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Villa Igiea

Escapism rarely materialises quite so vividly as it does at Villa Igiea. A Sicilian villa with turrets, colonnades and classical statuary, made noteworthy first by the dynastic Florio family – one that’s played host to royalty and A-listers alike for over a century since their noble home was built in 1900 – and then the esteemed Forte family of hoteliers. Perched amid terraced gardens and gently swaying palms on a rocky coastline overlooking the Med, with power-dressing from design-whizz Olga Polizzi, authentic Sicilian menus, here is where impeccable hospitality and Belle Époque-era luxury combining to form the high-watermark of a visit to this sun-drenched Italian island.

Villa Igiea gazes over the Tyrrhenian Sea from central Palermo, the historic Sicilian capital situated on the island’s northwest coast.

Room Types

Classic Room

28sq m | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Views of the surrounds or internal courtyard | King-size bed | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian tiles, walk-in shower, Irene Forte Skincare toiletries, bathrobes and slippers | Smart television, free WiFi and wired internet, minibar with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace

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Superior Room

31sq m | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Garden views | Super-king-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian tiles, walk-in shower, Irene Forte Skincare toiletries, bathrobes and slippers | Smart television, free WiFi and wired internet, minibar with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace | Superior Rooms can be interconnected

from £922

Deluxe Room with Sea View

31sq m | Expansive views over the Tyrrhenian sea | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes, objets d’art and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Seating area | Some rooms have a private balcony | King-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, a walk-in shower and double sink | Smart television, free WiFi and wired internet, minibar with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | Space for one baby cot

from £1044

Deluxe Room with Sea View and Terrace

31sq m | Expansive views across the tiered gardens and over the Tyrrhenian | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes, objets d’art and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Seating area | Private balcony | King-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, a walk-in shower and double sink | Smart television, free WiFi and wired internet, minibar with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | Space for one baby cot

from £1304

Family Room

62sq m | These two interconnecting Deluxe rooms form a spacious family hideaway with expansive views over the Tyrrhenian sea | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes, objets d’art and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Seating area I Coastal views | Two king-size beds, twinnable if required | Two Carrara marble bathrooms, each with Sicilian floor tiles, a combined bath tub and shower and double sinks | Two smart televisions, free WiFi and wired internet, minibar (or a healthy Rocco Forte Nourish bar, on request) with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | Space for two extra beds or baby cots | Children under 12 get 50 per cent off dining

from £2400

Junior Suite

38sq m | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes, objets d’art and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Living area | Super-king-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, a bath tub, walk-in shower and double sink | Smart television, free WiFi and wired internet, kitchenette with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | Space for one extra bed or baby cot

from £1286

Junior Suite with Terrace

41sq m | Generously sized private terrace | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes, objets d’art and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Seating area and walk-in wardrobe | Super-king-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, a bath tub, walk-in shower and double sink | One-way transfer from Palermo airport in a Mercedes, two tickets for a local attraction (a cathedral tour, Massimo Theatre tour or a Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel tour), smart television with movies to stream, free WiFi and wired internet, free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, a healthy Rocco Forte Nourish bar (on request), one free item pressed, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | Space for one extra bed or baby cot

from £1496

Junior Suite with Sea View

38sq m | Views over the Gulf of Palermo | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Super king-size bed (or twins, upon request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian tiles, walk-in shower, Irene Forte Skincare toiletries, bathrobes and slippers | Elegant seating area | Writing desk | Smart television, free WiFi and wired internet, minibar with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace

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Superior Suite

55sq m | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Views of the surrounds, city or internal courtyard | Super king-size bed (or twins, upon request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian tiles, bath tub, separate walk-in shower, Irene Forte Skincare toiletries, bathrobes and slippers | Large, separate living area with comfortable sofas and a writing desk | Smart television, free WiFi and wired internet, minibar with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace | Some suites are located in the Palazzina Donna Franca, an adjacent private building.

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Suite with Sea View

69sq m | Dazzling sea views, either from the main living space or the separate reading room | Some suites have French balconies | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes, objets d’art and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Separate living room hung with eye-catching artwork | Super-king-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, a bath tub, walk-in shower and double sinks in some suites | One-way transfer from Palermo airport in a Mercedes, two tickets for a local attraction (a cathedral tour, Massimo Theatre tour or a Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel tour) or an aperitivo for two in the hotel bar, smart television with movies to stream, free WiFi and wired internet, kitchenette with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, a healthy Rocco Forte Nourish bar (on request), one free item pressed, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | These rooms interconnect

