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Hotel Bologna - Florence

Via Orcagna 50 - 50121 Florence

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8.4

8.4 ( 309 Hotel Reviews )
  • Cleanliness of rooms
  • Quietness of rooms
  • Spaciousness of rooms
  • Quality of service provided
  • Hotel surroundings
  • 8.68.6
  • 8.28.2
  • 7.87.8
  • 8.38.3
  • 7.97.9
John has stayed here and says:

 ‹‹ Its a great hotel! Ive come to the conclusion over the years that a hotel is a hotel if its clean ,safe area(especially for children) and gives good breakfast...››

15 Jul 2008 read hotel reviews

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Hotel Bologna Florence - Venere.com hotel outside Hotel Bologna is located in a quiet position, a 15 minutes' walk from the Duomo in the historical centre of Florence.

Its prime location, close to the main train station and touristic destinations, makes this the ideal accommodation for leisure and business travellers alike.

The hotel is family-run and offers an efficient yet friendly service.

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LOCATION

Hotel Bologna - City Area:Lungarno Tempio

City Area:Lungarno Tempio

Hotel Bologna - City Area:Lungarno Tempio

Position of the zone in the city

Hotel Bologna - City Area:Lungarno Tempio

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GUEST ROOMS

Hotel Bologna Florence - Venere.com twin bed room The hotel offers 21 comfortable single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, featuring private bathroom.

The rooms are furthermore equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, colour TV, Internet access and direct dial telephone.

Rooms for disabled guests and non-smokers are also available.

  • Colour TV
  • Cot available upon request
  • Direct dial phone
  • Facilities for disabled people
  • Hairdryer in room
  • Heating
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Internet plug
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
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BREAKFAST

breakfast breakfast room The rich international breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.

HOTEL FACILITIES

  • Access for disabled
  • Credit card accepted
  • Dogs allowed
  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Lift/elevator
  • Pets accepted
  • Recently renovated
  • City maps
  • City tour
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Front desk - safety deposit box
  • Luggage room
  • Newspapers
  • Tourist information
  • Bar
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HOTEL REVIEWS

9.69.6

Deb Ackerman

Canada, Nov 2008

The staff spoke excellent English and were very helpful with someone on staff 24 hours a day. The breakfast was fantastic with both meat and cheese and home brewed coffees. We found the location to be very good as well and the staff directed us as to the public transit when necessary. The price was exceptional for the size of the room, quality of breakfast, and helpfullness of the staff. I would stay there again and recommend this hotel to all my friends. Wonderful stop in our itinerary.

8.38.3

HD

Netherlands, Oct 2008

Fine hotel, approx 15-20 minutes walking from Piazza della Signoria. This way you'll see more of Florence, compared with a stay in one or the other tourist trap hostel in the city centre. Nice busy district around the corner (Via Vincenzo Gioberti). Go visit the pizzeria Fuori Piazza around the corner. Fantastic atmosphere, excellent down to earth food, very good prices. You'll only find the Florentines themselves over there. And me of course, when I'm around. :-)

7.87.8

TC
Not Specified
New Zealand, Oct 2008

Pleasant boutique type bed and breakfast hotel.

9.49.4

VB
Mature couple
Australia, Sep 2008

We very much enjoyed our time at the Hotel bologna. we had room 24 with a large balcony, the linen and towels were changed every third day and the room was cleaned daily. The bar frig was very well stock and reasonable priced. The hotel had a lift, the staff were well versed in English and extremely helpful. The breakfast was very good, well serviced with a wide variety of selections, cereal, meat, juice, fresh fruit ,yogurt, cheese, bread, the coffee was excellent. Le Stagioni Pizzeria Spaghetteria restaurant was just down the street, great food and very good prices. Pay euro 1.20 at the train station get on bus number 14, it is probably more then three stops to the hotel. When we return to Firenze, we certainly will stay at Hotel Bologna

6.76.7

GJ
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2008

Nice little hotel, instant coffe for breakfast, in Italy!!!!!! Much too far out of things. Question regarding rooms unfair, do not know howw many there were.

9.59.5

LS
Young couple
Switzerland, Sep 2008

Nice basic hotel and decent locaton about 15-20 minute walk from center of town. A little confusing to find initially, but staff were very nice and friendly. Dinner at a local trattoria around the corner was excellent. Would consider staying for a short stay again.

