We stayed here for 4 nights 25-29 March We try to use a Mercure wherever possible for city breaks as always in good location and great standard of rooms We took airport shuttle bus to Politeama 6 euro one way or 10 return Buses leave every 1/2 hour and take 40 minutes There are also shared shuttle taxis for 7euros these will save you trying to find your hotel. The bus stops on square outside Polo and the return stop is on the other side outside Prada We then walked down Ruggero Settimo Until we came to Mariano Stabile and turned left the Mercure is down on right hand side Takes about 10 minutes Fast friendly checkin Room had nice comfortable Double bed Opening patio door which was great for fresh air Safe in wardrobe Tv only 2 English news channels but we don't watch tv on holiday The bathroom was lovely Walkin shower unit that we requested good hot water and pressure nice fluffy white towels not the tea towel type you often get in Italy Excellent maid service each day We ate in the hotel's Bistro Restaurant as it was raining It has good menu and wine list Only 1 girl serving but again fast friendly service and excellent food This is where buffet breakfast served again very good everything you need Expresso or Capuccino coffee is ordered from the staff There is a fresh orange juice machine...We stayed here for 4 nights 25-29 March We try to use a Mercure wherever possible for city breaks as always in good location and great standard of rooms We took airport shuttle bus to Politeama 6 euro one way or 10 return Buses leave every 1/2 hour and take 40 minutes There are also shared shuttle taxis for 7euros these will save you trying to find your hotel. The bus stops on square outside Polo and the return stop is on the other side outside Prada We then walked down Ruggero Settimo Until we came to Mariano Stabile and turned left the Mercure is down on right hand side Takes about 10 minutes Fast friendly checkin Room had nice comfortable Double bed Opening patio door which was great for fresh air Safe in wardrobe Tv only 2 English news channels but we don't watch tv on holiday The bathroom was lovely Walkin shower unit that we requested good hot water and pressure nice fluffy white towels not the tea towel type you often get in Italy Excellent maid service each day We ate in the hotel's Bistro Restaurant as it was raining It has good menu and wine list Only 1 girl serving but again fast friendly service and excellent food This is where buffet breakfast served again very good everything you need Expresso or Capuccino coffee is ordered from the staff There is a fresh orange juice machine and Canoli to die for There is a Free circular bus shuttle which stops at all the main points ask for map at reception The nearest stop is on Via Cavour Turn left out of hotel down via Carella to end directly opposite is bus stop every 15 minutes The bus starts and finishes at Piazza San Spirito by city walls just change onto next bus but nice area to explore If you turn right out of hotel via Amari and then left via Granatelli Wonderful restaurant Il Mirto e la Rosa next to the Piazzeria on corner Gets busy mostly Italians and great food Set menus from 10 euro-30 euro plus main menu Very good wine list recommend Blues Grillo Palermo is nice but faded grandeur The central train station is served by the free bus so plan a trip out A big thank you to all the staff at the Mercure for making it a great stayMore