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 mst evocaticve venue for banquets, events and meetings: its rooms, still possessing decorations and furnishing of rare beauty, together with efficient service, modern facilities snd the flavours of its Mediterranean cuisine make a success of every event.

Facilities for Conferences and Meetings
With experienced service and evocative architecture, the Grand Hotel can offer magnificent meeting rooms next to the Congress Centre. The Congress area can hold 400 people and is fitted with the most advanced audiovisual equipment.

Recreation and Leisure Activities
The spacious flower garden boasts a seawater swimming pool and floodlit tennis court. Palermo city centre with all the best shops is only 4 kilomketres from the hotel, which provides an hourly shuttle service. There are also many churches and palaces of great architectural and artistic interest, such as the Cathedral, the Norman Palace and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Guided visits of city's museums and churches. Excursions: Taormina - Segesta - Selinunte - Erice - Siracusa - Monreale - Caltagirone.