9.19.1

JM
Family with older children
Canada, Aug 2008

Friendly accommodating staff, great coffee in the morning. Rooms are small but the 4 of us fit ok in the family room. Easy to get into town on the bus, and being away from town made the place very quiet at night.

8.28.2

Yves MAREL
Mature couple
Poland, Aug 2008

Very good welcoming. The owner was very nice. Good breakfast included within the fees. The location is 15' walk from Duomo, and due to that it was very quiet. Access by bus and/or car is easy. In addition since we had to stay longer than planned we received a discount. Once again very nice and helpfull welcoming.

9.49.4

Francisco Sanchez
Single traveller
France, Aug 2008

Tremendo hotel, muy buena atencion con los clientes. El desayuno es muy satisfactorio. Queda como a 20/25 min caminando desde el domo, pero con un buen mapa no hay problema . Venezuela

9.99.9

MS
Family with older children
Canada, Aug 2008

Excellent service; friendly & efficient staff made our first time stay in Florence very memorable. Great breakfast and very clean hotel

7.87.8

JM
Not Specified
Spain, Jun 2008

relación calidad/precio esta muy bien, el desayuno es suficiente, es una zona tranquila y bien comunicada con bus para ir al centro historico, aunque andando esta a 15 minutos aprox., y se pasa de camino por el mercado de san ambrosio. En el hotel nos indicaron algún restaurante que estaba allí al lado y se comia muy bien y a buen precio (nada que ver con el centro) y hasta bastante tarde por la noche, por cierto. El aire acondicionado funciono correctamente, lo cual fue muy importante ya que hacía mucho calor esos días en florencia.En definitiva una buena experiencia

9.39.3

Antoinette Beal
Family with older children
Canada, Jul 2008

Great little hotel. Rooms are very nice, and more spacious than our hotel in Venice, which cost 3 times as much. Gracious front staff, spoke very good English. Hotel is located away from the toursit area, which made for a quiet and pleasant stay. It was a very nice walk to the city center, along the river (15 to 20 minutes). Breakfast could be improved, but by Italian standards it is good. I would definately stay at Hotel Bologna again.

8.98.9

Dimitry Sapon
Single traveller
Canada, Jul 2008

This was a very nice place to stay. About 15-20 min walk from the core of Florence (i.e Duomo etc.) but in a quieter and more residential neighbourhood. So the walks in the morning and evening to and from the hotel allowed you to "re-group". The quality was excellent for the price and the price for drinks in mini-fridge was very reasonable. Overall, I was glad because it allowed me to spend money elsewhere for travels. The staff were all very friendly too.

1010

John Ring
Family with young children
Ireland, Jul 2008

Its a great hotel! Ive come to the conclusion over the years that a hotel is a hotel if its clean ,safe area(especially for children) and gives good breakfast and nice to you. Location is also important. This little hotel has it all. From reading the previous reviews I decided to book it as they were 90% positive. I wasnt disappointed. It is in a quite neighbourhood with friendly staff who give good instructions and speak english well (I cant speak italian!!! SHAME) Food is good and of the two resturants they recommended - 4pizza is best. I felt a bit ripped off in the other one , cant think of its name but it starts with T Tranoni or something like that. Make sure you get bottled water as they will stil charge you for 'Tap water' Back to the hotel - they left us leave our bags in the hotel while we browsed the city on the day we were leaving. i really cant praise it enough. Suffient to say if I owned a hotel this is the standard I,d aspire to. ***** five star and high fives!!! Great for a family room.

7.77.7

ED
Family with older children
Sweden, Jun 2008

Clean and good service

8.98.9

GD
Family with young children
USA, Jun 2008

For a European hotel, it was bigger than I had anticipated for 4 people. It was very comfortable and most importantly, clean. It was outside the city center, which was a plus for us, as it was quieter at night. Also, enjoyed being part of a residential area. Would definitely recommend it and go back there again.

