Hotel Soana - Genoa

9.6

we had a triple room with ensuite shower/wc. the breakfast at 6 euros was good value and adequate. only 10/15 minutes walk from brignolle station. good resteruants around the corner. friendly staff. would return,

9.9

Excelente hotel, muy bien ubicado,con habitaciones muy buenas, amplias y muy limpias. Estuvimos viajando por todo sul de Francia hasta la Toscana, y siempre buscamos hoteles con el mismo precio. De todos ese sin duda fué el mejor hotel q nos quedamos. Calidad/ precio genial.

9.9

The cleanest room after 2 months travel in Europe! The staff was incredibly helpful and nice. We would recommend this hotel to anyone satying in Genova, great value for the price! thank-you, Katalina and David

8.4

Never had any meals but very clean and well positioned. Owner very friendly small but comfortable Hotel

10

We can't say enough about this hotel. It has the perfect location to everything. It's in walking distance to the train station and to all the landmarks. The staff was more than helpful and very nice. Everyone spoke English. The breakfast was delicious. We would recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a nice hotel with a great value. We would return here anytime.

6.8

Good relationship between price/quality. It's close to the station, so this can be both a pro and a con: centrally located though quite noisy. But staff is friendly and rooms are clean. Ideal for short stayings.

9.2

Hotel Soana met my expectations very good. The location was great: in the main shopping street, only 500 metres from railway station and close to main attractions. The staff was very helpfull and polite. My room was very quiet in spite of the location of the hotel. Highly recommended.

7.2

ITA: 1) ottima posizione per tutto 2) stanze verso corso xx settembre rumorose se si lascia la finestra aperta 3) stanze poste su via laterale ok 4) gentilezza ottima 5) stanze dimensione accettabile , bagno piccolo! ENG: 1) perfect position for everything 2) noisy inrooms along main street xx settembre if you leave the windows open. 3) Rooms along lateral street more quite 4) hospitality and kindness perfect 5)room size acceptable, bathroom size too small.

8.3

The Soana is worth a visit if for no other reason that the classic lift in the building! seriously it was comfortable, and well located; we were able to walk to it from the station (Genoa Brignole), and also walk from the Soana to the old town and port. It is nice and centrally located, but our room was still quiet. Also it is clearly signposted on the street.

6.7

The rooms are okay - it's recently been renovated, but the rooms are quite modern compared to the buildings exterior. Comfortable and clean, but it's on the main street of Genoa and was quite noisy. However, hotel staff was nice enough to switch us to a different room our second night that was over a pedestrian (and much quiter street.) The location is in the center of town, on the main street near a big shopping street, Via Vicenza and ten minutes walk from the historic center. Of course, there are plenty of buses on the main street and the hotel is just under ten minutes walk from Brignole station. There is plenty of shopping, cafes, and restaurants nearby, but be warned that not much is open on Sunday. The old standby, McDonalds, is close, though, if things get desperate.

9.6

We loved Hotel Soana for its: central location (walking distance to Brignole train station, the "Old Town" and on public bus routes; and next to fresh food market); uniqueness; value for money; friendly staff; and cleanliness. Being seniors we asked for, and got, a quiet room overlooking an internal courtyard. You know you are in Italy when you stay at this delightful small hotel on the fourth floor of an old building.

6.3

ottima localizzazione. in un buon quartiere e vicino al centro. albergo un po piccolo all'interno. servizi un po scarsi in rapporto al prezzo, ma abbastanza pulito.

8.9

Room was clean but small. Bed was fine. Breakfast was cereal, toast and yogurt.

8.0

This was value for money - good location, very central, on the fourth floor accessed by a old fashioned Edwardian cage lift.

7.3

Location is just super. 1 a.m. curfiew was a bit annoying, though it made sleeping easier without doors slamming etc. Staff was just great, very helpful and polite. My rating would have been 10 if they'd included breakfeat in the price, we didn't want to pay extra and try it out. Definitely worth staying, I know we'll go back next time in Genoa.

8.4

A nice hotel handy to the station.

