Art Hotel Orologio

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.9

About this property

Offering a free internet point and free bike rental, Hotel Orologio is set in a traffic-free area overlooking Piazza Maggiore square and Bologna's historic centre. The Towers of Bologna are 5 minutes' walk away. All rooms are elegantly decorated with dark-wood furniture and marble bathrooms. They are air conditioned and come with a minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Most have a view of Bologna. The Orologio Hotel has a family-run feel to it and staff provide excellent service and useful tourist information. The hotel is in front of the town hall's clock tower and has excellent bus links to Bologna Central Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot always available

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Bologna, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was the standout feature. It couldn't have been better situated, right off the main square (Piazza Maggiore). Yet still nice and quiet, with no crowd or traffic noise. Vegan breakfast provided for my wife was excellent each morning....”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Location, room was very comfortable and the staff very accommodating”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Helpful and welcoming staff Very good breakfast options.”
Maria
Belgium Belgium
“Clean, professional, kind and friendly staff, excellent breakfast! Art Deco all the hotel spaces. An excellent hotel art deco directly and ideally located in the historic centre of the city and a few meters from the main square of Bologna!...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Have stayed a number of times, excellent location. Beautifully appointed comfortable rooms, exceptional beds. The most delicious breakfast. Would not stay anywhere else.”
Angie
United States United States
“Great, helpful staff. Wonderful breakfast! Clean, spacious room.”
Triona
Ireland Ireland
“We stayed at Art Hotel last week and would definitely return. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and our room was so comfortable and had everything we needed. A special thank you to Lorenza for making us feel so relaxed and welcome...”
Karen
Australia Australia
“Great location in the old part of the city. Great base to explore from. Beautiful vintage feel with the decor and breakfast in the dining room - felt like we were having high tea. Staff were very helpful.”
Laurence
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were fantastic. Amazing central Location. Breakfast was generous. A perfect place from where to experience wonderful Bologna.”
Andrena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great right next to the square. The room was lovely and clean and the breakfast was so good. Lots of choice and super cute decor. Really enjoyed our stay.”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Art Hotel Orologio takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that prepayment is requested during trade-fair periods.

Please note that the property is located in a restricted traffic area. Guests are advised to contact the property before arrival for further instructions on how to get a special permit allowing you entrance to the traffic-free zone.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Art Hotel Orologio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 037006-AL-00003, IT037006A1ORYV8QD5,IT037006B4GRSD6LAW,IT037006A1D9Z2A7LC,IT037006A1U24P5826