Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Rooms and suites are furnished with both classic antiques and modern elements, paying homage to the palazzo’s rich history. Carrara marble bathrooms boast handmade Sicilian floor tiles and walk-in showers, with select accommodations also offering separate soaking tubs. Suites can include spacious living areas and private terraces.

Florio Restaurant overlooks the gardens and the sea, with an elegant dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace. Savor classic Sicilian and Mediterranean dishes, with many ingredients sourced from Villa Igiea’s own gardens and orchards. Igiea Terrazza Bar is a vaulted bar and terrace overlooking the Gulf of Palermo. Alicetta Pool Bar serves daily specials, classic Sicilian pizza, and homemade ice cream.

Lounge around the outdoor pool under an umbrella or soak up the Mediterranean sunshine. Villa Igiea Spa features four treatment rooms, a couples treatment suite with a private relaxation terrace, a beauty salon, and a relaxation room with an outdoor terrace. The state-of-the-art fitness center offers personal training, private yoga and Pilates classes, and group fitness classes.

Tour Norman Palace, which dates back to the 9th century and Palatine Chapel, the ancient royal chapel with famed mosaics. Attend the opera or ballet at Teatro Massimo, one of the largest opera houses in Italy, or Teatro Politeama. Charter a boat to sail to pristine white-sand beaches or head to Mondello Beach, just a short drive from the hotel. Visit the numerous museums and galleries which tell the story of Silciy’s rich history through the centuries.