Fav. hotel
Hotel description Grand Hotel Villa Igiea
Overlooking the bay of Palermo, the hotel is one of Sicily's most famous and the winner of World Travel Awards 2008 in the category of Europe's Leading Island Resort. It was built by the powerful Florio Family at the end of the 19th century by the Architect Ernest Basile, and was recently renovated, in 2005. The air-conditioned property has beautiful jasmine-scented gardens, a terrace and a pool perched over the sea. Facilities on offer include an entrance hall with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a café, a bar, a restaurant, conference facilities and Internet access, as well as room and laundry services.
Room description
The rooms of this historic hotel, recently renovated and spanning 3 floors, are ideal for leisure or business stays. The lavish original furnishings have been enhanced with the most modern conveniences. The rooms are fully equipped with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a king-size bed, a direct telephone line, a satellite and pay-per-view TV, individually controlled air conditioning, a minibar, wireless Internet technology, a key-card security system and a safety deposit box. A balcony or terrace also comes as standard, and there are non-smoking rooms available.
Sport activities description
For guests' relaxation, the hotel provides a spacious garden with a sea view, an outdoor swimming pool with a sheer drop to the sea, a fitness room, a floodlit tennis court, organised excursions and guided trips around the city and surrounding areas.
Meal service description
Mediterranean cuisine is served at the Donna Franca Florio terrace restaurant, and at the pool bar.
Hotel location description Grand Hotel Villa Igiea
Situated at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, the hotel and its luxuriant garden look out onto the bay of Sicily's capital. Mondello Beach is just a 10-min drive away. The property is located 3 km from the city centre and is easily accessible by any means of transport. The main railway station (Palermo Centrale) is 4 km away. The Palermo Falcone-Borsellino International Airport is about 32 km away, with direct flights to and from the most important national and international destinations. The hotel has direct access by a reserved marina yacht mooring.
Description Grand Hotel Villa Igiea
- » Year of construction: 1900
- » Number of floors (main building): 3
- » Last renovated: 2006
- » Total number of rooms: 122
- » Disabled rooms: 1
Hotel type
- » Charming hotel
- » Resort
- » Conference hotel
- » Historic hotel
Methods of payment
- » JCB
- » Visa
- » American Express
- » MasterCard
- » EC
- » Diners Club
Room facilities (Standard room)
- » Central air-conditioned
- » Balcony
- » Shower
- » Terrace
- » Mini fridge
- » Satellite / cable TV
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » TV
- » Hairdryer
- » Bathroom
- » Bath
- » Central heating
- » Safe
- » Internet access
- » Disabled bathroom
- » Direct dial telephone
- » Minibar
- » King size bed
- » Double bed
Facilities
- » Safe
- » Room service
- » Wheelchair accessible
- » Money Exchange
- » Laundry service
- » 24h. Reception
- » Public Internet
- » 24h check-in
- » Lift-s
- » Cafe
- » Restaurant - non-smoking area
- » Snack / pool bar
- » Restaurant - Air-conditioned
- » Outdoor pool
- » Car park
- » Gym
- » Bar-s
- » Dining room
- » Air-conditioned in common areas
- » Breakfast room
- » Conference room
- » Reception area
Restaurant
- » Breakfast buffet
- » Lunch à la carte
- » Bed and breakfast
- » Dinner à la carte
Activities
- » Tennis
- » Gymnastics
Interest points
- » Teatro Massimo.: 4km
- » Piazza Castelnuovo.: 3km
- » Mondello.: 7km
- » Cattedrale.: 5.5km
Distances (in meters)
- » Town centre / Piazza Castelnuovo: 3km
- » Beach / Mondello: 7km
- » Next big city / Catania: 243km
- » PMO Airport - Palermo: 32km
- » CTA Airport - Catania: 211km
