Hotel Leon d’Oro is a big, comfortable four-star hotel in the Cittadella district, near Porta Nuova and a short way from the old town. With around 190 rooms it works like a small resort in the city: there is a restaurant serving Italian dishes at lunch and dinner, a bar and cafe, a gym with a sauna, bicycles to rent and a free breakfast buffet that is included in the rate. The rooms are modern and practical, with memory foam beds, down comforters, air conditioning, a safe and free WiFi, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. For visitors who want a reliable base with facilities, easy parking and a good price for a four-star, it is one of the strongest value picks in Verona, and it is particularly handy for travellers arriving by car or train who plan to see the Arena, Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe on foot or by a short ride.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Cittadella, about a mile from the historic centre, close to the Porta Nuova area. The Arena and Piazza Bra are a pleasant walk or a short bus or taxi ride away. A bicycle is a good way to get to the old town and along the river, and the hotel rents them. If you arrive late, the 24-hour front desk and contactless check-in make life easy.
The rooms
With around 190 rooms there is a wide choice, from standard doubles to larger family rooms. Beds have memory foam and down comforters, bathrooms have a bidet and a tub or shower, and rooms have a desk, a safe and a television with premium channels. Because the hotel is large, ask for a room away from the street or the lift if you are a light sleeper.
Food and facilities
The Ristorante Leon d’Oro serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner, which is helpful on days when you come back tired from sightseeing or a Valpolicella wine tour. A free breakfast buffet is included. Other facilities include a gym, a sauna, meeting rooms and a banquet hall, a computer station, laundry and dry cleaning, and tour and ticket assistance at the desk.
Who it suits
Couples and families who prefer a modern hotel with facilities to a small palazzo, business travellers, opera-goers who arrive by car and those who want a lower price than the old-town hotels. It is less atmospheric than a historic building in the centre, and you will walk or ride for a few minutes to reach the main sights.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 2 p.m. and check-out is before 11 a.m. Self parking is available for a surcharge, so check the rate when you book. Dogs and cats are accepted for a small fee, limited to one pet per stay, and service animals are exempt. Extra beds are available for a charge, and children are welcome.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Restaurant serving lunch and dinner
- ✓Bar and cafe
- ✓Gym and sauna
- ✓Bicycle rentals
- ✓Free WiFi and air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Parking on site (surcharge)
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hotel Leon d’Oro?+
A free breakfast buffet is shown as part of the stay, but check your rate when you book.
Is the hotel in the historic centre?+
No. It is in the Cittadella district, roughly a mile from the old town, so expect a walk, bus or short taxi ride to the Arena and Piazza Bra.
Does Hotel Leon d’Oro have parking?+
Yes, there is self parking on site for a surcharge. Check the rate when you book.
