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Genius Downtown Hotel

Milan · Italy

Via Porlezza, 4View location

8.4/10Excellent630 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition8.2/108.2
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Value7.4/107.4
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Genius Downtown Hotel

Enjoy a central Milan stay at the Genius Hotel Downtown, a short walk from Castello Sforzesco and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This hotel offers 38 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, satellite TV, and private bathrooms. Amenities include Wi-Fi (surcharge), 24-hour room service, concierge, babysitting, dry cleaning, and an airport shuttle (surcharge).

A buffet breakfast is available (fee applies).

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A stay at Genius Hotel Downtown places you in the heart of Milan, within a 10-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Teatro alla Scala and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 3 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 7 Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person
    • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 9 per stay (rates may vary)
    • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: EUR 9 per stay (rates may vary)
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle
    • Pet deposit: EUR 35 per stay
    • Pet fee: EUR 50.00 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Portuguese

    English

    Italian

    French

    Romanian

Nearby attractions

Teatro Dal Verme 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Fountain of Piazza Castello 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Castello Sforzesco 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Piazza Cordusio 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Piazzale Cadorna 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Piazza del Duomo 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Sempione Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Piazza della Scala 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Teatro alla Scala 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Milan City Hall 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cathedral of Milan 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Via Torino 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
La Rinascente 0.9 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 1900
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2012
  • Total number of rooms: 38
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Single rooms: 9
  • Double rooms: 29
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  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Toaster
  • Meeting room
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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  • Room WITH VIEWSRoom • WITH VIEWSROO.WV

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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room WITH VIEWS

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST-1

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  • Double or Twin QUEEN SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBT.QN

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Double or Twin QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBT.QN

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  • DOUBLE CITY VIEWDOUBLE • CITY VIEWDBL.CV

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    CITY VIEW

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    DOUBLE CITY VIEW

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    CITY VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.CV

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Double or Twin CAPACITY 2Double or Twin • CAPACITY 2DBT.C2

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    CAPACITY 2

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    Double or Twin CAPACITY 2

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    CAPACITY 2

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    Room code: DBT.C2

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  • TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDTRIPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDTPL.QN

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: TPL.QN

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    THREE BEDS

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    Room THREE BEDS

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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST-1

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST-1

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    TWO BEDS

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-7

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-7

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Genius Downtown Hotel

8.4
Excellent
630 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Value
7.4 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2026
John
Air conditioning was useless.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Jeannie
Room was spacious and clean. They held my luggage for me when it was delivered by the airline late. It was a nice stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Kimberly
Great location to be in. Staff was excellent. I Would recommend the breakfast bar. We would stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Julia
Rooms were clean and neat and attentively serviced. Bathroom was very, very small but new and nice. Breakfast had a good range, but on the last day there were a lot of small flies on the food. The hotel is very conveniently located near several metro line stations and easy walk to the Duomo.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Geetha
The staff was very helpful. The hotel is in a great location and the rooms were lovely. I would 100% recommend this hotel.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
Janice
Very helpful. Great location nice size room. Air conditioning not as strong as could be they tried to fix but were unsuccessful so also have a fan
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Bill
Overall good place. Shower was so tiny bending over was difficult. Also no coffee maker in room. My wife tells me that is a must from now on!
Staff was great as was the breakfast room.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Dwight
This is an excellent little hotel with an amazing breakfast and helpful staff. The only real issue are the showers which are very small and could become quite the trap if one falls in them and needs assistance. Because of the design of the inward folding doors, it would likely be necessary for the fire department to break the shower stall apart to get the person out of the shower. My partner has \"drop foot,\" so this shower with its tiny size and slick floor was a bit of a peril. Beyond that, it's a great hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Miten
Excellent location, great staff and service.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Sajed
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8/10
Excellent
27 May 2026
Karen
Great location. Easy walk to the Duomo.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Dany
This hotel is well located, near Cardona Train Station, and walking distance to the Duomo and La Scala. I will go back there for sure!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Tyler
Rooms were great and clean, helpful staff would come here again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Ramon
Breakfast and staff were great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Tatiana
The property in the centr of Milan . just 10 minutes of Duomo .located on pisful street.
The stuff is excellent, the breakfast is really good. I hope to stay there again.
Tatiana.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
FRANCISCO
Best place to stay
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
Kunqi
Clean room
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Daniel
this hotel was perfect for the location, we stayed a week in march. Very clean room and nice staff, would go again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2026
xiao chen
Best of the area, easy from the airport, middle of the centre, close to the M.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Mar 2026
Wilfredo
The hotel was good. Only if you are staying for short time. The hotel is very small, no what I expected for the price that I paid. But good location and breakfast also muy normal, it was included on the rate I paid. So was ok. The hotel closes at 12 might night, very weird you have to knock the door and someone can let you in. It was very clean.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Meng
The hotel is in a very convenient and central location, with the Castello Sforzesco just nearby, yet it’s tucked away on an incredibly quiet and peaceful backstreet, which is especially nice given how central it is. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Everything from check-in to check-out went smoothly, and I was pleasantly surprised to receive a complimentary room upgrade.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Harvey
Great room, excellent staff, fabulous breakfast buffet.
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2026
Matthew
Small but comfortable clean room close to the metro and downtown. Breakfast was enjoyable and staff were extremely friendly and welcoming.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2025
barry
Good location nice friendly staff & a very clean single room with a decent bed
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2025
Mark
The room was spacious and clean. Bathroom clean, shower is small and the hot water pressure was very low. The staff were very friendly. Hotel is in a fantastic location with all the major attractions within easy walking distance.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Neha
Amazing Stay
Amazing Staff
Had a good time
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Comfortable and central

The room was very clean and comfortable, staff were friendly and helpful. The only drawback was that the shower was loose on the wall so it was tricky to get it to stay up and not soak the whole bathroom! The location was brilliant, so quick and easy to walk to everything!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Alison
All of the staff were very helpful and friendly and the location was great.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jul 2025
Ken
Good for an overnight stay.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Ana
Great location, easy access to main attractions. Continental breakfast was very good. Staff very helpful.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
The staff were amazing, we had to change our room due to linking sink.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Pamela

Location Location Location!

Excellent care from the front desk. Amazing location just 5-10 minute walk to the castle and The Las Supper and 10 minute walk to the stunning Milano Cathedral. Try the Risotto restaurant nearby - it’s retro style with authentic dishes.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2025
Nathan
Good check in experience
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Vu
Recommend to stay
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
James L
Tremendous hotel. Great helpful professional staff. Location is walkable to Last Supper, Castle and the Duomo. Quiet side street.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
Wayne
They let us check in early morning as soon as we arrived which was extremely nice and helpful. Could not have asked for anything more being we were tired and sleepy after a long flight. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Thank you so much Genius Hotel. Highly recommended and would stay again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
Vu
Safe, near downtown, staff and clean the best is breakfast buffet
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2025
Daniel
Everything was good.
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2025
Claire Louise
We had a few issues with the room. Air con didnt work so we got a fan sent up. Shower head didnt stay upright. But staff were lovely, breakfst had lots of choice. Beds were comfortable.
Very convenient location. A few minutes from Duomo and Cardona station.
Quiet with windows closed, but noisy at night with them open. We were next to the lift so other guests woke us up! But a great value 3 star hotel.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2025
Ian
👍
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2025
Oyunbat
good location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Sabiha
We had a lovely stay here. Will come back again. Everything is close.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2025
Anne-Marie
Lovely staff, Sophia! Great location couldn’t be better - quiet, clean great value. Always stay here on travels now
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Orlando
Reception and guest services staff were attentive and very kind. The location is excellent, near restaurants and the most popular tourist attractions.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Ken
Great stay.
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2024
Maxine
Had a pleasant stay for 3 night, room was clean and comfortable
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2024
Lorenzo
close to everything very friendly staff i would stay again!!
Business
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2023
Christine

Clean and comfortable

My single room was small and not at all fancy, but it was clean and comfortable. The common areas and exterior for the downtown Milan location do not match the photos on this website--the real thing is actually nicer than what is pictured. The current photos must be from another location. We found the staff helpful and we loved a few of the details like free refills on sparkling water in the lobby.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2023
Yuriy
This hotel has very convenient location in walking distance to the major attractions, Duomo, Sforzesco Castle, shopping, etc. Easy transportation, train and Metro also close by. Small rooms. Good for a couple of days.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2023
Helga
All well, excellent experience, excellent staff
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2023
Barry

An excellent hotel

An excellent hotel in a great location. Friendly staff and clean and comfortable rooms.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2023
Kristyn
Great staff and location.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2023
Jeff
This Hotel was wonderful. The location was excellent and the staff was fantastic. It was easy to walk everywhere. The castle, cathedral, and tons of shopping. The breakfast buffet was excellent and gave us a great start in the morning. Made for a great stay in Milan.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Penny
A lovely hotel close to everything we wanted to see in Milan. Comfortable beds and very nice buffet breakfast.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2023
Brianna
Very clean great location and great staff
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2023
Alexander
The bathroom is dated and needs renovation. The sinks are blocked and the drains create a lingering smell. Otherwise everything else was great
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2023
Michael
Perfect stay in the heart of everything.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2023
Mahshidsadat
Perfect location, amazing staff, very clean, great service, reasonable rates.
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2023
Maddie Caris
Amazing hotel in an amazing location! Couldn’t fault our stay at all!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2023
etienne ruurd

Wonderful experience

A lovely experience. A super host receptionist, Sofia. A-grade unit. Modern, clean. Great location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2023
Guerry
One night stay at Genius Hotel. Perfect location for exploring the Duomo and surrounding areas. Hotel is tucked back from the major streets. No views but quiet. Room was small but well appointed. Space for luggage was limited. Bed was comfortable. Contact with staff was limited, but they were very friendly and efficient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2022
Regina
Loved this hotel I would recommend it to anyone who is going to Milan for a couple of days. Location was perfect and the staff was incredible. The room was big for 3 people.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2022
Barry
Good location
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2022
Kathleen
Property was in a good location as far as walking about town, but was unable to summon a taxi to our hotel on 2 different occasions. Staff just kept telling us that no taxis came to their hotel. Had we known this, we would’ve stayed somewhere else. Our room was quiet, but very small, including the bathroom.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2022
Sofia
The room was comfortable and very clean. Location is great as a few minutes walk from Malpensa Express station and a few minutes walk from Duomo. Check in was flawless. Will definitely stay there again
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Nov 2021
joe i.

CHEAP SKATES

THE STAFF WAS HELPFULL, GIVEN THE GOOD LOCATION OF THE HOTEL AND THE PRICES THEY SHOULD INVEST SOME MONEY FOR UPDATES, THE ROOM FACED A COURT YARD THE AC/ HEAT COULDN'T BE CONTROLLED WAS A BIT CHILLY, TO MANY MOSQUITOES IN THE ROOM WAS BITEN A FEW TIMES
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Definitely a good choice for single travelers or couples. We travelled with our little son, so it was harder in some aspects. Clean room, not big, but has a very high ceiling, which provide a spacious feel inside. Good free breakfast and very convenient location - just 5 minutes away from Duomo.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2020
andreea

Great location

The hotel has a great location . It’s near all the attractions and shopping. Hotel is very clean , good breakfast and very helpful staff.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2019
Emily
Good location for us.
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Aug 2019
Kritika

Noisy and simple

The hotel is under renovation which caused much noise and distress, you can't sleep in the mornings because of the bangings.
Besides that the cleaning ladies doesn't seem to understand what the sign \"do not disturb\" means, cause they knocked on my door and barked in, every day for 3 days of my stay, even though I had my sign on the door.
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2019
Mary Grace
Staff was very friendly and super helpful. Gave great suggestions on where to go and what to do. Room was clean and AC was awesome.
2/10
Poor
22 Jul 2019
Payam

Terrible experience

False advertisement by hotels.com and the company. Room was mentioned to have balconies and paid for that but never delivered the promise and charged the same.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2019
Mark

Great location and comfortable room

This is a nice hotel about a 5 minute walk from Duomo di Milano. It is also about a 2 minute walk to a metro station. Great location! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was helpful with restaurant recommendations nearby.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2019
Yuko

Perfect to stay in Milan

It was an excellent hotel with this price. 10 minutes away to many places you would like to visit. I went to see opera at night and walked back to the hotel easy and safe. Also, a market called Punt Simply is 10 minutes away. Breakfast was pretty good! All the staff was very friendly and helpful. I will stay there again. Only negative was WIFI was weak in the room.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2019
Debra

Lovely hotel!! Staff was very friendly.

