We were booked at another hotel in this group - the 3* Daniela, which appeared OK but was in a slightly remote location away from Termini station. On our arrival there at 22.30 we were not best pleased to be told that the hotel was full - but they could transfer us to the 4* Genio at no extra charge. We struck gold in this respect because the Genio is in a fantastic location by the Piazza Navona (we think the nicest Piazza in Rome) - v. central within walking distance of just about everything. The room if slightly on the compact size was decorated and serviced to a high standard. The hotel has a lovely roof terrace with views of the Rome skyline. The front desk staff are efficient, charming and could not have been more helpful. They organised our return airport transfer to Fumincino airport in chauffeur driven Merc for 45 Euro - great deal to avoid mayhem of Termini station in rush hour.
Only slght niggle - coffee served at breakfast wasn't too hot in any sense of the word. But -OVERALL A GREAT STAY & TERRIFIC. 3 DAY BREAK.

Geoff & Marie, Edinburgh, Scotland

Just got back from our stay at the Genio and was delighted with the hotel. Location is super, 3 mins walk to the piazza navona and easy walking to the trevi and the pantheon. The staff were great and couldn't do enough to help you find your way across the city. The rooms were tastefully decorated and well furnished. The Roof terrace was clean and tidy with plenty of seats and tables for your morning breakfast ( 3 euro for breakfast on the roof ). The Breakfast room was a good size, flooded with light and the food was very acceptable. I would definitely recommend the genio and would stay there again myself.

We had the same experience as "GLADIATOR 163". I made reservations on 30 May '07 for 5 nights 28 Sept- 3 Oct. When we arrived, they were overbooked and my copy of the confirmed e-mail meant nothing. We considered it a definate "bait & switch". They did have room at another of their Leonardi chain hotel, and sent us over there. After 2 nights they got us back into the Genio for the final 3 nights. I chose the Genio based on the location, so I was very unhappy about the Bait & Switch technique! The location is definately great, the hotel is OK but only average, decent breakfast, reasonable service, friendly staff. All-in-all, it's an OK hotel in a very good location.

We stayed at the Hotel Genio for 3 nights. We had initially booked another hotel, but switched to the Genio because of its location near the Piazza Navona. The location was ideal and we walked to all the sites and attractions. The hotel itself was a little tired looking and our room smelled quite musty. It may have been related to a flooding problem from the shower! To their credit, the hotel repaired the shower problem after our first complaint, but the musty odor remained. The front desk staff were quite helpful, although one fellow was rather sullen, so we would wait to ask our questions until someone else came on duty! If you stay, try to get a room that doesn't face the noisy street. Ours did, and the noise and commotion went all night long. Hotel photos show some sort of rooftop garden, but when we were there breakfast was served in a windowless room on the main floor, so I am not sure what the story was there. This was the most expensive hotel of our 2 week trip to Italy and the one we liked the least.