The sat nav found this hotel easily. The hotel was very clean. We wanted a double room and ended up with a huge room plus an adjoining room containing 2 twin beds. Huge very clean bathroom. Nice and warm - central heating worked well. Only thing to be aware of is the charge for car parking. We were informed that there was no space in their car park and were instructed to park in another secure parking but it wasn't explained that that would cost 10 Euros a night. This was added to our bill the next day - but not quite sure what else we could have done with the car but wouldn't put me off staying at the hotel again or recommending it very good value for money and fantastic breakfast

The hotel itself was ok. We used Genoa as a base before travelling to Milan. We didn't spend much time in the room as we were travelling so went to see the sights. Breakfast was basic but fresh croissants which was nice.

The problem was we had to leave at 6am so being a little tired from travelling from one place to another, I left my phone on the bed between the top cover and sheets. I didn't realise until I was on the train to Milan but contacted the hotel immediately to tell them where I left it and they said that the cleaner hadn't seen it. This pretty much ruined the next couple of days of travelling as I had to report it to the police etc.

On the whole the hotel was ok but i'd say it is for people travelling not people who are going on holiday. Having said that I wouldn't really say there is a lot to do if you're staying there for a week.

We booked in for two nights on the basis of the Trip Advisor reviews - and wished we hadn't! The hotel can be at best described as a hostel. We booked a double room - and ended up in twin beds. It was supposed to be a romantic break, but there was nothing romantic about the hotel - cold bare floors, dingy 1960s decor, hard narrow beds, ancient plumbing. It was incredibly dark, but we couldn't open our window shutters because the window opened on to the street - with the pavement of a main road at eye level. It felt like being in a convent - and I wonder if that is what this hotel previously was.

It is described as being in the heart of the city - it isn't. It was a good half hour walk to the centre (and we're young, fit people) and there were no bars, shops or restaurants nearby. Walking back in the dark at night felt decidedly dodgy. Not pleasant.

It would be fine for school parties or backpackers but anyone expecting a hotel will be disappointed to say the least. We barely spent any time there - just slept, had a shower and left as quickly as possible each day. The breakfast was also well below par for the price. There were only a handful of pastries available each day - the bread apparently having run out earlier - and absolutely nothing else. We felt quite cheated.

The only thing that has stopped me giving this one star is that the reception staff were lovely - they gave us a map of the city, explained where the sights were and there was free internet access (15 minutes), and is was basically clean.

But I feel I have to be brutally honest - we trusted the reviews on Trip Advisor which were way off the mark. We weren't expecting luxury, but this was one of the grimmest hotels I have stayed in. It is dated, shabby and dismal. The air of gloom is all-pervading. I wish we had paid a few pounds more a night and booked into a hotel that was more central and could truly call itself a hotel, not a hostel, as this most certainly is.

I recommend this hotel everyone. We stayed here for two nights when we were in Genova. Our room had an air-condition which was quite good because the temperature was 40° outside. The staff was very kind and helpful. One morning when we went on a trip at early morning (about 06.30 a.m.) the recepcionist made us a café, instead of the breakfast started at 8 o 'clock. It was very kind from him. I liked that the staff always smiled:))))) And a hotel has a left luggage room, too. It is about 15 minutes to Genova Brignole railway station on foot.