Albergo Genio

Location: 8 Piazza Bastreri, Portovenere, it

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Internet access

Rooms Available

• Double Room

  This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Triple Room

  This air-conditioned triple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Double Room with Sea View

  This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Additional toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Philippe (2/5): Ne reviendrons plus. - Pas de service ; pas de petit déjeuner. Propriétaire grossier.
• Christian (1/5): Hôtel déplorable sans personnel et gérant violent - L’établissement ne servait pas de petit déjeuner pas même un café ou de l’eau chaude pour un thé Pas de petit déjeuner ni de l’eau chaude pour un thé Aucun personnel et le gérant est agressif et malpoli L’hôtel n’est pas entretenu et est sale
• Gian (9/5): - Tutto Le scale ,siamo in un castello noi abbiamo pultroppo 70 anni Comunque è stato bello
• Marco (9/5): -
• Giorgia (5/5): Staff gentile e disponibile.Camera pulita ma non eccezionale.Nessunacolazione(bevande no cibo) - il proprietario è molto gentile e disponibile nessuna colazione. l'albergo offre servizio bar ma solo bevande.
• Tommaso (8/5): Come a casa - Posizione ottima. Possibilità di parcheggio nelle vicinanze. Igor top player. Consigliato.
• Cara (10/5): - We had the absolute best stay at Albergo Genio. The location is right in a quad like area with a big sign over the terrace to enter. There are quiet little sitting areas all over the place but my favorite is a overlook into the terrace. There are plants a plenty all over the common spaces and a huge lemon tree on site with the largest lemons you will ever see. No only is this one of the coolest places I have ever stayed ( and I've stayed in some wild places), the owners are so kind and helpful! I highly recommend staying here. It's worth it.
• Monica (1/5): - Purtroppo pur avendo pagato il soggiorno in anticipo la sera alle 19 arrivati stanchi da una escursione, abbiamo avuto la sorpresa di non avere la camera prenotata, era stata rivenduta.volevamo soggiornare in paese invece ci ha prenotato di sua iniziativa un albergo a qualche chilometro, inferiore come sistemazione, pensando così di aver risolto la questione . Credo sia la massima scorrettezza che si possa fare ad un cliente.
• Joshua (10/5): - The room was nice and clean, the owner was very kind and accommodating, and the location is great! Our stay was lovely. There are some stairs to climb to get to it, but I would certainly recommend it.
• Angelina (6/5): - Posizione Bagno da ristrutturare
• Gianluca (9/5): -
• Eliana (1/5): Bruttissima esperienza - Nulla INQUALIFICABILI : L'albergo comunica che l'orario per il check in è entro le 23.00. Prenotato e pagato con arrivo entro le 22.00 con accettazione da parte dell'hotel. Arrivati ci comunicano telefonicamente che tutte le camere sono occupate e di arrangiarci. Sembrerebbe che abbiano venduto la nostra camera a qualcun altro prima dell'orario stabilito per il nostro arrivo.
• Ronni (10/5): - Gestore molto cordiale e simpatico Niente
• Monica (3/5): - Il posto in cui è la struttura Si sono dimenticati di comu icarci che l'albergo era chiuso nonostante prenotazione booking e solo grazie alla,signora della proloco siamo riusciti a contattare i proprietari e farci preparare la camera
• Willis (9/5): - Great staff. Family run place with real character and hospitality right in the middle of Porto Venere. Rooms were clean and comfortable in a very unique setting. It was all great
• Anthony (9/5): Great two days in porto venere. - Great location. Very friendly helpful owner.
• Davide (5/5): -
• Lydia (10/5): -
• Tony (8/5): Einfache aber gute Albergo an bester Lage - Einfache, saubere Unterkunft an Top Lage. Sehr zuvorkommender Inhaber. Eigene Parkplätze. WLAN hat im Zimmer nicht funktioniert.
• Liborio (8/5): - È un vecchia torre ristrutturata , in centro , proprietario Jgor simpatico e disponibile, ti aiuta per ogni tipo di esigenza ottimo
• LUCA GIORGIO (7/5): -
• Clarisse (10/5): Très bon séjour - Gentillesse de l accueil , très bel auberge , chambre avec tout ce qu’il faut pour passer une bonne nuit ,belle vue, romantique
• Peter (8/5): - Gute Lage, gutes Bett, großer Aufenthaltsbereich draußen mit vielen Pflanzen, gepflegt, Frühstück bekommt man 2min entfernt am Hafen in der Sonne mit Meerblick Es sind einige Treppen zu steigen, nur zur Information, mich hat es nicht gestört, keine Kritik - Treppen gehören in Portovenere dazu!
• Daniel (10/5): -
• gaia (1/5): truffa attenzione - nulla tutto
• Michael (8/5): -
• Maude Gravel (10/5): -
• Rosario (10/5): - The location. Igor and his family. Nothing
• Sven (8/5): -
• Andrea (10/5): -
• Andrea (10/5): - L'accoglienza
