Hotel Plaza Opéra (Palermo, Italy)

Traditionally cosmopolitan and oozing Italian hospitality, Sicilian style is in evidence throughout the downtown Hotel Plaza Opéra. Close to nightlife attractions, it is the perfect base from which to explore the city. Local designers crafted the furniture to create a modern feel to the rooms. The marble bathroom completes the picture. Rooms are soundproofed and include air conditioning, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe, telephone, and complimentary toiletries. At Hotel Plaza Opéra, the 24-hour reception desk administers a long list of facilities and services. Some incur a charge and include parking, shuttle, laundry, excursion planning, and babysitting. A buffet breakfast is available each morning, while a lounge bar and terrace offers cocktails, wine, and light fare. There are many and varied restaurants in the immediate area, including Lo Scudiero Restaurant which is 100 metres away. It is a 300-metre stroll to the delightful Piazza Castelnuovo. In tune with the hotel’s surroundings, the Politeama Theater, home to the Sicilian Symphony Orchestra, is 200 metres away.