4-star hotel in the historic centre of Rome, 120 metres from Piazza Navona, with a panoramic terrace, air-conditioned rooms and a 24-hour front desk.
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Hotel Genio is a 4-star property in the Ponte district, just 120 metres from Piazza Navona, housed in a building dating back to the neo-Renaissance period. The location, among alleys home to some of the capital’s most popular wine bars and restaurants, is particularly appreciated by couples, who have given it a score of 9.2 for a stay for two.
The rooms, all air-conditioned, are divided into Single, Double and Triple, with sizes ranging from 13 to 25 square metres. Carpet or parquet flooring, a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with bathtub or shower are found in every room type, while some enjoy a view over the rooftops of Rome.
Among the hotel’s services are the panoramic terrace, the 24-hour front desk, concierge service and luggage storage, useful for those visiting the city for the day. Breakfast, when requested, features cheeses, cured meats, eggs, bakery products and fresh fruit. Castel Sant’Angelo can be reached in a 10-minute walk, while St. Peter’s Square is 1.3 km away.
Hotel Genio offers three room types, designed for different needs: from the Single, more compact and ideal for solo travellers, to the Double, up to the Triple designed for small groups or families with a child. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, flat-screen TV, minibar and hairdryer, with carpet or parquet flooring depending on the room.
The size ranges from the 13 square metres of the Single Room to the 25 square metres of the Triple, which combines a single bed with a large double bed to accommodate up to three people. The Double Room, at 19 square metres, remains the most balanced choice between space and privacy, with some units offering a view over the rooftops of Rome’s historic centre.
The Double Room, at 19 square metres, is the hotel’s mid-sized room type and offers a view over the rooftops of the historic centre. Equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar and hairdryer, it has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, designed for those seeking a balance between space and privacy.
The most compact of the three room types, at 13 square metres and designed for solo travellers. Despite its smaller size, it retains the same amenities as the other rooms, with a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with bathtub or shower, plus a view of the outside.
At 25 square metres, this is the largest room in the hotel and the only one that combines a single bed with a large double bed, ideal for small groups or families with a child. The desired bed layout must be specified at the time of booking; this room also has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, TV and minibar.
Hotel Genio offers guests a panoramic terrace overlooking the rooftops of Rome, ideal for enjoying a view of the city from above. The front desk, staffed 24 hours a day, offers private and express check-in and check-out, concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage, useful for those wishing to visit the historic centre before or after their stay.
Additional services include a laundry service, a safe, a lift and a common area with a TV corner. Common areas are air-conditioned and heated, with parquet or carpet flooring. Rooms feature a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, desk, minibar and flat-screen TV, while free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Hotel Genio is located in the heart of the Ponte district, a stone’s throw from Piazza Navona, in one of the most authentic areas of Rome’s historic centre. The building, of neo-Renaissance construction, is surrounded by narrow alleys lined with wine bars, cafés and historic restaurants such as Fiammetta and Terrazza delle 5 Lune, both just metres from the entrance.
The property is just 120 metres from Piazza Navona and about 450 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo, reachable on foot in around ten minutes. St. Peter’s Square is 1.3 km away, while Campo de’ Fiori is 550 metres away. For those travelling by public transport, Lepanto metro station is 1.3 km away and Spagna station is 1.2 km away; Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.6 km away. Those arriving by air can rely on Fiumicino Airport, 18 km away, or Ciampino Airport, about 14 km away.
The surrounding area is home to some of the capital’s main attractions: the Trevi Fountain is 900 metres away, Piazza di Spagna is 1 km away and Piazza Venezia is 950 metres away, all within walking distance through the streets of the historic centre. In summer, the terraces and venues in the area stay open until late at night, while in winter the museums and baroque churches of the district, together with the Christmas markets in Piazza Navona, keep the historic centre lively even in the colder months.
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Reviews particularly reward the location, rated 9.5, and the helpfulness of the staff, with a score of 9.1. Cleanliness and comfort stand at good levels (8 and 8.1), while value for money, at 7.7, and services, at 7.5, remain the most criticised aspects according to guests.
Hotel Genio is located just 120 metres from Piazza Navona, in the heart of Rome’s historic centre.
No, Hotel Genio does not allow pets.
Yes, Hotel Genio offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, Hotel Genio does not have its own parking facility.
Hotel Genio accepts cash payments.
Hotel Genio is about 450 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo, reachable in around 10 minutes on foot.
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