A Fabled 19th Century Palazzo

Discover history, majesty and serenity at Villa Igiea: a turn-of-the-century palazzo at the perimeter of vivid Palermo, the foot of Mount Pellegrino and the Gulf of Palermo. A long-loved seaside-meets-city sanctuary for royalty, dignitaries and Hollywood luminaries, trace their paths through tiered villa gardens that sweep down to the port and out to the Tyrrhenian Sea; on excursions to Palermo’s bustling markets, Baroque palaces and ancient sites, or yacht trips along its picturesque coast; and through Villa Igiea’s Italian restaurants, atmospheric bars and palatial Art Nouveau interior, revitalised as a Rocco Forte hotel.

A Fabled 19th Century Palazzo

Discover history, majesty and serenity at Villa Igiea: a turn-of-the-century palazzo at the perimeter of vivid Palermo, the foot of Mount Pellegrino and the Gulf of Palermo. A long-loved seaside-meets-city sanctuary for royalty, dignitaries and Hollywood luminaries, trace their paths through tiered villa gardens that sweep down to the port and out to the Tyrrhenian Sea; on excursions to Palermo’s bustling markets, Baroque palaces and ancient sites, or yacht trips along its picturesque coast; and through Villa Igiea’s Italian restaurants, atmospheric bars and palatial Art Nouveau interior, revitalised as a Rocco Forte hotel.

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Condè Nast Traveler

Condè Nast Traveler's Gold List 2023 - Villa Igiea

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Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2022

READERS' CHOICE #4 BEST HOTEL IN ITALY - Villa Igiea

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FT HOW TO SPEND IT

"there won’t be anything comparably fabulous in the Sicilian capital"

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THE TIMES

"This palatial grand dame has a glamorous history and now it’s been restored to its former glory"

Christmas at Villa Igiea in Palermo

Festive Wonder in Palermo

Winter in Palermo seems too good to be true and the Christmas holidays are one of the best times to discover its wonders. This year too, like every year, Villa Igiea is the ideal setting in which to experience the magic of holidays: from festive brunches, to welcoming afternoon teas and elegant gala dinners, up to special treatments at the Irene Forte Spa, get ready to a sparkling end of the year in Sicily.

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Accommodation

Forte Suites

Furnished with classic antiques and sumptuous fabrics in serene shades, each of the suites is fresh, light and inherently Sicilian. Book a Forte Suite and enjoy enhanced benefits across our three suite categories, with our compliments, from in-suite check-in and complimentary breakfast to a personalised suite experience.

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Suites

Balmy sea breezes sweep in from the azure Gulf, a refreshing reminder of the villa’s island location.

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Family Rooms & Suites

Wake up with your loved ones in the fresh surrounds of one of our Family rooms or Suites. Children can delight in the striking sea views of the azure Gulf while parents enjoy guaranteed relaxation and rejuvenation with sumptuous king-sized beds and exquisite Carrara marble bathrooms replete with handmade Sicilian floor tiles

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Rooms

Designed by Olga Polizzi in collaboration with Paolo Moschino of Nicholas Haslam Studios, Villa Igiea’s rooms blend period features with contemporary flair to exquisite effect.

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Restaurants &
Bars

Florio Restaurant

Travel through time to the peak of the Belle Époque in Palermo, where the Florio family’s most distinguished guests would have dined in this original Louis XVI hall. 

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Igiea Terrazza Bar

Discover the true meaning of aperitivo hour in Villa Igiea’s elegant sandstone vaults, and uncover the widest selection of Florio liqueurs.

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Alicetta Bistro

One of Palermo’s most renowned al fresco venues, the Alicetta Pool Bar is enclosed in a pretty metal pavilion modelled on the same design as the pavilion of the Palazzo Butera in Palermo.

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Highlights &
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Forte Suite Experiences

Welcome to a world of understated elegance and authentic Italian splendour. Our Forte Suites open the doors to extraordinary experiences, each tailored to immerse our guests in the unique charm of their destination.

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Experiences & Activities

Discover incredible things to do at Villa Igiea, in Palermo and its surrounding area, then let our expert Concierge team tailor each experience to surpass your wildest expectations.

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A Theatrical Partnership

Explore Teatro Massimo’s exciting cultural calendar, from enlightening exhibitions and architectural insights to emotive operas. Join Villa Igiea for inspiring cultural experiences. We’ll take you to Palermo’s magnificent theatre for a night of unforgettable theatre.

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Rocco Forte Kids

Our Rocco Forte Kids programme ensures younger guests will be just as pampered as the grown-ups. We welcome children of all ages – our programme is tailored for babies (ages 0-3), kids (ages 4-12) and teens (ages 13-16).

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The Story of Fulvio Pierangelini

“Simplicity is the point of arrival. This has been at the heart of my mission for over 40 years.”

Since joining the team in 2009, Fulvio Pierangelini, Creative Director of Food for Rocco Forte Hotels has transformed the culinary offering, creating innovating traditional Italian menus and sensational dishes using the simplest ingredients.  

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Irene Forte Spa

Inspired by the Mediterranean, Irene Forte Spa merges Sicilian design with multi-sensory healing techniques and signature treatments for a truly restorative, transformative experience.

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Meetings & Events

Frequented by royalty, dignitaries and Hollywood luminaries, Villa Igiea’s palatial interiors create a striking blank canvas to host the most sensational events. 

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From our Journal

Rocco Forte Hotels

Your Grand Tour of Italy Awaits

Retrace the path taken by inquisitive explorers and broad-minded travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries on your own modern day grand tour of Italy.

Choose our hotels in Rome, Florence and Sicily, and our new hotel opening in Milan in 2023, and add comfort to your cultural journe

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Discover history, majesty and serenity at Villa Igiea: a turn-of-the-century palazzo at the perimeter of vivid Palermo, the foot of Mount Pellegrino and the Gulf of Palermo.

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Discover history, majesty and serenity at Villa Igiea: a turn-of-the-century palazzo at the perimeter of vivid Palermo, the foot of Mount Pellegrino and the Gulf of Palermo.

reservations.villaigiea@roccofortehotels.com
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+39 09 16312111
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Salita Belmonte 43
Palermo, Italy
Sicily 90142
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