8.28.2

CHU Bogie
Young couple
Hong Kong, Jun 2008

We were on our honeymoon in Florence in mid June 2008. The hotel is not far from the Firenze SMN station but you need to take a 20 minutes' bus ride (bus route 14) from the station when you carry a backpack / luggage. Stephen, the staff is very nice and friendly, he could provide the exact information about travelling Firenze and Pisa. The room we had is on the 2nd floor, facing the street and with a balcony, air-con, bathroom, 14" TV, about 200 sq feet. It's clean but when we open the balcony window, several mosquitoes you will find in the room. The location of the hotel is quite quiet and easily to be reached. It's only take 25 minutes' walk from Duomo. The breakfast is common. I will stay again if I come back because the price is reasonable and the area is much quiet than the centre. Apart from carrying the backpack, we chose walking to the Firenze centre.

8.38.3

BH
Young couple
USA, Jun 2008

The location of the hotel was pretty good as it was only a 10 minute walk to the main tourist destinations. It is very hard to find if you are traveling by car and we had to hire a taxi to follow because we couldn't find it. Breakfast was good and the room was surprisingly big with a nice balcony.

8.98.9

LS
Mature couple
Sweden, Jun 2008

15 minutes easy walk to the dome, which we could see from our balkony. Staff very helpful re. parking and all questions. Easy to find the hotel and go there by car. And finally their breakfast was the best we had during our week in Toscana, living at other hotels at similar and higher prices. We returned to this hotel after a week last night before going home and we warmly recommend this hotel!

9.29.2

HS
Mature couple
USA, May 2008

It's a very nice hotel,the owner is very friendly and charming,the area is lovely,residential. We would definitely come back!

9.69.6

RS
Mature couple
Mexico, Oct 2007

Excellent recepion staff - particularly the gentleman with spectacles who patiently advised us hwo to get to the airport using public transportation and even sold us bus tickets... A wonderful stay ... however, their coffee must be the worst in Italy!

9.89.8

MA
Young couple
Brazil, May 2008

I stayed at Bologna hotel in Florence for three night in may 2008 and had a wonderful time. The staff is helpfull and the room was very confortable.

9.39.3

EL
Young couple
Argentina, May 2008

El hotel esta muy bien. Nos entregaron la habitacion a las 10:00am a pesar de que el horario del check-in era mas tarde. Los alrededores del hotel son tranquilos, con algunos lugares economicos para cenar. Al centro se puede llegar caminando unos 20min o en BUS que pasa a dos cudras del hotel. El desayuno es abundante y variado. Definitivamente recomendable.

9.09.0

HM
Young couple
Switzerland, May 2008

This hotel is really nice to stay in Florence. We stayed there for three days. And we were well pleased. The hotel do not equip a small refrigerator in each room. But beer, wine and cold beverages are available in the tea room next to reception for reasonable price all the day. So we did not complain about this point. The hotel is located near bus stop, big super market (Coop) and fine restaurant (pizzeria). Breakfast was also nice. We strongly recommend all of economy tourists to use this hotel.

9.89.8

TS
Family with young children
Canada, Apr 2008

We had a great stay. We were only there for two nights, but we enjoyed our time. The hotel was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They had a shelf with lots of travel books on the area that guests could borrow. We had a quad room that was very spacious by European standards. The bathroom was clean with a shower that had good pressure. The breakfast was typical for Italy with a few extras. The hotel is a little outside of the core, but that is what I liked the most about it. We could walk in to town everyday in 15min with 2 kids age 6 & 7. The walk was filled with little shops and restaurants to enjoy. It was in a residential neighborhood so you felt like a local. Good bakery around the corner too.

9.19.1

RH
Family with older children
USA, Mar 2008

We stayed for two nights in a double and a triple room. We were extremely satisfied. The hotel is in a quiet area about 15 min walk from city center and 1 or 2 blocks from a bus stop (depending on direction), giving the advantage of good access to the city without the noise and crowds. The hotel is also close to the river, the Campo di Marte train station, and several local restaurants. The rooms were quiet and comfortable. The lobby had wifi internet access(extending to one of our rooms). The breakfast was fine, with a variety of choices. The staff was very helpful, although the night staff didn't speak English well.

9.79.7

GH
Group
Norway, Mar 2008

Overall we had a very nice stay in Hotel Bologna. A very nice hotel for four Norwegian students.

