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‹‹ We were given a huge apartment for an unbelievably reasonable price, and the hotel as a whole was terrific. In addition, they recommended a nearby restaurant...››
18 Apr 2006 read hotel reviewsAbout Hotel Helvetia
exterior - entrance
The hotel Helvetia is situated right in the historical city centre of Genoa on the famous and old square Piazza della Nunziata, an ideal position close to all major attractions and monuments of the city.
The hotel is on 5 floors with elevator and is modernly furnished with a welcomming lobby and offers all the modern comforts.
The central position of the hotel allows guests to reach the central railway station, the Ducale palace and the Aquarium with a short wonderful walk.
Hotel Helvetia also offers free high-speed and wireless Internet access in the hall.
Location of Hotel Helvetia, Genoa
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City Area:Historical Center
Position of the zone in the city
General map
Rooms at Helvetia
double room
All the guest rooms at the Helvetia Hotel are fully soundproofed and they all have private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
The rooms are equipped with direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Internet
access, mini bar, mini safe and individually controlled air-conditioning.
- Baby cots/cribs available
- Desk
- Dial-up Internet access
- Direct dial phone
- Fan
- Hairdryer in each room
- Heating
- High speed Internet access
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Ironing facilities on request
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking rooms available upon request
- Rooms with view
- Satellite TV
- Soundproof rooms
- Telephone
- TV
- Wireless Internet access
Breakfast at Helvetia
breakfast room
A large breakfast buffet is served in the beautiful and elegantly furnished breakfast room from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Hotel Facilities
- Credit card accepted
- Dogs allowed
- Entire property is air conditioned
- Groups welcome
- Historic building
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Pets accepted
- Recently renovated
- Room service - 24 hour
- City guide
- City maps
- Concierge
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - fax service
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Luggage room
- Multilingual staff
- Newspapers
- Tourist information
- Garage
- Own garage
- Baby sitter
- Internet/Email services
- Reading room
- Satellite TV
- TV Room
- Bar
Hotel Reviews Helvetia
Gay Couple
Germany, May 2009
gutes und preißwertes Hotel in sehr guter Lage. Alles Sehenswürdigkeiten sind bequehm zu Fuß erreichbar. Parkplatz in ca. 200m Entfernung für 17Euro täglich.Anfahrt zum Parkplatz ist sehr abendteuerlich. Zimmer sind sehr klein aber für den Preiß völlig ok. Sehr nettes, freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Frühstück ist sehr minimalistisch gehalten.
Family with young children
Malta, Apr 2009
The hotel was easy to access thanks to the excellent road signs indicating the directions to various hotels in Genoa. It had very nice and helpful staff, the room was clean, large, without any frills, but had all one needs. The location is a bit noisy, with the windows open (close to a busy intersection), but on the flipside it is in a very nice area. The breakfast was good and the service was again great. Overall, for our family with 2 young children, the overnight stay en route to another location, was a very good experence.
Mature couple
Norway, Nov 2008
Hotel Helvetia met the standard and location as expected.
Mature couple
Canada, Sep 2008
Enjoyed our stay at Helvetia. The breakfast was to die for. Would definetely stay there again if the occasion arose.
Single traveller
Finland, Sep 2008
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful by finding local services!
United Kingdom, Sep 2008
This is a modest hotel and my room could do with refurbishment. Plumbing challenging. Staff excellent and decent breakfast. Two free Internet connected PCs available. Lots of useful tourist information in lobby. Location convenient for Stazione Principe and rest of this great city but busy and much building work being done.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2008
The room was very small and the bathroom was tiny. The airconditioning barely coped in the humid heat. Cleanliness was very good and the staff very helpful. The roms were supposed to be soundproofed but this proved not to be the case.
United Kingdom, Sep 2008
Good hotel 600 metres from station and 5 min walk form the port. Realy enjoyed stay at Helvetia, the breakfast had a good choice and free internet use in the lobby.
Group
Brazil, Aug 2008
The hotel is in a process of restoration.
Young couple
France, Aug 2008
El hotel no esta al altura del precio. Habitación no muy espaciosa, hotel viejo y muy pequeño. La ubicación del hotel no es buena, zona con aspecto inseguro y bastante sucia. El desayuno tipo buffet no estaba mal. En general mala calidad/precio y no repetiría si volviese a Genova.
