The Zanhotel Regina is in an ideal location for a short stay in Bologna as it is on one of the main shopping streets and close to the centre. The hotel is 10 mins walk from the station (where the airport bus stops - only €6 and 20-30 mins from the airport) and 10 mins walk to Piazza Maggiore and access to all the main sights of Bologna.
Our room was small with only a small open ‘wardrobe’, but it was spotlessly clean and had a room safe and a small minibar that we used to keep our water cold! Temperatures outside were well into the 30s and we were grateful for the excellent and relatively quiet air con. The bathroom was also compact, but with an efficient walk-in shower and also nice and clean. We were on the 3rd floor overlooking a large piazza to the left of the hotel and despite having a market there every day and basketball practice in the evenings, our room was remarkably quiet.
Breakfast was typical continental, but with plenty of choice and there were always two hot dishes (bacon and scrambled eggs) that were an unexpected bonus, as well as good coffee as you can expect anywhere in Italy.
The staff were friendly and welcoming and there is a small bar for your evening nightcap. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is the size of the room, but we would definitely stay here again if we are lucky enough to return to this amazing city.