Adler is the German word for eagle, and hotels with this name appear across Europe. Hotel Adler has a Ravenna address and is a good fit for travellers who value a conventional hotel, a daily breakfast and a reception desk over a more unusual stay. Ravenna is a city of modest size with a very large historical reputation. It was a capital of the late Roman Empire, then of the Ostrogothic kingdom, then the western seat of Byzantine power in Italy, and the mosaics from those periods make it one of the great sights of Europe. A hotel here is mostly a base, somewhere to rest between visits to churches, to the tomb of Dante and to the squares of the old centre. The information available for this property is limited, so the notes here are general. Confirm the location, the room types, the services and the rates when you book, and ask specifically about breakfast, air conditioning for the hot months and heating for the cooler ones, since these vary between hotels.
Think about how you will arrive and how you will move around. Many visitors take the train to Ravenna from Bologna, Rimini or Ferrara, and the station is within reach of the centre. If you arrive by train, ask the hotel for walking directions or a taxi tip. If you arrive by car, find out whether the hotel has parking and how to reach it without entering restricted traffic zones, as fines for entering them can be a nasty surprise.
The city is flat and easy to cycle, and many travellers prefer two wheels to two feet. Ask whether the hotel can arrange bicycle hire or storage. With a bike you can reach the basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, the pine forest and even the Adriatic beaches with little effort. Business travellers will also want to check Wi-Fi, desk space and early breakfast hours, since conventional hotels differ in what they offer.
Ravenna works well as a base for a longer Emilia-Romagna trip. Within easy reach are Bologna with its arcades and food, Ferrara with its castle and walls, Rimini with its beaches and Roman remains, and the tiny republic of San Marino on its mountain. In the city itself, give the mosaics at least a full day, and a second if you like to take your time.
Leave an evening for a slow dinner of tagliatelle, grilled fish or piadina with local cheese. Book early for spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and the city is busiest, and read the cancellation terms before you confirm.
Why stay here
- ✓Ravenna address
- ✓Staffed hotel reception
- ✓Check distance to the centre when you book
- ✓Check breakfast when you book
- ✓Check parking when you book
- ✓Check air conditioning and heating
- ✓Check Wi-Fi and desk space
- ✓Suits couples, cyclists and business travellers
Good questions
Is Hotel Adler in the historic centre?+
Check the exact location when you book. Walking times from hotels to the main monuments vary.
Can I hire a bicycle?+
Some Ravenna hotels offer bicycles or can recommend a hire shop. Ask the hotel when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
It depends on the rate you choose, so check the details when you book.
