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Genius Hotel Downtown

Travelers plan their day with confidence at this downtown hotel where the attentive multilingual staff anticipates every need

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Genius Hotel Downtown, in the city center, offers WiFi, dry cleaning, babysitting, and meeting spaces. The concierge assists with local attractions. Former guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Stovetop
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Stovetop
Cable/satellite channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Stovetop
Cable/satellite channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Milan Centre neighborhood, Genius Hotel Downtown is connected to the convention center. Cathedral of Milan and Teatro alla Scala are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Montenapoleone Fashion District. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at San Siro Stadium or Forum di Milano. Visit our Milan travel guide
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Via Porlezza 4, Milan, MI, 20123

What's nearby

  • Castello Sforzesco featuring chateau or palace
    Castello Sforzesco
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Teatro alla Scala in Mailand
    Teatro alla Scala
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II showing night scenes, chateau or palace and heritage architecture
    Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Panorama of the Piazza del Duomo, Cathedral Square, with Milan Cathedral or Duomo di Milano and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, during morning blue hour, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
    Piazza del Duomo
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral of Milan showing night scenes, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Cathedral of Milan
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cairoli Station
    2 min walk
  • Milan Cadorna Nord Station
    7 min walk
  • Linate Airport (LIN)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffe Dante
    2 min walk
  • Five Guys Via Dante
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Signorvino
    2 min walk
  • Van Bol & Feste
    2 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Downtown

Hotel near Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
A short walk from Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan, Genius Hotel Downtown provides dry cleaning/laundry services, babysitting, and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge), and laundry services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Genius Hotel Downtown include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Stovetops, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 9 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 9 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 20 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 50.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 35 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 7 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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 9.50 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.

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Genius Downtown
Genius Downtown Hotel
Genius Downtown Milan
Genius Hotel
Genius Hotel Downtown
Genius Hotel Downtown Milan
Hotel Genius
Hotel Genius Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Is Genius Hotel Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 7 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 35 per stay and a fee of EUR 50.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Genius Hotel Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Genius Hotel Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Genius Hotel Downtown provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Genius Hotel Downtown located?

Located in Milan Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Teatro Dal Verme, Teatro alla Scala, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Milan are also within 15 minutes. Cairoli Station is only a 2-minute walk and Cairoli M1 Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

Genius Hotel Downtown Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 529 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant hotel and very welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice friendly staff & a very clean single room with a decent bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Stay Amazing Staff Had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, near downtown, staff and clean the best is breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to everything very friendly staff i would stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Oyunbat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The staff were amazing, we had to change our room due to linking sink.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tremendous hotel. Great helpful professional staff. Location is walkable to Last Supper, Castle and the Duomo. Quiet side street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent hotel

An excellent hotel in a great location. Friendly staff and clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant stay for 3 night, room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception and guest services staff were attentive and very kind. The location is excellent, near restaurants and the most popular tourist attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, Sophia! Great location couldn’t be better - quiet, clean great value. Always stay here on travels now
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quist area next to the Sforzesco palace. Excellent location, friendly staff and comfortable, spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pål S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place and good location

Exelent and helpful staff. Clean and good sized rooms. Central location and sensible price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All well, excellent experience, excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in. Nice rooms. Clean.Accomodation close to cathedral. Everything was very much to our satisfaction! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Claire Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Karlijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was really nice in the middle of the city between the castle and the duomo. Breakfast is crazy expensive, but there is enough places to get breakfast nearby. There was a lot of noise from the elevator which was very annoying especially at night but also the hallways were very loud. The beds were nice and the hotel has a modern look to it. The badroom especially the shower sink, needs a thorough cleaning, every time they just put a towel on there but it does not help a lot with the smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable clean room close to the metro and downtown. Breakfast was enjoyable and staff were extremely friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026