8.4

je recommande fortement cet hotel, très bien situé au coeur de GENOVA dans superbe immeuble ancien: chambre moderne agréable et spacieuse, belle salle de bains , très grand lit, prix raisonnable, parking privé (cher) à côté avec accès en voiture difficile (rue en sens unique), rue XX SETTEMBRE bruit infernal mais pas de problème avec fenêtres fermées et clim, bon petit déj. pas cher, ascenseur poétique ; et je recommande aussi la trattoria des 2 tours près place Dante

8.9

I recommend this hotel. It is within walking distance with wheeled luggage from the Brignole train station and easy to find since it is on the main colonnaded shopping street right by the bridge so it is easy to remember to find. It is close to the old town, port, and funicular. The staff all speaks English and were friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for an early morning taxi. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings and nice bathrooms. The price is completive although I think all the rooms are doubles so a single room might be relatively expensive. I traveled with my wife and two adult children so the price was good. The exterior of the hotel is fantastic. The hotel has a lift. It is on the top of the building and my room opened up to an alley but across the way an unused deck so I could keep the window open. We stayed only one night and had to leave early so we did not take the breakfast at 6 euro so I cannot comment on that. There is a bar right outside the hotel the opens at 7:00 though. I will definitely stay here again if I travel with my wife since I go to Genoa regularly.

9.9

perfekt hotel for not only for short, but for a long stay in Genoa... staff is very friendly.. the room was vey big, as a real falt... and the hotel is situated vey close to the histrical centre of Genoa... in the beautiful building... my respect.. we'll come one more time for sure..

6.7

The location of the hotel is near the city centre and is convenient to walk to nearby places. Our room was very clean and the bathroom is of good size. The bedroom has a ceiling fan while the unit had no air-conditioning. Therefore we had to open the window and let in some mosquitoes as we were there in late July when the weather was quite hot. In other seasons , things should be better. The hotel staffs were very helpful and speak good English.

8.8

Huge rooms - ours was basically a suite, with a sofa and chair when you come in, then the bedroom separated by a curtain.

8.7

Lovely building. Rooms basic but very clean. Excellent location. All the staff were very helpful. Would recommend and would stay there again.

7.1

If you don't expect any luxury this is good value with outstanding location, clean, midsize room and inexpensive wifi access.

8.2

Hotel cleanliness was second to none. Location excellent but couldn't have window open due to the excessive noise. Apart from that the hotel was excellent. Genoa isn't a friendly city, we found the Italians to be rather rude. Had to search every night for something to eat. The city seems to go to sleep after 7 o'clock in the evening and wakes up around 6 o'clock

8.6

Located on Genova's main shopping street, so very convenient, but lots of traffic noise. Our room had double-glazed windows which made the noise more manageable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was adequate, in fact more things were available than were listed on the info sheet in the room. Good value for money by comparison with other hotels (though Italy is expensive for us).

7.9

Lovely friendly hotel, the staff were really helpful and the location was spot on for us. Unfortunately the air conditioning wasn't working and it was very stuffy. Couldn't sleep without opening the windows, but the traffic noise kept us awake when we did, so we didn't get much sleep at all. Rooms have amazing painted ceilings!

8.6

l'hotel est très bien par lui même, mais les doubles vitrages ne suffisent pas à atténuer le bruit dans les chambres côté rue, cette rue étant extrêmement bruyante à cause des bus

9.9

This was one of the better hotels at which we stayed during 2 1/2 weeks in Italy. Staff was competent, friendly and very informative about the area and surrounding towns.

9.2

A brilliant place to stay in central Genova, half way down one of the busiest shopping areas in the town. The hotel is initially not very obvious, being on the 4th floor of a converted "town house". The tiny wooden elevator which rattles and creaks up to the hotel doesn't prepare you for the exceptionally clean and modern hotel you arrive at. The room was not enormous but clean and very comfortable, with fresh towels and sheets daily. Wi-fi access was available and cheap enough (€4 for 5 hours). The staff were all very friendly and helpful and I can safely say that I will stay here again. The only possible drawback to some people might be that the hotel closes at 1am and it is not possible to get in after that. A word of warning about Genova airport. The buses from the airport to the G. Principia train station are only once an hour (at time of writing, April 2008) and you then need to get a bus from there to the G. Brignole station, or catch a train. It took us 2 hours to get to the hotel from the airport. Next time, we'll be getting a taxi. Genova is generally a fascinating town, with many remnants of its mediaeval past still visible. Make sure you explore the old historic section. It is also worth taking the enormous transverse funicular to the top of the city - there is a very old-fashioned restaurant at the top - and walking down to the Castello Museum from there, then taking the glass elevator back to the city centre. If this sort of thing interests you, the Staglieno cemetery is unbelievable, more of a sculpture garden than anything else.

9.2

Soana was very central, easy to get to, easy to get to sights etc. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was lovely, large. If there was street noise, it was blocked by the shutters. Being off-season there were not many people around. Genova was my favourite place in Italy.

