If you appreciate old world charm and want a reasonably priced hotel in a location that is absolutely perfect for walking to everything you need in historic Palermo,from the central station just a few blocks away to the Cappella Normanni, then the Orientale is the place for you. The building is 6 centuries old and it is exciting to imagine... More

Old palace, Marvelous pink stairs (Lots of them), Minimal breakfast but good cappuccino and hot chocolate. 80 year old father, mother and daughter proprietors. Very helpful and kind, anxious to please; speak little English. Great option of accommodation near central station with more character than regular hotel. More

I've read about "decadent charme". I found no charme, just decadence. The hotel is located inside a building full of value, which would deserve more maintenance and care. We asked for a silent room and got a huge one not on the street but on the courtyard, with poor furniture and a very high window almost impossible to fully close,... More

This hotel, close to the train station, is housed formerly grand palazzo with a huge sweeping marble staircase and a beautiful courtyard. This is most definitely not a luxurious experience - the rooms are spartan but notably clean and fairly comfortable. A great option if you're on a budget and enjoy characterful, old properties. More

Located near the train station in an old palazzo this hotel was clean & very good value for money. We had a double room with bathroom, balcony & air conditioning for €60 a night. Don't be put off by the slightly grumpy staff on reception! More

The inexplicably-named Hotel Orientale is located just a 2 minute walk from the central train and bus station at Palermo, and near to a lot of the main tourist attractions (churches etc) that Palermo has to offer. The hotel itself is situated in a magnificent courtyard, although once you get inside it is very basic. For some reason the room... More

We were attracted by all the decoration in this hotel. Very quite, big room, clean bathroom, that are all what we needed. Location is quite good and easy access to the main road. But there is no parking in the hotel, we had to leave our car outside the hotel. More

We stayed for one night at the Orientale, based mainly on the convenient location for the station and good price for a quick stay. The hotel is very affordable and its faded grandeur is very pretty, if quite Miss-Havisham-esque! The welcome was friendly and our room was basic but clean. However.. the drains smelt a bit in the bathroom, the... More

This was a bitter disappointment. we booked on the strength of Trip Advisor reviews and wish we hadn't. Although clean, the hotel is best summed up with just two words - dismal and depressing. We had booked for 2 mights but only managed 1 before deciding too leave. The advertised "breakfast included" was a voucher to a rather dingy caffe... More