Location is the greatest asset of the Art Hotel Novecento, with a spot right in the center of Bologna just a five-minute walk from the Piazza Maggiore. This three-and-a-half-pearl property also boasts an art-theme, but despite a sprinkling of artwork and a festive dash of bright colors, it falls a bit flat. Still, its 25 guest rooms have minibars and electric kettles, and some have Piazza views. Higher-category rooms have a few more stylish flourishes. Features are a short list, and there's little on offer apart from a free continental breakfast and bike rentals (for a fee). Those looking for a truly art-focused hotel may prefer staying round the corner at Al Cappello Rosso, which invited artists to design and decorate individual rooms.
Location is the greatest asset of the Art Hotel Novecento, with a spot right in the center of Bologna just a five-minute walk from the Piazza Maggiore. This three-and-a-half-pearl property also boasts an art-theme, but despite a sprinkling of artwork and a festive dash of bright colors, it falls a bit flat. Still, its 25 guest rooms have minibars and electric kettles, and some have Piazza views. Higher-category rooms have a few more stylish flourishes. Features are a short list, and there's little on offer apart from a free continental breakfast and bike rentals (for a fee). Those looking for a truly art-focused hotel may prefer staying round the corner at Al Cappello Rosso, which invited artists to design and decorate individual rooms.
The UNAWAY Hotel Blogna Fiera is a three-and-a-half-pearl, business-friendly hotel that's ideal for guests who have events at the Bologna Fiere Exposition Center and the Congress Center. The hotel has 211 modern guest rooms with hardwood floors, sleek bathrooms, and amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars, but kettles or coffeemakers don't come standard. There's a casual, on-site Italian restaurant with a small cocktail bar, plus a nice continental breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. The hotel offers kid-friendly amenities and pets are allowed for an extra fee. The main drawback is the lack of wellness facilities. Travelers looking for stay with a gym can consider the nearby SavHotel, which also has rooftop terrace but it's a bit farther from the expo center.
The UNAWAY Hotel Blogna Fiera is a three-and-a-half-pearl, business-friendly hotel that's ideal for guests who have events at the Bologna Fiere Exposition Center and the Congress Center. The hotel has 211 modern guest rooms with hardwood floors, sleek bathrooms, and amenities like flat-screen TVs and minibars, but kettles or coffeemakers don't come standard. There's a casual, on-site Italian restaurant with a small cocktail bar, plus a nice continental breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. The hotel offers kid-friendly amenities and pets are allowed for an extra fee. The main drawback is the lack of wellness facilities. Travelers looking for stay with a gym can consider the nearby SavHotel, which also has rooftop terrace but it's a bit farther from the expo center.
The four-pearl Hotel Corona d’Oro 1890 is a grand affair on a cobbled square in the center of Bologna, just five minutes’ walk from the Piazza Maggiore and two minutes from the Two Towers. Parts of the hotel date back to the 13th century, and it's centered around a stunning Regency-style atrium lounge. The 40 rooms are attractive and traditionally decorated, outfitted with marble bathrooms, air-conditioning, and minibars, though expect many to be on the small side. Guests rave about the free buffet breakfast, but that's the only meal on-site. People looking for an equally glam hotel in the center of town, with the addition of a spa, may want to check out the Grand Hotel Majestic Gia Baglioni.
The four-pearl Hotel Corona d’Oro 1890 is a grand affair on a cobbled square in the center of Bologna, just five minutes’ walk from the Piazza Maggiore and two minutes from the Two Towers. Parts of the hotel date back to the 13th century, and it's centered around a stunning Regency-style atrium lounge. The 40 rooms are attractive and traditionally decorated, outfitted with marble bathrooms, air-conditioning, and minibars, though expect many to be on the small side. Guests rave about the free buffet breakfast, but that's the only meal on-site. People looking for an equally glam hotel in the center of town, with the addition of a spa, may want to check out the Grand Hotel Majestic Gia Baglioni.
This three-and-a-half pearl hotel has 106 rooms over eight floors and is within walking distance to the main sights of Bologna. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood and there’s lots of facilities at the hotel too, including a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and parking. The hotel’s rooms hint at old-fashioned glamour, but they look a little worn in places and could do with some updating.
This three-and-a-half pearl hotel has 106 rooms over eight floors and is within walking distance to the main sights of Bologna. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood and there’s lots of facilities at the hotel too, including a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and parking. The hotel’s rooms hint at old-fashioned glamour, but they look a little worn in places and could do with some updating.
The 43-room Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a mid-range boutique property with lots of Italian charm. Tourists and couples with small pets seem to favor the hotel for its country-chic rooms with such romantic details as garden views, terraces, and jetted bathtubs, but some guests have complained about cleanliness and worn furnishings. The rooftop veranda and gardens, where breakfast is served, are a real highlight. Bologna's famous landmarks are about a 15-minute walk away, so it may be worth checking rates at the more centrally located Best Western Hotel San Donato.
The 43-room Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a mid-range boutique property with lots of Italian charm. Tourists and couples with small pets seem to favor the hotel for its country-chic rooms with such romantic details as garden views, terraces, and jetted bathtubs, but some guests have complained about cleanliness and worn furnishings. The rooftop veranda and gardens, where breakfast is served, are a real highlight. Bologna's famous landmarks are about a 15-minute walk away, so it may be worth checking rates at the more centrally located Best Western Hotel San Donato.
