An elegant turn-of-the-century palace in the centre of Genoa on Via XX Settembre. The Bristol Palace is just a few steps from the most important offices and exhibition sites, from Palazzo Ducale to the Carlo Felice theatre, as well as the most prestigious shops, museums and not least from the largest aquarium in Europe. During its recent renovation its elegance and exclusiveness were blended with a modern and functional conception of the services. The dramatic elliptical staircase in white and Liberty wrought-iron banister soars up to the top floor in a spectacular spiral that seems to suspended in space. Planned to welcome those who come to the city on business or pleasure, the comfortable and elegant rooms of the Bristol Palace are an ideal setting not only for work but an exclusive place to spend time admiring the artistic beauties of this city, proclaimed capital of culture in 2''4. Its 133 spacious rooms and 7 suites not only offer high-class furnishings with many valuable antiques but are also completely sound proofed and have an ultramodern air conditioning system. Moreover many bathrooms have whirlpool bath tubs. To guarantee the best possible night's sleep only pure linen is used for bed linens; those with allergies or cervical problems can request special pillows. Two magnificent dining rooms with delightful frescoes, the sala Giotto and the sala Marconi, await guests for an abundant buffet breakfast that includes Genovese specialties. The Bristol Palace has twelve meeting rooms of various sizes. An ideal setting for meeting and conferences, the state-of-the-art equipment will satisfy every need of prestigious business gatherings. Services: Hall porter on duty 24 hours, American buffet breakfast, coffee shop, meeting rooms, car parking garage (charge), free internet point, wireless internet connection for PC and laptop, laundry service, taxi service to/from airport, tickets for sports and musical events, reservations for museum and the children's city, gift welcoming children, satellite TV and pay TV in all the rooms, non smokers rooms, in-room safe box, hairdryer, special pillows on request.