Stayed for 4 nights and a good time. Not central but they have a scheduled (but small) free shuttle bus into Palermo and along the coast to Mondello. We had a car from day 3 (for the rest of our 10 days on Sicily) but driving is a challenge around Palermo - learn to drive like a Palermitan!! We had... More

After staying at the Timeo in Taormina, we went up to Palermo for three days and stayed at the Villa Igiea. What a "let down." The rooms were clean but decor not to our suiting -- clearly a personal issue. however, the quality of the cuisine for dinner was average at best and the service -- basically non existent (in... More

Villa Igiea is located a couple of minutes from the port in a very quiet spot and overlooking the sea. Welcome was extremely warm after a highly recommendable 20 hours ferry ride from Genova (www.gnv.it - book the "presidential" suite). The outside of this classical castle like building may look somewhat worn to our North American friends, but the inside... More

Unless you are obliged to go to Palermo i think one should change destination.. Hotel Igiea is beautiful building with a beautiful view.. but so so dirty even the bedding was dirty (check bedshits before getting inside).. Wifi is poor(wifi is normally free in 5stars hotel, villa igiea is charged and poor)..minibar out of order.. one person at reception who... More

Hotel Villa Igiea is a magnificent building with beautiful gardens and views. However the shortcomings are too numerous to consider this a five star hotel. The carpet in our room was thread-worn and the manager was clearly annoyed when we asked that they clean and restock (to avoid extra billing) the leaky and depleted mini-bar. They never did clean up... More

While most guidebooks (despite 2013 publication date) still show this as the Hilton Villa Igiea, it's clear why the flag has been taken down here. A Victorian era villa turned hotel, it's elegance from the moment of arrival in this location by the marina with great views of the bay and Palermo. Not in the city, but close enough to... More

To say tired for the Villa Igea is a compliment, the hotel is exhausted.... the building must have been beautiful when it opened in 1900 but definetely is in need of major attention. the staff are not very nice and disinterested, the restaurant is very boring and the food is also extremely boring, considering we are in Italy and any... More

Stayed for one night as a stopover. My fault - but didn't pay attention to how far off the main road the hotel is - and quite complicated to get to. That might not have mattered if we had been greeted with warmth - or even courtesy - on arrival. But rude, disinterested staff seem to be a specialty here,... More

Beautiful, elegant hotel. The rooms were large and well appointed. We had a nice veranda with a table and chairs. The dining room was large and beautifully decorated. There was an adjoining veranda where you good eat if you chose,to. Excellent daily breakfast. The dining room staff were very accommodating. The front desk people were less accommodating and it was... More