About 1km walk from the central railway station and buses and a good base to see Palermo sites. Only 5 minutes walk from the excellent Archeological Museum. The hotel is just behind Via Roma so can be noisy from traffic. However this compensated by good room/bathroom, Twinings tea at breakfast and extra-helpful reception staff.

It’s always difficult to reach an hotel in the center of an old city.
Hotel Posta lies in a very narrow street parallel to the Via Roma (there is a big sign near the immense Post-building to find the hotel).
The street is so narrow that it is nearly impossible to stop in front to unload, luckily the reception gives a helping hand.
The parking of the hotel was full, so they said to find a place in the narrow streets.
You have to be an experienced driver in a modest-sized car to park here.
The day we left it took us 15 minutes of manoeuvring our car out of these streets.
The hotel is old, the rooms are modest but it’s enough for a stay to visit the city.
The breakfast was also rather simple.
The biggest advantage is that you can visit Palermo without taking your car or public transport.
So, recommandable for the city-tripper who wants to impress his companions with his driving and parking skills.

We stayed at the Hotel Posta 3 nights, and had them park our car. Our room, on the north side alley, was clean. While there was some traffic noise, it was quiet at night. The staff was very helpful, and several of them spoke very good English. Rates seemed very competitive for the area (112 euros/night incl breakfast, + 12 for parking).

Breakfasts were pleasant, with seconds on good cappucino. A computer off the main lobby was convenient for low-priced internet service.

The location is especially good for walking around Palermo sights. Restaurants nearby were touristy, but pizzerias and snack bars were good - this is where the natives seemed to eat at 10 or 11 PM. Gli Amanti a couple of blocks away was especially nice - good service, snacks, pizza or meals indoors and outdoors and to carry out.

Palermo is tought to drive into or out of - poorly signed roads, few major intersections or routes marked (though if you find Via Roma, Hotel Posta's sign makes them easy to find). On a return we might stay in Monreale to avoid the driving hassle, and bus to Palermo. But if we stay in Palermo, we'd return to Hotel Posta.

My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Posta for three nights in May, 2006. I would classify this as a good hotel at an affordable price, comfortable though certainly not "luxurious." It's more than adequate as a base for seeing Palermo, close to everything: the Teatro Massimo, the Vucciria market, the best shops, and the Ristorante Sant'Andrea -- probably our best meal in Sicily (be sure to get a reservation!). Although our room was small the furnishings were entirely adequate, the bathroom scrupulously clean, and the bed was one of the most comfortable we found during our two-week visit to Sicily. If you must have a grand lobby and a spacious room with antique furnishings, stay elsewhere but be prepared to pay a lot more! The desk staff were all very friendly and helpful, especially Annalisa who was a gem.

Forget about a "view." The Posta is on a narrow back street and surrounded by more of the same, so there's nothing to look at. The plus side is it's much quieter than the tourist hotels that are mostly on the main, very noisy streets.

A couple of cautions: First, we were driving a rental car and the map we got from Expedia (via the TripAdvisor booking connections) was totally wrong. The Posta is hard to find -- you have to go north on Via Roma from Via Vittorio Emmanuele, staying in the right-hand lane. On your left you'll see the huge, grey stone "Poste & Telegraphe" building with its 12 large columns, and just at the end of it you'll see the sign for Hotel Posta. Turn right there, then immediately right again and stop at the front door. (If you're still on Via Roma when you get to Via Cavour, you've gone too far. Circle around and try again!) Second, they only have a few garage spaces so be sure to book one at the same time you book your room otherwise you'll have noplace to park your car!