Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel

This was our first stop on our Sicilian vacation and it was absolute perfection. The bar, the breakfast, the terrace, the pool, the pool restaurant...I could go on and on. What a beautiful setting and exquisite service. We couldn't decide where to have after-dinner drinks because the terrace is so magical but the bar is stunning. Dinner was spectacular. We had several tour guides in town and every one said Igeia is hands down the best in Palermo. It is set away from the main part of town which is ideal because the touristy areas get very congested.

One of the best hotels we´ve stayed at. Everything was 10 points. Top notch. Everything has quality. The room, the restaurant, the pool, the spa.

This is a wonderful Hotel lovingly restored at great expense and now run beautifully by professionals who have thought of everything . Staff are so well trained , proud of what they do and very kind . The position is wonderful by the sea . The facilities , pool, gym and restaurants all top quality. If you can afford it - Go

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.