Family with older children
Canada, Aug 2008
Cher, malpropre. Nous étions 4 (2 adultes et 2 jeunes 11 & 14), chambre en arrière, impossible d'ouvrir les fenêtres, une odeur noséabonde rentrait. Air clim très peu performant. Petit dejeuner ridicule. Ils demandent qu'on paye cash???? Non recommandable surtout que c'était l'hotel le plus cher (sur 6 au total)qu'on a eu en Italie.
Mature couple
Germany, Jul 2008
3 days trip to Genova and the ligurian coast,
Family with older children
Belgium, Jul 2008
Apart from a problem with the air conditioning, which was quickly solved,it was a very pleasant stay. Ideally located and good value for money. Very accomodating staff and good information about the different places to see.
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Jun 2008
Very helpful and kindly hotel employee. Provide useful travelling information.
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Jun 2008
A very good location. Upon check-in, the staff immediately pulled out a map and marked out the major avenues, good restaurants nearby, shopping districts and areas of special interest. They asked me if I would pay in cash, which was fine, but would have accepted a card, too.
Mature couple
Canada, May 2008
dampness and mosquitoes annoyed us
Not Specified
Italy, May 2008
Struttura con personale molto gentile e competente nel dare informazioni turistiche. Colazione molto abbondante fino a tarda mattina. Buona anche la pulizia della stanza e in generale hotel silenzioso.
Not Specified
Spain, May 2008
Pesimo hotel, caro mal ubicado, en un pesimo barrio, caro, zona llena de prostitucion
Mature couple
Australia, May 2008
Comfortable and clean, helpful staff, great breakfast
Young couple
USA, Apr 2008
The staff were very helpful when we arrived and helped with english. They also provided a map and circled some places to visit and gave recommendations on where to eat. Finally, they were nice enough to call us a taxi for the airport. The room was very spacious too.
Single traveller
USA, Apr 2008
It was a bit on the expensive side, but the room and hotel were very nice. The staff were fantastic and very helpful. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to a friend.
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Mar 2008
The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. They went out of their way to help me print my boarding pass. They may find it of use to themselves to provide a printer with the free internet access as many people must need to print boarding passes now. The location is spot on - close to the station and, porto antico and centro storico. Once I'd found my bearings it's pretty easy in a car too. It was a bit of a fash parking at the secure garage but there are plenty on car parks over the road including a 24 hour one. The only problem I had with the hotel was the noise from the street most of the night. This was from buses and I think some work in the street. My room overlooked the piazza.
Mature couple
Portugal, Feb 2008
First visit, very interesting city, regenerated inner city
Mature couple
Albania, Feb 2008
A nice hotel, good location, a pleasant stay
Family with older children
USA, Dec 2007
We stayed here because we were going on a cruise the following day. We had a family room for four. Very comfortable and so much character and charm. Christian was the young man on duty and welcomed us in English and was extremely helpful in helping us find a place to eat. We had a great breakfast in the morning which was included in the price. There is also free internet in the public area. A pleasant place to stay after a LONG day of travel!! We met some fellow cruisers at breakfast from the Neatherlands. We were able to store our luggage at the hotel and walk to the aquarium and do some site seeing before departing for the cruise.
Single traveller
USA, Oct 2007
I was only in Genoa overnight/ found Hotel Helvetia to be a comforting, welcoming respite from the edginess of Genoa. The reception clerk was extremely helpful with map and recommendations for walking, dining. The public space in the lobby was clean, inviting, homey, the internet access very much appreciated and valuable.My single room was cozy, bathroom very nice. Easy walk from train station.Would definitely recommend this hotel, would stay here again.
Mature couple
Canada, Oct 2007
Very pleasant, clean. Staff wonderful Room superb
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2007
The Helvitia is located in a busy part of Genoa, but it is only a block away from the harbor and the train station(long block). It provided everything we needed including a free computer in the lobby for their guests. The breakfasts were good and the hotel served our needs nicely for the three days we spent in Genoa. It is easy to get to the coastal towns of Portofino, Comelgie and Santa Marguarita. This hotel for anyone who is not driving is a decent choice, centrally located to the main tourist attractions. The staff was very helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2007
It was fine for an overnight stay. The parking is in a nearby garage, independent of the hotel, and was a bit pricey at 16 euro for the night.
