We had a terrific view of the beach and promenade through 8 foot tall windows with old fashioned shutters. The sound of the waves on the beach were soothing. The staff was friendly and slightly fluent in English.
This grande dame of the promenade was built around 1880 and has had minimal maintenance ever since. The modern bathroom was small and cheap; there was not even a soap tray in the tiny shower. The floor is original parquetry that has shrunk and come loose, creaking and sagging as one walks; when a person in the adjoining room walks, it sounds as though they are in your room. The floor leans. We had to walk up four flights of stairs because the elevator was waiting for repairs; the staff carried our bags with great grunting.
We spent the night trying not to roll off the bed and onto the floor. The lighting is poor and the desk had no light whatsoever. Electrical outlets were at a premium.
- Grand Hotel Genoa