9.49.4

Carl Paulson
Single traveller
USA, Mar 2008

I had a wonderful 8 day stay at this hotel. It was in a nice quiet neighborhood, just a 30 min walk from downtown or you could take the bus. They were very helpful. Spotlessly clean. Very nice bathroom. My bed was a little saggy for my big frame, and some sound carried through the wall, but the breakfasts were the best I've ever had in Italy in my 4 weeks of travel. A buffet of cheeses, meats, yogurt, whole grain cereals, fruit, hot crosants ect. An incredible value.

8.98.9

Fernando Lopes
Young couple
Portugal, Feb 2008

Very good hotel. Clean and large rooms. A litle far from the city center, but for the price is OK.

1010

Linda Hodnett
Single traveller
USA, Jan 2008

Excellent hotel. One of the best I stayed in during my trip to Italy. The staff was very professional and accomodating. They even loaned me an umbrella when it rained one day! They also recommended a pizzeria about one block away that served one of the best meals I had while there. The antipasto was out of this world.

8.28.2

CM
Young couple
Ireland, May 2007

Quite a simple room but the hotel was clean and good value. Staff were very helpful and the area was very good. A bit away from the centre but the buses were good and the many pubs and restaurants in the area where excellent; not only good value but offered much better quality than same price in the centre.

8.08.0

RN
Family with young children
Spain, Jan 2008

20 minute walk to the Duomo, public parking outside 1€ the hour,

9.99.9

VB
Family with older children
France, Dec 2007

We've spend only one night but we found fully satisfaction.1 room 4 persons and breakfast for 80 euros. If you're a looking for a good place to stay in Florence, Hotel "Bologna" is the right place. We had no problem to find a parking place for our car close to the hotel and we made it to the historicalal center in less than 15 minutes by feet along the river. De plus la chambre ainsi que la salle de bain étaient trés propres, l'hôtel calme.

8.28.2

LM
Single traveller
Spain, Dec 2007

The hotel is far from the train station, but if you like to walk and have a map it's fine. Also you can take the bus but i didn't. The room it's good and the breakfast too. El hotel esta lejos de la estción, pero si te gusta caminar y tienes un mapa te puedes ubicar. También esta el autobus pero no lo tome. La habitación esta bien y el desayuno muy bueno. La relación precio calidad, excelente. Volvería a quedarme si voy solo o con mi pareja.

9.99.9

KS
Single traveller
USA, Dec 2007

This is the second time I have stayed at the Hotel Bologna. I returned because my first stay was so nice. I was not disappointed this time. The same staff, very nice and accommodating. This may not be an ideal location for a first time visitor to Firenze since the hotel is a little outside of the center. However,for someone who is adventurous and likes the quiet of a residential ares, Hotel Bologna is a gem.

8.88.8

DM
Single traveller
USA, Nov 2007

Did not provide wakeup call as requested.

7.77.7

SS
Family with young children
Singapore, Dec 2007

It was a bit difficult to find the hotel, since we were driving from Rome w/o the Navigation system. But the staff at the hotel, (esp. Anatella)was extremely helpful in assisting us. The other staff were also helpful, esp. with information and providing a parking lot. Breakfast was great & ample. The bathroom was clean & the shower bigger than the other hotels. Though you need to walk a little more than 15 - 20 mins to the various tourist sites, it is well worth it. Wonderful pastry / bakery & ice- cream shops round the corner, wonderful market a little further down and also a super market. For those who want "Indian-like" food, try the little kebab store, just past the Beccaria, and don't forget to pop into the 1 Euro store. Try the "tripe" with bread as well - only to be found in firenze. We would definitely recommend this place to others,and stay here again.

7.57.5

NL
Single traveller
Portugal, Aug 2007

Very nice staff gave me useful and time-saving tips, including ticket reservations. Great breakfast as well. It worked fine for me as I was able to park right at the door of the hotel (no private park though) and get quickly to city center.

9.59.5

JA
Not Specified
Ireland, Oct 2007

We stayed for 2 nights in a doublebed room.it is a small hotel but the price is right.The room has enough space.The breakfast was perfect.What i did not like was they did not changed the bed linens and bath towels everyday.But i still recommend this hotel.

