive back after midnight. We found the city felt safe and loved the architecture, the markets, the food and the locals' sense of fun. Our favourite restaurant was Nabucco - very close. The appertiser of black olives, broccoli, lobster and tomato jelly had us back for seconds! Something to note - the Capella Palatina is currently closed for renovations. Don't be deterred though, the rest of the Palazzo dei Normanni is still open and is fabulous.

9.2

We arrived at this hotel having been in the air for 23 hours to a warm welcome from the reception staff. The hotel was within walking distance of the train station and in a central location for sight seeing. The breakfast on the roof top terrace was "second to none" and staff recommendation for eating at San Andrea(a bit tricky to find at first) was excellent. Our only disappointment was we failed to book an extra night for our return to Palermo but the staff managed to get us an alternative at Hotel Moderno which wasn't nearly as good.

9.1

Hotel très bien situé, belle chambre, acceuil très agréable, bon petit déjeuner

10

I've been to Palermo twice now, and I've enjoyed it very much. This hotel was great value, and the rooms are much larger than expected. The hotel is conveniently situated very close to the train station. The staff are very helpful, and there is a beautiful rooftop terrace, which is a nice place to sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the view of the city. I would highly recommend that anyone visiting Palermo consider this hotel.

9.9

Eine wahre Perle in Palermo mit einem hervorragenden Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis.

9.2

Third time at this hotel and the standards are as high as ever. Very professional staff, lovely room overlooking Via Roma and the old town. Big bonus is the roof terrace where you have breakfast and can relax in the evening with magnificent views of the city one way and the sea the other. Breakfast is varied and fresh and even the coffee is proper coffee. Excellent location, near the station and the historic centre.

9.8

Perfectly placed hotel, close to the railway and bus station, restaurants and the historic centre of Palermo. Superb view from rooftop terrace

9.6

This hotel, with spacious, clean, comfortable rooms, was well located near the historic sights of Palermo. The balcony where we had breakfasts was exceptional, providing us with glorious views of the whole city. This was the perfect place to start our vacation of Sicily.

9.3

Hotel with very well situed. Nice welcome by compétent personnel.Breakfast on the terrace is fantastic.

9.7

Great hotel, ideally located. The roof terrassse is definitely a must and a great way to start your day in Palermo. Very friendly and helpful staff. Incredible stay in Palermo, would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to travel to Palermo and I will undoubtedly go back to thel Ambasciatori next time I go to Palermo!

9.5

This hotel has several great strengths, and a few weaknesses. The strengths include an excellent location on one of the main streets of Palermo--Via Roma--surrounded by attractive clothing shops and fairly close to several tourist destinations. The 16 rooms, most on the fifth floor of a large building, are fairly new, very clean and attractive, and medium in size. The hotel's roof garden, where breakfast is served, is stunning--a real winner! The staff is friendly, speaks English, and is moderately helpful with sightseeing advice. There are a few factors which will be negatives for some. First, this is more like a B&B than a hotel--no large public spaces except for the roof garden. Second, a negative for the not-too-mobile, breakfast is 32 steps up from the fifth floor to the 7th floor roof garden. Third, access to the 5th floor B&B depends on one rather old-fashioned elevator, which works fine but sometimes gets held up on other floors. Late one evening, returning to the hotel after dinner, I waited and waited on the elevator, which never came. That's how I can tell you that there are exactly 125 marble steps from the ground floor up to the 5th floor lobby and rooms! (The elevator didn't work because someone had neglected to firmly close the door.) The hotel has a good price-value ratio, clean attractive rooms, and a good location, and will be appreciated by most guests. However, those with mobility issues or those wanting more in the way of public rooms and service may want to splurge on one of the outlying luxury hotels.

8.8

The view from the terrace is absolutely fantastic. What a wonderful way to start the day whilst having breakfast! Good central location among historic buildings.

9.4

The Hotel is a really nice and clean hotel, the rooms are very big and brand new. The staff extremely friendly. Position perfect for visiting on foot. We had a very pleasant stay.

6.4

Overall the hotel was fine. The location is great. Easy to walk from the train station to the hotel. The rooftop was spectacular, worth staying there just for that. The room was really noisy though. What I was unhappy about is that they advertise that they provide transportation to the airport for 35 Euros. I thought this was a lot but decided to do it, for the convenience. I was told I could have this added to my bill. What happened was that a taxi was called for us. He showed up on time and was curteous, but charged me 50 Euros. I had no choice but to pay him. They also forgot our wake up call.

