Hotel le Nuvole Residenza d'Epoca

This is really an awesome place to stay right in the heart of Genoa’s old town. You check in at the main hotel on the small piazza and walk across the square to a secure doorway. Take an elevator to the hotel floor and the room key gives you access to that floor. The junior suite is two levels with a small living space up a flight of stairs. The main room is comfortable, spotless with lots of room. Down the hall is a lounge that has an ice and water machine, coffee and tea and cookies in the afternoon. The view is of an inner courtyard, great to watch when it rains. It is a very short walk to the main square and pedestrian streets. I was sad to leave this awesome room!

Le Nuvole - set in a square - is a reasonably quiet oasis that is slightly apart from the hubbub of the city but centrally located, and within a 10-minute walk of all the main sights (provided you don't get lost in the famous alleys). Some of the key take-aways: - The staff are generally friendly and accommodating. - The rooms are reasonably spacious. We opted for a suite that has a lofted seating area, which is probably neither needed nor justified. Unless you have more than two people in your party, a standard room should be more than sufficient. - The rooms are clean and nicely appointed. I am not sure I would deem anything particularly luxurious, but everything was of a good standard for the price point. - If you opt for breakfast, you have access to a decent selection of standard continental and hot buffet breakfast food. Again, nothing is exceptional, but it is certainly good enough. - There are a few sparsely decorated common areas for (instant) coffee and water on the same floor as the hotel rooms. This is a nice feature to have in theory, but I found these areas slightly depressing. If nothing else, they serve as a useful spot to regroup quickly before or after an excursion if you are there with other couples. Overall, Le Nuvole is a good option - clean and central, it serves as a good base for exploring Genoa.

Excellent location and property condition. Modern amenities while retaining a "villa" feel. Not too far from parking and everything is walkable. Highly recommend!