Albergo CentralevsZanhotel Regina
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Albergo Centrale is the choice of most writers compared to Zanhotel Regina. Albergo Centrale is ranked #11 in Bologna with accolades from 5 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Albergo Centrale
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Michelin Guide
 Lonely Planet
 Fodor's
Via della Zecca, 2, 40121 Bologna
From $34/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Concierge
 - Multilingual
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "On the fourth floor of a noble palazzo, on a side street minutes from the main square, this small, popular pensionehotel has lovely clean rooms, some with charming views." 
 "Recently refurbished two-star in the heart of the city. All of the 25 spacious rooms come with bathrooms and a/c, and there are great views from the top floor. 3." 
 "Housed in a historic building in the centre of town, with pleasantly simple rooms." 
 "Offering comfort and a central location for which you could easily pay a lot more, the large old-fashioned rooms at Albergo Centrale come with parquet floors... and an ample buffet breakfast." Full review
 "Offers the winning combination of comfort, affordability, and some family-size rooms." Full review
Zanhotel Regina
 Concierge
 Travel + Leisure
Via Indipendenza 51, 40121 Bologna
From $75/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "This 300-year-old palazzo opened as a hotel in 1911 and remains the swankiest place in town." 
 "Murano glass chandeliers sprouting from the ceilings, acres of marble, a frescoed palazzo, and corridors you could drive a double-decker bus down." Full review