A hotel in Arenzano, a seaside town close to Genoa, Italy

Poggio Hotel, Arenzano

This hotel in Liguria is pleasantly situated amid green, rolling countryside just two minutes from the sea and only 15 kilometres from Genoa. The pleasant little seaside town of Arenzano is just a short distance away and the atmosphere here is genteel and relaxing with cool, airy interiors and pleasant understated decor with wicker sofas and low coffee tables. Golf lovers will be delighted to learn that there is a fabulous nine-hole golf course just metres from the hotel.

There are 40 bright, spacious rooms, all with en-suite shower room, direct-dial telephone line, cable/satellite television and a well-stocked minibar. Each room has its own private balcony and a separate seating area for relaxing. There is a parking space allotted to every room, the hotel has a lift/elevator and rooms on the ground floor have their own separate entrance directly into the room. Some bathrooms have been adapted to accommodate guests with disabilities: please consult the management if this applies to you.

The Poggio Hotel, Arenzano has a lovely light-filled, air-conditioned restaurant offering a tempting menu of local Ligurian and Italian dishes; there is also a friendly bar with an extensive drinks list. This is a very child-friendly/pet-friendly hotel and dogs are welcome to join you in your room as well as in the hotel restaurant, which has special canine facilities. There is a wonderful open-air swimming pool and a play area for kids in the hotel gardens. Guests will also find wi-fi internet connection in the hotel lobby.

There is 24-hour service on reception at this Arenzano hotel and a quiet meeting room for business gatherings and small conferences. Friendly, attentive staff will be happy to point you in the direction of the many outdoor activities on offer in the neighbourhood: there's hiking, diving and horse riding as well as an excellent golf club and a very pleasant beach.

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Double room from €65