from £1782

Suite with Sea View and Terrace

61sq m | Dazzling sea views, either from the main living space, the expansive terrace or the sitting room | Wooden floors and furnishings and fittings chosen by interiors whizz Olga Polizzi, plus hand-stitched fabrics, curated artworks and antiques | Walk-in wardrobe | Super-king-size bed (can be twinned on request) with pillow menu | Carrara marble en suite bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, luxurious bathtub, walk-in shower and double sinks in some suites | One-way transfer from Palermo airport in a Mercedes, two tickets for a local attraction (a cathedral tour, Massimo Theatre tour or a Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel tour) or an aperitivo for two in the hotel bar, smart television with movies to stream, free WiFi and wired internet, free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, a healthy Rocco Forte Nourish bar (on request), one free item pressed, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | These rooms interconnect

from £2304

Tower Suite

82sq m | Fine vies of the leafy garden or Tyrrhenian Sea | Several private balconies | A light, bright suite styled by Olga Polizzi, with floor-to-ceiling windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Furnished with contemporary artworks and statement vases | Super king-size bed (or twins, upon request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian tiles, dual vanity sinks, a bath tub, separate walk-in shower, Irene Forte Skincare toiletries, bathrobes and slippers | Large, separate living area with comfortable sofas and a writing desk | Dining Area | Walk-in wardrobe | Smart television, free WiFi and wired internet, minibar with free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, workspace.

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Family Suite

100sq m | Dazzling views across the Gulf and out to sea, either from the main living space or the separate reading room | Some suites have French balconies | A family suite for up to five adults and one child | A light, bright room styled by Olga Polizzi, with tall windows, tactile fabrics, luxe finishes, objets d’art and a look which combines classical and contemporary elements in soothing shades | Separate lying room | Two bedrooms, each with a super-king-size bed | Walk-in wardrobes | Two Carrara marble bathrooms, each with Sicilian floor tiles, one with a bath tub and walk-in shower, and the second with a combined bath tub and shower; some suites have double sinks too | One-way transfer from Palermo airport in a Mercedes, two tickets for a local attraction (a cathedral tour, Massimo Theatre tour or a Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel tour) or an aperitivo for two in the hotel bar, smart television with movies to stream, free WiFi and wired internet, free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, a healthy Rocco Forte Nourish bar (on request), one free item pressed, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | An extra bed can be added to each bedroom to sleep two extra children | Children under 12 get 50 per cent off dining

from £4680

Igiea Suite

76sq m | A remarkable suite evoking a Sicilian residence with an entrance hall, sitting room with guest bathroom, and a large private terrace with ample space for entertaining | Styled by Olga Polizzi, it has handpicked artworks, antiques, exquisite fabrics, and luxurious rugs, plus wood floors I Views out to sea over the azure Gulf | Super-king-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, a bath tub, double walk-in shower and double sinks | Walk-in wardrobe | One-way transfer from Palermo airport in a Mercedes, your choice of one experience (a four-hour city tour with a guide and transportation, wine tasting session or a Fit For You massage for two in the spa), unpacking and packing service, smart television with movies to stream, free WiFi and wired internet, free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, a healthy Rocco Forte Nourish bar (on request), four free items pressed, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | An extra bed can be added to each bedroom to sleep two extra children | These rooms interconnect

from £5180

George V Suite

105sq m | Named after King George V who stayed in this suite when he visited in 1925 | The sitting room opens onto a large private furnished terrace | Interiors were styled by Olga Polizzi, with handpicked artworks, antiques, exquisite fabrics, luxe rugs and hardwood floors | Personalised concierge service | Open-plan living and dining room I Walk-in wardrobe | Sea views | Super-king-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, freestanding bath tub, walk-in shower and a double sink in some suites | One-way transfer from Palermo airport in a Mercedes, your choice of one experience (a four-hour city tour with a guide and transportation, wine tasting session or a Fit For You massage for two in the spa), unpacking and packing service, smart television with movies to stream, free WiFi and wired internet, free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, a healthy Rocco Forte Nourish bar (on request), four free items pressed, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | One extra bed can be added for an adult or child | These rooms interconnect

from £5736

Donna Franca Suite

144sq m | The villa’s crowning jewel, styled by Olga Polizzi, with handpicked artworks, antiques, exquisite fabrics, luxe rugs and hardwood floors | Large private terrace with sunloungers, day-beds and space for alfresco dining | Sea views | Huge open-plan living and dining room (with space for up to eight guests) | Separate lounge | Walk-in wardrobe | Super-king-size bed (can be twinned on request) | Carrara marble bathroom with Sicilian floor tiles, a freestanding bathtub, walk-in shower and double sink | Bottle of local wine and fruit, one-way transfer from Palermo airport in a Mercedes, your choice of one experience (a four-hour city tour with a guide and transportation, wine tasting session or a Fit For You massage for two in the spa), unpacking and packing service, smart television with movies to stream, free WiFi and wired internet, free bottled water, tea- and coffee-making kit, a healthy Rocco Forte Nourish bar (on request), four free items pressed, workspace, Irene Forte Skincare bath products, bathrobes and slippers | Can be interconnected with an Executive Room | One extra bed can be added for an adult or child

from £7128

Location

Salita Belmonte, 43, Palermo, Sicily, 90142

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