My first night in Genoa was at the keenly priced Novotel, around a twenty minute bus journey away from the airport (well, after a twenty minute walk as well).
I popped to the bar to get my welcome drink.
And after eight minutes I went back to reception as there were no bar staff. Incidentally, the reception desk were friendly and engaging, it was a very welcoming hotel.
The matter was promptly addressed and I got my Peroni, which tasted of metal and disappointment.
The bedroom. I didn’t turn either of them on, but this is the smaller of the two televisions in the apartment.
And the lounge area as well as the hotel had kindly upgraded me to their apartment suite. I did like having that desk and I had more than enough power points to plug devices into.
I didn’t really need a kitchen as well. The free welcome drinks were handy though.
Nor two huge drawers of plates, glasses and other assorted items.
The Nespresso machine with a kettle for teas.
And a microwave.
I had an entire room for a closet as well, I nearly put my one shirt up in the wardrobe to make the most of it.
The view from the room. The air conditioning in the rooms worked well, but I like having a bit of city noise and the windows opened wide which also helped fresh air get in as well.
Breakfast was suitably quiet at 07:15.
Croissants.
I usually skip hot items at breakfast, but the bacon was suitably burnt for my tastes and so I had some of that.
Hams and other items. Unfortunately, the allergens situation here was poorly handled, they were using shared tongs for cheeses, meats and olives. That meant that they had meat, dairy and all other allergens on numerous items, so I’m not sure that anyone with dietary issues would be entirely content here.
Very lovely.
And cake for breakfast is always lovely.
The online reviews for the hotel aren’t entirely positive, but I was pleased with everything. I think the car park charges are a bit high, but that’s hardly something that I need to bother myself with. I suspect that some elements of the hotel are due a refurbishment judging from the reviews, although the public areas looked shiny.
This hotel was very cheap as I was using rewards night, with the size of the upgrade being something of a pleasant surprise. There were a few minor cleanliness issues, but nothing of any concern, with the staff members always being friendly and helpful. I would stay here again if I was visiting Genoa again (well, obviously I won’t stay here if I don’t visit the city, but I digress).