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A timeless turn-of-the-century palazzo, storied Villa Igiea sits amidst enchanting Palermo, lush Mount Pellegrino and the turquoise Tyrrhenian Sea. From here,

explore Palermo’s bustling markets, Baroque palaces and ancient sites. Sail Sicily’s picturesque coast. Dine on

spectacular Sicilian cuisine. And discover Villa Igiea’s sweeping gardens and palatial Art Nouveau interior,

reborn as a Rocco Forte hotel.

The Forte family, from left to right: Charles, Sir Rocco, Olga Polizzi, Irene and Lydia

19th-century Villa Igiea has long been the chosen seaside sanctuary for royalty, dignitaries and celebrities visiting Sicily

Designed by esteemed Palermo architect Ernesto Basile, the hotel remains a sanctum for travellers to Italy’s largest island today

Verdant villa gardens lead down to a port, prime for coastal voyages and expeditions out to sea

The restaurant terrace, where celebrity Chef Fulvio Pierangelini masterminds a menu of fresh, flavourful, unmistakably local fare

“Villa Igiea is an iconic hotel with the Florio family at its origin. I am delighted that my family will now have its place in the building’s marvellous history”Sir Rocco Forte

A classical framework with contemporary accents, Villa Igiea sees Sicilian antiquity meet signature Rocco Forte hospitality

Sea blues and sea views: the breeze whips off the Mediterranean, keeping suites as fresh as they look

Design from Olga Polizzi, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen heroes local craftsmanship: handmade tiles, Sicilian stone and tailormade rugs

“Sicilian crafts pays homage to this landmark building’s extraordinary setting” Olga Polizzi

Al fresco dining at sunset overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea from one of the villa’s 28 spacious suites

Villa IgieaSalita Belmonte, 4390142 Palermo, ItalyT +39 063 288 8590reservations.villaigiea@roccofortehotels.com

Accommodation · 78 rooms · 22 suites

Restaurant and bars · restaurant with terrace · bar with terrace · pool restaurant & bar

Villa Igiea Spa · outdoor pool · gym & treatment rooms

Meetings & Events · Sala Basile, meeting room for up to 120 delegates

· Library, for up to 40 delegates · Banqueting Hall, for up to 250 delegates · Conference Hall, for up to 400 delegates

Transfers · 30 min from Palermo International Airport · 90 min from Verdura Resort

Other Activities · boat trips · culinary activities · sightseeing excursions · tennis court

Guest Services · 24-hour in-room dining · airport/station transfers · complimentary Wi-Fi access · concierge services · express check-in and check-out · free shuttle bus to the city centre · morning servicing of your room and turndown service; additional evening service upon request

· packing and unpacking of your luggage · pressing service · private harbour · same-day laundry service · shoe shine service · valet parking

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