Young couple
USA, Sep 2007
Hotel Lobby was as advertised the hallways and rooms had a really bad smell of bleach. Rooms are quite small. We left after one night. Check-in was good they were helpful in telling you where to go in the city. Paying a little bit more in Genoa you get a much better room.
Single traveller
United Kingdom, Aug 2007
I booked the hotel as a base for three days in and around Genova. It fulfilled that role perfectly and I had hardly arrived before the lady at the desk got out a map and talked me through the town. The price was good, rooms very fair for the price and perfectly clean. I will stop there again when I return.
Family with older children
Greece, Jul 2007
The hotel parking is quite far from the hotel.
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2007
I can't tell you how wonderful the staff is here. They go way beyond the normal staff. We had the best treatment and service you could ever get outside your family.
Mature couple
Italy, May 2007
the hotel location is wonderful, competence and kindness characterize it
Mature couple
Brazil, Apr 2007
A nice stay, surrounded by extremely competent and humane people. I would recommend to friends and good travelers. Best Regards, BigJoe
Mature couple
Australia, Mar 2007
Great family run hotel, very efficient staff, breakfast was excellent, free internet access! Made great coffee.
Family with older children
USA, Mar 2007
wonderful friendly small hotel, front desk personnel were very helpful with maps, directions resturant sugestions. Booked a triple one double and one twin very comfortable space. would stay here again. everything within walking distance
Group
Italy, Dec 2006
I went to Helvetia just for one nught with two friends and we found what we were looking for: welcoming and good services for a cheap price.
Family with older children
Sweden, Feb 2007
As we are a family travelling with teenagers, it´s often difficult to find good accomodation , we often have to have two rooms. At Helvetia we lived in a spacious flat to a good price , we all liked it.The location of the Hotel is superb with short walking distance to the harbour and shopping area. The staff were very helpful and service minded. We can recommend this Hotel and hope to come back some day !
Young couple
Italy, Feb 2007
The hotel was really good, in a perfect location, between station and city center. The service was really good, as the breakfast. they gave us many good information on the city and its beautyful places!
Mature couple
Russia, Feb 2007
Location is close to the historical center and to the port. The street is noisy, but we didn't noticed that as asked for fooms faced to small back street. Hotel is good for walking to the city, visiting small shops on the way there and then returning back through the port. Employees were very helpful. The young woman on the reception drew the route over the map and tald about all the landmarks. She also gave great advice on restaurant in the old port. Restroom was too small, but it's OK if you stay for one night only.
Mature couple
Belgium, Jan 2007
Near railway station (10min. walk) in the old city. Everything in walking distance. Staff very helpful
Family with young children
Italy, Dec 2006
Aircondition not working.
Single traveller
Australia, Sep 2006
For those on a limited budget and without pretentions to luxury, this hotel is a find. Although its immediate surroundings are fairly scruffy, it is safe, clean, friendly and conveniently located on the edge of the most opulent part of the historical centre, near the railway station and closeby some good restaurants. Genoa is a fabulously interesting city for anyone interested in art, architecture, urbanism and history. The best of it is all within easy reach of the hotel. My stay of three days was rich and full. The only grounds for complaint were: a somewhat delapidated shower cubicle, no airconditioning and a voracious mosquito or two.
mature couple and mature sister in law
Canada, Jun 2006
Manager Nedo was very hospitable,helpfull and humerous.
Single traveller
Germany, Sep 2006
For a three star hotel and one weekend stay it was ok.
Mature couple
Australia, Aug 2006
Hotel Helvetia is in easy walking distance from the station and landmarks, such as Christopher Columbus' house. The shopping in the nearby streets is excellent!!! We liked having complimentary internet access so that we didn't have to go out looking for an internet cafe!
Family with young children
United Kingdom, Aug 2006
Hotel was easy to find from train station and is centrally located. Despite fronting onto a busy square, the hotel was very quiet inside with good air conditioning. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The only minus point was that the bathroom was showing signs of mould.
Family with young children
Norway, Aug 2006
We had a four beds room. It was quite dusty but bedsheets and towels were clean. Big cocraches were found at the floor. Breakfast were ok, so was the location. Employees were very nice. Good enough for a couple of nights but not for a longer stay.