9.8

I can't say enough about the hotel staff, they were the greatest I have ever encountered!! The hotel was great and has the most spectacular view of Palermo from its roof top eating area. I highly recommend to anyone, you will have a great time there. I am for sure going to stay there again.

9.8

The staff were especially welcoming and helpful in answering questions, suggesting restaurants, etc. The breakfast was plentiful, and coffee was served immediately, with a smile. The view from the breakfast room and terrace was great. Access to a computer was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much.

9.2

A very nice hotel. Room terrific - centrally located - breakfast on roof with views fantastic. Staff very nice. Would return.

6.2

Good location for walking the city. Convenient for the main station. Unfortunately our room was noisy (other tvs and people on stairs). The weather and our room was cold and the hotel were unable to turn on the heating until November!

9.0

sometimes a little bit noisy (outside) but Friderich is absolutely friendly and efficient !

10

Wir waren 3 Nächte im Hotel Ambasciatori und haben uns außerordentlich wohl gefühlt. Die Räume waren sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und unser Zimmer (Nr. 104) sehr geräumig. Die Lage zum Innenhof ließ uns wunderbar schlafen, kein Lärm störte uns in der Nacht. Das Personal war außerordentlich hilfsbereit und der Service ließ keine Wünsche offen. Das Highlight des Hotels ist eine wunderbare Dachterasse auf der man ganzjährig frühstücken kann. Ganz Palermo liegt einem zu Füßen und man hat einen phantastischen Blick auf die Stadt. Es gab italienisches Frühstück mit Brötchen, Schinken und Käse und sehr schmackhafte Hörnchen. Wir würden dieses Hotel uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Vom Bahnhof sind es nur wenige Minuten zu Fuß.

7.0

Centrally located, but up a rickety lift to the 5th floor. Breakfast view excellent though.

9.9

We had a four night stay in Palermo. The Ambasciatore was very easy to find being on the main road a few hundred yards from the railway station. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the room was very clean and comfortable. It was a little noisy but that's what you expect on a main road. With the windows closed the air conditioning was very quiet. The roof top breakfast terrace had incredible views and was a welcome respite during the day from this noisy dirty city. Although a main shopping street during the day we did not like going out to eat at night as we did not feel safe in the badly lit side streets. We hated Palermo and if it hadn't been for the hotel we would have sought an early flight home.

7.2

The Hotel is very closed to all attractions in Palermo!!! Very nice breakfastteracce!!! View over the old city of Palermo! The room we have had was a little bit too small. But you can look for other rooms before taking yours. Good service. The shower was only 50 x 50 cm. Very friendly service at the reicept.

8.8

A very pleasant stay. The roof terrace really makes this hotel. The staff also are very helpful and went to a lot of trouble to help us track down an address in Palermo.

9.8

This is an excellent hotel with a great atmosphere. Breakfast and evening drinks on the roof terrace were a real bonus. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is close to places of interest and the railway station. If you are going to Palermo you should definitely book this hotel.

6.9

Our room was located on the 5th floor, the window towards a rather lowd patio where constantly water rush disturbs your sleep when sleeping with an open window. The room was rather small, had no minibar or fridge and no parking possibility. We did not find the mentionned garage although we looked for it almost an hour. Going by car in Palermo is rather stressful due to the heavy traffic and the condition of the streets. We parked the car in a public parking area and paid app. € 12 per day. You will have troubles finding good restaurants in Palermo, not even near the hotel.

8.8

très bien situé dans Palerme centre, une terrasse merveilleuse pour prendre un excellent petit déjeuner gourmand avec une vue imprenable sur la ville. chambre spacieuse, déco soignée, salle de bain impeccable

8.0

Parking location was a little frightening as we parked on the street behind the hotel (to save money on parking vs using a garage.) The reception wasn't as helpful as we would have liked when we asked for assistance on a few things. The rooftop view at breakfast was wonderful.

9.9

This hotel is clean and comfortable. Decorated nicely. Best part is the rooftop garden; full of plants, comfortable seating, quiet music and a beautiful view (similar to Florence). Loved having breakfast up there.

8.7

Very good value for money. The hotel is well situated and easy to find (about 5 mins walk from Stazione Centrale straight up via Roma). Lovely, though small room with a balcony over- looking the via Roma, with fantastic views over Palermo. Helpful staff, particualy the owner who was very approachable. It was a shame they could only recommend the restaurant Nabucco, as it didn't meet our needs so we had to keep searching. I would recommend Salsa and Tango in a little square behind the Post Office (via Roma) Fantastic breakfast setting, with a roof terrace overlooking the city. We were even treated to two nights of free live music on the terrace as part of their music festival (July / Aug 07) I would recommend this hotel and would definately stay again.

