Grand Hotel Savoia Genova, Curio Collection by Hilton
A Belle Époque-era grand hotel on Piazza Acquaverde, directly opposite Genoa's main railway station, Genova Piazza Principe.
The Grand Hotel Savoia Genova first opened its doors in 1854, facing what was then a much newer Genova Piazza Principe — the station's current building dates from 1860. The hotel's position directly opposite the station has remained a defining feature ever since, making it a natural stop for travellers arriving by rail as much as for business or leisure visitors exploring the city.
The hotel comprises 117 individually decorated rooms and suites, styled around a design theme evoking the golden age of transatlantic ocean-liner travel — think vintage suitcases, old maps, and postcards worked into the decor. Alongside this, the building retains historic architectural features from its original construction, including marble bathroom fittings and parquet floors.
The property today operates under Hilton's Curio Collection brand, a positioning that suits its station-front location for both business and leisure stays. We mention it here as a genuinely notable Genoa hotel worth knowing about — this is an independent guide with no operational or booking relationship to the Grand Hotel Savoia.
At a glance
- Piazza Acquaverde, directly opposite Genova Piazza Principe railway station
- First opened 1854; current station building from 1860
- 117 individually decorated rooms and suites
- Transatlantic ocean-liner design theme (vintage suitcases, maps, postcards)
- Historic marble bathroom fittings and parquet floors
- Hilton Curio Collection brand