Villa Igiea
15 expert reviews
“This classic Art Nouveau building of 1900, originally a villa of the Florio family (the people who pioneered tuna canning), stands outside the city centre above the marina of Acquasanta.”
– Rough Guide
Frommer's
"Located in the suburb of Acquasanta... this is still arguably the best place to stay in town." Full review
Insight Guides
"Set out of town, in Acquasanta, on cliffs above the bay, this is Palermo’s prestigious landmark hotel."
DK Eyewitness
"Set above the west end of Palermo’s harbour, the city’s most romantic and deluxe hotel is a favourite of the international and political elite."
Star Service
"On a scenic point beside a peaceful cove, just north of the more commercial Grand Hotel et des Palmes, 2 kilometers north of the ferry terminal, this ornate traditional tease is a solid offering." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"A small elegant and stylish dining room with numerous fine wines on display and large picture windows looking out onto a delightful garden planted with lemon trees." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea offers a magnificent and ornate example of Sicily's 19th-century architectural history." Full review
Jetsetter
"Grand Art Nouveau villa with elegant rooms, a fine dining restaurant and a pool overlooking the Bay of Palermo." Full review
Fodor's
"This grande dame set in a private tropical garden at the edge of the bay—a local landmark for a century—still maintains a somewhat faded aura of luxury and comfort." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Returned to its former splendour by family-run Rocco Forte Hotels, this Art Nouveau palazzo, originally designed by Ernesto Basile for the rich Florio family, overlooks the Gulf of Palermo." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part hotel and part private palazzo of the glamorous Florio family...dinner out on the terrace, as dusk steals across the sea, is one of the Mediterranean's great delights."
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Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Laundry Service
Concierge
Laundy Room
$207/night
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