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Reviews of Albergo Genio 2 stars

8 Piazza Bastreri, 19025 Portovenere, Italy

#7 of 9 hotels in Portovenere

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 45 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet and shower were in the same cubicle.

    Helpful and courteous.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the toilet actually. sits in the shower, which is a bit inconvenient.

    the terrasse arrangement and view + location basically on top of the piazza were amazing and the host so very friendly!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Great fun to stay at a hotel I had seen from outside on several previous visits to Porto Venere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only problem, which could not be helped, was lots of steep stone steps to reach our rooms. But it was worth it.

    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.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Great location, somewhat dated but with charm. A little pricey for me…
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very dated and I found it a bit overpriced.

    Really lovely all around. Great location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    8.0
    We loved our stay here, the location was perfect and the host went out of their way to be helpful with anything we neede
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    The location was central for waterfront ristorante and lane way access to the grotto.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    Budget friendly gem the centre of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Top cover of the bed needed to be washed.

    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.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    8.0
    A great weekend in Portovenere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of stairs

    Location great great view

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    8.0
    Air conditioning was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Air conditioning was great. Room and bathroom were fine. Location was fine.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The setup is very simple and could be modernised. On closer inspection and under the bed, it was unfortunately a bit unclean.

    Old building with charm in a very beautiful, central location. Room with sea view is worth it. Definitely fine for a short stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    7.0
    nice view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    rooms are getting a bit long in the tooth, narrow stairs, no breakfast available

    nice view, located on a waterside promenade, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    9.0
    Warm welcoming, convenient location, beautiful view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    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.

    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.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no service in the hotel

    the location is on a unique historic place

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    9.0
    Simple yet beautiful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a wall mounted hair dryer in the bathroom but it seemed to be broken. Shower cubicle was very small. Would be good to provide WiFi Password in the rooms.

    Very beautiful hotel with lots of steps set into the hill. Didn't have a sea view but that meant it was quieter at night and we still had a great view of Portovenere, so don't worry if there are no rooms with sea view available. The room had AC which was a very welcome surprise! The room was a good size, all things you might need (little lamps for reading, storage, small desk). The bathroom is small but good and clean, the towels were changed over night (although for the environment it would be good to only change towels that are on the floor). Wonderful, very central location. Little focaccia shop/bakery right outside to grab some breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    8.0
    good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    good location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    8.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning

    The view was amazing and the location was completely perfect. Super near to everything you need

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    8.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel Bar was closed

    Very nice hotel in a beautyful location. The hotel is in the middle of the town. 2 steps and drink the italian aperitivo,

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    8.0
    the owners are cute
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    outside spaces not really clean

    location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    9.0
    Simple but perfect accommodation if your priority is sightseeing the areais sightseeing the area
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wifi in the bedroom, just in the common areas

    Wonderful position, independent immaculate rooms recently restored, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    The stone walls as part of the property brought the history of Porto Venere to life.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of steps, but part of the charm.

    Wonderful views. Tremendous hospitality.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    10
    THANK YOU
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's a small hotel with lots of stairs so not for the faint of heart. But trust me SOOOO worth it!

    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!

    Stayed in September 2023

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