10

Great Hotel, great location, convenient both to the Brignoli station and the historic downtown, right next to the Oriental Market. Highly recommended.

10

Very satisfied with accommodations, as advertised, including breakfast. Management was particularly gracious in helping me solve a transportation problem that arose during a rail strike. I recommend this hotel.

9.7

We loved it here. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location, close to the train station and historical area. The hotel was in an old historic building which we liked very much. I wish we had spent another day in Genoa. Breakfast was offered (for an additonal price) but since we were in a hurry the next day to catch our ship we did not eat here. We would definitely stay here again.

7.2

Nos surpreendemos quando descobrimos que o café da manhã não era incluso no preço. Nos parece que não é dito no site que não era. Difícil para chegar de carro, dificil para descarregar as malas (elevador minúsculo).

8.7

Albergo è centralissimo, stanze molto pulite e anche se piccole, sono belle. Non c'e parcheggio privato, e quindi se venite in macchina dovrete lasciarla in uno a pagamento, ci sono abbastanza vicini. Colazione non era incluso nel prezzo, se dicidete a farlo lo stesso, non aspettate niente di particolare, pane e focaccia poco fresca a 6E a testa... In totale soggiorno ci piaciuto e ritornerei in Soana ancora.

4.2

Felt very institutional, rooms were clean but persistently smelt of smoke and unpleasant to be in, towels like sandpaper. Some staff were friendly and helpful, others made you feel like an unwelcome inconvenience.

9.1

This is the 4th time we've stayed at this really nice hotel, situated on the 4th floor of a Liberty Style building. The tiny gated (original) lift takes 2 people plus 2 large bags. Staff are welcoming and efficient. Rooms are a good size and clean. Good double glazing keeps most of the busy road noise out- we have no difficulty sleeping. Good central location, 5 mins from Brignole station. The airport Volabus used to stop outside but now terminates at Principe station- however you can change to the No.20 (which still stops across the road from the hotel)there using your Volabus ticket which covers city transport for 24 hours.

7.6

El hotel esta muy centrico, pero no tiene sitio para aparcar.Las habitaciones son muy espaciosas y se ve la uno intenacional.El ascensor es como el de aqui no hay quien viva y el hotel esta en un tercero de edificios antiguos y si subes cargado andando te da un patatus, en general bien

7.1

SDB moyenne, pas de clim, pas de parking, ventilo

9.3

Everything was perfect, except the elevator, wich was very small and old. Besides, there was some noise from the buses early in the morning. The staff indicated us a parking place, wich cost 12 euros per day. The staff was very kind, serving us the breakfast half an hour earlier than the usual in the hotel. I recomend this hotel.

9.8

Enjoyed our stay at the Soanna,nice compact hotel on the fourth floor,away from street noise,the room was clean and modern.All the staff were very friendly and spoke good English.The hotel is ideally positioned being 10 minutes walk from the 'old' town area and is only 5 to 10 minutes from Brignole railway station.All in all a goog value hotel.

10

quality of 4-stars room at 2-stars price

9.9

This is a really central hotel, great location, great staff. We were there a week and will be going again.

7.3

The hotel was just fine. However, I would not reccommend Genova for more than a stop-over. There is very little to do.

8.9

Receptionists (owners) were very helpful and gave some good advice.

9.8

The best 2 star hotel I have stayed, having even safe box and bar with refrigerator inside the room! This was really pleasant stay!

9.8

Great place! very central, clean, quiet, and the personnel was friendly and welcoming. Perhaps not the greatest view from the room, but who wanted to spend time in the room when there is the historic center of Genova just next door?

9.1

The Soana hotel is located right at the city center, within several minutes' walk from all the main attractions. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly. All in all, it represents excellent value for money. And if you travel by train like I did, the Brignole train station is also within several minutes walk.

9.1

It was my second time. There's a lot of nopises if you have a room on the street, but you could ask for an internal room and the window is excellent, so if you close it you don't hear anything... It's a good hotel for relationship price/quality. The hotel is very very tidy!

8.1

I enjoyed the stay at this hotel and would definitely return. The location is central and transport links are very good, however as a consequence the traffic along XX September is noisy and might upset light sleeper's should they have a room on that side; that is the only negative. Staff were very friendly; shops, restaurants, central market, galleries in close or walkable proximity. Recommended.

9.5

Nice hotel, excellent location and friendly service.