• Matteo (8/5): - Posizione eccezionale, nel pieno centro storico. Bella vista sul mare. Parcheggio a disposizione a 10€ al giorno a 5 minuti dall’hotel. Camere un po’ datate ma con tutto il necessario. Separe’ della doccia includeva anche il gabinetto, quindi lavandosi si bagnava anche il water. Purtroppo però è difficile rifare le camere in una struttura così storica
• Antonio (9/5): - Eccellente posizione per il Centro e il mare. Igor simpatico e gentile
• Anthony (8/5): - Great location. Friendly staff. Mattress was a bit hard.
• Massimiliano (1/5): Soggiorno Truffa - Niente di niente Tengo a precisare che sono stato TRUFFATO in quanto ho prenotato una stanza matrimoniale di 20 mq con terrazza vista mare e mi è stata data una topaia di 7 mq circa con due letti separati da 50 cm di spazio e una finestra con vista muro del palazzo antistante. Il proprietario non è stato in alcun modo accomodante e mi ha liquidato dicendomi di lamentarmi con booking perché lui non c'entrava niente. Ho scelto di andarmene senza alloggiare in quel tugurio spacciato per stanza credendo in un rimborso totale che purtroppo mi è stato negato in quanto il proprietario ha fatto opposizione. Mi riservo di DENUNCIARE il fatto alla Guardia di Finanza nei prossimi giorni.
• Silverj (10/5): - Posizione super centrale, proprio nella piazzetta principale di porto Venere. La camera era comoda e funzionale e con una bellissima vista sul mare. Personale molto gentile e disponibile. Struttura suggestiva (ci sono tanti terrazzini coi fiori) e caratteristica. L'ho trovato davvero pittoresco e se dovessi tornare a Porto Venere lo risceglierei senz'altro, ha un ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo L'unico difetto, se così si può definire, è che non c'è un ascensore e se si hanno bagagli pesanti fare le scale può essere un po' poco agevole. Ma comunque il proprietario si è subito offerto di portarci le valigie.
• Mariana (5/5): - Esta muy bien ubicado. El aparcamiento son unas plazas reservadas en la calle a unos 300m. Ibamos con una persona mayor que le cuesta subir escaleras y la habitacion que nos dio era la mas alta, subiendo como una 5ta o 6ta planta por la muralla. Cuando le pedimos por favor que nos cambiara la habitacion a una mas baja, nos dijo que si no nos gustaba que nos fueramos, que por una noche no le importaba. Cero sensibilidad.
• Happy Cris (8/5): -
• Daniele (8/5): Une fois le problème stationnement réglé c’était très bien - Le lieu Chambre correcte mais manque un peu d’entretien. L’extérieur n’est pas entretenu. Et surtout le propriétaire doit indiquer au préalable la place de stationnement car il est impossible de stationner même provisoirement, nous avons perdu une heure avant de pouvoir nous garer.
• Juan (10/5): - la ubicacion muchas escaleras pero el sitio unico
• Fabrizio (8/5): - Posizione Troppa umidità in camera, pittura ed intonaco si scrostavano dalle pareti
• sandro_66 (8/5): - Posizione centralissima, cortesia e disponibilità non comuni. Arredi datati e spartani
• Paolo (7/5): - la posizione
• leonardo (8/5): -
• Guia (7/5): -
• Carpi (8/5): -
• Edoardo (10/5): Fantastico - Ottima posizione il proprietario è un ragazzo gentilissimo molto disponibile che non ti fa mancare nulla!!..5 stelle!!
• Edoardo (10/5): - Tutto perfetto personale squisito e massima disponibilità!!
• Arnaudo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michael (8/5): Small friendly family run hotel - The family who runs Albergo Genio is kind and warm, and we really enjoyed our stay. The location of this little family run hotel is amazing. We had 3 rooms for our family of 6. one was with a balcony facing the square and harbor, with a wonderful view. Another was a large specious room facing the back, but comfortable. The last was a very small tiny room with two single beds, a small window facing the ally. It was right beside our larger room so worked fine for a group stay. It’s a nice little simple hotel One room was quite small and basic. But it worked for us as it was just an additional room out of 3 in total
• Lafargue (10/5): Exceptional - Top of the list
• Diana (7/5): Good -
• Svetlana (10/5): Magical !! - This hotel was so perfect for us. It’s right in the center of town and features several outdoor spaces from which to enjoy the most amazing view. We loved it !! The rooms are simple and super clean. Our shower was small with great water pressure . All in all we were thrilled with the experience . Porto Venere and this hotel is dominated by stairs, so if you have troubles getting up and down a few flights. This might not be the place for you.
• Rene (10/5): Exceptional - The location is superb
• Viviane (1/5): I will never stay there again and will urge everyone to stay away from this hotel. - there was no breakfast - the location if OK but too many stairs the lies the owner told us which caused our car to be impounded and the physical aggression we were submitted to by his father and himself which caused us a lot of emotional distress and financial loss.
