In the center of
Rome near Piazza Navona and other popular tourist sights
Elegant guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs and minibars
Large rooftop terrace with
spectacular city views
Spacious lounge area in elegant lobby with an attached bar
Free breakfast buffet served
in breakfast room
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Private parking available nearby (for a fee)
Decor is dated; some signs of wear and tear in rooms
No full restaurant on-site
Wi-Fi connection can be
patchy, especially in rooms
Thin walls let in noise from other rooms and the street
Frequently overbooked
The Genio Hotel is in a fantastic location, just a two-minute walk from the elegant Piazza Navona and within easy
walking distance of many popular tourist sights. This elegant mid-range hotel
has 66 guest rooms spread over six floors of a neo-Renaissance palace on
the corner of a busy street. One of its highlights is the spacious
rooftop terrace from where there are spectacular views of the city’s rooftops
and landmarks including St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The decor is classical
and elegant, but is a little dated for those with more modern tastes, and there
are a few signs of wear and tear in some guest rooms. For another property in the same price range,
travelers could consider the charming Hotel Santa Maria, located in a former
monastery on a quiet street in the trendy neighborhood of Trastevere.
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Scene
Mid-range hotel located in a handsome neo-Renaissance palace
The Genio Hotel has all the
appearances of an elegant Roman property, and is located in a handsome six-story
neo-Renaissance palace on the corner of a busy street, smack in the middle of
the old city. Once inside, the interiors keep with the building’s grandeur: The
lobby area is large, spacious, and bright, thanks to large windows and high
ceilings. The decor is typical of the classical, slightly pretentious, and
almost overdone style seen in hotels across Italy -- chandeliers, classical
furniture, oriental rugs, sofas upholstered in gold velvet or with beige and maroon
stripes, and a wood-paneled bar. The hotel’s location in the old city and within
walking distance from many tourist sights make it popular with leisure
travelers, especially couples and families traveling together. This is also a
frequent rest stop for tour groups. Many guests have complained about problems
with overbooking, in which case guests are walked to other nearby hotels.
Location
In the heart of the old city, near the Piazza Navona and the Opera
The Genio Hotel is located in a
lively area of the old city that's filled with winding streets dotted with cafes,
restaurants, and bars. The fountains of Piazza Navona are
just a two-minute walk from here, while the Tiber River is a two-minute walk in the opposite
direction, and the Opera House is around the corner (a one-minute walk). The
closest public bus stop is a one-minute walk from the hotel, while the nearest metro station is Spagna, a 15-minute walk away. There’s also a taxi stand just
outside the hotel. It's a six-minute walk to the
Pantheon and to Corso
Vittorio Emanuele II, an eight-minute walk to Campo
de' Fiori, and a 10- to 15-minute walk to Castel
Sant'Angelo, Via del
Corso, the Trevi
Fountain, and the
Spanish Steps. It's a 16-minute bus ride to the
Baths of Diocletian and Santa
Maria degli Angeli, and a 22-minute bus ride to St.
Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, and the
Colosseum. Termini Train Station and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore take 25 minutes to reach by bus, and it's a 40-minute
drive to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.
Rooms
Clean guest rooms decorated in a classical style
The guest rooms at Genio Hotel are kept clean and decked out in an ornate, classical style, highlighted by gold-and-red patterned wall-to-wall carpeting, and complemented with gold wallpaper, gold or navy blue
curtains and bedspreads, gilded mirrors, and molded ceilings. Rooms range from minuscule Singles to larger Triple Rooms. The bathrooms are generally spacious and tiled in rich
colors, equipped with shower stalls, bidets, and large mirrors. All rooms
have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi (though the connections can be patchy),
flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Some guest rooms show signs of wear and tear,
such as peeling and faded wallpaper and mould on shower walls. Past guests have
complained of problems with the air-conditioning. Also, rooms are inadequately soundproofed, and noise from neighboring rooms and the street can be an issue.
Features
Free breakfast, rooftop terrace with scenic views, and free Wi-Fi
The large covered terrace on the rooftop is decked out with plants and sculptures, and is perhaps the hotel’s best feature. Guests can relax at the many tables and chairs, and enjoy the fabulous views of Rome’s rooftops, including St. Peter’s Basilica. A free continental breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room, which is elegantly furnished
with round tables covered in long tablecloths, but it can be dark because of
the lack of windows. Services on offer include assistance with booking tours and tickets, limo service, laundry, fax and
photocopying, and luggage storage. Private parking can be arranged in advance at a location nearby for an extra fee. There’s a computer
and printer available in a corner of the lobby area, where there’s also a bar, but past guests have complained that it never seems to be open. A Wi-Fi connection is
available throughout the hotel, but the connection is not very reliable.