8.98.9

Liv Hovland
Single traveller
Norway, Oct 2007

The hotel is close to the river Arno, which make a beautiful walk to and from the centre of Firenze. The hotel is situated further up Via Orcagna than indicated on the map on the Venere web-site. The shortest way to the centre is by Via V Gioberti and Piazza Beccaria, you can reach the Duomo in 15 min. The surroundings of the hotel is quiet, but I could easily hear the guests in the neighbouring rooms. The staff was great, and the breakfast very good.

9.19.1

SF
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2007

A wonderful neighborhood to stay in, but be prepared to walk a long distance or take many bus rides. Very quiet in the evening.

9.29.2

EH
Not Specified
Germany, Oct 2007

The staff has been very freindly and competent

5.65.6

RM
Not Specified
Spain, Oct 2007

Late of the center

9.99.9

Luis Eduardo Hoquee

Panama, Oct 2007

Why I gave an excellent score? I just didn't put 10 at everything for finished the evaluation quickly, I remembered every single aspect when I was reading the question, and everything was wonderful. Can I evaluate the personnel with an 11+ ? They were AMAZING giving addresses and tips, nice nice people. The rooms where very cozy and clean, and the breakfast was super too. Just take the bus 14 for going anywhere of interest (as the train station and baptistery) and back to the hotel. Nice restaurants, parks and walks around it. Completly safe sorroundings. The pics of the hotel doesn't make any justice to it. I found wonderful hotels through venere.com, just read the traveleres comments and you'll find a good hotel.

9.79.7

Maria Rementeria
Family with young children
Venezuela, Sep 2007

La atención del personal fue excelente, nos apoyaron en todos los servicios que se requirieron tanto dentro del hotel como para salir de gira por la ciudad.

6.46.4

SL
Group
Spain, Sep 2007

En general el hotel está bastante bien, incluido el desayuno. Lo que empeoró la estancia en el mismo fue el estado de las camas. Los somieres eran de muelles y te hundias en el medio. Yo volvería al mismo hotel siempre y cuando me aseguraran unas camas decentes donde descansar

8.68.6

HM
Young couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2007

We were very lucky to get a parking space outside the Hotel, well untill the street needed cleaning. Make sure you find out about this when you arrive (as we were told) otherwise you'll end up with a fine.

8.78.7

Alla Donina
Young couple
USA, Sep 2007

Very nice hotel. Clean, nice rooms, nice staff and good prices. Might be considered a little bit far from everythng central. You have to walk for like 10-15 minutes but we didn't mind it at all.

8.88.8

SP
Single traveller
Spain, Aug 2007

Great hotel and a very familiar staff. Hotel Bologna was confortable and very nice. Perhaps my room was a little bit dark and the bath too little, but relationship between price/quality is really great.

9.29.2

JE
Mature couple
France, Jul 2007

Un couple en chambre double. Séjour très satisfaisant ; petit déjeuner copieux et varié ; difficulté à trouver des places de parking gratuites.

9.29.2

MARIA DIMOPOULOU
Young couple
Greece, Jun 2007

An excellent place to stay,if you're looking for a quiet and safe neighbourhood, 15' from the centre. As we were travelling with a motorbike, we felt very safe leaving it right outside the hotel, thus we didn't have to pay for a private parking. Excellent value for money, clean and super-super breakfast! Super tip: get a bike from hotel Orcagna, just opposite for 5 euros per day; THE perfect way to see Firenze!!

8.38.3

Christian Schmitz
Young couple
Germany, Jun 2007

Wir haben 2 Nächte im Hotel Bologna verbracht und waren rundum zufrieden. Klasse war, dass die Besitzerin uns ihren Parkplatz für die 2 tage zur Verfügung gestellt hat und wir somit keine Parkgebühren zahlen mussten. das Frühstück war auch ok, es gab sogar Müsli, aber leider wie fast überall Instantkaffee. Die Lage war auch gut, 20 min zu Fuß bis in die Innenstadt. Sehr zu empfehlen!

7.27.2

Jerry Ciffone
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2007

The hotel was a 25-minute walk from any of the the main sites in the central area so we were unable to go back to the hotel during the middle of the day unless we took a bus.

8.08.0

Christof Haubs
Family with young children
Germany, Jun 2007

we really liked the hotel. Given the fact that it is not central, we really liked the street with many nice shops to get there in 20 minutes. Really quiet.

9.29.2

Sandra Fan
Group
Hong Kong, Jun 2007

room is spacious and clean with a beautiful balcony. excellent price. excellent breakfast.

