Location. The clifftop Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo in Palermo, Italy, overlooks the Bay of Palermo and is located three kilometres from the Palermo city centre. The Teatro Massimo opera house, Vucciria Market, and Monte Pellegrino are also three kilometres away.

Hotel Features. Occupying a 19th-century castellated villa, Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo is set around terraced, jasmine gardens and an outdoor pool. Inside, the hotel features Art Nouveau interiors, and there is a peaceful reading room. Complimentary parking is available.

Sicilian and Mediterranean specialities are served in the onsite Franca Florio restaurant. The Art Nouveau dining room features Liberty-era decor and chandeliers. The Des Arcades Bar offers leather seating and a stone-vaulted ceiling, and serves cocktails and snacks. A palm tree-lined poolside bar and 24-hour room service are also available.

The hotel's outdoor pool and pool bar are flanked by the pillars of a Greek-style temple ruin. This Hilton property also includes floodlit tennis courts. A sunny veranda with sea views is ideal for coffee breaks and cocktails. Flexible conference centre can accommodate large-scale events for up to 500 people. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the property.

Guestrooms. Climate-controlled guestrooms, most with views of the bay of Palermo and Mount Pellegrino, include satellite television, wireless Internet access, coffee/tea-making facilities, minibars, and safes. Complimentary newspapers are delivered. Bathrooms offer bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Three kilometres away is Mount Pellegrino, home to the Sanctuary of Saint Rosalie and offering views over Palermo. Mondello, 10 kilometres from the hotel and to the west of the mountain, features a public beach and numerous seafood restaurants.