8.8

Great Hotel !!! Frendly and helpful staff. Near rail station.. Very nice breakfast on roof top terrace. Plan to stay there again next time...

9.8

Feeling at home in a beutifull city apartment in the very center of the city

7.9

Very nice and quiet hotel just in the center.

8.9

Good quality, comfortable, clean hotel, really close to Stazione Centrale. We were with our two young sons aged 6 and 10 and they were easily able to walk the short distance from the station to the hotel when we arrived. Very friendly, helpful staff who spoke v good English too (not so many other people did elsewhere in Sicily!). Breakfast is served on the roof terrace which has fantastic views across Palermo. We would definitly go back to this hotel in future. Good value for money too.

8.9

A wonderful hotel. We arrived early (took the ferry from Napoli) and wanted to simply leave our bags at the hotel while we walked around Palermo. Instead, they let us check in! The gentleman at check-in was great; very friendly and professional. The hotel was stunning, especially the rooftop view (it's better in person than in pictures). Our room was fantastic. The immediate area wasn't great, but that's Palermo for you - the street itself was a shopping paradise. We only had one complaint. We asked for a restaurant recommendation and were immediately given only one choice - Nabucco - by the front desk staff. We went, and it was overpriced and disappointing (we were the only ones there). At the end of the meal, our waiter asked how we found the place, then he proceeded to tell us that the owner of the hotel was *ALSO* the owner of the restaurant. No shock there. :-)

9.8

We thought this hotel was first class. Unusual layout because not all floors of building belong to hotel. Our room on first floor was amazingly modern and delightful. No view, of course, but this was a city centre location. Wonderful roof terrace for breakfast. Staff very helpful and competent. Location near railway station and airport bus.

9.6

Once we got past all the security, which included being buzzed in at the nondescript front door, then into the fifth floor reception area, and finally onto our floor, we found a beautiful, spacious room in the heart of Palermo. The rooftop terrace provided a spectacular view and the breakfast was very nice. The hotel was an oasis away from the crowded streets, horrible traffic, noise, and grime of Palermo. The hotel's central location in the old city made it easy to walk to the major tourist sites.

9.0

Typical Italian Hotel, very professional staff, excellent ratio Quality/Price, can be recommended

8.2

Friendly, english speaking staff. Elegant decor. Twin sets of double glazing ensured a good sleep A haven of quiet in crazy Palermo. And of course the marvellous view eating breakfast on the roof terrace.

7.7

Wonderful terrace with view of the city. Large room, very quiet. Hotel is a few steps from central train/buses. Staff very helpful.

9.4

We stayed in this hotel for a few days in February 2006. We selected the hotel as a result of the very favourable comments it received on the Venere website. The accommodation was very good. The location was perfect..thre roof garden/dining area was nice....The bus/train station is just a short walk away. The selfservice breakfast was good. I would recommend this hotel to you.

8.8

Excellent hotel for the price! centrally located, 15 minutes walk from the most interesting sites of Palermo, very nice people, warm and cosy. Beautiful breakfast on the top floor. Careful, restaurants in Palermo do not open before 8 p.m. for dinner! It just requires some planning!

8.6

Excellent address in central Palermo, close to main city's attractions. High ratio price/quality, one of the best in the city, rooms fully renewed. I strongly raccommend the stay at Ambasciatori.

8.9

The top floor patio is what sets this hotel above the others in its price range! Its wonderful to start your day with breakfast and a panoramic view of Palermo! The staff went out of their way to reserve rest If this hotel is in your price range, then theThe top floor patio is what sets this hotel above the others in its price range! It’s wonderful to start your day with breakfast and a panoramic view of Palermo! The staff went out of their way to reserve restaurants or help with plans. They even helped us book a room at another hotel when we decided to stay a day longer and the Ambasciatori was all booked up! The breakfast was very good by Italian standards, which is still not a lot of food by North American standards, but that’s to be expected. Still, this hotel offered much more breakfast than any other Italian Hotel we stayed at. And yes, they have an elevator. If this hotel is in your price range, then there is no reason to look for another hotel.

9.0

This was our second stay at Ambasciatori and was equally as pleasant as our first stay. The rooms are exceptionally clean and the 6th floor suites are very spacious. The hotel is ideally placed for walking and sight seeing in Palermo. Next time we are in Palermo we will be staying at Ambasciatori.

