Grand Hotel Villa Igiea

Hotel Villa Igiea is a wonderful top-level hotel situated right on the Palermo coast. Villa Igiea is a real historic monument in itself, elegantly furnished in a refined and pleasant environment. Designed by the renowned architect, Ernesto Basile, for the famous Florio industrial family, the prestigious building was inaugurated in 1900, originally designed as a clinic for thermal cures (Igiea is the god of health) and transformed, four years later, into a very luxurious hotel which has hosted many illustrious personages such as the Czar of Russia and Constantine of Greece.

Still having their original frescoes, decorations and furniture of rare beauty, the splendid salons of the ancient aristocratic residence have a warm and legendary atmosphere of past times.

The enchanting Liberty-style villa is in the lower part of the ‘Villa Belmonte Park’, a large park with the fragrance of jasmine and a swimming pool overlooking the sea and little harbour. Breathtaking views can be enjoyed from the comfortable bedrooms and spacious suites.

Three magnificent meeting rooms, tennis court and an excellent restaurant with refined Italian and international cuisine, complete the wide range of facilities that this exclusive 5-star hotel has, and make every stay in Palermo, in this fascinating melting-pot of cultures, unique and unforgettable.

“The Villa Boat”
Exclusive Excursions by the sea

From next May “the Villa Boat” is available from the Marina mooring of Villa Igiea. A 13m traditional wooden boat equipped with sundeck, sun awning, shower and ready to sail for half day or a whole day of adventure, snorkeling and exclusive sunset cocktail. No visit to Palermo is complete without at least a few hours spent on the Mediterranean sea surrounding the turquoise waters of the north Sicilian coast. Much more than the latest vacation pursuit, the Boat is a unique experience which gives the chance to relax in the sun or enjoy a swim in many of the most enchanting stretches of the Palermo coastline.

Work = Fun?
At the Villa it’s possible !

An incentive trip that begins some months in advance and you’ll remember for many years…
The Villa is the ideal location to train, motivate or reward your collaborators in the setting of a successful event!
Culture and adventure…A whole city to discover, with a thousand-year history that will give you a unique artistic heritage in art and architecture among villas in liberty style, baroque churches and neoclassical theatres. Moreover, we are waiting for you with amazing activities that you’ll live as protagonists: luxury boat excursions discovering the coast of Palermo, scuba diving, naturalistic tours, visit to our typical markets and more…enjoy an explosion of colours, smells and memorable emotions!”

“Wine & Cheese tasting at Villa”

Experience the best of Italian wine in an historical setting like no other..... Choose between our different wine tastings accompanied by typical and delicious local cheese appetizers for your incentive trip or individual stay. We offer a new chance to discover at best some among the best regional wines, pride of the local sicilian production.
The guided wine & cheese tasting will be held by our expert Sommelier that, after a short introduction on italian wine production , will have an exchange of impression and information with participants on (about) the wines tasted.

City Centre Shuttle Service.
Daily departure from Villa Igiea Hilton to Politeama Square, this is complimentary service, limited availability. Reservation is required. The offer is valid from 01 May until 31 October 2011.

Enjoy summer at Mondello beach:
Villa Igiea Hilton Palermo is delighted to introduce you to the beach of the Mondello bay , the fashionable way to experience the stunning Sicilian coast. Let the Villa eliminate the stress of travel as you sit back, relax and wait for our hotel shuttle bus to bring you directly there.

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