8.2

Everything was great - a nice, clean, Italian/European hotel (why stay in a 5-star hotel that could be in any country in the world?)! The desk staff people were friendly and helpful. Location was great too - the hotel is within walking distance of all the sights we wanted to see.

8.2

L'albergo è in posizione perfetta, non si può chiedere di meglio, le camere sono spaziose e la pulizia è davvero buona. Davvero un hotel perfetto se si vuole soggiornaere in pieno centro a un prezzo contenuto. Unica pecca, prima colazione non inclusa.

9.9

Accueil, services et prestations excellentes. Accoglienza, servizi e prestazioni eccelenti. Excellent welcoming, services and facilities.

8.3

Very quiet room even if the hotel is located on a crowdy street. Very pleasant welcoming. We were in a all new room, very clean. But a little dark. We recommand it ! We recommand too the bar in front of the hotel to have breakfast.

9.0

This was an real find - we stayed in the refurbished rooms (the corridor to the right of reception) and the Soana was by far the best hotel we have stayed in over four visits to Genoa in the past few years. Value for money it is truly outstanding. Spotlessly clean, welcoming staff and areasonable breakfast (at an additional cost).

9.5

Las indicaciones para entrar en el hotel están de pena. Las habitaciones son fantásticas y el trato de los trabajadores maravilloso. Totalmente recomendable!

8.3

This was our first experience of a hotel being on a floor inside an apartment building. Once you got over the fact that the elevator looked like something out of the Twilight Zone and you were greeted by a nice reception gentleman, it wasn't so bad. I liked that it had working air conditioning! Although it smelt a bit antiseptic/bleachy, it was better than smelling like wee! Nice place if you're just doing a stop over! Liked the vaulted ceiling!

8.1

camere semplici e pulite. ottima posizione per visitare la citta'.

7.5

Hôtel agréable et très bien placé mais quand il fait très chaud, le petit ventilateur de plafond que nous avions dans notre chambre est un peu insuffisant et si on veut ouvrir la fenêtre, il faut supporter le bruit de la rue (bruit normal pour une rue de centre ville).

8.1

NoOus y avons passé une nuit. Très bon accueil. Les chambres ne sont pas climatisées mais disposent d'un ventilateur. Bon accueil. Il y a un parking couvert pas très loin (payant). L'hotel est bien situé (centre ville) et le soir, nous avons pu faire une balade sympa dans les alentours. ATTENTION : l'hotel est situ au 4ème étage et l'ascenseur est très petit (deux personnes). A recommander.

8.0

Good welcoming and information given. Bon accueil, peronnel compétent et agréable.

6.1

En las indicaciones pone mal como llegar y estuvimos buscandolo un buen rato porque la numeración en Genova es un poco rara. No tiene aire acondicionado. Por lo demás está bastante centrico.

10

Just a small perfect Hotel in the middle of the beautiful city of Genua - very clean, easy to reach from the Central Railway station, and only 10 minutes by train from the next railway station to the beach. Frendly and competent stuff, not expensive - it could not be better. Thanks a lot!!!

9.5

The Soana was a short distance from the Brignole train station, easily walked with pull-along luggage. Also, it is in a very nice area of town. Although the rooms are a bit modest, they were very clean. The bathroom was a bit small, but very functional and clean. The bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. The staff was very friendly. We liked the Soana enough that, upon checkout, we booked a room there for two nights at the end of our vacation.

8.5

Hotel was as expected. Construction scaffolding at entrance makes entrance distracting. Relatively easy walk with wheeled luggage from Genova Brig train station. Map was given of city upon checkin and upon request authentic local restaurants recommended Trattoria Bedin and Trattoria Vegia Zena, both excellent. Hotel continetal breakfast the same each day and adequate but for price suggest finding a cafe instead. We utilized due to convenience. Good location to explore historic downtown and walk to harbor. 20E cab to Genova Prin train station . We rented room for three that had matrimonial bed with single and small balcony. Hotel is located on 4th floor with a lift. Public areas consist of checkin desk and breakfast room. We would stay at Hotel Soana again.

7.9

Although this hotel is on the fourth floor of a building, the street noise (mostly buses) was phenomenal. Coupled with the fact that we had no air conditioner and had to open the windows meant that we didn't get a very good night's sleep. The minibar was well stocked and fairly inexpensive.

8.0

Très bon acceuil, très propre, très bien situé pour visiter. Pas de problème pour parking avec conseil à l'acceuil.

