Ancestral Rolli palazzo
Descendants of the founding Durazzo family run the residence, welcoming guests beneath soaring salon ceilings and private art collections.
“Twelve suites have been inserted into the building’s historic fabric without compromising the structure’s extravagant Baroque character.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Baroque Domenico Parodi frescoes sit beneath ceilings paired with contemporary modern art.
Remarkable
A UNESCO-listed seventeenth-century Rolli residence preserved by descendants of the founding Genoese family.
Notable
The palazzo connects the waterfront promenade directly to the ancient alleys of Genoa.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This preserved and restored 16th century palazzo provides you with a suitably grand and atmospheric address.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front entrance faces the Porto Antico promenade, while the rear opens into the medieval stone alleys of Via del Campo.
The rooms
Ceilings in Le Conchiglie feature intricate seashell mosaics, while other suites look directly across the yacht harbor.
The spa
The private wellness suite houses a Finnish sauna and Turkish bath behind a partition of glass-encased spices.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Sala delle Metamorfosi
Tables sit beneath eighteenth-century frescoes depicting Ovid, laid with morning spreads of Genoese focaccia and Ligurian pastries.
How it began
Architect Emanuela Brignone Cattaneo spent seven years restoring her family seat before reopening the palazzo to guests in 2023.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.