Young couple
Spain, Jul 2006
For wht you pay the hotel is perfect, very small the room, but clean and perfect for one day stop Good bed and in terms of parking is ouside the hotel and you pay 15€ a night, but is safe and is worth it
Group
USA, Jun 2006
The air conditioner was very old, and wasn't working. The breakfast was pretty bad.
Young couple
Belgium, Jul 2006
There was enough space in the room, the breakfast was good. It was very hot and the airco didn't work very good. The toilet was not smelling fresh when we arrived. Further, everything was really ok. They gave us a map of the city, the staff was very friendly. The location was also very good. It is only 5 minutes walking from the railway station.
Mature couple
USA, Jun 2006
Helvetia easily exceeded our expectations in the quality of the room and even more so with the service. All of the staff were most accommadating and went out of their way to make our stay a most pleasant experience. We would not hesitate to give Helvetia our highest recommendation. Anthony is my legal name but people know me as Richard (my middle name) so you would do better to display my name as Richard.
Not Specified
USA, May 2006
Glad we found venere. The hotel is a great (budget) place to stay if you are departing on a cruise or just want something central. The staff was very helpful and accomodating.
Heterosexual Couple
USA, May 2006
Nice hotel for the price. Puts you right in the middle of the action. I don't reccomend taking a car there.
Not Specified
Japan, Jun 2005
The room we stayed was not so clean. The location was very good even we could touch by walk from Santa Maria Station of Genova. Unfortunatelly Breakfast was poor for usespecially coffee.
Heterosexual Couple
France, Apr 2006
Difficult to find
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Apr 2006
We were given a huge apartment for an unbelievably reasonable price, and the hotel as a whole was terrific. In addition, they recommended a nearby restaurant -- GAIA -- that was one of the best we've ever tried in any country. Bravo!
Heterosexual Couple
USA, Apr 2006
Everyone at the hotel was friendly and helpful (in English). We had a very enjoyable stay.
Not Specified
France, Mar 2006
Ne pas se fier à la façade peu engageante, l'hôtel est en réfection et les chambres refaites sont particulièrement agréables et silencieuses. Le quartier n'est pas intéressant - tout comme la ville - mais c'est un excellent point de départ pour une visite des Cinque Terre. Pour situer l'hôtel suivre "Ospedale", quant on est devant l'hôpital l'hôtel prendre à gauche, l'hôtel se trouve au milieu de la 2eme rue à gauche. Accueil amical, possibilité de garage. Un repas ligurien authentique dans un bistro : Trattoria "Da Luciano" à l'angle de la via Colombo. Goûter les poissons et fruits de mer frits !
Couple with children
Canada, Mar 2006
La chambre était correcte mais c'est l'environnement qui ne convient pas du tout. L'hôtel est situé dans un quartier extrêmement bruyant. Nous n'avons pas dormi de la nuit! Dommage car le personnel de l'hôtel était extrêmement gentil.
Heterosexual Couple
Canada, Feb 2006
The hotel was centrally located. Staff very friendly and helpful, room comfortable and clean. Within walking distance to the railway station and to all the sightseeing within the city. Walking distance to the beautiful port of Genoa. We would definitely stay again on our next visit. Genoa is certainly a city to visit again and again.
Family Group
United Kingdom, Feb 2006
In the centre of the university area, which was what we needed. Hotel was clean, comfortable and staff went out of their way to be helpful. Will stay here again.
Heterosexual Couple
France, Jan 2006
HOTEL SYMPA A DEUX PAS DE LA VIEILLE VILLE ET DE SES PALAZIOS CHAMBRES CONFORTABLES TRES BON ACCEUIL FACILE A TROUVER PETIT DEJEUNER CORRECT
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, Dec 2005
Ottima accoglienza. Personale disponibile e gentile. Buono servizio colazione. Servizio internet gratuito
Couple with children
Italy, Dec 2005
Ubicazione rumorosissima, anche di notte, per il traffico.
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, Oct 2005
l'hotel helvetia non è sicuramente in una delle zone migliori di genova, ma è sicuramente in una delle più caratteristiche.all'arrivo vieni informato di un parcheggio convenzionato, che convenzionato non è e che per una notte ti prende 15 euro!!!inoltre, considerato il largo anticipo con il quale avevo prenotato, mi aspettavo l'assegnazione di una camera appena un po' meglio; la mia era ben pulita e con tutti i confort, ma dava su di un vicolo...se allungavo le braccia ero in casa di un altro.....