9.79.7

Mark Rudelson
Single traveller
USA, Jun 2007

An excellent place. The hotel is located in a quiet area, 15 minutes walk from Duomo. The stuff is friendly and always willing to help.

9.49.4

AB
Not Specified
Canada, May 2007

excellent value for money

9.09.0

CA
Young couple
Turkey, Jul 2006

Everything was wery good. I hope that, we will stay again...

7.87.8

LY
Group
Germany, Apr 2007

Clean,quite, good breakfast, 20min walk from central station, bus connection.

8.38.3

Richard Allen
Family with older children
Australia, Feb 2007

The hotel was clean and in a quiet location and was an enjoyable 15 minute walk from the city centre. The staff were friendly and helpful. The only slight negative was the breakfast with a lack of variety.

9.09.0

Haley Keenan-Gray

USA, Feb 2007

There was one cranky night worker but the rest were fantastic! THe room was huge and could sleep 4, though there were only two of us! Breakfast was great--the mornign we were leaving, we were getting a taxi (that they had already called for us!) at 8am and breakfast doesn't open until 8am, we went downstairs hoping to steal a quick something before we left. THe woman attending to the breakfast bar ran out and gave us a bag, napkins, everything we needed to take whatever we wanted! It was very sweet. Great location, close to some great restaurants. We loved it!

8.78.7

Ian Haydn
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Jan 2007

excellent hotel - would definetly return there

7.67.6

Marc Mellon
Family with young children
France, Dec 2006

Good welcoming specially from employees . Quiet and spacious rooms ( we were travelling with our 2 child)but serious problem of heating in the room. Cold during night.Breakfast will be better ( coffee not so good)

8.88.8

Ian Haydn
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Oct 2006

i would recommend this hotel to anyone. when we returned to england we immediateky booked a return visit. everyone should see bella firenze before they die

8.88.8

SS
Young couple
Hong Kong, Dec 2006

2 night stayed. a bit out of the way, but nice quiet residential neighborhood - about 20 minute away to the duomo

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Per Lindblad
Family with older children
Sweden, Nov 2006

Extremely good value. Nice room, good service and an excellent breakfast. We felt very welcome. The surrounding area was quiet and peaceful and only a short bus ride from the historical center. If we go back to Firenze we´ll stay at Hotel Bologna once again.

9.79.7

Petra Trimmel

Germany, Nov 2006

The relationship between price/quality is great, we enjoyed our stay in the hotel "Bologna" very much!

9.89.8

MIN HA LEE
Group
South Korea, Oct 2006

bolongna was soooooo excellent. the facility was good and the staff was so kind to answer our all the questions about the trip and Florence. Also the room was so nice and clean, especially I really liked the bathroom. I'd like to recommend Bologna to all the travellers of Florence!!!

7.77.7

Carine MOURADIAN
Single traveller
France, Nov 2006

J'ai passé un super séjour à l'hôtel Bologna. Le personnel est chaleureux et prévenant. Le petit-déjeuner est copieux et digne d'un 3 étoiles. Seul bémol, la sdb est minuscule et ma chambre au 1er étage était assez bruyante ... Mais bon, le prix est largement mérité. Je reviendrais ! Arriva derci Firenze !!!

9.09.0

BERYL PIMBLOTT
Group
New Zealand, Oct 2006

We stayed 5 nights, the rooms were clean and spacious, breakfast good, many local restaurants, walking distance to centre and close to local bus stop

8.08.0

GZ
Group
Germany, Oct 2006

We had 3 rooms, two double and one single. The single room was very small and dark, and the toilet was in the showercabine. The other rooms were okay.

9.39.3

ES
Group
USA, Oct 2006

Hotel Bologna was the nicest place we stayed in Italy on our vacation. Being 4 students on a budget, we were expecting to be in low-quality hotels, but this one was better than we could ask for! Helpful staff, nice breakfast included, lovely neat room, and our room had a huge balcony with the view of the Duomo! Absolutely wonderful! I highly recommend.

9.69.6

KS
Mature couple
USA, Oct 2006

The Bologna is a very nice and clean, the staff was very accommodating with the exception that several did not speak or understand English very well. The location is slightly outside the Center of Florence but for someone familiar with the city (as I am), this is a great location. It is close to bus stops and neighborhood restaurants.

