Villa Igiea Palermo, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Nestled at the foot of Mount Pellegrino, Villa Igiea overlooks the azure waters of the Gulf of Palermo. Just a half-hour drive from Palermo Airport, this iconic palazzo offers a fabled sanctuary. Built by Ernesto Basile for the Florio family, the hotel has hosted royalty and Hollywood elite since 1900. Following a meticulous redesign by Olga Polizzi, Paolo Moschino, and Philip Vergeylen, Villa Igiea reopened in the summer of 2020, showcasing its exquisite period features and the stunning Basile room. The hotel epitomizes Palermo's Liberty movement and offers a luxurious escape.