LE STANZE AL GENIO DI DARLON, Palermo – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Palace Accommodations
Le Stanze Al Genio Di Darlon occupies the second floor of the 16th-century Palazzo Torre Pirajno. The property features four air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a private bathroom with shower, bidet, and hairdryer. Rooms include Room Liberty with liberty decorations and balcony, Room Square with geometric square roof and balcony, and Room Blue with 19th-century blue drawings. All rooms have double glazing, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and antique tile floors with 19th-century liberty motifs.
Italian Breakfast Service
Breakfast is served each morning in the Sala Grande, which features an art nouveau tiled floor and decoration. The breakfast area has typical Sicilian furniture, antique floors, and frescoes with 19th-century liberty motifs. Guests can enjoy their Italian breakfast surrounded by art objects and unique collections in this house-museum setting.
Museum-Like Common Areas
The property offers several common areas including a terrace overlooking the building's inner courtyard. The residence features antique tiles, prints, paintings, and vintage design objects throughout. Guests have access to a washing machine, dryer, ironing facilities, and tea/coffee makers. The building's cats often stay around the courtyard area.
Kalsa District Location
Located in La Kalsa district, one of the best preserved areas in Palermo's historic center. The property is an 8-minute walk from Fontana Pretoria and within walking distance of Santa Maria dello Spasimo Church (0.5 km), Church of San Cataldo (0.5 km), Market Ballaro (0.5 km), and Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas (1 km). Bus stops and the train station are within walking distance. Falcone-Borsellino Airport is 24 km away.
Cultural Experience Services
The property offers guided tours in English managed by Claudio Iannelli. Guests can experience staying in a typical Sicilian house inhabited by Palermitans. The residence provides a private entrance and features soundproof walls in some units. The property operates as a cultural association with head offices at Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 11, inspired by Palermo's fountain of genius at Piazza Rivoluzione.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Adults only
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV