Bolognina Bologna, Italy
Opened
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
The Social HubConverted telecom campus
Part hotel and part university residence, the complex runs like a self-contained creative village around an open courtyard.
What it’s good at
Listed
Graphic public spaces display locally fabricated Italian furniture beside a bold metal facade.
Listed
A seasonal outdoor swimming pool shares the courtyard with a twenty-four-hour fitness center.
Listed
A central courtyard and all-day bistrot bring coworkers, students, and guests together.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
In Bolognina behind Bologna Centrale train station, a five-minute walk from high-speed rail connections.
The rooms
Streamlined rooms favor practical comfort over fuss, finished with bold graphic tones and custom furniture made in Italy.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor swimming pool sits in the central courtyard, lined with sun loungers and a graphic mural wall.
The gym
Cardio machines and a squat rack look straight out at the courtyard pool through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Restaurant
Bistrot & Bar
Yellow banquettes and hanging plants fill the dining room, and terrace tables extend outside for casual Italian meals.
At the table
Stepped seating wraps around the split-level lounge, and the curved bar serves drinks beneath a bright marquee sign.
How it began
The complex was once a Telecom Italia office building, transformed with an added top floor wrapped in folded aluminum.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.