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About this property
This property offers a Special Protection Program, a strict program of precise safeguards dedicated to our guests and our staff.
The only hotel with an outdoor swimming pool in central Parma, Best Western Plus Hotel Farnese is 1.2 km from Palazzo della Pilotta and 3 km from Parma Cathedral. Rooms have free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Each with a private balcony, rooms feature Sky channels with free football events, a minibar, and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Breakfast is buffet style while the restaurant serves regional cuisine. During summer, events are organised at the pool side.
Guests can rent bikes for free from reception, and the business centre is complete with 3 meeting rooms. Outdoor parking is free, and a garage is also available.
Buses to Parma Train Station stop in front of the hotel. Exit number 7 of the Tangenziale Nord orbital road is a 3-minute drive away. Parma Airport and Fiera di Parma exhibition centre are easily reached.
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
GSTC Criteria
Certified by: Vireo Srl
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
7.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved
John
United Kingdom
“Excellent hotel
Good location
Great facilities
Nice breakfast”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“Freshly decorated. Really nice room with lovely underfloor heating, comfortable bed, safe, balcony, and good bathroom. Short walk to Old Town. EV chargers too. Only stayed one night on a stopover but would go again if in Parma. They gave me a free...”
Mark
United Kingdom
“The room and interior of this hotel was so much nicer than some of the BW chain hotels I’ve stayed at in the UK. The room was very modern, clean and spacious, and our dog was welcome (even in the restaurant). The food in drinks in the restaurant...”
A
Alain
Belgium
“Excellent hotel. Nothing to complain. To be recommended.”
H
Heinan
Israel
“1. Excellent staff (!!!!) - one of the best we have ever seen
2. Lots of things in the room and in the hotel. You could spend days there without feeling the time passes
3. Excellent location! Close to all things in Parma”
Daniele
Belgium
“Friendly staff, a lot of services, nice location close to the highway but still close to city centee”
Cristina
Spain
“Friendly and helpful staff. Nice swimming pool area with a bar. Free parking.”
Maria
Italy
“Nice interior and comfortable rooms. We stayed only for 1 night, so we haven't used it, but it also has a cute restaurant and there is a very nice pool outside to enjoy the good weather 😁”
M
Mueller
Switzerland
“It was very clean and the room aesthetic was nice. It had everything you needed to spend the night. Dinner and breakfast were good and catered for gluten free and available at the hotel. There was free parking just outside. A small pool with...”
Barbara
Italy
“Breakfast and Restarant were lovely -- nice to have an option to dine after a long day's drive in the hotel.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Ristorante 51/A
Cuisine
Local
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Best Western Plus Hotel Farnese takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.
Outdoor swimming pool is closed from Sun 7 Sept 2025 until Sun 7 Jun 2026
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GSTC CriteriaCertified by: Vireo Srl
John
United Kingdom“Excellent hotel Good location Great facilities Nice breakfast”
Mark
Belgium“Excellent hotel. Nothing to complain. To be recommended.”
Israel“1. Excellent staff (!!!!) - one of the best we have ever seen 2. Lots of things in the room and in the hotel. You could spend days there without feeling the time passes 3. Excellent location! Close to all things in Parma”
Daniele
Cristina
Spain“Friendly and helpful staff. Nice swimming pool area with a bar. Free parking.”
Maria
Italy“Nice interior and comfortable rooms. We stayed only for 1 night, so we haven't used it, but it also has a cute restaurant and there is a very nice pool outside to enjoy the good weather 😁”
Switzerland“It was very clean and the room aesthetic was nice. It had everything you needed to spend the night. Dinner and breakfast were good and catered for gluten free and available at the hotel. There was free parking just outside. A small pool with...”
