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Located at the foot of Mount Pellegrino, Villa Igiea is a Rocco Forte-managed hotel. It offers guests a chance to discover serenity, majesty, and history. Tourists can visit Palermo's busy markets and ancient places. They can also wander in villa gardens along with the port of the Tyrrhenian Sea or enjoy the indoor luxuries offered at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea.

Overview

Overlooking the Gulf of Palermo, this property originally opened in 1900 on Salita Belmonte 43. Ernesto Basile originally designed the hotel. However, Olga Polizzi, Design Director and Deputy Chairperson of Rocco Forte Hotels, collaborated with renowned architects Philip Vergeylen and Paolo Moschino of Nicholas Haslam Studios to renovate this magnificent property.

This restoration combined the architectural grandeur of the preceding century with contemporary comfort, making it a turn-of-the-century palazzo. As a result, the resort now offers its guests comfy rooms and suites and several fun activities. The amenities at this Rocco Forte hotel include restaurants and bars, room service, free Wi-Fi, and limo Service.

Location

A few steps from Palermo Harbor, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea sits between sea and land. It is a perfect base for tourists to explore the cultural heritage of Palermo with enchanting sights and unique experiences. Moreover, this jewel of the Mediterranean is near many attractions like Teatro Massimo, allowing guests to experience the true beauty of Sicily.

Rooms and Suites

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea's 104 rooms and suites combine the majestic grandeur with a contemporary flair and art nouveau interior. Every room and suite has classic antiques and is light, fresh, and inherently Sicilian. Traditional parquet and exquisite Carrara marble maintain a cool temperature during warm summers. Additionally, many rooms and suites provide sea views and terraces.

Moreover, each room and suite has modern amenities like LCD TVs, Free Wi-Fi, and minibars. Beds with Frette Italian sheets and a pillow menu add to the comfort of these rooms and suites. Bathrooms have bidets, bathrobes, shower/tub combinations, and complimentary toiletries. Guests will also find business amenities like desks and phones in the room. Besides, hairdryers, blackout curtains, and movie purchases are also available.

There are different categories of rooms and suites at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea. The superior rooms are safe and have two king-size beds with an in-room bar. In addition, these spaces offer beautiful views through tall windows designed to depict the Sicilian lifestyle.

Additionally, the studio rooms have a king-sized bed, an in-room bar, and garden or city views. The deluxe room with a sea view provides a king-sized bed for two persons, an in-room bar, and enchanting views over the Gulf of Palermo. Moreover, executive rooms offer sea views and terraces, and family rooms with two super king-sized beds and views of the azure Gulf.

Junior, Family, and Donna Suites

Junior suites with sea views and terraces have grand windows and a balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The family suite comprises one suite and one deluxe room and provides ample space for a family of five adults. Moreover, the crowning jewel of Villa Igiea, the Donna Franca Suite, provides spacious privacy in fresh surroundings with local artwork. This suite also has a separate living room and a sea-view terrace.

Restaurant and Bars

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea offers a unique dining experience by focusing on the finest local produce and native ingredients. In addition, three on-site restaurants and bars provide guests with various dining options.

Florio Restaurant has a decadent interior with a restrained color scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows. These windows bathe the restaurant with natural light and offer magnificent views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Moreover, the menu is designed by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, who takes great inspiration from the simplicity and ultimate quality.

Many ingredients are harvested in the orchards and gardens of Rocco Forte Villa Igiea and Verdura resort. The menu includes sea-fresh fish, raw crustaceans, grilled catch of the day, and over-baked fish. You can also order traditional fresh Sicilian pasta, accompanied by local vegetables, oils, fruits, cheeses, and fresh herbs.

Additionally, the Igiea Terraza Bar is evocative of Edwardian high society and offers a wide selection of Florio liquors and drinks. The drinks list Spirit of Igiea has been designed by Salvatore Calabrese and takes inspiration from illustrious guests and Sicilian fragrances. The bar opens from lunchtime and provides snacks and main dishes with healthy and flavorful delights.

Furthermore, the Alicetta Pool Bar features a menu with Sicilian specialties, raw fish dishes, seafood, sashimi, fresh fish, and crustaceans. Moreover, local steamed vegetables and mixed salads completed the cuisine with pizza and filled focaccias baked in an outdoor oven.

Spa and Wellness

The Villa Igiea Spa combines Sicilian design with modern multi-sensory healing techniques and treatments. The facility comprises four treatment rooms and a beauty salon that offers hair and nail service. There is also a relaxation room with an outdoor relaxation terrace. Additionally, a double treatment suite offers a private relaxation terrace. The spa also provides expert nutrition, fitness, and mental health approach.

Recreational Facilities

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea provides several recreational facilities to its guests. One can enjoy a game of tennis at an outdoor tennis court or swim at the seasonal outdoor pool. The guests with a strict workout routine will also work out in a modern fitness center.

Places to Explore

A stay at the Rocco Forte Villa Igiea allows guests to explore Mediterranean Sicily. You can explore the architectural achievements of ancient conquerors and European elegance blended with traditional Italian culture. Palermo also has Baroque palaces, gold-stone palazzos, and centuries-old churches.

Moreover, the resort offers an exclusive Forte Experience package that helps tourists discover western Sicily. Guests have an option to choose from three different tour packages. Each provides a delicious breakfast and complimentary return airport transfers for the guests staying at Igiea or Donna Franca Suites.

Takeaway

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea, one of the Mediterranean's finest luxury hotels, is a perfect place to enjoy the scenery and history of Sicily. Luxury rooms and suites with scintillating views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, world-class cuisine, and top-notch service make the stay at this hotel incredibly beautiful.