Posta Hotel Reggio Emilia

General Information

In the center of Reggio Emilia historic heart, near Cathedral, Town Hall, theatres, most necessary cinemas, boutiques, restaurants, banks and offices, the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (Hotel POsta) is a old-fashioned building, symbol of our city, which brags a 5 centuries'tradition in ospitality. Before being converted into a hotel, called Locanda del Cappello Rosso in 1515, it was the seat of the People's Captain in the 14th Century and the residence of Sigismondo d'Este in the fifteenth Century. Today, the ancient inn features become an deluxe, homely four-star hotel where the various changes in function and the diverse architectural restorations have left their sign resulting in an spectacular wonderful mix of styles. This glamorous influence of the various centuries can smoothly be appreciated entering its 32 bedrooms and ten rooms, the 14th Century Assembly Hall which is now a meeting room. The dining room whith its early 20th Century stucco columns, the hall and small brasserie downstairs with their lacquered furniture from a 19th Century confectioner's boutique. All its present-day comforts leave this beautiful ambience untouched and produce the Hotel Posta, the perfect place for those who wish an prestigious setting for their visit.

Transportation

By auto: From the motorway A1 also called Autostrada del Sole (MilanoRoma): exit of Reggio Emilia (2 kilometers from the exit to the hotel). From the Via Emilia (that links Piacenza to Rimini). The Hotel Posta is located on the Via Emilia, in the center of the ancient heart of the city. By plane: From Bologna airport Guglielmo Marconi (50 km from the airport to the hotel). From Milano airport Linate (130 kilometers from the airport to the hotel). From Parma airport Giuseppe Verdi which links each day Parma with Rome with numerous international connections (25 kilometers from airport to the hotel). By train: Reggio Emilia train station is one kilometer from the guesthouse (taxis accessible right outside the station). Reggio Emilia is situated in the northern part of Italy, approximatively half way between Milano and Firenze.