Is there a Luxury hotel in Genoa Italy?
Jan 13, 2013, 12:38 pm
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Is there a Luxury hotel in Genoa Italy?
This past Christmas my wife and I traveled to Genoa to visit relatives and we stayed, on their recommendation, at the Bristol Palace which was supposed to be a 4 star hotel but which turned out to be an absolute dump.
We are headed back to Genoa for next Christmas and while I know that Genoa does not have any true luxury hotels of the same caliber as Milan I was hoping someone in this forum could recommend something half way decent in Genoa.
We are headed back to Genoa for next Christmas and while I know that Genoa does not have any true luxury hotels of the same caliber as Milan I was hoping someone in this forum could recommend something half way decent in Genoa.
Jan 27, 2013, 4:02 am
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http://www.melia-hotels.com/en/hotel...enoa-6427.html
http://www.grandhotelsavoiagenova.it/
The Bentley was the most luxurious in town. It's now run by Melià, but I'm told they've kept the splurge.
I've had some friends stay at the Savoia. They seemed to be quite happy with it.
If über-luxury is your ticket, you should get out of town and check out the Splendido in Porto Fino.
Jan 28, 2013, 6:51 am
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Yes the Splendido would be our first choice however it is closed over Christmas and Portofino is an acutal ghost town that time of year with nothing open. We walked around Portofino this past Christmas night to see the Christmas lights and literally nothing was open.
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Feb 1, 2013, 4:27 am
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The rudest people I have met in Italy are in Genova. During the boat show also even the most inexpensive hotels charge >500 EUR per night. I don't have a lot of pleasant things to say about Genova. The last time I was there a taxi refused to take me where I was going because I insisted he used the meter- it is only when I got the police involved that he actually took me. I would have just used another cab- he was the only one. Unbelievable.
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On the way to Portofino there's a town (Santa Margarita perhaps?) that has a promising looking large older hotel in a prominent location. It seems to have a vague connection to the Splendido, perhaps the same owners. The Splendido has a newer small outpost down in Portofino village about a block from the water with a restaurant and perhaps twenty rooms; it might be open out of season when the main property is closed. The OP might want to check these possibilities for staying outside of Genoa.
Feb 1, 2013, 6:39 am
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On the way to Portofino there's a town (Santa Margarita perhaps?) that has a promising looking large older hotel in a prominent location. It seems to have a vague connection to the Splendido, perhaps the same owners. The Splendido has a newer small outpost down in Portofino village about a block from the water with a restaurant and perhaps twenty rooms; it might be open out of season when the main property is closed. The OP might want to check these possibilities for staying outside of Genoa.
Feb 1, 2013, 6:40 am
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On the drive to Portofino we passed the hotel you are referring to, which name I unfortunately cannot remember, and it did look very nice from the outside. Unfortunately due to family considerations we need to stay in the City of Genoa so it looks like we will have to select either the Savoia or the Melia
Feb 1, 2013, 6:44 am
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I have not stayed at the Savoia- however my colleagues have and said they prefer the Melia- hence why I stayed there and why I posted that way.
Feb 1, 2013, 6:44 am
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May 8, 2014, 9:04 am
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I'm looking to stay 2 nights in Genoa before continuing on to the Splendido in Portofino for 5 nights next summer. I'm trying to decide between the Hotel Continental and the Hotel Bristol Palace. Any suggestions?
PS - Looking for European old world grand dame luxury over modern and contemporary design.
PS - Looking for European old world grand dame luxury over modern and contemporary design.
May 8, 2014, 9:08 am
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I'm looking to stay 2 nights in Genoa before continuing on to the Splendido in Portofino for 5 nights next summer. I'm trying to decide between the Hotel Continental and the Hotel Bristol Palace. Any suggestions?
PS - Looking for European old world grand dame luxury over modern and contemporary design.
PS - Looking for European old world grand dame luxury over modern and contemporary design.
May 8, 2014, 11:52 am
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As we'll be combining the trip with 5 nights in Portofino and 3 nights at the FS Milano, I don't mind sacrificing five-star service so long as the property is well cared for and rooms nicely appointed. Would you recommend a stay at the Bristol Palace based on these aspects? I certainly prefer the location and "walkability" to the Hotel Continental. I take it there are no true luxury properties in Genoa that will meet our ideal criteria, so I wonder if this would be our best option for old world charm in the city?
Thanks again!