NH Collection Hotels & Resorts Opens NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano in Sicily

New boutique hotel NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano marks the brand’s second opening in Italy in 2025.

by Anne Sewell
July 24, 2025

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NH Collection Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening in the capital of Sicily the new NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano. The property nestles on the central Via Vittorio Emanuele in the heart of Palermo. The iconic property is tucked away in a Baroque atmosphere, close to the theaters and architectural jewels of Palermo and marks the brand’s second hotel opening in Italy in 2025. This follows the opening of NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso, a property that caters to the mountain and family hotel segment and nestled in the heart of the Pennine Alps.

Meanwhile, the NH Collection Palazzo Sitano marks NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, Minor Hotels’ premium brand, second hotel in Sicily and bringing the number of Minor Hotels’ properties on the island to six.

Location of NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano

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Palermo is a cultural crossroads with Phoenician roots and boasts immense historic, artistic, scenic, architectural and culinary wealth. Moreover, the city embodies Sicily’s most authentic and multicultural soul in this unique enclave, where Arab, Norman and Baroque heritage meet.

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano is housed in an aristocratic building on the Via Vittorio Emanuele, surrounded by old palaces and churches. The boutique hotel’s privileged and strategic location places it close to Piazza Marina, the picturesque Porto della Cala and the Castello a Mare. Moreover, it is just a few minutes from the vibrant Vucciria market and the famous Quattro Canti and is placed close to the city center by the central via Maquedo, renowned for its buzz and local street food. Meanwhile, the lively Piazza Pretoria in the old Kalsa Arab neighborhood and Palermo’s majestic cathedral are close by.

History of Palazzo Sitano

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The Palazzo Sitano was originally constructed between 1712 and 1860, and is a refined example of Baroque architecture. The building was originally made up of three different aristocratic residences and has now been transformed into a hotel that blend s its historic charm with contemporary comfort.

Moreover, the building is on the same block as the San Francesco Church and former Convent and preserves its original features, including the main door, original period windows in the restaurant and breakfast area. It also still features its Baroque décor, painted ceilings, classic cast-iron balconies and arches in the hotel’s common rooms.

About the rooms

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NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano boasts 86 rooms of varying types – Superior, Premium, Premium XL, Junior Suite and Suite, all designed to meet guests’ every need. Each is designed to guarantee a relaxing stay and provides versatile solutions that combine and style.

Moreover, many rooms conserve their original cast-iron balconies, providing charming views of the gold town, while some of the Junior Suites boast ceilings with frescos painted in blue and green and restored to highlight the palazzo’s artistic heritage.

The hotel’s restaurant and bar

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Nestling in an enchanting patio, the restaurant has been harmoniously integrated into a modern class structure. It boasts arches, majestic columns and large windows, inspired by the San Francisco Convent. Moreover, the restaurant welcomes its diners into a bright and timeless atmosphere, combining charm, contemporary comfort and deep ties with the local cultural and culinary heritage.

The restaurant crafts dishes that celebrate the flavors of Sicily with premium local ingredients, served in an ideal combination of authenticity and innovation, enriched by international influences, which nuance each creation.

Guests can enjoy a drink in the relaxing bar area, located on the ground floor of the lobby and opening directly onto Via Bottai, welcoming not only hotel guests, but also locals and anyone seeking to relax and enjoy a drink in a warm and sophisticated atmosphere.

NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano for events

Thanks to its strategic positioning, NH Collection Palermo Palazzo Sitano is also the perfect location for small-scale business and private events. It includes a modern and versatile event room that can host up to 56 people, an elegant interior patio and a private and quiet area, providing the ideal spot for a little networking, small meetings, coffee breaks or outdoor appetizers.

Wellness and fitness

Each space inside the hotel has been thoughtfully created to offer guests wellness and care during their stays, whether visiting for business or travel. The hotel’s amenities include a ground-floor sauna and steam bath, ideal for guests to relax and recharge after a busy day exploring the city. For those guests wishing to keep up with their fitness regime, the hotel offers a fitness club with modern treadmills and elliptical and stationary bikes for a complete workout.

About NH Collection

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts is a premium hospitality brand with more than 100 properties across Europe and the Americas and a growing global footprint in Asia, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and beyond. Offering worldly travelers stays that evoke extraordinary feelings, NH Collection perfectly combines comfort, innovation, intuitive service, an elegant atmosphere, and surprising flavors, all embedded in the local identity.

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts is a Minor Hotels brand and recognizes its guests through one unified loyalty program, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.

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