Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo in Palermo, Palermo, Italy | Villa

Perched on a shallow cliff in Sicily overlooking the Sea of Palermo, Italy, is the Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo, a world-class hotel that is reminiscent of a small castle, where all guests are treated like royalty. Set in fragrant, terraced gardens, Villa Igiea has been a landmark of Palermo, Italy for more than a century, since its conception by famed architect Ernesto Basile. The magnificent example of Art Nouveau in its furniture and appointments is sure to charm anyone who visits.

Guests have long been captivated by Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo's spacious, welcoming lobbies, sweeping gardens, formal dining rooms and large luxurious guest rooms and suites, many with balconies that overlook the gardens and the sea.

The rooms and the suites are beautifully appointed and offer large, modern bathrooms, direct-dial phones, mini-bars and air conditioning.

The dining-room service is sure to please even the most discriminating diners, and offer guests the opportunity to sample some of the most delectable Mediterranean cuisine around. Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo is located in the ''Acquasanta'' quarter, close to the Omonyme tourist port, on the western coast, and is a fantastic base from where to explore the magnificent city.