Family-run hotel in the heart of Genoa, just a few steps from Brignole station, with air-conditioned rooms, buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.
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Hotel Ricci is a family-run 2-star hotel in the centre of Genoa, just a 5-minute walk from Genoa Brignole railway station. The property occupies a historic building in Piazza Colombo, a convenient starting point both for those arriving by train and for those getting around by public transport.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and with parquet flooring, range from the Single, designed for solo travellers, to the Quadruple with bunk beds, passing through double and triple solutions suited to families or small groups. Every room has a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi.
On the common floor there is a bar where buffet breakfast is served every morning, while a luggage storage service is available for guests in transit. The central location makes it possible to reach the Church of Santo Stefano and Genoa Cathedral on foot, and the Aquarium and old port within a few minutes by car, making Hotel Ricci a practical base for exploring the city.
Hotel Ricci offers five room types designed for different needs, from the more compact 10 sqm Single to the 20 sqm Quadruple with bunk beds for larger families. All rooms share the same basic amenities: air conditioning, parquet flooring, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, ensuring a consistent level of comfort regardless of the room chosen.
What sets them apart is size and bed configuration: the Double Room with Single Beds and the Small Double Room offer flexible solutions for couples, the Triple Room adds a single bed to the double bed combination, while the Quadruple, with bunk beds as an alternative to two single beds, is the most suitable choice for groups of friends or families with children. When booking, it is possible to specify the preferred bed configuration for rooms offering more than one option.
The most compact of Hotel Ricci’s rooms, designed for solo travellers. Air-conditioned and with parquet flooring, it has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, in an essential yet functional 10 sqm space.
A 14 sqm room that adapts to guests’ preferences thanks to a choice between a large double bed and two single beds, to be specified at the time of booking. Like the other rooms, it offers a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
At 20 sqm, this room is larger than the Single and the Double Room with Single Beds, and can accommodate up to three people thanks to two alternative bed configurations. Private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV complete the amenities.
The only room at Hotel Ricci designed for groups of up to four people, with bunk beds combined, as preferred, with a large double bed or two single beds. Here too you’ll find a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
The smallest of the property’s double rooms, at 12 sqm, with a French double bed as its only configuration. Air-conditioned, with parquet flooring and a private bathroom complete with toiletries and hairdryer.
Hotel Ricci offers a range of amenities designed for a practical stay in the centre of Genoa. The rooms are air-conditioned and sufficiently soundproofed to ensure rest even in the rooms closest to the square, with a private bathroom fitted with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bathroom products. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with flat-screen TV and internet connection in the room.
On the ground floor there is a bar and the option to have breakfast delivered to the room, as well as a luggage storage service handy for those arriving early or leaving in the evening. The property also has a lift, heating and family rooms for those travelling in groups, plus practical services such as fax/photocopying and a wake-up call service on request.
All common areas and rooms are non-smoking, with parquet or marble flooring that contributes to a tidy, well-kept atmosphere, in line with the high scores the property receives for cleanliness and comfort.
Hotel Ricci is located in Piazza Colombo, in the Brignole district, one of the liveliest and busiest areas of central Genoa, halfway between the railway station and the network of alleys in the historic centre. The area is animated by bars, restaurants and small shops, with the Fontana del Genio Alato just 20 metres from the entrance and Osteria della Piazza 30 metres away, convenient for dinner without having to go far.
Genoa Brignole Station is about 300 metres away, while the Brignole metro stop is 400 metres away: from here it takes just a few minutes to reach De Ferrari, in the heart of the historic centre. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 6 km away, connected by a shuttle bus service. Walking towards the centre you’ll come across Porta Soprana at 650 metres, Piazza De Ferrari at 750 metres and Palazzo Ducale at 850 metres, all reachable on foot.
For those who want to dedicate a day to the sea and the aquarium, the Aquarium of Genoa is about 1.4 km away, as are the beaches of Punta Vagno, while the Boccadasse district, with its colourful little houses by the sea, is about 3 km away. In the historic centre, among the caruggi, you can visit the Rolli palaces such as Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi, both about 1 km away, or climb up to Spianata Castelletto for a panoramic view over the city and the port. In winter, the Brignole area remains a convenient base for trips into the Ligurian hinterland, while in summer its proximity to the sea and to the ferries for the Cinque Terre also makes it practical for day trips.
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Guests particularly praise Hotel Ricci’s location, rated 9.5, and the cleanliness of the rooms, appreciated with a score of 9.2. The staff also receive very positive reviews (9.1), while the value for money, although solid, remains the most modest score among the categories.
Hotel Ricci is located in Piazza Colombo, in the Brignole district, about 300 metres from Genoa Brignole Station and just a few minutes’ walk from the city’s historic centre.
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No, Hotel Ricci does not allow pets on the property.
No, Hotel Ricci does not have private parking available for guests.
Yes, Hotel Ricci includes a continental buffet breakfast served every morning.
Hotel Ricci accepts cash as the only available payment method for settling the stay.
Yes, Hotel Ricci welcomes children of all ages and has family rooms such as the Triple Room and the Quadruple Room, although it does not offer cots or extra beds.
