Visited Ducati Factory and stayed locally?

[Rob B]

If you've visited the Ducati Factory/Museum and used a local hotel, would you recommend it? We are going this summer and are looking for advice.

TIA, Rob

[Henners]

Rob - drop antonye a U2u - he's the man on this stuff

[Rob B]

Henners,

Antony and I have done the U2U bit already. Top bloke, lots of advice, so now I'm digging for a bit more detail. Ant' did the "fly in/fly out same day" thing.

Thanks,

Rob

[Mr_S]

Imola's just down the road (30 mins)

Worth a visit and some reasonable hotels there too.

Zio's pretty central and cheapish.
Good restaurant next to a scooter shop ;)
Go visit the circuit and grab a beer in the infield.

[mikesps]

We stayed at the Holiday Inn, Borgo Panigale. It is a ten minute walk from the factory. It was a standard Holiday Inn type Holiday Inn.

Next time I was thinking of trying
http://amadeus.hotel-bologna.net/home/preview_index-l2?clang=2
as this is where visitors to the factory stay, allegedly.

[Edited on 8-11-2005 by mikesps]

[Rob B]

Thanks guys. I have heard that there are traffic restrictions in Bologna. Do you think I'll be able to ride into these hotels. I think I can answer my own question here; how else are their customers going to arrive?

Rgds, Rob

[Mark]

Rob,

I've been to Bologna quite a few times, and I've never seen any traffic restrictions. The only time I've stayed in the city was back in January when the club did a factory visit.

Though, this site might help need a hotel site (http://booking.needahotel.com/Home.jsp;jsessionid=0000VtuJEeIgQRZ5doWglEth0Br:10 b4sqqfm). Sharon and myself have used this to stay in Rimini and other cities in europe.

[yeti]

Originally posted by mikesps
Next time I was thinking of trying
http://amadeus.hotel-bologna.net/home/preview_index-l2?clang=2
as this is where visitors to the factory stay, allegedly.

[Edited on 8-11-2005 by mikesps]

When I visited in an "official" capacity some years ago, that is exactly where we stayed. 5 minute walk from the factory. Pretty basic rooms, but comfortable enough - not that I was in it for long :D

[misterpink]

have stayed at this one twice and would go back again - they have a ducati discount and they love ducati riders staying... it is a 4 star place but don't let that put you off. they have a garage to park which is a really good asset and a garagista who looks after your bike - especially if you are on an early morning mission. prices may not be holiday inn???? but we got a double(twin) and stayed in luxury for 2 days. location-wise it is about 5-10 mins easy access to borgo panigale as well as walking distance(the other direction) to the centre. check out the website it is www.hotelelite.it hope this is useful

[Rob B]

Guys,

This is perfect, bike friendly and close walking distance. Thanks for all the advice; it looks ideal for scorchio, mid June visit.

Regards, Rob

[misterpink]

rob, sorry might have mislead slightly 5-10 mins by car/bike (not walking distance) to the factory , 2 roundabouts and some dual/triple carriageway which was fun, but it is a short walk from the hotel into town.

[Rob B]

OK, thanks for the update. Have you been to Ferrari (Modena) too? That and Bimota (assuming they haven't locked the doors again) is in the loose planning stages.

[antonye]

The Ferrari museum isn't much cop actually, unless you're a real hardcore fan. I think most of the people that went when we did the factory tour first time round were disappointed with it. But I guess its worth going while you're in the area.

[stef]

stayed at the excelsior or something.. just oposite the train station, on a main street, 10mins walk from old center. pretty decent.
there is a direct bus from the train station to the main airport.

[Nattyboy]

Mr S organised our Imola trip and I would recommend staying in Misano..nice sleepy little town and the zio that he sorted for us all was excellent

Nat