Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Regency

An exclusive member of the Small Luxury Hotels Group, Hotel Regency is a classy boutique inside a 19^th Century building and is a work of art inside and out. Operating as a hotel since the 1960s, this quaint and charming luxury property goes out of its way to make guests feel at home and give them the best possible experience in the city. First class service, fine-dining, and Clef d’Or Concierges help this little hotel go a long way.

The hotel is on the north east side of the city center making the walk to major attractions a little further than other city hotels. The good news is that they have bicycles that are first-come-first-serve to get you around the area quickly.

room

Along with the rest of the hotel, the design reflects the Regency Period with lots of lush reds, sweeping drapes, and classic Florentine touches. King-sized beds are double-wide and many rooms come with views of the park just outside. All rooms are equipped with Handy devices – a helpful gadget that gives you free Wi-Fi all over the city, in addition to bottled water, and Nespresso machines (in the suites).

YOU SHOULD KNOW On particularly hot days, you’ll want to use the air conditioning. The good news is that the hotel has plentiful air. The bad news is that in some of the rooms – those Regency drapes cover the vents and prevent the rooms from cooling off. You’ll be forced to decide between blacked out curtains or cooled off room. Real Sophie’s Choice in our opinion.

bathroom

Bathrooms have marble floors, rain showers, and sinks and all feature bidets, towel warmers, and shaving mirrors. All come with Heeley bath products.

lobby

The hotel’s style is on stunning display in the lobby area. Hardwood floors, red lounge chairs and couches, and Renaissance art is splayed throughout. Also, notice the stained glass windows that evoke the hotel’s long history.

dining

No matter your room size, breakfast is always included and on warm days can be taken in the peaceful courtyard in the back of the hotel. The main restaurant Relais Le Jardin is a fine dining spot that uses local ingredients for perfect pastas.

drinking

The Lounge Bar at the restaurant has everything you could ask for including a great wine selection. In the summer, the hotel has an apperitivo in the courtyard where the chef prepares finger foods to go along with your cocktails.