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Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

Palermo , Salita Belmonte 43 (Show on Map)

9.3

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsRocco Forte Villa Igiea is a magnificent 5-star hotel that offers a luxurious and charming experience. Set in a stunning location with a mesmerizing view of the sea and the harbor, the hotel's gardens and decor add to its grandeur. The staff are exceptional, providing 5-star service that is professional, friendly and accommodating. The rooms are beautifully designed with marble bathrooms, high-end facilities and exceptional cleanliness. The breakfast is rich and delicious with a fantastic selection and excellent service. While some guests have mixed feelings about the dinner, the lunch by the pool and the terrace ambiance are highly praised. The pool is beautiful, but some guests found it overcrowded during peak times. Despite minor imperfections, most guests have rated the Rocco Forte Villa Igiea as exceptional and the most luxurious hotel in Palermo and maybe even all of Sicily. The refined elegance of the hotel can be felt throughout, making it a perfect place for those who seek perfection in everything.
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Room Types

Suite The spacious suite has an Art Nouveau design, a separate living room and marble bathroom. It also features an LCD TV and writing desk.

Junior Suite The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bidet and a hairdryer. The triple room features a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Double Room The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room provides a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room features a safe deposit box and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

Junior Suite with Terrace The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

Suite with Sea View This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides air conditioning and a minibar. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Suite with Sea View This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bidet and bathrobes. A seating area, a desk, a balcony and air conditioning are available in this suite. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Room with Sea View and Terrace The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a bidet. The double room features a safe deposit box and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

Suite with Terrace This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bidet and bathrobes. A seating area, a desk, a balcony and air conditioning are provided in this suite. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Suite This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. A seating area, a desk, a balcony and air conditioning are provided in this suite. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Suite with Sea View This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. A seating area, a desk, a balcony and air conditioning are provided in this suite. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Suite

Junior Suite with Sea View The unit offers 1 bed.

About Rocco Forte Villa Igiea

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Guest Reviews

9.3

Excellent

Location

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is situated in an exceptional location with a beautiful garden and a fantastic view of the Mediterranean and the harbor. Even though it is a bit outside of Palermo, the hotel offers a free shuttle service to the city center every hour. The hotel's calm and peaceful setting by the sea, surrounded by the mountains, makes for a really stunning location to stay. Guests loved the hotel position, which is perfect for a relaxing and riposante stay. Despite being located in a hectic city, the hotel manages to maintain a serene atmosphere. The Mediterranean garden with its magnificent essence, adds to the beauty of the hotel's location. The tennis court, facing the sea, needs some maintenance, but overall the hotel is situated in a bella and wunderschöne place.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is a must-try, according to guests. The buffet selection is rich, delicious and generous, making it amongst the best they have ever seen. The terrace offers a nice ambiance for breakfast or dinner. While some guests found it lacking in inspiration, there are always missing items that the staff quickly retrieve. Although the menu can be repetitive, the food and drinks are amazing and the service from the staff is excellent. However, some guests encountered bees in the breakfast area. Overall, the breakfast receives high praise with the majority calling it superb, lovely and excellent.

Dinner

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea's dinner options have received mixed reviews from guests. While some found the quality of certain dishes to be subpar for a luxury hotel, others raved about the amazing food, excellent service and delicious Italian cuisine. Guests enjoyed the beautiful terrace for both breakfast and dinner and highly recommend the lunch restaurant by the pool. However, some guests didn't appreciate the crowded atmosphere and found the restaurant disappointing for dinner with one guest even describing it as "nul." With prices at 60 euros per person, some guests considered it overpriced compared to other restaurants in Sicily. Ultimately, it seems that opinions vary on the dinner at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea, but the beautiful setting and lunch options by the pool seem to be more highly recommended.

Rooms

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea offers a range of rooms to suit every need. Many guests raved about the beautifully decorated rooms and luxurious marble bathrooms. The location of the hotel also impressed guests with many enjoying the lovely outlook over the harbor. For those seeking peace and quiet, the rooms were reportedly absolutely silent, leading to a good night’s rest. Guests also praised the excellent facilities, including exceptional cleanliness and exceptionally comfortable beds. The hotel offers a range of rooms, from small but nice rooms to stunning suites with panoramic views and huge comfortable beds. While some smaller rooms lacked a balcony or view, others had the best view ever. Some guests were less satisfied with complaints about small rooms, lack of balcony or view and even the occasional smell. Overall, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea offers beautiful rooms and excellent facilities in an elegant old-world atmosphere.

