Location. The oldest hotel in Genoa, Italy, is the Hotel Continental, built in 1897 and within 100 metres of the historic thoroughfare, Via Balbi. The Aquarium and City Hall are within one kilometer. The Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is located seven kilometers from the hotel. Hotel Features. Complimentary buffet-style breakfasts are served each morning. Novecento Restaurant serves Ligurian fare, including pesto alla Genovese and stockfish alla Genovese, for all three meals. An Internet point is available in the hall. Newspapers and books are enjoyed in the hotel's reading room. Complimentary coffee, herbal teas, amari, fruit juices, cocktails are snacks are available at the refreshment corner.

Guestrooms. Liberty-style guestrooms feature light-wood parquet flooring, remote lighting and draper control, and antique stuccos. Amenities include satellite television and Internet access for a fee. Minibars and coffeemakers are provided.

Expert Tip. The Old Harbour is the home of the city's Aquarium, which features exhibits on the Caribbean, Madagascar and Mediterranean coral reefs, sharks, seals, the Red Sea and penguins.

Room Types:

Standard room:   One king or two twin beds. Smart, traditionally-styled decor with parquet floors. Bathroom with bidet, hair dryer and phone. Cable television with pay movies, coffee/tea maker, clock radio, Internet port.

Standard twin/double room:   One king or two twin beds. Liberty style decor with patterned fabrics and parquet flooring. Climate control, bathrobes, safe, desk, direct-dial phone, minibar, cable television.

Standard Double single use :   One double bed or two twin beds. Desk. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Standard Double single use :   One double bed or two twin beds. Desk. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Family room:   One double bed and two twin beds. Desk. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Executive Room:   One double bed or two twin beds. Desk. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Driving Directions: From Genoa airport a shuttle bus departs directly to the hotel every 30 minutes. A taxi from the airport to the hotel will cost approximately 15 EUR.

From Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is seven kilometres.