Villa Igiea: a 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Palermo, Sicily

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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Salita Belmonte 43
Palermo, Italy
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Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award , 2024
TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2024 - Villa Igiea
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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"

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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Easter in Sicily with Villa Igiea - Palermo

Spring in Palermo

Make the most of Sicily’s mild springtime weather and discover Palermo’s bustling markets, Baroque palaces and cathedrals. Visit Italy’s largest theatre, relax with a detox treatment at our Irene Forte Spa or or savour local delicacies at our Sunday brunch. Whatever you choose to do, an escape to Villa Igiea is sure to put a springtime bounce in your step.

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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

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 & Offers

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.

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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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Palermo, Italy
Sicily 90142
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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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Salita Belmonte 43
Palermo, Italy
Sicily 90142
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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
Phone Number*
+39 09 16312111
Address
Salita Belmonte 43
Palermo, Italy
Sicily 90142
View map

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