7.6

Simple, basic hotel located near the train station at Genoa. The front desk was helpful in telling me the only open restaurant late at night was a McDonald's so I was forced to have some. Good, cheap place to stay within 5 minute walk of the train station.

7.6

Zentrale Unterkunft in Genua in einem schönen alten Stadthaus. Die meisten Zimmer gehen nach hinten raus und sind relativ ruhig. Wir würden dort durchaus wieder buchen.

7.7

Notre court séjour s'est très bien passé. Accueil chaleureux même si le français reste très peu parlé, très bon rapport qualité-prix, L'hôtel est bien situé dans un quartier commerçant ; pas très loin du centre historique. Nous avons été déçus par l'échafaudage qui cachait la magnifique façade mais amusés par le fait que l'hôtel soit au quatrième étage de cet immeuble où se trouvent également des bureaux des appartements... Attention, l'ascenseur est très petit Si vous arrivez à quatre avec de grosses valises, prévoir plusieurs voyages! Le quartier est plutôt bien fréquenté la nuit et, sur les conseils du portier nous avons laissé notre moto (Honda pan european ) dans la rue ,en bas de l'immeuble. L'Italie est le pays des deux-roues! Si la plupart des parkings à voiture sont payants, les parkings pour deux-roues sont nombreux et gratuits.

9.5

Un point de vue en langue francaise, je pense qu'il n'y en avait pas. Cet hotel est tres bien situé et offre un tres bon rapport qualité prix. De plus un excellent accueil vous met tout de suite à l'aise. Les prix des extras (mini bar, bar, snacks) et tout a fait raisonnable. On pourra juste reprocher une isolation acoustique un peu legere par endroit et on pourrait souhaiter, concernant ce que le site "venere" dit de l'hotel, une indication sur "comment rejoindre l'hotel" mieux expliquée. En effet, A Gênes il 'a deux gares principales et les rues disposent d'une double numerotation un peu trompeuse. Cela dit, une fois l'hotel trouvé, on passe un excellent sejour !

9.3

great breakfast, terrific location.

10

Very enjoyable stay

4.6

In city center, a little bit noisy. Nice high roof rooms. Closes at 1:00am. Kind welcoming. Don't come with car to this place, it's not sure for foreigners cars.

9.7

The hotel was quiet despite being in a central location. The rooms were clean and the staff extremely helpful and accomodating. My wife left her purse in the breakfast room one morning and it was promptly returned to her. The staff even called the next city to make hotel reservations for us. We are very impressed with the exceptional integrity and helpfulness of the staff. We have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to anyone!

8.8

The availability of tea/coffee making facilities would improve the use of the romm

8.9

Had a bit of trouble finding it - as we didn't have a map! The room although not spacious ( high ceilings helped to make it feel more so)was beautifully clean with a king size bed and the bathroom very new and clean. The A/C was quiet and good as if the windows were open it was noisy. In a good location to get everywhere needed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We found it very good and would stay there again.

8.7

I think, I'll return, if I need to travel and stay to Genua.

5.7

ok, but you have to be back untill 1 o'clock in the morning. no possibility to get a key. that war really annoying.

10

Nous avons été très bien accueillis, très chaleureux et l'hôtel est d'une propreté incontournable. Merci pour ce séjour

9.9

Una estancia estupenda, los empleados muy amables, el desayuno es totalmente recomendable, la limpieza es muy esmerada y en general la atencion es maravillosa

9.6

This hotel was really a good choice! We spent there four night visiting Genova and the surroundings. The location is really nice, within walking distance to the Station Brignole, on the corner of a main road (a lot of local bus stops nearby) and a pedestrians only street. The rooms were ok and the staff was really helpful and mainly good in English. Becouse of the traffic on the main road the nights weren't very quiet, but fortunatelly we got used to it. Else you can close the windows and use the air-condition (incl. in the price). After all very excellent price/quality ratio.

9.0

Soana Hotel was a great surprise, we were not expecting such a nice hotel for the price we payed. Breakfast was expensive for what you paid for (6 euros buy a much better breakfast in any nearby café) You still have to keep in mind we are the kind of travellers that spend very little time in the hotel, so the only important thing for us is the beds, the quietness and the bathrooms. We don't usually even notice if there is a TV

8.9

This hotel was a dream. The only problem was the broken elevator when the room is on the 4th floor. However, it didn't seem to us to be a common issue : we were unlucky on that point that's all. All the rest was perfect and the best of all, we got a 2 rooms + bathroom for the price of a double room. Keepers speak perfect english. To keep the hotel quiet, it is asked to come back before 1 am.