As its name suggests, the entrance of this upscale hotel is tucked beneath one of the famous “portici” or succession of arches that extend to Bologna’s main square a 10-minute walk away. Inside are 91 minimalist-style rooms in varying sizes -- some quite spartan, while others are graced with frescoes or patterned wallpaper. All have modern comforts such as air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and universal adapters, plus some have balconies. The bigger draws here, however, are the common areas that maximize the property’s lovely late-19th-century bones. Notable among them are a Michelin-starred restaurant that occupies a converted theater and a trendy terrace bistro with views of the adjacent park. I Portici also promises a pizzeria, bottega serving pasta, and ample meeting and event space. Travelers disappoint in the lack of spa and fitness facilities should consider the Hotel il Guercino instead.
As its name suggests, the entrance of this upscale hotel is tucked beneath one of the famous “portici” or succession of arches that extend to Bologna’s main square a 10-minute walk away. Inside are 91 minimalist-style rooms in varying sizes -- some quite spartan, while others are graced with frescoes or patterned wallpaper. All have modern comforts such as air-conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and universal adapters, plus some have balconies. The bigger draws here, however, are the common areas that maximize the property’s lovely late-19th-century bones. Notable among them are a Michelin-starred restaurant that occupies a converted theater and a trendy terrace bistro with views of the adjacent park. I Portici also promises a pizzeria, bottega serving pasta, and ample meeting and event space. Travelers disappoint in the lack of spa and fitness facilities should consider the Hotel il Guercino instead.
This three-and-a-half pearl Bologna property was built in 2009 and has 139 rooms. It’s a popular choice for business travelers due to its proximity to the exhibition center and the excellent on-site facilities provided for those on business. Despite being outside out of the city center, it caters well for tourists too -- the regular shuttle bus into Bologna is convenient. Rooms have high ceilings and stylish furniture. Overall, the Hotel Cosmopolitan offers good value with freebies like parking, Wi-Fi, and continental breakfast, and it’s lower priced than the more central hotels.
This three-and-a-half pearl Bologna property was built in 2009 and has 139 rooms. It’s a popular choice for business travelers due to its proximity to the exhibition center and the excellent on-site facilities provided for those on business. Despite being outside out of the city center, it caters well for tourists too -- the regular shuttle bus into Bologna is convenient. Rooms have high ceilings and stylish furniture. Overall, the Hotel Cosmopolitan offers good value with freebies like parking, Wi-Fi, and continental breakfast, and it’s lower priced than the more central hotels.
Grand Hotel Majestic Gia Baglioni is a luxury property in the heart of downtown Bologna. Built in the 18th century and decorated with Baroque details and priceless paintings, the hotel attracts its share of visiting celebrities. Wi-Fi is free, and a buffet breakfast is included in the rates. The fitness center, with an array of cardio machines, has a spa with a sauna and Turkish bath. Il Carracci, one of Bologna's top restaurants, gets great reviews for service and food quality. For a less-expensive but upscale option about a 15-minute walk form the Grand Hotel Majestic, check the rates at the Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Grand Hotel Majestic Gia Baglioni is a luxury property in the heart of downtown Bologna. Built in the 18th century and decorated with Baroque details and priceless paintings, the hotel attracts its share of visiting celebrities. Wi-Fi is free, and a buffet breakfast is included in the rates. The fitness center, with an array of cardio machines, has a spa with a sauna and Turkish bath. Il Carracci, one of Bologna's top restaurants, gets great reviews for service and food quality. For a less-expensive but upscale option about a 15-minute walk form the Grand Hotel Majestic, check the rates at the Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
The Aemilia is a mid-range hotel with 124 rooms over six floors that's popular with business travelers. It’s located on a quiet street just outside the city walls in Bologna, but it's a 15-minute walk into the center of the city. Rooms are clean and comfortable with contemporary furniture, though the Standard Rooms could use a refresh. There's a rooftop hot tub and views from the rooftop terrace are pretty special. Guests can pay to park in the 500-space garage on-site.
The Aemilia is a mid-range hotel with 124 rooms over six floors that's popular with business travelers. It’s located on a quiet street just outside the city walls in Bologna, but it's a 15-minute walk into the center of the city. Rooms are clean and comfortable with contemporary furniture, though the Standard Rooms could use a refresh. There's a rooftop hot tub and views from the rooftop terrace are pretty special. Guests can pay to park in the 500-space garage on-site.
The four-room B&B Bologna nel Cuore is a small bed and breakfast located in a quaint building in the historic center of Bologna. The location is particularly good for exploring this charming city, with the main tourist attractions well within walking distance. Guests can also expect a particularly warm welcome and attentive hospitality from the English-speaking owner, Maria, who also serves an excellent breakfast. Apartments are particularly well equipped for self catering and there's even a parking garage for guests' use. While it's not particularly cheap for this sort of accommodation, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better or more charming bed-and-breakfast in Bologna.
The four-room B&B Bologna nel Cuore is a small bed and breakfast located in a quaint building in the historic center of Bologna. The location is particularly good for exploring this charming city, with the main tourist attractions well within walking distance. Guests can also expect a particularly warm welcome and attentive hospitality from the English-speaking owner, Maria, who also serves an excellent breakfast. Apartments are particularly well equipped for self catering and there's even a parking garage for guests' use. While it's not particularly cheap for this sort of accommodation, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better or more charming bed-and-breakfast in Bologna.