9.9

The staff here was so friendly and helpful. We will for sure stay here again in the future. This hotel is close to many shops and easy access to the train station. We walked everywhere. I just can't say enough about this hotel. We didn't lack for anything and the view from the rooftop is MAGNIFICANT! Breakfast was delicious as we overlooked Palermo. Thank you!

9.8

Roof terrace view wonderful. Terrace larger than expected. Breakfast excellent for Italy although strangely the coffee was not as strong as expected. We ate well locally. Staff were relaxed, helpful and friendly.

8.9

We loved the hotel and appreciated the courtesy and competence of the staff. One word of advice: Do not drive in Palermo. Those gracious people you meet in a shop or restaurant turn into demons on the road. If someone followed you on the sidewalk as closely as they do in their cars, you could have them arrested for harrassment. Take the train from the airport; the hotel is close to the station. If you need a car to visit elsewhere on the island, go back to the airport for your rental car. It can take an hour to reach the highway from the hotel. You'd get to your car much faster at the airport than you will if it's in town. You cannot find a parking space before 8 at night, and you are likely to find yourself locked in by a double-parked car the next morning in any event. I have traveled extensively in the US and Europe. Palermo has the most brutal traffic I have ever experienced.

8.3

Excellent service from welcoming and very helpful staff. The room was clean, spacious and modern. A lovely terrace on the top of the hotel with a fantastic view of the city.

10

We loved this accommodation. The breakfast was great. Roberto was helpful. The rooms were terrific. The position was also good and all was as I had expected as I had booked it by the reviews. I'd definitely stay again. Thanks to the lovely host. I say eccellente fantastico e grazie mille. Jillian from Australia husband & daughter/ sister Carolyn & husband and our Irish Friends Ann & husband. Also our Italian exchange student from Milan. CIAO

10

I was really impressed I got a photo from the terrace just like the one on the net. I enjoyed the relaxing breakfast on the terrace as well as the good food selection. I had no problem with te stairs as the lift was fine. I really think this a perfect spot to stay as it was also so near to the bus and train station where we got a connection to Catania easily with help from staff. Also they aranged a taxi for us from the airport and it was such a kind and friendly trip to the hotel doing some sightseeing on the way. My husband, 20 yr old daughter, sister and her husband also were very impressed and happy.Thanks for everything Hotel Ambasciatori.

9.9

We got in very late, but were impressed by the size and quietness of our particular room. Very nice remodel and the best bathroom facilities we had on our entire 3 week vacation throughout Sicily and mainland Italy. The breakfast on the rooftop overlooking Palermo was breathtaking and a great way to start the day. We started a tour the next day and stayed in a different hotel that was far less amenable than the Ambasciatori for a higher price. Reception is on the 6th floor. The only minus is the stairs or a tiny elevator as your choice for getting bags upstairs. Ask for help if you're not in good shape. A great little spot for a respite from the energy of the Palermo experience.

6.7

Just difficulties to park the car

7.7

The street map at the hotel was much more detailed then the map provided onthe internet, would have saved time finding the hotel and more information about parking would have saved arrival confusion. Great Place, Lots of fun.

8.5

This hotel is in a great location for walking to shopping, many of Palermo's sights, and the central bus station. Don't let the upper floor location or the small "cage" elevator deter you. Our room was very clean, well decorated, and the staff is very friendly. The rooftop terrace for breakfast is worth the whole visit!

9.2

excellent rapport qualité:prix magnifique terasse pour petits dejeuners avec vue sur PALERME

9.7

We decided to rent a car and drive from the airport to the hotel - I do not recommend this for the faint of heart, driving in Palermo was the single most scary experience of my life. Once we finally arrived at the hotel (in one piece only due to the grace of god) the hotel staff were extremely nice and helpful. The room was very nice, good size by Euro standards. The rooftop breakfast area was beautiful - decent breakfast selection too. For the price I think it would be hard to beat - if I went back to Palermo I would stay here again (although I would take a cab from the airport :-)

8.1

difficult to locate : the"VIA ROMA" being one-way

8.8

Ambasciatori is a very very nice place to stay. We had a chance to stay both in the hotel and the B&B part. Both rooms were excellent, just that the B&B was extremely noisy because of the cars on via Roma. Apart from that the hotel is excellent. The staff members were friendly and competent and the roof breakfast area was beautiful indeed. And so was the coffee and the chocolate croissants. I would recommend Ambasciatori to people who prefer hotels. To others I would suggest to find a nice apartment-style B&B (like the Dimora del Genio). There you have a chance to see what hides behind the silent facades of Palermo houses and palazzos. And what you see is often quite stunning.

