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Genius Hotel Downtown

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with green booths, yellow chairs, and tables.
A modern reception area with a receptionist, a reception desk, a potted orchid, and a staircase in the background.
A multi-story building with a ground-floor restaurant featuring awnings and a no-parking sign.
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a desk with a laptop, and a large mirror reflecting the room.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a dark awning.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $284
$244 nightly
$284 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Via Porlezza 4, Milan, MI, 20123
  • Place, Teatro alla Scala
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a radiator.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a white bed, and a shower area with a handheld showerhead.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a white bed, and a shower area with a handheld showerhead.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Milan

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.

What's nearby

  • Castello Sforzesco - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Teatro alla Scala - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral of Milan - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Milan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Via Dante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Dante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Farinella - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Downtown

Genius Hotel Downtown offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers.

This Milan hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
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).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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.

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 class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

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

Genius Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 630 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great staff and service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Nice location, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great and clean, helpful staff would come here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. The hotel is in a great location and the rooms were lovely. I would 100% recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to be in. Staff was excellent. I Would recommend the breakfast bar. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, excellent staff, fabulous breakfast buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy walk to the Duomo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this hotel was perfect for the location, we stayed a week in march. Very clean room and nice staff, would go again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best of the area, easy from the airport, middle of the centre, close to the M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. They held my luggage for me when it was delivered by the airline late. It was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very helpful and friendly and the location was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel in an amazing location! Couldn’t fault our stay at all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023