Hotel Internazionale occupies a spot on Via Indipendenza, the grand porticoed avenue that links the railway station with the heart of the city, and it balances the two ends well. The station is about eight minutes away on foot, Piazza Maggiore about ten, and the Two Towers, the Basilica of San Petronio and the University of Bologna about eleven each, so you can reach the sights and the train without a taxi. The property is a four-star hotel with a bar and lounge, a café, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace, a banquet hall for events, a 24-hour front desk, an elevator and luggage storage. Guests receive complimentary access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre at a partner property, and free wireless internet is included. Rooms are arranged in classic, superior and deluxe categories, from singles to triples, so there is a fit for solo travellers, couples and small families.
The rooms
Eight categories cover classic singles and twins, classic doubles with a king bed, superior doubles and twins, deluxe doubles and twins and a deluxe triple. The classic rooms are the entry point, the superior and deluxe rooms add space and comfort, and the triple helps with a small family. Check bed type and size on the booking page, since each category can vary.
Eating and drinking
A vegetarian breakfast is available, and reviews mention a good buffet, though you should check whether breakfast is included in your rate. The restaurant, the café and the bar give you options without leaving the building, and Via Indipendenza itself is lined with cafés and pastry shops for an easy espresso on the way out.
Practicalities
The hotel offers secured on-site valet parking in a private indoor garage for a fee, and wheelchair-accessible parking, which is helpful because the centre is a limited traffic zone, so tell the hotel in advance if you arrive by car. Pets are welcome for a fee, and the airport is about 23 minutes away by car. The complimentary access to a partner pool and gym is a useful perk after a day of walking, but confirm the arrangements when you check in.
Who it suits
Travellers who want a central address with easy rail links, business visitors, couples and small families, and anyone who values parking in the centre. Via Indipendenza is busy by day, so light sleepers should ask for a quiet room, and those who want the quiet lanes of the old town should look elsewhere. For a first visit with day trips by train, the position between station and square is hard to improve on.
Why stay here
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Cafe and restaurant
- ✓Covered garage with valet parking
- ✓Partner pool and gym access
- ✓Free wireless internet
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Luggage storage
Good questions
How far is Hotel Internazionale from the station?+
It is about an eight-minute walk to Bologna Centrale, and about ten minutes to Piazza Maggiore.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, secured valet parking in a private indoor garage is offered for a fee. Tell the hotel before you arrive because the centre is a limited traffic zone.
Is there a pool or gym?+
Guests have complimentary access to an indoor pool and fitness centre at a partner property.
