Overlooking the bay of Palermo, the Grand Hotel Villa Igea is one of Sicily's most famous hotels. It was built following the wishes of the powerful Florio family towards the end of the nineteenth century, with interiors by Ernesto Basile, the master of Italian Art Nouveau. This splendid villa has in its time welcomed the most illustrious names of the international jet set. As well as the charm of its atmosphere and its famous salons, the Grand Hotel Villa Igea boasts jasmine-scented gardens and a pool perched directly over the sea. It is without doubt a most evocative venue for banquets, events and meetings: its rooms, still possessing decorations and furnishings of rare beauty, together with efficient service, modern facilities and the flavours of its Mediterranean cuisine make a success of every event.

113 rooms, including 8 suites and 4 junior suites, heating and air conditioning with individual controls, minibar, room service. Telephone with direct outside line, satellite TV, cable. Personal safe. The Grand Hotel Villa Igiea offers a restaurant of luxury standard, the "Belle Epoque", where it is possible to savour the most famous and traditional Mediterranean dishes.

In summer its rooms open out onto the splendid flower-filled terrace with its commanding position over the Gulf of Palermo. It can seat up to 150 guests. During the summer season the poolside restaurant Le Jardin serves the best of Sicilian cuisine. The bar of the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea is the perfect spot to drink a favourite cocktail in a welcoming atmosphere.

SERVICES: Car hire with or without driver, Free parking, Secretarial services, Theatre and excursion tickets, Dry cleaning and laundry services, Hairdresser (by appointment), Babysitting service (on request).

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