Meliá Genova

Guide to Genoa, the Italian Riviera's Hidden Gem

"A modern, quietly situated hotel on a tree-lined street that feels part of the local fabric despite belonging to an international chain; it offers a peaceful atmosphere, attentive service, and easy walking access to the city center without the maze-like bustle." - Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"While many Italian hotels rest on the country’s historic laurels by harking back to bygone eras, from the opulence of the Renaissance to the sleek design heaven of the 1960s, the Meliá Génova—itself an art deco icon—is confident enough to stride straight into contemporary decor. Originally a steel manufacturer’s headquarters, long known as the luxe Bentley Hotel, its geometric lines and burnished metals evoke midcentury styles. But the hotel is undeniably modern and understated, with its bright and airy rooms, designer furnishings, abstract artwork, and luxurious touches like hot tubs on balconies. The serene, Zen-inspired subterranean pool and spa area demonstrates the Meliá’s fearlessness in breaking from Italian Riviera traditions, a fact only reinforced by the sultry restaurant and bar, which serves Spanish, French, and Greek cuisine—near heresy in a country that prides itself on its excellent food. But the bets have paid off: not only does the Meliá attract glamorous out-of-towners, but even the locals know it’s one of the hottest spots in town, as evidenced by the lively scene found in the bar each night."

Hotel Melia Genova (Genova, Italian Riviera) 7 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Though it’s a member of a Spanish chain, the Hotel Meliá Genova could hardly feel more authentically Genovese. This is a city that’s known for its urban edge, but the Carignano, just to the southeast of the financial district, is unexpectedly green. It’s here that a wealthy industrialist built this imposing villa, which now better serves the city as one of the finest lodgings in town." - Tablet Hotels