Hotel Regina Elena

“Affordable Stopping Point”

We needed a place near Oblia airport for a morning flight, so we chose this one over others closer to the airport because it’s surrounded by recommended restaurants. It’s spartan, in a good way, and spotlessly clean. Had an excellent dinner nearby, wandered around the square where the hotel is loca… more

We needed a place near Oblia airport for a morning flight, so we chose this one over others closer to the airport because it’s surrounded by recommended restaurants. It’s spartan, in a good way, and spotlessly clean. Had an excellent dinner nearby, wandered around the square where the hotel is located, and enjoyed the old city feel. Quite nice. A decent breakfast was included. It proved to be an enjoyable brief stay.

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“Lovely staff, great location and excellent value ”

The hotel is attractive and new and the reception and breakfast room are traditionally decorated and light. We booked a deluxe room which is actually a 1 bedroom apartment. In the living room there is a kitchenette with full sized fridge/freezer, dining table and chairs, sofa bed and tv. The … more

The hotel is attractive and new and the reception and breakfast room are traditionally decorated and light. We booked a deluxe room which is actually a 1 bedroom apartment. In the living room there is a kitchenette with full sized fridge/freezer, dining table and chairs, sofa bed and tv. The bed was very comfy and there was another tv in the bedroom. Channels are Italian or German. The best thing was the balcony directly overlooking Piazza Matteotti and the Trivenere di Veralto fountain. Bedding and curtains were new but the rooms could do with a little makeover to make them as attractive as the public areas . The air con and shower were not the best. But the accommodation is excellent value offering space and freedom, all the staff were lovely, the location is excellent and there was plenty of choice at breakfast. It is easy to walk to the waterfront and there is a large supermarket nearby, a mini Market next door but one and many eateries, bars and other piazzas to explore. We caught an open bus to Pittulongu beach and the landtrain around town. San Simplico and San Paulo and the Archaeological Museum are all easy to walk to. Do visit the rooftop of the sister hotel, Hotel Panorama (lovely staff again) , 2 minutes walk away, fabulous 360° views and at night the Orbia Ferris Wheel is mesmerising with it's kaleidoscopic lights. You can sunbathe up there, enjoy the views day or night and even use the phone by the lift to call down and order drinks. Access to their spa facilities can be booked for a fee. I would certainly stay at Hotel Regina Elena again.

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“AC turned off”

I hate it when they advertise AC and then turn it off in the night. Room was very warm - AC didn't pump out any cold air. I'm guessing they shut the whole system down. Bed just okay. Clean. Dated and dinghy. Breakfast good. Staff friendly. Location good.