Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte hotel
Hotel · Palermo
Salita Belmonte, 43, 90142 Palermo PA, Italy
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Highlights
Elegant waterfront palazzo with refined dining & sea views
Salita Belmonte, 43, 90142 Palermo PA, Italy Get directions
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Elegant waterfront palazzo with refined dining & sea views
Salita Belmonte, 43, 90142 Palermo PA, Italy Get directions
$$$$
"An elegant grand dame, revived and now run by Rocco Forte Hotels, with roots as the pride of the wealthy Florio family in the early 20th century when it hosted royalty, opera singers, and movie stars. The hotel was designed in the Liberty style by architect Ernesto Basile, and its celebrated revival was seen as a triumph for the city — stepping inside conveys a strong sense of history and Belle Époque glamour." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Villa Igiea is located on the outskirts of Palermo, marrying historic charm with modern amenities. It offers marvelous sea views, elegant interiors, well-manicured gardens, and exclusive experiences such as private tours and hot air balloon rides." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A Rocco Forte Hotel with gardens of oleander, palms, and cacti, offering luxury and historical charm."
"A restored belle epoque grande dame in Palermo that was revitalized by Rocco Forte Hotels in 2021, preserving original art nouveau frescoes by Ernesto Basile while brightening rooms and public spaces across roughly 100 accommodations. Guests can sip spritzes by the sea-facing pool, dine at Florio Restaurant under chef Fulvio Pierangelini, play tennis, relax at the Irene Forte Spa, and explore the hotel’s gardens and Palermo’s vibrant cultural offerings." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
"A belle époque mansion in Palermo restored to showcase original art nouveau frescoes by Ernesto Basile alongside brighter, refreshed interiors across 100 rooms and public spaces. Guests can sip cocktails by the sea‑view pool, dine at the Florio Restaurant under chef Fulvio Pierangelini, play tennis, indulge in treatments at the Irene Forte Spa, and stroll the hotel’s gardens while remaining well positioned to explore Palermo’s cultural attractions." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
