3-star hotel in the heart of Genoa, a few steps from Piazza Principe station and the Aquarium, with air-conditioned rooms, buffet breakfast and 24-hour reception.
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New Alexander Hotel is a 3-star hotel in the heart of Genoa, about 800 metres from the Aquarium and just a short walk from Genoa Piazza Principe station.
The property offers six room types with a classic style, all equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, safe and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The options range from the single room designed for solo travellers to the quadruple room, suitable for large families or small groups. In the morning guests find a buffet breakfast with sweet and savoury options, while the common room offers an informal meeting point in the evening hours.
The reception staff, operating 24 hours a day and able to communicate in English and French, is a point of reference for those arriving in Genoa for tourism or business. The area around the hotel, animated by historic alleys, noble palaces and traditional restaurants, allows guests to reach the main monuments of the city centre on foot, while Cristoforo Colombo Airport is about 15 minutes away by car.
The six rooms of the New Alexander Hotel share a sober and functional style, with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom complete with shower and hairdryer in every room. The sizes increase progressively, from the 12 square metres of the Single to the 26 square metres of the Quadruple, to suit different needs, from the solo traveller to the large family.
The Double Room offers the flexibility of choosing between a double bed or two single beds, while the Triple Room combines a sofa bed with a large double bed to comfortably accommodate three people. The Quadruple Room, the most spacious in the range, adds a bunk bed designed for children or groups of friends. In all rooms WiFi is free and room service is available on request.
The most compact of the New Alexander Hotel’s rooms, with 12 square metres designed for solo travellers. Equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, it offers everything needed for a practical stay in central Genoa.
With 17 square metres, this room offers the flexibility of a large double bed or two single beds, ideal for couples or friends sharing the same space. A private bathroom with shower, air conditioning and flat-screen TV complete the amenities.
Designed for two people who prefer separate beds, this 18-square-metre room is slightly larger than the Double and maintains the same standard of comfort, with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower.
With 20 square metres and room for up to three people, the Triple combines a sofa bed with a large double bed, making it a practical solution for families with a child or small groups of friends.
The largest room in the property, with 26 square metres and space for four people. The bunk bed sits alongside a large double bed, making it the ideal choice for large families staying in Genoa.
The New Alexander Hotel offers a 24-hour reception, a much-appreciated service for those arriving in Genoa in the evening or leaving at dawn for a flight from Cristoforo Colombo Airport. General services include luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping and laundry, while the safe and CCTV cameras in common areas ensure a good level of security.
The indoor bar is a convenient spot for a break without leaving the property, and the common room with TV area allows guests to relax after a day of sightseeing. All rooms, non-smoking, are equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Pets are allowed, with a possible surcharge, and room service is available on request.
The New Alexander Hotel is located on Via Bersaglieri d’Italia, in the Prè district, one of the oldest areas of Genoa, among medieval alleys, noble palaces and the imposing Villa del Principe, just a few dozen metres from the property’s entrance. The area retains a genuine, working-class atmosphere, with bars and trattorias frequented mainly by locals, such as the nearby Osteria la Commenda and Trattoria da Mario, both about 100 metres away.
The location is convenient for those getting around without a car: Genoa Piazza Principe station is just 50 metres away, while the Principe metro stop is 30 metres away, with direct connections to the city centre and Genoa Brignole station. The Genoa Aquarium, one of the most visited attractions in Italy, can be reached on foot in about 800 metres, while Cristoforo Colombo Airport is just 15 minutes away by car, about 4.5 kilometres. The beaches of Punta Vagno, 3.4 kilometres away, are an option for those looking for the seaside in summer.
For those wishing to explore the city, the Galata Maritime Museum is 350 metres away and tells the story of Genoa’s maritime history with interactive exhibits, while the Royal Palace, 500 metres away, offers frescoed rooms and Italian-style gardens. Climbing up towards Castelletto, just over a kilometre away, you reach one of the city’s most famous panoramic terraces, ideal at sunset. In summer the historic centre comes alive with events and markets, while in winter the museums and Rolli Palaces remain the ideal destination for a visit sheltered from the cold.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 8.3, and the central location, with a score of 8.2, much appreciated by couples visiting the city. Cleanliness and comfort stand at good levels, while the value for money, 7.4, remains the aspect guests are most cautious about.
Yes, the New Alexander Hotel accepts pets, although a surcharge may be charged to the guest.
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The New Alexander Hotel is about 800 metres from the Genoa Aquarium, comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, the New Alexander Hotel serves a buffet breakfast every morning with sweet and savoury options.
Yes, the New Alexander Hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms.
The New Alexander Hotel is about 15 minutes by car from Cristoforo Colombo Airport in Genoa, the nearest airport to the property.
The New Alexander Hotel does not have private parking, but street parking is available nearby.
