4-star hotel in the historic centre of Genoa, 300 metres from the Aquarium, with a panoramic terrace, air-conditioned rooms and a 24-hour front desk.
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Hotel Palazzo Grillo is a 4-star hotel housed in a historic building in the centre of Genoa, 300 metres from the Aquarium and a short walk from Via Garibaldi and Palazzo Ducale.
The property offers eleven room types, from the Standard Single to duplex suites, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with toiletries. The superior accommodations add city views, a seating area or an extra-large double bed, suiting both solo travellers and families.
Among the hotel’s facilities are a terrace overlooking the city, the Gilda bistro bar with Italian cuisine and vinyl records playing in the background, billiard tables and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast, served with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options, and free WiFi complete the offer.
Thanks to its location in the heart of the old town, just metres from the San Giorgio metro station and 6 km from Cristoforo Colombo Airport, the hotel is a convenient base for visiting the Rolli palaces and Genoa’s historic centre.
The rooms at Hotel Palazzo Grillo range from the compact 15 sqm Standard Single, designed for solo travellers, to the 46 sqm Duplex Suite spread over two levels with a separate living area. All accommodations are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee facilities, ensuring consistent standards across every category.
The double/twin room types offer the flexibility to choose between a large double bed or two separate single beds, ideal for friends or colleagues travelling together. The Deluxe rooms and the Family Room add city views or a view over a quiet street, while the Junior Suite features an extra-large double bed in a more private setting. Those looking for extra space can rely on the Luxury Deluxe Room with Extra Bed or the Family Room, both fitted with a sofa bed to accommodate up to four guests.
The Standard Single Room is the most compact accommodation in the property, 15 sqm designed for solo travellers. Air-conditioned and soundproofed, it features a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, with city views from the window.
The Double Room, 20 sqm, is designed for couples and features a large double bed, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with toiletries. The soundproofed walls ensure a good level of quiet even in the heart of the historic centre.
Larger than the standard Double Room at 25 sqm, this Deluxe room offers city views and the flexibility to choose between a large double bed or two separate single beds, ideal for friends or colleagues travelling together.
The Luxury Deluxe, 23 sqm, features more refined decor than the other double rooms, with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a full private bathroom; a balanced choice for those seeking a good compromise between space and style.
At 27 sqm, this is one of the most spacious double rooms in the property and overlooks an inner courtyard, quieter than the street-facing rooms. Here too, guests can choose between a large double bed or two single beds.
Designed for up to three guests, this 23 sqm room combines the large double bed with a sofa bed and a separate seating area, useful for those travelling with a third guest without giving up space.
The Deluxe Family Room, 35 sqm, is the largest of the double rooms and accommodates up to four guests thanks to the sofa bed paired with the double bed. The private bathroom with shower and bidet, the view over a quiet street and the tea and coffee facilities complete one of the most versatile accommodations in the hotel.
The Junior Suite, 25 sqm, features an extra-large double bed in a more private setting than the double rooms, with an en-suite private bathroom and air conditioning: the right choice for those seeking a self-contained space without opting for the duplex suite.
Hotel Palazzo Grillo offers free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk, along with a concierge service, luggage storage and a safe for guests’ maximum convenience. There is also attention for guests travelling with pets, with dedicated bowls and baskets, as well as for guests with accessibility needs, with rooms and facilities designed for guests with disabilities.
For leisure time, the property offers a solarium terrace, billiard tables, a games room and the possibility of booking walking tours, bike tours and cooking classes. The food & beverage side includes a restaurant, a bar, room service and a minibar in every accommodation, while laundry, ironing service and daily housekeeping complete an offer designed for both short and extended stays.
Hotel Palazzo Grillo is located on Piazza delle Vigne, in the heart of medieval Genoa, one of the most characteristic limited-traffic areas of the historic centre. The district is a maze of caruggi, noble palaces and small shops: the Church of Santa Maria delle Vigne is a short walk away, while Palazzo Imperiale and the Church of San Pietro di Banchi are within 100 metres of the hotel entrance.
Getting around the city is easy: the San Giorgio metro station is 150 metres away, De Ferrari station is 350 metres away, and the Portello and Magenta railway stations are within a few minutes’ walk. The Genoa Aquarium, one of the largest in Europe, is just 350 metres away, while Palazzo Ducale and the central Piazza De Ferrari are about 250-350 metres away. Genoa-Sestri Airport is 5 km away, convenient for those arriving by plane, and Porta Soprana, the city’s ancient medieval gate, is only 500 metres away.
The historic centre offers plenty to see all year round: the Rolli palaces along Via Garibaldi, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi, both 200 metres away, house notable Genoese art collections. In summer, the beaches of Punta Vagno and Boccadasse, about 2-4 km away, offer a change of pace by the sea, while in the cooler months the nearby Spianata Castelletto offers one of the most spectacular panoramic views over the port and the rooftops of the old town.
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Guests particularly praise the central location (9.2) and the cleanliness of the rooms (9.4), also appreciating the helpfulness of the staff (9.3). Overall comfort scores very highly (9.3), while value for money, though positive (8.6), is the most modest score among the categories rated.
Hotel Palazzo Grillo has a garage, useful for those arriving by car in the limited-traffic zone of Genoa’s historic centre; the nearest public parking is about 500 metres away.
Yes, Hotel Palazzo Grillo accepts pets on request; a supplement may apply and the property provides dedicated bowls and baskets.
Hotel Palazzo Grillo offers check-in from 2:00 PM and check-out until 11:00 AM, with a 24-hour front desk.
Hotel Palazzo Grillo is about 300 metres from the Genoa Aquarium, reachable on foot in just a few minutes through the alleys of the historic centre.
Hotel Palazzo Grillo offers continental, Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet breakfast options, also available in the room on request.
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Yes, Hotel Palazzo Grillo offers family rooms such as the Deluxe Family Room and the Luxury Deluxe Room with Extra Bed, both fitted with an additional sofa bed.
