Palazzo Santamarina Luxury Suite & Spa - Palermo

Luxury suite and spa hotel in Palermo's historic center with a former WWII bomb shelter wellness center

Wellness & Spa

The hotel's spa is set inside a converted WWII bomb shelter, offering a thermal pool with jacuzzi jets and two waterfalls. The wellness circuit includes a Roman tepidarium, a Hammam, a Finnish dry sauna, and a Himalayan salt room. Guests can book personalized massages with therapists Iriana and Louisa, or access the spa for a 60-minute session at 55 euro.

Rooftop Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace with a view of Teatro Massimo and the Palermo skyline. The buffet offers fresh blood orange juice, continental and Italian options, and local specialties. The breakfast staff remembers guest preferences and provides early-morning breakfast boxes for flights before 4 am.

Rooms & Suites

The palazzo offers rooms in a 14th-century building with modern air conditioning, soundproofing, and private balconies overlooking the city or courtyard. Room 303 provides a large bathroom, a balcony with mountain views, and a walk-in shower. The Two-Bedroom Apartment accommodates families of four with a separate living area and private terrace.

Location & Access

Palazzo Santamarina Luxury Suite & Spa sits 300 metres from Fontana Pretoria and a 6-minute walk from Palermo Cathedral. The hotel is 29 km from Falcone-Borsellino Airport, with a paid shuttle service. The ZTL (limited traffic zone) requires advance parking arrangements; staff can arrange permits and recommend nearby garages.

Facilities & Services

The fitness center is larger than typical hotel gyms and includes dedicated yoga and fitness classes. The heated indoor pool is open all year but requires an additional fee (110 euro per swim). Courtyard seating with lemon trees and an outdoor fireplace is available for evening drinks, and the bar serves wine and champagne until late.

• Spa: Former WWII bomb shelter with thermal pool, Hammam, and Himalayan salt room
• Dining: Rooftop breakfast terrace with views of Teatro Massimo and fresh blood orange juice
• Location: 300 m from Fontana Pretoria, 6 min walk to Palermo Cathedral
• Rooms: 14th-century palazzo rooms with private balconies and soundproofing
• Wellness: 60-minute spa session at 55 euro, massages by Iriana and Louisa
• Fitness: Larger-than-average gym with yoga and fitness classes

Licence number: 19082053A446761,IT082053A16JA7WXQK