Palazzo Zuppello

Stayed here for two days in January for work. Lovely old building, the stairs are amazing! Yes it’s a walk up the stairs, so what? Yes sound travels through wooden floors, who cares? It’s such a warm and historic place that stuff doesn’t matter. Had breakfast, dinners and gelatos!! in town as there’s so much to try. Bar open by receptionist, and the rear patio is nice. I’ll stay here again, the place fits the city well.

Built in 1700 as a nobleman's residence, but with modern amenities. Excellent wifi. Great staff. Impressive rooms that have high ceilings and all the expected accessories. Great walks in all directions. Immersed in old Sicily. Not far from the port. They even have a Tesla charging station out front if you decide to drive here from California. Easy drive from the airport, but parking at the hotel is very limited. They have a lobby bar with anytime service. There are 200 berths in the marina below. Did not eat in the restaurant and the morning breakfast is simple European. Too many interesting eateries and drinkeries in the neighborhood that needed my inspection. Affordable on a working man's per diem and it's not just another stainless steel and glass throwaway bit of modern architecture. The stairs could present a challenge to anyone with limited mobility as there is no elevator. If you're looking for modern sterility and mechanized convenience, this is not the place. If you want a pleasant, understated accommodation that's seen history march past its front door for over three centuries, you may well like it. I did.

One of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in recent times. It’s an old building so no lifts; so had to carry my baggage up to the second floor. Room wifi was too slow and connectivity breaking off frequently. The AC was most horrible and it was so hot with no air circulation,possibly I could not sleep the whole night. There was a creaking sounds coming from adjacent rooms (really not sure whether that was room or stairs); had to even shout something irritably after which the noises subsided. Also this hotel is much more expensive than some other hotels nearby. Shall never....never come back here even if I have to stay for free.