Pros

  • Walking distance to the Bologna Fiere and Congress Palace
  • Five-minute bus journey from main train station
  • Spacious, minimalist rooms with polished wood floors
  • Large rooftop terrace with sun loungers
  • Free and extensive breakfast buffet
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Secure, on-site parking (for a fee)
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Cons

  • Away from Bologna center
  • Reports of poor soundproofing between rooms
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Bottom Line

The SavHotel is a mid-range modern hotel that largely exists for guests in town for exhibitions or conferences at the nearby Bologna Fiere and Congress Palace venues. The 120 rooms are sleek, contemporary, and minimalist, though they can feel a little too sparse and thin walls have been reported. A real highlight is the spacious rooftop terrace, which can be used for sunbathing in the summer. A free, generous breakfast buffet is also a bonus and free bike loan is a nice touch. Tourists would find themselves a little far out for easy access to Bologna's historical center, but if the location suits, it's a reasonably priced and attractive option.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed

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Savhotel

Scene

Striking, modern, business-oriented hotel with sleek contemporary design

The SavHotel occupies a modern building flanked by towers of shimmering tiles and fronted with a facade of brushed steel and sheets of mirrored glass. Built in 2006, the sharp 21st-century design continues into the lobby, where clean lines and a sleek finish create an unfussy, contemporary mood. The hotel backs onto a tidy, quiet square with a patch of lawn and recently planted trees, while inside a pair of elevators service the hotel's six floors up to a spacious, rooftop terrace overlooking the surrounding residential apartment blocks. This principally business-oriented hotel attracts corporate guests during the week, as well as those in town for exhibitions at the nearby expo center and some tourists happy staying away from the bustling city center. 

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Location

Set in a residential area on the northern outskirts of Bologna close to the expo center

The hotel is located in a residential area on the northern outskirts of Bologna, surrounded by green spaces and apartment blocks. The location is particularly convenient for those in town visiting the Bologna Fiere S.P.A. exhibition venue and Congress Palace being less than 10 minutes away on foot. Bologna's Central Station is about a mile away or about a five-minute bus journey -- the bus stop is just outside the hotel -- it's then about another mile into the city center. Proximity to links to the main arterial ring road also means easy access by car from the rest of Italy and Bologna's Guglielmo Marconi Airport -- about a 20-minute drive away. 

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Rooms

Smart, minimalist rooms with contemporary bathrooms

The hotel's 120 rooms have minimalist interiors with polished wood floors and clean-lined contemporary furnishings. Amenities include free and fast Wi-Fi, stocked minibars, and 27-inch flat-screen TVs -- though there are few English channels and no tea/coffee facilities in-room. Beds are particularly comfortable and bedside tables become glowing light boxes when switched on. Bathrooms are also smart and contemporary with wall-mounted hair dryers and adequate bath products. Rooms are generally spacious with high ceilings, though there have been reports of poor soundproofing between rooms. 

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Features

Extensive free buffet breakfast and spacious furnished rooftop terrace

An extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast is served each morning in the bright, airy NeroArancio restaurant and is included in the rate. The restaurant also serves an a la carte menu of Italian favorites throughout the day, while the hotel's Lounge Bar offers a wide selection of cocktails as well as an excellent variety of Italian wines. A real highlight is the hotel's furnished rooftop terrace, which is a great spot to sunbathe during sunny weather with views over the surrounding area. Smokers have a specified lounge while the health conscious have access to a fitness room and free bike loan. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the hotel while guests arriving by car have access to a private garage (for a fee). 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Savhotel

Scene

Striking, modern, business-oriented hotel with sleek contemporary design

The SavHotel occupies a modern building flanked by towers of shimmering tiles and fronted with a facade of brushed steel and sheets of mirrored glass. Built in 2006, the sharp 21st-century design continues into the lobby, where clean lines and a sleek finish create an unfussy, contemporary mood. The hotel backs onto a tidy, quiet square with a patch of lawn and recently planted trees, while inside a pair of elevators service the hotel's six floors up to a spacious, rooftop terrace overlooking the surrounding residential apartment blocks. This principally business-oriented hotel attracts corporate guests during the week, as well as those in town for exhibitions at the nearby expo center and some tourists happy staying away from the bustling city center. 

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Location

Set in a residential area on the northern outskirts of Bologna close to the expo center

The hotel is located in a residential area on the northern outskirts of Bologna, surrounded by green spaces and apartment blocks. The location is particularly convenient for those in town visiting the Bologna Fiere S.P.A. exhibition venue and Congress Palace being less than 10 minutes away on foot. Bologna's Central Station is about a mile away or about a five-minute bus journey -- the bus stop is just outside the hotel -- it's then about another mile into the city center. Proximity to links to the main arterial ring road also means easy access by car from the rest of Italy and Bologna's Guglielmo Marconi Airport -- about a 20-minute drive away. 

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Rooms

Smart, minimalist rooms with contemporary bathrooms

The hotel's 120 rooms have minimalist interiors with polished wood floors and clean-lined contemporary furnishings. Amenities include free and fast Wi-Fi, stocked minibars, and 27-inch flat-screen TVs -- though there are few English channels and no tea/coffee facilities in-room. Beds are particularly comfortable and bedside tables become glowing light boxes when switched on. Bathrooms are also smart and contemporary with wall-mounted hair dryers and adequate bath products. Rooms are generally spacious with high ceilings, though there have been reports of poor soundproofing between rooms. 

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Features

Extensive free buffet breakfast and spacious furnished rooftop terrace

An extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast is served each morning in the bright, airy NeroArancio restaurant and is included in the rate. The restaurant also serves an a la carte menu of Italian favorites throughout the day, while the hotel's Lounge Bar offers a wide selection of cocktails as well as an excellent variety of Italian wines. A real highlight is the hotel's furnished rooftop terrace, which is a great spot to sunbathe during sunny weather with views over the surrounding area. Smokers have a specified lounge while the health conscious have access to a fitness room and free bike loan. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the hotel while guests arriving by car have access to a private garage (for a fee). 

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Amenities

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

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