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Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
Palermo, Italy · Independent · Accessible Luxury
A hundred five rooms in the Ingham-Whitaker palazzo on Via Roma: Wagner finishing Parsifal in what is now the 156-square-metre suite, Ernesto Basile's winter garden, US headquarters in 1943, Mangia's Group after the 2022 redo.
- 105 rooms
- Opened 1907
- Neighborhood: Politeama
- Rooms from 237 sq ft (22 m²)
- Architect: Ernesto Basile
About Grand Hotel et Des Palmes
- One hundred five rooms in the 1874 Ingham-Whitaker palazzo, Marsala fortune turned hotel, Ernesto Basile's winter garden still the heart of the public rooms.
- Richard Wagner finished Parsifal here in 1881-82. Raymond Roussel died in the house in 1933. The US used it as headquarters in 1943. Algebris bought it in 2018.
- Mangia's Group reopened the house after a 2022 restoration. Ouverture is the rooftop.
- Entry-level rooms start at 237 sq ft (22 m²).
History
Des Palmes is the Ingham-Whitaker palazzo of 1874, Basile hotel, Wagner Parsifal 1881-82, 105 rooms after 2022 restoration, Mangia's Group.
Restaurants and bars
- Mediterra — Restaurant
Experiences
- Giardino d'Inverno — Winter garden designed by Ernesto Basile, with natural light, grand pianos and Belle Époque atmospheres.
- Ouverture Terrace — Terrace overlooking the rooftops of Palermo.
Amenities
- Business Centre with High Speed Internet Access
- 135 inches full HD LED wall
- Interpreter services
- Professional hostesses
- Full equipment rental
- Floral arrangements and bespoke décor
- Personalized menus and tastings
- Wedding cake by Chef Pâtissier
- Guest transfers and logistics
- Musical entertainment
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