Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel

There are rare places that make you happy the moment you walk in, and Villia Igiea has that charm. A gorgeously renovated palace just outside the bustle of Palermo, it is beautiful, peaceful and very special. Our extraordinary room had a view to the sea and every amenity you could choose. The breakfast buffet in the morning was among the nicest and most delicious I've ever experienced, and what a pleasure to enjoy it on the gorgeous patio overlooking the gardens and sea. Dinner outside was equally wonderful, and it was a similar pleasure to enjoy the special cocktails on the terrace. We loved walking out of our room to the palatial hallway and grand staircase (you can also take an elevator!) This is a very special haven that does everything right, and I would return to Sicily just to come here again!

A truly 5-star experience: stunning rooms, fabulous dining, and an amazing attentive staff. Villa Igiea sets the bar for a luxury experience. While I personally loved that the hotel is not located in the busy city center, others may want to be more centrally located to in-city restaurants and sights, despite the hotel’s frequent free shuttle service into the city center. Just be aware that other than the hotel’s outstanding Florio restaurant (amazing for breakfast, lunch and dinner), there are no fine dining restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

We have just had a most enjoyable stay for 8 days at Villa Igiea. The staff are very well trained and always eager to please. The Concierge desk is manned by outstanding staff ably lead by Philip the senior concierge who was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He was very well supported by Francesco who was outstanding and always very eager to please. It was a joy to have a great breakfast on the terrace which overlooked the garden and which embraced excellent views of the sea and harbour beyond The ambience was utterly relaxing The cuisine in the Floria restaurant was good and we would highly recommend the salt baked sea bass which was absolutely delicious Our stay could not be faulted

VİLLA IGIEA is a gorgeous,elegant well managed and maintained hotel. The beautifully decorated spacious rooms with a sea view overlooking the gardens, were exceptionally comfortable. All staff interactions were excellent- from the front desk upon our arrival and check in, to the concierge who provided excellent dinner recommendations,the restaurant, bar and breakfast room staff. Everyone went out of their way to make our stay a most pleasant and enjoyable one. The shuttle service to the city center made it possible for us to enjoy the serenity and relaxing ambience at the hotel and the magnificent vibrant city of Palermo. Thank you for making our stay a most memorable one. Janice McDonald and Dinçer Kaplan

Villa Igiea is the best luxury resort in Palermo, full stop! The resort is beautiful and has beautiful gardens. The staff goes above and beyond to provide a first rate customer experience and are always available to help make your visit a memorable one. The rooms are beautiful and they upgraded my wife and I to a suite. The suite has a beautiful marble bath and shower. The breakfast is incredible and looking over the beautiful garden and bay. I recommend staying here without question.