9.9

This is definitely the top choice in Genova if you compare the price, location, quietness and space of the room. 10 minutes' easy walk will take you to Stazione Brignole and 3 minute's walk to the McDonalds. Breakfast of 6 euro is worthwhile comparing with McDonalds nearby. You do not have to call taxi if you arrive Stazione Brignole and carry a wheeled luggage.

9.9

Good location, nice and clean rooms and very helpful staff.

9.4

A good value hotel with helpful friendly staff. Hotel conveniently placed for shops, restaurants & station. Our room spacious & quiet. Would certainly use it again.

9.8

We booked for one night and stayed for four. We were particulaly impressed with the lady receptionist who was most helpful and used her computer skills to obtain answers to all our questions with a big smiles.

9.4

The hotel is perfectly located. Staff is extremely nice and helpful (a special note for the night receptionist, who gave us a lot of precious advice on dinner places) and rooms are spacious and clean. I would definitely stay here again if I had to return to Genova.

6.4

Lovely big room and the hotel location is very central. Handy to do anything in Genoa and surrounding area. Did not take up the option of paying more(6euro each..12) for a breakfast partly because it did not suit our itinerary but also for a basic breakfast it made the accommodation appear not the best value for money compared to our excellent hotel we had just left in Milan. However we would return probably because of location.

8.9

What a pitty that inside of beautiful old palazzo there are only simple modern furniture!

8.9

Hotel is a little hard to find by automobile, It is an older hotel on the 4th floor of an office building, had to park at front door to unload and park 5 blocks away in an expensive uncovered lot, room a little noisy due to traffic, good but expensive restaurant across street (Zefferino), Walking distance to sights

7.6

This hotel was good value in a very convenient location. When getting there from Genoa Airport, take the Volabus 100 service to the penultimate stop, just before Brignole Station. Breakfast was not included in the price (6 euros). Staff were generally friendly. Be sure to request one of the 7 newly renovated rooms. All in all, price/quality relationship was very good. Recommended for a short stay in Genoa.

9.6

Arrived in the middle of a snowstorm but the staff were very helpful and welcoming. Hotel was very comfortable and excellent value for money, and is in a great location. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and would return if I visited Genoa again.

7.4

Very central for historic part of Genoa so ideal for a base. Pleasant and reasonably priced hotel.

9.7

L'Hotel Soana è davvero un'ottima scelta, in pieno centro e con un rapporto prezzo-qualità eccezionale. Camere, servizi, accoglenza: tutto ottimo.

8.6

We wanted a hotel right in amongst the hustle and bustle of city life and that's what we got. If you take a room at the front, be prepared for city sounds almost round the clock, although the hotel is on the 4th floor of the building, so well above street level. It was great to be in amongst it all. Great position for walking to all parts, including the old town and the water-front. Close to Brignole railway station for trips down the coast. Lovely old building and entrance, but we were a little disappointed by the lack of character in the rooms - apart from the ornate painted ceiling retained in one of the (2) rooms we were allocated, there was little evidence of the character of the building, with UPVC double-glazing and modern motel style furnishings. It must always be a dilemma, striking the balance between comfort and character and it was very comfortable, but our preference would have been slightly more towards character. Out in the stairwell there is a lovely old lift, that takes two only people, up the middle of the staircase - an ornate mahogany box going up and down on a cable - but we were told that this too is to be replaced shortly (something over which the hotel presumably has little control as it services the whole building). Genoa is having a facelift, having been European City of Culture 2004. However, we hope they don’t overdo this – as with the hotel and the lift, a little genteel decay is what gives it the character that people come to see. Having said all this, we all thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend the hotel to anyone looking for clean, comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price.

9.6

muy buen trato por parte del personal, limpio en general. Nuestra habiacion muy amplia, baños y ventanas renovadas.. muy silencioso. Objeciones: dificil de ubicar si no se lleva un mapa ya que queda en una ochava. Fernando (Argentina)

9.9

Very conveniently situated, close to the centre but not loud, opposite a classy department store, just by the excellent bus service and round the corner from numerous small shops and restaurants. Managed without a car as parking seemed a bit problematic though the receptionist was handing out yellow signs to put in the car window which presumably exonerated you from parking charges... Hired a car on the third day to drive up into the Apennines, beautiful! A restaurant recommended by the receptionist proved to be just what we were looking for and within walking distance. All in all an excellent experience! Gill Marsden