The hotel was in a great location and very clean. Staff helpful and baggage hold until room ready convenient. Great free breakfast buffet which had a very great selection of foods. Nice little sitting area to relax if you didn’t feel like going back to your room. I would recommend this hotel to anyone choosing to stay in Bologna. The city is really interesting with fabulous food and many porticos to roam around town. Should have stayed a few more days!!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2019
Yeaji
Everything was great except for slow wifi
Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2019
Raven

Poor air conditioning.

Air-conditioning only switched on in periodical 10 mins interval, not the best way to sleep in summer days.
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2019
Sharon

Highly recommended

A great place to stay in all respects. Modern, streamlined, clean and helpful staff. The breakfast is great and the location so convenient.
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2019
Jocelyne
Very pleasant hotel in the lively Brera district.
Excellent location, close to everything.
Super clean rooms ans common areas.
Very nice friendly and helpful staff.
I will definitely come back
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2019
Russell

Nice short stay

Nice short stay, great staff and breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2018
Zakaria
It was a nice hotel, the staff was sweet and helpful. However, the best thing about the hotel is the great location in the centre of the city and near the metro and the train station
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2018
Patrick

Top Milan place.

Was our second stay in Milan, staying near Duomo a month earlier. This stay, so near the Castle but also Via Dante, metro and Cardorno train station (and lovely stroll back to Duomo area in any case) was terrific. Arrived very early, bags kept of course, immediate advice on seriously good restaurant in Via Rovello for lunch (returned for evening meal a couple of days later). All expected hotel needs very good- wifi, breakfast, servicing etc with so helpful staff. Close to a theatre where we landed music as well. Easy access to main historical and artistic sights, walking or trams/metro. Walked from Castello/Carolina metro with roller bags, no hassle and so close but also just off main streets for quiet. Wine etc also available.
This was last stay of a month long stay in Lombardy and was such a pleasant, convenient place to stay with friendly and helpful staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2018
Jesse

Great, modern option w/ excellent staff

This hotel is a great option for Milan. You're within walking distance of a ton of sites as well as the trains, but mercifully it is a couple of blocks away from the super-touristy area, so it's quiet.

We had a 3 person room. It was tidy and modern, and we had enough room to move around and organize our luggage. The bathroom was a bit small; the only complaint was that the way the shower is designed, it's impossible not to flood part of the bathroom floor. Regardless, housecleaning always left it immaculately clean. There was A/C and climate control in the room, which was great given it was in the 90s while we visited. (Note to U.S. Americans traveling in Italy in the summer: yes, it can get really hot, and no, not all hotels have A/C, or if they do, you can't necessarily control it in your room.)

One of the biggest reasons I'd say here again is that the staff here is fantastic. The woman who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. We had a tendency to roll in right before breakfast closed, but the kind workers in the kitchen still offered to make us eggs or crepes before they shut down. The front desk also made great recommendations for meals.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2018
Lynn

Excellent Boutique Hotel, Excellent Location!

We loved this hotel and it was one of our favorite accommodations in Italy. We found the hotel staff very warm, friendly and helpful. The front desk staff speak English fluently and were all receptive to our questions, concerns, and provided excellent recommendations. I needed help making a dinner reservation and the night desk gladly made the reservation for me. One night our air conditioning didn't work well (which wound up being my error). I reported the problem in the morning and within a few hours a repair person checked it. We spent 3 nights in Milan and having a wonderful hotel to return to after long days of sight seeing made our experience even better. We stayed on the 2nd floor in a room with 3 twins. The elevator is small (by American standards, fit 3 of us each with a suit case) so we chose to take the stairs to and from our room. The room and bathroom were spacious and outlets conveniently placed for recharging phones, plugging up flat and curling irons, etc. The lighting both natural and artificial were very nice. We loved the modern décor! Our room and bathroom were exceptionally clean, linens pressed. There is an outside metal window shutter that could be shut to darken the room if needed. (We didn't use this feature). The hotel it literally a 6 min. walk to the Duomo and shops and a 25-40 min. walk to the channel. There are lots of wonderful restaurants all around the hotel. The location is very convenient to all transportation and the city center.
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2018
Agustin

Great hotel

Excellent location, amazing service. The breakfast was magnificent and the AC worked beautiful (in Italy AC available doesn't mean that it worked and you will be able to cook down your room...) Overall excellent experience. If I ever come back I will definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2018
Mary
Excellent location, friendly staff, very clean and comfortable rooms.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Nice hotel close to the historic area.