• Márcio (9/5): Superb -
• Nadia (10/5): Exceptional - Ivan was super nice and welcoming! Despite some temporary issues with hot water, he made everything possible to help and arrange alternative solution. The location is just unique, with the tower and beautiful terraces.
• Medardo (10/5): 2 thumbs up for Igor - Bel posto Scale
• Amhairgheán (10/5): Exceptional -
• Harm (9/5): Reception was very pleasant, and the accommodation comfortable. Staaf was very friendly and helpful. - Very clean and neat, central and authentic
• Martina (10/5): Wonderful place to explore Conque Terre - The owner is a gem. So helpful all the time. There are a lot of stairs to get to the room but the view is wonderful. Parking is a bit away but a secure garage. We didn’t need the car after arrival until we left again
• Eva (7/5): Good - Location was great the room smelled of mold in
• Behnam (8/5): Very good -
• Miguel (10/5): Our 2 night stay was amazing, the host was wonderful and caring. - The location was perfect, it was clean and safe and everything worked well. I loved the property
• Marco (10/5): Exceptional - The hotel was a great experience, sleeping in a "castle". The views were incredible. The owner was very friendly and extremely helpful. The beds were hard as a rock, the pillows & sheets were as thin as butter.
• Charlotte (9/5): Superb - Location fantastic! In the heart of Portovenere.Staff friendly and helpful. none
• Tod (10/5): Exceptional -
• Christine (8/5): Everyone was kind and friendly. - The view from the room and terrace and the location was great . You need to be able bodied as there are many steps but the view makes them worthwhile 😊
• Chris (8/5): Very good - Helpful and courteous. Toilet and shower were in the same cubicle.
• Nicholas (9/5): Superb -
• Alice (8/5): Very good - the terrasse arrangement and view + location basically on top of the piazza were amazing and the host so very friendly! the toilet actually. sits in the shower, which is a bit inconvenient.
• Domenick (10/5): The stone walls as part of the property brought the history of Porto Venere to life. - Wonderful views. Tremendous hospitality. Lots of steps, but part of the charm.
• Marthinus (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marigiulia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Deborah (9/5): Great fun to stay at a hotel I had seen from outside on several previous visits to Porto Venere. - No breakfast, but lovely cafés close by. Wonderful old building on several different levels. Beautiful view from terrace in front of our rooms. Helpful staff. The only problem, which could not be helped, was lots of steep stone steps to reach our rooms. But it was worth it.
• Francesco (10/5): Lovely staying, recommended - Big and comfortable room, good bathroom. Great location, in the heart of PV and next to the start of trekking paths. Everything at a nice walk distance. The staff was very kind and helpful; they also allowed me to leave the bags there after the check out for the rest of the day. Quite few steps to reach the room, but is not a downside as the hotel is developed in height and I found it very picturesque. Maybe the thin wall separating the room from the next one, could hear some noise, but didn't bother us at all as the night was quiet and it was only in the morning and for short time
• Alicja (8/5): Very good - Amazing location and unique setup. After finding some problems in the first room it was promptly changed so we ended up in a nice space. A lot of steps were not a problem for us but worth remembering about it before booking. Beautiful part of the world. Good value for money. Rooms are cosy but big enough if you are planning to spend days outside sightseeing and exploring Cinque Terre.
• Regina (8/5): Great location, somewhat dated but with charm. A little pricey for me… - Really lovely all around. Great location. The bathroom was very dated and I found it a bit overpriced.
• Jason (10/5): Exceptional - I love everything, I had made a mistake in my reservation of one day short. They switch us to their apartment for location at a better rate and for longer. Amazing place
• Arcady (8/5): Very good -
• Rainie (8/5): We loved our stay here, the location was perfect and the host went out of their way to be helpful with anything we neede - The location was central for waterfront ristorante and lane way access to the grotto. We were in the room at the very top of the stairs, 89 steps to be exact. So if you have knee or hip problems this is not ideal.
• Luca (10/5): THANK YOU - Wow - Thank you to Igor for a great stay! So grateful to experience the magic of PortoVenere ! You cannot beat this location so so magical! It's a small hotel with lots of stairs so not for the faint of heart. But trust me SOOOO worth it!