Cleanliness

The Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is an outstanding example of cleanliness and attention to detail. With a beautiful view and amazing staff, guests can relax in a beautifully maintained and nicely renovated hotel. The housekeeping staff is fantastic, leaving rooms immaculate and well-stocked with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy big rooms with exceptional cleanliness and some are even upgraded to spacious suites with stunning sea views. Overall, the hotel's hervorragende Sauberkeit is lauded by guests who appreciate the careful attention paid to every detail. While the entrance road may leave something to be desired and some guests find the furniture and decor lacking in style and comfort, the hotel's commitment to cleanliness and attention to detail is undeniable.

Staff

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea boasts an exceptional staff according to guest reviews. Many have praised the attentive and helpful staff, particularly singling out individuals such as Peter, Luca, Philip, Salvetore, Geronimo and Roy for their fantastic service. The attention to detail is evident with housekeeping and concierge services also receiving accolades. The staff are described as professional, friendly and accommodating, going out of their way to make guests feel cared for with no ask being too much. Some have even dubbed the staff as faultless, impeccable and superb. The subtlety and elegance of the staff also made the stay extra special. However, a few reviews pointed out some staff members as being less than satisfactory. Overall, the staff and service were rated highly, making for an exceptional stay at what is likely the best 5+ star hotel in Sicily.

Pool

The Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is a hotel that has received mixed reviews when it comes to its pool. Some guests were disappointed that the pool was not open during their stay. However, others absolutely loved their pool experience, finding it to be beautiful and comfortable with a wonderful view of the sea. The pool area is described as very interesting with fantastic facilities including a pool bar for lunch. Reviews mention the pool's small size in comparison to the size of the hotel, leading to overcrowding during peak times. However, the grounds and pool area are even better than they look in photographs and the staff work hard to accommodate demanding guests who struggle to find sunbeds. The pool itself is said to be nice, but with not a lot of sun lounging areas around the pool. Guests have described their time at the pool as simpatico and rilassanti (fun and relaxing), particularly after a scorching day in the city. However, some guests have expressed dissatisfaction with the service and facilities provided by the pool staff, finding them inadequate compared to the rest of the hotel's offerings. Overall, the pool at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea has its pros and cons with mixed reviews reflecting guests' different experiences.

5 Star

Welcome to the Rocco Forte Villa Igiea, a luxurious five-star hotel located in beautiful Palermo, Sicily. This hotel is truly paradise, as guests rave about their extremely pleasurable and delightful experiences during their stay. The staff at this hotel are exceptional and provide 5-star service, always accommodating guests' needs. The beautiful gardens, clean rooms and amazing staff make this hotel a fabulous and wonderful experience. The views are great and the pool is beautiful. While some guests found the quality lacking for a luxury hotel, most rated it as exceptional and ahead of the list for hotels in Sicily. It's a little piece of heaven and some guests wish they could have stayed longer. Overall, the Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is a perfect hotel with charm, luxurious vegetation and seven-star hospitality. It's a fantastic and unique experience that will leave you wanting more.

Luxury

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is the epitome of comfort and elegance, offering a quiet luxury that guests can't help but appreciate. Set in Palermo, the hotel boasts beautiful gardens and a stunning marina view, making it the perfect location for a peaceful yet extravagant stay. The decor is grand and luxurious with staff that are always accommodating and deserving of a 5-star rating. Although some guests felt the quality could be better for a luxury hotel, overall, the experience was superlative and unparalleled. For those seeking true luxury, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea is the most luxurious hotel in Palermo and maybe even all of Sicily. Despite a few shortcomings in service and price, most guests found it to be a magical and elegant place worthy of the title of a palace. The refined elegance of the hotel can be felt throughout, making it a perfect place for those who seek perfection in everything.

Yes, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea.

Yes, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Rocco Forte Villa Igiea.

Yes, Rocco Forte Villa Igiea has a gym.

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