In 1997 the "Genova Scacchi" Chess Club decided to start an International Open in order to join chess and holiday, for Genoa is an appealing town and it is the heart of the Ligurian Riviera, with world-wide known resorts.
The "Genova Scacchi" Chess Club chose the Novotel as the best seat for the International Open because of both it is good sited and its conference halls, which perfectly suit to a chess tournament.
Novotel Genova Ovest is one of the more modern and comfortable hotels in the Ligurian Riviera: it has a swimming pool, an underground parking, conference halls, a European breakfast and 223 large and completely sound-proofed rooms (8 of which specially designed for handicapped guests) with air conditioning, minibar, radio, TV and direct dial telephone.
In the heart of Genoa, with a wonderful view over the Port and near the main Museums and the Aquarium (the biggest and most complete in Europe), the Novotel can be easily reached: the railway Principe Central Station, the exit of the A7 Motorway and the Cruise Terminal are one kilometer away and the Cristoforo Colombo Airport six kilometers only. The Novotel is therefore the best starting point to visit the town and the pearls of the Ligurian Riviera (Portofino, Rapallo, Santa Margherita, Cinque Terre, Alassio, Sanremo, etc.). |
As a result of a mutual agreement, the Novotel offers special stay conditions to the chessplayers, as the free parking, a discount for bar and restaurant and a discount for rooms.