GRAND HOTEL VILLA IGIEA

Inside the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, the rooms and suites provide accommodation for up to four people in the original historic building or down by the yachting house at the marina. All have mod cons and luxurious marble bathrooms, and suites feature generous living areas. The décor varies from clean and classic in the yachting house to more intricate Art Nouveau; and the Junior and Grand Suites showcase bold, rich colours. The characterful Tower Suites stand out thanks to fun octagonal living rooms in the tower; while the Terrace Suite is the largest and grandest of all, sleeping up to four adults comfortably. With a secluded private beach, great restaurants and luxuriant coastal gardens running down to the marina, it is the Sicilian capital's place to see and be seen.

Suitable for:

• Couples
• Friends
• Older families

Things to do at the property:

• Swim in the outdoor pool with views of the sea
• Relax on the private beach
• Sample fine wines and gourmet French-Italian fusion cuisine at Cuvée du Jour
• Chill out on the terrace at the lounge bar
• Enjoy the barbecue and bounteous buffet amongst the trees at the Pool & Grill Bar
• Let the concierge arrange an in-room massage
• Enjoy a game of tennis, day or night, on the hotel's court
• Bag a table on the sea-view terrace for Mediterranean cuisine at Donna Franca Florio

Things to do nearby:

• Allow a local guide to take you on a journey through Palermo's street food in Capo or Vuccuria
• Enjoy a full day cruise along the coast on Igiea's 43ft classic yacht
• Join an expert guide for a day diving in the crystal clear waters of Ustica
• Head to the locals' favourite hammam for a rigorous scrub down
• Play a round at nearby Villa Airoldi Golf Course
• Rent a scooter and navigate the winding streets of Palermo
• Sample the delicious fare on offer at Palermo's numerous seafood restaurants