NH Bologna De La Gare

The NH Bologna De La Gare sits on the edge of the lively Piazza XX Settembre, a popular square that often hosts events (during our stay, there was a book fair).

Inside, the lobby welcomes guests with thoughtful amenities like a popcorn cart and a candy station, available around the clock. The friendly and attentive front desk staff add to the warm atmosphere. Just off the lobby, a spacious, modern bar seamlessly connects to the hotel's large restaurant.

Hallways are spacious and smart, some with stone cladding and glass paneling, while others are finished in polished wood and marble.

Thanks to its generous size, extensive conference facilities, and prime location, the hotel is a popular choice for business travelers and groups. At the same time, leisure tourists will also find plenty to love, including comfortable rooms, a convenient setting, and upscale amenities.

The hotel is located on an open cobblestone square just inside Bologna's ring road and a couple minutes' walk from the main train station. Just a block away is the Via dell'Indipendenza. Lined with numerous bars, restaurants, and shops and covered by porticos, Bologna’s main street leads to the picturesque central square of Piazza Maggiore about 15 minutes' walk away.

The Two Towers (iconic symbols of Bologna) are also within walking distance as are the city's numerous are numerous churches and basilicas.

The hotel's location also gives easy access to Bologna's Guglielmo Marconi Airport six miles away, or about 15 minutes by car.

The hotel has 156 rooms divided into three categories: standard rooms, deluxe options, and suites. All rooms are fresh and contemporary, with wood floors, sleek furnishings, and muted tones. In-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, minibars, kettles, and NH’s comfortable Sleep Better mattresses.

The fifth floor houses the hotel's suites which have large terraces from which to admire the superb views overlooking the city. Suite residents can request the use of the hotel’s Technogym spin bike in their room, making up for the lack of fitness center in the hotel. (All guests can rent a bike from the hotel if they want to go for an actual ride.)

Suites are spacious, ranging in size from 484 square feet to nearly 600 square feet, with a separate bedroom and sitting area.

The hotel's Amarcord Restaurant offers a generous buffet breakfast, featuring a self-serve fresh-squeezed orange juice station, an impressive espresso machine, pre-packaged gluten-free options, and made-to-order hot dishes. For those on the go, an early-bird takeaway breakfast is also available. The restaurant continues to showcase regional specialties during lunch and dinner service.

A small, contemporary lobby bar serves drinks and snacks until midnight. During summer months, the rooftop Sky Bar 507 is open for sunset views, craft cocktails, and a selection of light snacks.
Love to sleep in? Plan your stay to end on a Sunday, when the breakfast buffet stays open until noon. Plus, members of NH Discovery—the hotel’s free rewards program—can request a late checkout of 3 p.m. as part of the hotel’s “Lazy Sundays” promotion.

There are seven well-equipped meeting rooms available that can accommodate between 10 and 220 people.

Off-site, outdoor parking is available for €20 per day. Dogs and cats under 55 lbs. are permitted for a fee of €25 per stay.

Hotel reviewed by: Caroline Morse Teel