We walked to see everything we wanted. Public transportation was good. The only drawback, being close to a busy area, there was some traffic noise. Not much after 10:30.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2018
Liudmila

Great hotel

Amazing hotel and location. Breakfast was great and yummy!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2018
David

Perfect location, will return


The hotel genius downtown is a cute VERY quiet (it’s on a little side street alley) modern boutique hotel located in the center of the main Milan attractions, restaurants , shopping, metro and tram. It is also very convenient to the Cadorsa train station (8 minute walk), especially if you are coming from MXP airport. ( The express train will bring you to). We stayed in a triple room, which was a little small but it is not surprising for Italy hotels. The bathroom shower could use a glass enclosure as it is covered by a curtain that allows the water to get to the bathroom floor and you will need to use towels around it. The soap inside the shower, is supposed to be good to use for hair, but that was not clear to us. There is no hair conditioner, so bring a little bottle if you need one. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of variety including fresh crepes and fresh omelettes. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Despite the few negatives mentioned of the room, we would definitely come back. The price for the hotel is reasonable for the excellent location when you compare it to other hotels near by. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Milan and want to be in the middle of everything, yet on a nice quiet street to get a good nite sleep.
Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2017
Keith

Milano

Great location and friendly. Perfect for Teatro Del Verme.
Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

Great hotel in central location

Great hotel that surpassed our expectations. Feels like it has been recently refurbished.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2017
bo
Wifi working, but on and off all time
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2017
Carol
All staff were excellent especially reception
Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jun 2017
Jose

Just OK

Pros: Good for one night. Great location, friendly staff. Cons: dark room with no views, no coffee maker in the room and no coffee available in the lobby (hotels.com indicates under amenities: \"Coffee/tea in a common area.\" That was not the case when I stayed at the hotel). For those with early morning departure, no breakfast boxes nor coffee available. Breakfast begins at 7:00am.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2017
Sandy

Nice hotel

Great location, breakfast was very good, friendly helpful staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2017
Jarrard

Very friendly staff, rooms small but very nice

We enjoyed the hotel, in a quaint cobblestone back alley very conveniently located.

The room was smaller than expected however was adequate, nice and modern.

The toilet flush broke and the basin was slightly precarious leaning off the wall a little.

Staff immediately fixed the flush with no further problems.

Unfortunately the air conditioner didn't work however even at 29 degrees the fan was enough to keep us cool.

Breakfast was very enjoyable , fresh made crepes and omelettes, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, breads and pastries and cold meats and cheeses.

I would recommend this hotel to couples.
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2017
Darryl

Quiet

It was an average but nice hotel. Strictly modern, but ina good location to see nearby shops, restUrants, the Castle.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Mar 2017
Lora

Great location, Very friendly and helpful staff

The hotel has a great location, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast etc. My only complaint would be that my room was next to the only elevator and was noisy all night long. Also, the bed was not comfortable in my room although my group had a second room on another floor and it seemed great all around. I would still highly recommend for location and helpfulness of staff. They might have offered to move me but I never said anything because we were only there 2 nights.
Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2017
Frank

Great location!

Hotel was great! Love the location, it was very easy to go out and lots of options around to sightseeing and close to restaurants.
The only downside is that you can hear everything from the neighbors. When shower is on, when they flush, walk in their room.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2017
Gary

Decent hotel

I stayed in a single room that was small. Inside the room was a twin bed, chair and small TV. The bathroom was actually decent-sized and clean, with a stand up shower, toilet and sink. I liked the hotel because of its proximity to the center of Milan and its closeness to the metro. The breakfast was surprisingly good and the staff at the front desk spoke English and were helpful.

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Genius Downtown Hotel
Via Porlezza, 4, Milano, Italy

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