Heterosexual Couple
Slovenia, Aug 2005
Good location, close to the center. The staff was very nice, also speak english. Good choice if you need a room for one night stand, for travellers.
Family Group
Canada, Jul 2005
The hotel and room were excellent. The amenities were great with a kitchen corner, air conditioning and internet in the room. Free internet! The only complaint was the noise from the traffic on the street. Outside signs or something would rattle when the buses, etc. passed by. Overall experience was very good since the location was very central. We could walk to major sites and there was a festival at the nearby fort which was lots of fun.
Not Specified
Italy, Jan 2005
was pretty experience. the room good
Single corporate traveller
Italy, Oct 2004
DA SEGNALARE LA DISPONIBILITA' E LA GENTILEZZA DEI GESTORI NEL SODDISFARE LE RICHIESTE DEL CLIENTE.
Not Specified
Italy, Sep 2004
The hotel is conveninetly located in the city centre very close to the central station, but the area is not that nice at night. Rooms are very basic and small, so they are ok for a short stay if you get a good price. Breakfast was only average.
Single leisure traveller
Australia, Sep 2004
Enjoyed my stay and the service was quite friendly. My only complaint would be the photos issued of the sauna seemed large only to find it was like a shoe box that couldnt fit more than 2 people inside. Overall it was a nice stay.
Not Specified
France, Aug 2004
very convenient position for a short stay in genova. rooms adequate ,very clean,charming staff no view from the room and some noise at night from the back streets, on the whole a good address.
Not Specified
USA, Jul 2004
Very nice people who were readily available to assist in any way. This area in Genoa is noisy but interesting.
Single corporate traveller
Austria, Jun 2004
rooms are very small, noisy and rather dark, because neighbouring houses are extremely close
Heterosexual Couple
Belgium, Jun 2004
NO GARAGE FACILITIES !
Heterosexual Couple
USA, May 2004
Property location on the map is incorrect. Property is east of train station, not west. Excellent location; on bus line, close to many shops. Room small, but adequate. Good value for price paid. Would stay here again.
Couple with children
Germany, May 2004
Rezeption beklagte sich bei Ankunft gleich über die Internetreservierung und vergewisserte sich, ob wir auch wirklich bei Ihnen zahlen würden. Die Pässe wurden bis zum Morgen eingezogen (andere Hotels kopieren und händigen dann wieder aus). Zimmer sehr einfache Ausstattung, wir waren froh, dass das Bett nicht zusammenkrachte, so altersschwach war es. Dafür hielt man die Tür gleich in der Hand. Zimmer sehr laut. Frühstück okay. Keine Hilfe beim Gepäck. Lift ist so eng, dass wenn ein großer Koffer drin ist, man fast schon draußen stehen bleiben muß. Dieses Hotel einmal und nicht wieder. Leider war kurzfristig wegen Starts von Kreuzfahrten nichts anderes buchbar.
Group
United Kingdom, Mar 2004
have been to other european countries i was a bit worried about what the place was like. But i have to say i was very impressed. Great price and good value for money.
How to reach Hotel Helvetia
By car
The hotel is easily reachable from the highway A12: take the exit
Genova Ovest and follow the indications to Centro and to Piazza della Nunziata.
By train
The Genoa railway station is about 400 meters from the hotel.
By airplane
The Genoa airport is about 6 km from the hotel.
Transport Services Hotel Helvetia
- Garage
- Own garage
Parking for guests at reduced price only 100 meters from the hotel.
The Hotel
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Rooms at Helvetia
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twin bed room
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Hotel Facilities
bar
bar
breakfast room
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Hotel Guest Pictures
Exterior
Breakfast
Walk to Port, Shopping, Dining and Acquarium
Hotel Policies
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE". In this case, the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card by the hotel at the time of booking.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available from midday. Check-in is
possible at any time after that.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than midday.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Parking is not included in the price and costs €17,00/24 hour.
Use of the high-speed and wireless Internet access in the hall is included in the price.
Breakfast is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Penale una notte
100% will be charged
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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