Rocco Forte Villa Igiea, Palermo

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea - A 5-star Art Nouveau palazzo with seaside gardens, Sicilian cuisine, and Irene Forte Spa

This 5-star hotel occupies a 19th-century palazzo featuring tiered gardens that extend to the port and Tyrrhenian Sea. Accommodations include sea view rooms, suites with terraces, and family suites sleeping up to five adults, all equipped with minibars, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Rocco Forte Villa Igiea houses Florio restaurant serving Sicilian cuisine by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, Alicetta bistro with grilled seafood and meats, and Igiea Terrazza Bar offering afternoon tea. The property contains Irene Forte Spa with five treatment rooms offering volcanic stone massages and Endosphères body treatments, a Technogym-equipped fitness studio, and a conference center. Located 3 miles from Palermo Central, the hotel provides proximity to Norman Palace (2.5 miles) and Cattedrale di Palermo (3.3 miles). Guests can enjoy lighter bites from the Light Menu by Fulvio Pierangelini at Armony bar.

Pros

The property features tiered gardens extending to the Tyrrhenian Sea

Contains Irene Forte Spa with five treatment rooms and advanced body therapies

Multiple dining venues including Florio restaurant by Chef Fulvio Pierangelini

Family suites accommodate up to five adults with sea views

Conference center facilities for formal gatherings and events

Cons

The 19th-century palazzo architecture may present accessibility challenges

Located 21.5 miles from Falcone-Borsellino Airport requiring transfer arrangements