• Leonardo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Valerio (5/5): Could have been good, bad management didn't make it happend - +Location Located in the main square of Porto Venere far enough from the crowd of the marina +Parking There is 4 parking space, 5 minutes walk from the hotel, available for an extra fee (10€ a day) The Hotel is old and not looked after, I knew what expect booking a 2 star accommodation but unfortunately my review is influenced by my own experience. I booked a room with sea view that has been given to someone else so they gave me another room with no view at all, claimed by the owner that was a booking.com fault that mistakenly have overbooked the sea view rooms without enough availability. On top of this, the description clearly state check-in from 2:00pm but once arrived they told me to come back at 3:00 because room wasn't ready, I went there at 3.30 and room was still not ready -No shower gel provided -Late check-in -Furniture and hair dryer very old -some electric plug faulty not working -Toilet seat was coming off -overall cleaning not sufficient -Shower cabin was too small -No fridge
• Clifford (9/5): Budget friendly gem the centre of town. - Welcoming and helpful host. Budget friendly, yet in the centre of town. View from widow was amazing. Be prepared for steps, but well worth it. Top cover of the bed needed to be washed.
• Tony (8/5): A great weekend in Portovenere. - Good value, simple accommodation operated by a welcoming family team. A prime location over multiple levels, offering great views of the market square and the harbour. Everything that Porto Venere offers is literally right on the doorstep and the manager makes a great Negroni. As with any central location, there's a level of general street noise coming from restaurants and tourists, along with early morning rubbish and street vacuum-cleaner trucks that keep the town pristine over the summer season. Pack light as there are quite a few stairs and no lift.
• Robert (6/5): Suited our needs for the price - The location is quite quirky situated in what seems to be part of the old city wall. All rooms require ascending a number of steps but the effort will probably seem worth it if you have a room facing the sea (we didn't). However, our room was reasonably priced for the time of year and a small problem with the air conditioning unit was quickly resolved. We are reasonably fit and walked some of the local footpaths which involve some steep climbs and descents. Guests who are more sedentary may find the stairs at the hotel a bit of a challenge. Our room was at the very top and reached by approximately 90 steps. There is no lift.
• Linda (10/5): Lots to see and do especially yacht watching! - The location to the beach, marinas, cafes, bars and restaurants. Quaint and quiet. Loved it! No ice machine so had to ask for ice. No breakfast but the cafes were super close. No elevator.
• Maria (8/5): Very good - Perfect location
• Dan (7/5): Good - Location great great view A lot of stairs
• Olivia (8/5): Air conditioning was great - Air conditioning was great. Room and bathroom were fine. Location was fine. Nothing
• Melanie (7/5): Good - Old building with charm in a very beautiful, central location. Room with sea view is worth it. Definitely fine for a short stay. The setup is very simple and could be modernised. On closer inspection and under the bed, it was unfortunately a bit unclean.
• Gl0betr0tter_ (7/5): nice view - nice view, located on a waterside promenade, friendly staff rooms are getting a bit long in the tooth, narrow stairs, no breakfast available
• Roger (10/5): Exceptional -
• Myrtille (9/5): Warm welcoming, convenient location, beautiful view! - Warm welcoming and very nice location. We got a room with a large balcony and a beautiful view. There was no kettle to make our breakfast tea, but the landlord kindly warmed up some water for us. To enjoy more the balcony and the view from it, it would have been great to have a kettle or a microwave in the room to warm something up to eat or drink seated at the outdoor table.
• Zeljko (4/5): Disappointing -
• Miroslav (5/5): Passable -
• Tomáš (9/5): Superb -
• Christopher (10/5): Exceptional - Very beautiful room in a castle overlooking Portovenere harbour. The room itself was basic, clean and comfortable but it's the charm of climbing up through narrow alleyways with spectacular views along the way to the room, superb! A previous review said the owners were cute but that is an understatement, they are truly adorable!! Many, many steps to the room! We had a very heavy case and it was a good workout getting there.
• Conrad (7/5): Good - the location is on a unique historic place no service in the hotel

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