The Sydney Hotel

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Bologna

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Poolside bar
Lobby
Executive Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Via Michelino 73, Bologna, BO, 40127
  • BolognaFiere
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • University of Bologna
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Piazza Maggiore
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Camera Tripla Executive

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Business Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bologna

Located in Bologna Fiere District, The Sydney Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as BolognaFiere and EuropAuditorium Theater. This 207-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to the convention center in central Bologna and also close to Parco Nord Arena and Luigi Bombicci Museum of Mineralogy.

What's nearby

  • BolognaFiere - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Caserme Rosse - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • University of Bologna - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • FICO Eataly World - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bologna Fiere Station - 6 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 9 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Le Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Numa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Old Wild West - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Tenerife Mamo SNC - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Sydney Hotel

Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Bologna
Guests of The Sydney Hotel enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a terrace.
30-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport down comforters. Minibars, electric kettles, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante Opera

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (2,713 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00098

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Novotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera
Novotel Fiera
Novotel Fiera Hotel
Novotel Fiera Hotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera Hotel Bologna
Novotel Bologna Fiera Hotel
Bologna Novotel
Novotel Bologna Fiera
The Sydney Hotel Hotel
The Sydney Hotel Bologna
The Sydney Hotel Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Sydney Hotel?

The Sydney Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of The Sydney Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Bologna Fiere District, close to Piazza Maggiore, PalaDozza, and Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. You'll also find Via Indipendenza and Teatro Comunale di Bologna within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Sydney Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does The Sydney Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Sydney Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Sydney Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from June until September.

Is The Sydney Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a minibar, a down comforter, and a separate bath and shower.

Are there hot tubs at The Sydney Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Sydney Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Sydney Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ristorante Opera.

Does The Sydney Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Sydney Hotel for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Sydney Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to The Sydney Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Sydney Hotel is Bologna Airport (BLQ), which is 6.1 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Sydney Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Sydney Hotel.

Does The Sydney Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Sydney Hotel.

The Sydney Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 940 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great. Loved it. Spacious modern room friendly staff. Great breakfast with
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Restaurant average. Bathroom had milldew .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon, Marlton

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the fair, no parking problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huong, Kent

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool is a little too deep for non-swimmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Armonk

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy drive into Bologna and the highways
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Analisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Meryl Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms could use an upgrade considering their price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie-Anne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the highway
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aboobacker

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Less parking spots than guests
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mahmoud

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar was excellent. Food and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room. Front desk staff were friendly and fast at check in and check out. Had an excellent dinner in the restaurant. Be aware that the hotel is a 15 minute walk from the nearest bus stop, and with the current construction on the roads in between, this walk is over uneven terrain that will be challenging with heavy bags. So, highly recommended but caveat emptor if you're not arriving by car.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic value for money. Swimming pool was a great feature. Food excellent - both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pali

Traveled with family
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and breakfast, with awesome facilities. On the edge of Bologna so easy to get to places outside of the city and free parking. Awesome place for families and a get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eldin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overnighter after a day in Bologna and before flying out the next morning. Great to have a swimming pool to let the kids cool off. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome hotel on the edge of Bologna.

Awesome hotel on the edge of Bologna. Beautiful rooms, really nicely appointed. Lots of parking on site. Great restaurant for both breakfast and dinner. The only nit was that the pool was closed for maintenance during our stay. We'd deliberately looked for a pool before booking. :-(
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023