3.5 stars rounded up to 4 - - due to super friendly staff…read more I've read other reviews online which were rather unfavorable... however I had a comfortable time here, and it served my needs rather well. This is an airport hotel; so it was a very short walk for me with my luggage after arriving at the airport. No need for a taxi -- very short walk couple block walk. Front desk was very friendly and efficient. One front desk member suggested a restaurant in the Centro Storico part which was very good; and he also offered taking the complimentary hotel shuttle to Centro Storico (downtown). That was nice and unexpected - - i thought that I may have to take the train downtown, but a free shuttle was even better! As a Platinum SPG member, i was upgraded to a nice Junior Suite room. Nothing too fancy, but from looking at the map on the back of the hotel room door - - this was the largest room on the floor that I was on. As reviewers on other sites have mentioned, the decor is a bit dated -- so I knew what to expect up front. I couldn't figure out exactly how to control the room temperature - - it seemed like it was always warm. And when I tried to cool it, I think it only got warmer. So i "think" I turned the fan off. Internet speed...so-so. Not the fastest internet, nor the most reliable.... but again, as a Platinum guest it's always nice to have free internet either way. So i can't complain too much there. Smaller and adequate bar downstairs. Friendly service there too - - and love how you get a small smorgasboard of goodies with your drink. I received some chips, olives, and a dish of peanuts. Reading the room service menu, it says that a complimentary continental breakfast is including in the hotel rate w/ a delivery charge of 5EUR per person. I wasn't aware of that either when I was booking the room online, but I think i'll still just go downstairs for the seated breakfast at 6am. Comfortable bed -- friendly service -nice large bathroom with marble floor - very close to the airport, without hearing any airport noise. This property served well it's purpose for me - - a place to rest up before my journey into other parts of Northern Italy.

Olympia Hotel is on one of the main shopping roads in Genova, so all the shops are very near. Also…read moreone of the main squares (Piazza Ferrari) is on walking distance, making a very good starting point for your stay in this crazy city. The hotel is situated in a typical Italian style building, with lots of other businesses inside. On the 4th. floor they occupy half the floor. They have 9 rooms, all very simple but sufficient. There is no airco, so be careful if you there in the summer (like we did!) and the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius. It's hot! The busy street is not really a problem, since a lot of the rooms are in a area that is more quiet. Ask for a room in the back and you'll be fine. The owner Augustino and his daughter Rebecca are just wonderful; friendly and very helpful. Augustino speaks a little French and Rebecca speaks German and English. All in all good value for money, the rooms are clean and spacious enough, the beds are good and the service more than good. Big plus: you can park the car in the garage of the shopping mall COIN opposite the hotel for no extra charge if you're a guest of the hotel. And that's a big plus in a city as dense and hectic as Genova! (For some reason the marker on the map for the address shows up further down the road, but it is directly opposite the COIN shopping mall)