Grand Hotel Savoia
Belle Époque grandeur with a maritime soul. Think ocean-liner aesthetics — frescoed ceilings, mosaic pathways, sea-coloured fabrics — rather than sleek contemporary minimalism. Formal but not stuffy; grand but not intimidating.
Ask for an upper-floor room facing the piazza or the port — the city views make a real difference
Why It Matters
One of the oldest continuously operating hotels in Italy, founded in 1897, with a private underground tunnel that once connected the hotel to Principe station for discreet royal arrivals. The preserved guestbook signatures alone are worth a look.
Built in 1897 by Federico Fioroni — founder of the Italian Association of Hoteliers — this is Genoa's grande dame. One hundred and seventeen rooms dressed in sea-inspired aquamarine and coral palettes, marble, glass mosaics, and parquet floors all evoke the golden era of transatlantic ocean liners. Part of Hilton's Curio Collection and operated by Planetaria Hotels, it sits directly across from Principe station. The guestbook reads like a who's who: Ella Fitzgerald, Nicole Kidman, Igor Stravinsky, Ray Charles, and various European royals. History is genuinely baked into every corridor here.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level room at Savoia, and yes, 14 sqm is cozy. Pastel tones pair with decorated ceilings and warm parquet flooring. Think intimate rather than spacious — the kind of room that works well if you plan to be out exploring Genoa most of the day.
14 sqm
Day Break
A day-use option for travellers who need a few hours of Grand Hotel comfort — handy for cruise passengers or those with a late flight. Not an overnight stay; just time-out surrounded by the hotel's amenities.
Deluxe Room
At 23 sqm, the Deluxe rooms warm up with the earthy tones of the Ligurian landscape alongside the serene blue of the Genoese sea. Feels noticeably more generous than the Classic category.
23 sqmJunior Suite
Also 23 sqm but designed specifically with couples in mind — intimate atmosphere, delicate decor, separate sitting area. A solid romantic option without the full suite price tag.
23 sqmSecret Suite
The most dramatic offering in the house at 62 sqm. An exotically styled space with oriental atmosphere, precious mosaic bathroom that reflects soft lighting, and a panoramic view stretching from Genoa's rooftops out to the sea. This is a room with genuine personality — a genuine destination within the destination.
62 sqmSuite Savoia
The flagship presidential option at 28 sqm, with retractable walls that let you reconfigure the space to your needs. Chosen historically by illustrious guests and art figures — spacious, flexible, and genuinely grand.
28 sqmSuperior Room
A step up in size at 20 sqm, with the same maritime-inspired decor that runs throughout the hotel. Good choice for solo travellers or couples who want a bit more breathing room after a day in the caruggi.
20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Six meeting rooms, modular and adaptable from small meetings up to congresses for 200 delegates. The Aurea congress room on the top floor has a panoramic terrace overlooking Genoa's harbour.
On-site fitness studio available to guests. Fitness classes available at an extra charge.
Guided tours of Genoa's splendid UNESCO-listed historic palaces (the Palazzi dei Rolli), arranged through the hotel.
Hotel-arranged luxury boat excursion to Portofino and the Cinque Terre coastline.
Learn to make authentic pesto from scratch using the traditional grandmother's recipe, held in a UNESCO-listed historic palace in Genoa.
The private hotel garden features a pirate ship-themed playground for children. Inspired by a real find: during construction in the 1890s, workers uncovered a cache of golden coins and precious objects on site.
Evening aperitivo on the top floor panoramic terrace. Open to hotel guests and the public. City and harbour views included.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A private garden on-site with a pirate ship-themed children's playground — one of the more charming and unusual hotel gardens in Genoa.
Accessible from the 7th floor, with views across Genoa's rooftops to the harbour. Home to two hot tubs (available June–September), aperitivo bar, and summer breakfast service.
Valet and self-parking available at a nearby covered garage. €28/day.
Tesla Motors EV charging posts available on-site at an additional €50/night on top of the parking fee.
Pets welcome with advance notice. A €45 non-refundable room sanitization fee applies. Hotel provides a Doggy Lounge kit with cushion, quilt, and feeding bowls.
Spa and hotel experience gift vouchers available directly via the hotel's booking system.
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