The Savoia Hotel Regency is a different kind of Bologna stay: a larger, greener property in the BolognaFiere district north of the centre, rather than a palazzo among the porticoes. It is rated four and a half stars and has a garden, a seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside bar, an arcade and game room, and a restaurant called Garganelli that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers kids’ meals. Free self-parking is included, which is rare and valuable for travellers with a car, and rooms run from singles and economy rooms to comfort rooms, triples and quadruples, junior suites, a panoramic loft with a city view and terrace suites with garden views. The trade-fair centre is about an 18-minute walk, the University of Bologna is about six minutes by car, Piazza Maggiore about nine, and the airport about eleven, so it suits trade-fair visitors and drivers especially well.
The rooms
The range is wide. Economy rooms and a single room suit solo travellers and short stays, comfort doubles and twins are the mainstream choice, and triples and quadruple rooms work for families and small groups. At the top, a junior suite, a panoramic loft with a city view, a terrace suite and a presidential suite offer far more space. Rooms with terraces and garden views are the ones to request if you want outdoor space.
Facilities
The outdoor pool is seasonal, so check that it is open for your dates, and the poolside bar follows the same pattern. The garden and the game room give children something to do, a concierge and a 24-hour front desk help with plans, and babysitting is available for a surcharge. One pet is allowed for a daily fee, and free wireless internet is included.
Getting around
This is a hotel where the car or the taxi matters. Bologna Fiere station is about four minutes away by car, so trains are within reach, and the centre is a short drive or a longer public transport trip. Many visitors drive in and park free at the hotel, then take a taxi into the limited traffic zone. If you prefer to walk to everything, stay in the old centre instead.
Who it suits
Trade-fair attendees, families who value a pool and free parking, drivers exploring Emilia-Romagna, and anyone who prefers space and quiet to a historic address. Note that the area is a business district in the suburbs, so evenings are calmer than in the centre, and you will dine at the hotel or travel for a night out. For a weekend of porticoes and trattorias, a central hotel is a better fit; for a roomy base, this is it.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Garden
- ✓Garganelli restaurant
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free wireless internet
- ✓Concierge and 24-hour front desk
- ✓Triple and suite rooms
Good questions
Does the Savoia Hotel Regency have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, but it is seasonal, so check that it is open for your dates.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking is available at the hotel.
How far is it from the centre of Bologna?+
Piazza Maggiore is about a nine-minute drive away, and the trade-fair centre is about an 18-minute walk.