9.0

It was a pleasure to stay there. quite naturally the room could not be as quiet as on the countryside. the breakfast was very good. the view from the terrace on the roof is absolutely great. We really liked it!

8.8

my only problem was that workmen were hammering and chiselling all through the afternoon of every one of the 4 days. They had music on and talked so loudly it was impossible to rest. However, earplugs solved this. The best most wonderful part of the accommodation is the breakfast terrace which is open all day with 360 degree views of the town.

8.1

Buon hotel vicino al centro di Palermo

8.6

Somewhat difficult to find. Good city hotel and close to center

8.3

Very good location and overal service. good value for price taking into account the fact that Sicily is rather expensive.

10

One of the nicest and best run hotels we have ever stayed in. The reception staff were extremely helpful, welcoming and efficient. The hotel is ideally placed for the old psrt of town and only ten minutes from the station. It has an abolutely fantastic roof terrace where you have breakfast and where you can relax at any time - views over old Palermo in one direction and the sea in the other. We can recommend this hotel without reservation.

9.8

This is THE ideal hotel, being only 3-5 minute walk straight up the main street from the train and bus station and within 10 minutes of all the major tourist sites. We felt very safe in the area we were in. The rooms were pristine and the staff were fluent in English and most helpful. One could not have asked for a more ideal placed hotel and the rooftop for breakfast is a wonderful way to start the day - or end it. Perhpas one of THE best hotel we have ever stayed in and cannot recommend it enough! Thanks to where the hotel was, we had a superb holiday. See some photos here- http://web.mac.com/derekwalton1/iWeb/Derek/Derek-Rita.html

9.8

Excellent hotel in a central location. Room was spotless, well appointed and quiet. Bathroom spotless. Roof top terrace beautiful with the view over Palermo. Since we stayed in March it was too cold to have the breakfast on the terrace but the view from the breakfast room still great. Excellent breakfast as well. Staff very friendly and fluent in English. Wonderful stay.

9.7

This hotel is an excellent bargain. It is located near the train station, as well as good restaurants and tourist sites. The rooms are somewhat small, but adequate; street noise on the fifth floor (sixth floor to Americans) was not a problem. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. An ample breakfast (fruit juices, breads, cornetti, jams, cereals, yogurt, etc.) is served in a delightful rooftop room with views over the city.

10

Wir sind über Internet auf Hotel aufmerksam geworden und haben uns auf Grund der durchwegs positiven Bewertungen für einen Aufenthalt ent- schieden. Fazit: rundum zufrieden gewesen. Das Hotel "hat was" und deshalb geben wir unsere beste Empfehlung für den "Geheimtip" ab. Das Haus ist zentral und unweit des Bahnhofes gelegen. Mit Bahn-Shuttle bequem vom Flughafen aus und danach per kurzem Fußweg zu erreichen. Terassenblick ist tatsächlich atemberaubend. Leider hat sich bei unserem Aufenthalt der Frühling noch nicht eingestellt, sodaß wir mit dem Frühstückraum (aber auch sehr nett und persönlich in Ausstattung und Service) vorlieb- nehmen mußten. Möglichkeiten zum Essen gibt es in Hotelnähe nicht sehr zahlreich. Man muß dann zwei Ecken weiter gehen, bis an der Kirche St. Domenico günstige Einkehrmöglichkeiten und dann natürlich kleine open-air-Marktstraßen für einen kleinen Snack Gelegenheit bieten. Dort haben wir auch eine typische ital. Weinprobierstube mit Lokalkolorit entdeckt. Ansonsten ist das Hotel verkehrsgünstig ein Stop für die Buslinien zu den gängigsten Sightseeing-Points von Palermo. Unbedingt die Touren nach Monreale, Capuccini und zum Bade- strand machen. Alles gut mit dem Bussystem zu erreichen und die Einheimischen erklären geduldig und freundlich die Umsteigemöglichkeiten. Wer Hotelketten ablehnt und individuell reisen bevorzugt, dem sei das 'Ambasciatori" empfohlen. Fazit: wir kommen gerne wieder. Molte Grazie!!! Buslinien

9.5

competent & helpful staff, gorgeous roof terrace (shame about the weather!), very convenient location

8.2

Pleasant hotel, very friendly staff, great location.

9.5

Staff was English speaking and very helpful