Villa Igiea, A Rocco Forte Hotel
A legendary villa on the Palermo coast
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Palermo’s iconic Villa Igiea, A Rocco Forte Hotel is a luxury landmark. A turn-of-the-century villa perched at the bay’s edge, the regal hotel emits both a yesteryear glamour and 21st-century luxury.
A grande dame of Sicilian hospitality, Villa Igiea was built in the early 1900s by Ernesto Basile, a Palermo architect who helped popularize the Liberty movement (a Sicilian version of art nouveau). The resplendent centurion has courted aristocracy and celebrity for more than a century as an urban oasis hidden from the chaos of Palermo. In 2020, Rocco Forte’s design team of Philip Vergeylen, Paolo Moschino and Olga Polizzi faithfully restored the hotel to its Liberty-style origins while incorporating contemporary accents.
The 100 rooms and suites are elegantly hued in a relaxing palette, and they adeptly blend classic and contemporary touches, while showcasing Sicilian artisan heritage.
Wellness and relaxation take top priority at the luxury retreat with its Irene Forte Spa, a pampering retreat. Villa Igiea takes advantage of its seaside location with alfresco dining areas and verdant gardens.
Getting There
Via Belmonte 43, Palermo, 90142 Italy
TEL39-0632888590
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
CTA (3 hr 11 min)
PMO (24-30 min)