Hotel Mediterraneo - Palermo

Average rating:  2.2

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Dec 2007

Nothing has changed in this hotel since 1970's except the pricing which are definitly 2008 ! We had a triple room and our daughter had to sleep on a miserable "bed" which could have fit for a dog. A 3 stars hotel which would be a one star in France. The breakfast is also catastrophic.

Guest name: Gilles Steinberg, France

Average rating:  2.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2007

Awful place with unfrendly stuff. Definitely not recomended!

Guest name: ML, Poland

Average rating:  6.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2006

I was requested to pay for the parking not originnaly quoted in the reservation schedule

Guest name: Ilario Zani, Italy

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jun 2006

The brekfast was terrible, expecially coffe.

Guest name: Stefano Raccanelli, Italy

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Nov 2005

clean, confortable and in the city centre of Palermo. Good value.

Guest name: Claudio Meschieri, Italy

Average rating:  5.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2005

The hotel itself was fine and in a very central location but was absolutely nothing special. The porter on arrival was unfriendly although the one in the morning was a lot more polite. On arrival (we called for directions but the were poor and it took two hours to find the hotel) we parked in the street (this is allowed) right outside the hotel but the porter told us we could move it to their secure parking. In the morning I was charged €12 for parking there! I usually like to stay in the centre of town but I'd recommend staying further out (try the Athaneum - it's easier to find, cheaper, just as clean, friendlier staff and free secure car parking) and getting a taxi (about €5) in when you want to visit the centre.

Guest name: Ian Woodcock, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Good position in the city - excellent people. Important that Mediterraneo has garage facility - very tight access, but not quite as challenging as actually driving in Palermo.

Guest name: Mr. P.D. Monk, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

our room was spacious and quiet. The receptionist spoke at least two other languages: german and english. No facilities in the room for making hot drinks.

Guest name: Yukari Saito, Italy

Average rating:  2.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2005

Good location, close to historic centre, shops. Staff unfriendly - very few spoke English. so unable to offer advice re directions, etc.Room overlooked light-well - hot and airless. Air conditioning didn't work till June! Satellite TV didn't work, so no English speaking channels available. Food very mediocre.

Guest name: LC, Australia

Average rating:  5.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2005

Pros: Very low occupation (because not good value hotel). Instant confirmation by return e-mail. Large room (three bed room). Good situation. Cons: Very bad acoustic isolation. You can hear all the noises and conversations from yor neighbors. Employees just comply; not a hint of seeking customers' satisfaction. In April no air conditioning; solution: open your window if you can stand noises and light. Breakfast barely acceptable.The bar in the hall is just a decoration; no service. No internet. Summing up: You will survive it if you have nothing else. But compare prices with other 4 stars hotels. I found cheaper rooms, but must be booked long in advance.

Guest name: JA, Spain

Average rating:  2.9

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Apr 2005

We paid for a triple room and were given a twin room with a camp bed. The hotel details promised air conditioning. This did not work - we were told that it was only turned on in the summer. Fortunately, the weather was not very warm, but we had to have the windows permanently open and could not sleep because of the constant traffic and people noise. The breakfast was barely adequate in an unwelcoming dining room with badly stained tableclothes. There was no hot water for the last 2 days of our stay. The hotel staff were very unhelpful and gave no appearance of concern at this. We did get a small reduction in our bill, but only after we insisted and it was given in very bad grace. This was a very disappointing stay, not cheap and not at all worthy of a 3 star rating.

Guest name: Carol Maine, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.2

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Mar 2005

Breakfast room was unwelcoming and bleak

Guest name: PS, United Kingdom

Average rating:  3.4

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Sep 2004

Standards in Palermo are not too high to begin with, so I was not expecting much. But I was still very disappointed with the Mediterraneo. It is a large, tired and charmless hotel. My bedroom was lit with a flourescent light on the ceiling! The Breakfast Room is drab, and uninspiring. The Hallway carpets were worn. The desk staff were minimally friendly. There was no hint of a woman's touch anywhere in the hotel so I would not recommend it for a romantic stay. I spent two weeks in Sicily and found fine hotels in several smaller towns. The Mediterraneo charged much more money for a very pedestrian and dated product. My stay was very forgettable.

Guest name: BC, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Nov 2004

The hotel is situated well situated for sightseeing and shopping and night life. The furnishing and decor are rather tired but the rooms were both clean and comfortable. All in all reasonable value and fine for a short stay.

Guest name: Frank Symes, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2004

The room was comfortable and on a fairly quiet street. The decor is somewhat dated but not unpleasant.We didn't use many services as we were there only 2 nights.

Guest name: Roberta Costa, USA

Average rating:  2.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2004

air conditioner was turned off by management even though the weather was quiet warm, we were told we could not have it turned on, so opening window allowed street noise at night to keep us awake.

Guest name: EJ, Australia

Average rating:  6.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2004

The hotel is OK. Refurbishment is going on, and needed. Location is good for discovering Palermo

Guest name: AV, Belgium

Average rating:  5.2

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Sep 2004

Die Lage ist sehr günstig und zentral. Das Foto in der Internet-Darstellung ist sehr irreführend, denn es hat nichts mit dem Hotel zu tun. So hat man völlig falsche Vorstellungen vom Hotel. Das Frühstück ist sehr bescheiden, es gibt nur Süßes.

Guest name: Reinhard Gierling, Germany

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in May 2003

Excellent location and good hotel. I recommend it!

Guest name: CB, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.4

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2003

location　is　very　good　for　shopping　and　sightseeing．

Guest name: ST, Japan

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2003

The Hotel is very useful because of its location and extremely quiet. It should improve the quality of the breakfast and breakfast room, this was rather weak. Otherwise, good value for money!

Guest name: Silvia Solmi, Germany

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2003

The hotel was reasonable I guess for the price. It is certainly very conveniently located and the staff was nice. Rooms were very basic. But my real disappointment was the parking issue. The hotel description says: "All the rooms are equipped with telephone (direct out - dialing), hair dryer, color television with satellite antenna, air conditioning and private garage." This is simply untrue. There is one garage with space for only 17 guests. Chances are you're not going to be one of them. The guy at the desk was very nice and helped me to find a good street parking spot and I left the car there during my stay.

Guest name: AA, Israel

Average rating:  5.3

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2003

The hotel was fine in terms of size of room, cleaniness, etc But the price quality ratio was very poor €148/night is very steep; it is an old and drab hotel, and though it is close to some siteseeing in Palermo, it is not worth the money. As a comparison, we also stayed in The Hotel Europa (I think that they are part of the same company, the lobby has the same horrid color scheme!) which was in a more residential area, for only 100€/night. Our last night in Palermo we stayed in Mondello, with a beautiful view of the sea, 4 star Hotel (Hotel La Torre) for 138€/night. Hence, the only reason Mediterraneo charges such a steep rate is that it is near Teartro Massimo, but knowing what I know now, I woudl not stay there again!

Guest name: CF, Spain

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Apr 2003

desk person very helpfull in finding car rentals, took time and interest.

Guest name: CC, Switzerland