8.78.7

Eunice Kirk
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2006

Very comfortable hotel. Conveniently situated, as only 20 minutes walk from historical centre and also close to bus routes. Would stay at Hotel Bologne again if we ever return to Florence. The continental breakfast was very good and the staff were friendly and very efficient.

7.97.9

AH
Young couple
USA, Sep 2006

Let me start by saying that my wife and I stayed in 14 different hotels for our European vacation in the summer of 2006 (Aug – Sept) – so all our reviews will be comparing the hotels on the trip. European hotels are smaller and simpler than American hotels, so it doesn’t seem fair to compare them. For the most part, breakfast in a B&B is not worth it – especially if you have to pay a little more. We generally ate one morning at the included breakfast, and then skipped the other mornings – looking for a local place to enjoy breakfast. Also, all of our hotels had small bathrooms and very small showers – so be prepared with a good attitude and knowledge that you are there to see the sights – not soak in the tub! Kinda far from the sights. Very spacious room. Comfortable place to stay. We would go back if we couldn’t find something closer to the Dumo.

8.78.7

CM
Single traveller
Germany, Sep 2006

Excellent value for money. not too far out of centre

8.88.8

Karthik Pazayanur
Mature couple
Germany, Jul 2006

Excellent 'value for money' place. A very friendly owner, who even gave us his own parking slot. Parking might be an issue due to hotel being in a residential locality with limited common space. Breakfast was nice. Would definitely return back.

8.18.1

Ian Robert Heays
Mature couple
New Zealand, Sep 2006

Another elegant older style hotel,bit of a taxi ride from rail station though but bus stop just 2 blocks away.

9.59.5

DANIEL CASPAR
Single traveller
Belgium, Aug 2006

Ubn service à la réception impeccable, dévoué, aimable, souriant ! Vraiment exceptionnel en Italie ! Et un bon petit déjeuner buffet, même si des améliorations diététiques sont encore possibles...

9.99.9

DIMITRIU ROMEO
Mature couple
Romania, Aug 2006

Located in a safe area, with well enlighted streets, close with main touristic places, BOLOGNA has all characteristics of a good hotel with excellent price/quality rate (nice furnished rooms,large beds & clean bathrooms,rich breakfast). Some unessential problems with showers(nonequal water-jets)could be easily solved by cleaning of the calcified deposits. Highly reccomended for short or long vacations. Next year in Florence, we intend to stay more days at this nice hotel! Sincerely yours, Romeo @ Gabriela

9.69.6

Coralie Shepherd
Not Specified
Australia, Jul 2006

we had a fabulous time in Florence and the hotel was wonderful, all that we had hoped for and very good value for money

8.18.1

GREGOIRE DUCOTEY
Young couple
France, Aug 2006

We stayed at Orcagna hotel instead of Bologna hotel as the hotel was full but we paid as expected the price of the first hotel. The staff, espacially the reception lady was very welcoming and gave us tips for visiting the city and going out at night. I recommend this hotel for people looking for a good quality vs price hotel and well located.

9.39.3

Merlyn Pulikkathara
two friends
USA, Jul 2006

quite nice, hotel staff was nice and friendly, would recommend hotel california over this hotel though.

8.68.6

Julie Marcionetti
Mature couple
USA, Jul 2006

We never stayed at the Bologna because when we arrived there was not a room available so they moved us to the Hotel Orcagna-across the street. It was great. Reception staff were super helpful, the room was fine-Exceptional value for the money!

9.39.3

Steven Owen
Young couple
United Kingdom, Jul 2006

This was excellent value for money. We only paid 60 Euros for a double room and this was tremendous value. Don't be put off by the 2 star rating. The staff were friendly on arrival and the room wsa much bigger than we had expected and it was clean. The breakfast downstairs was very nice too. As others have mentioned the shower is very cloe to the toilet pan so you need to move the toilet paper otherwise it will get wet ! Location wise it is a little walk from the centre. My girlfriend did not find this a problem in the day with her normal shoes but when she walked back in her 'heels' at night it took about 25-30 mins from Ponta Vecchio and her feet were killing her. The advice is to take the No. 14 bus on the website but please be warned that there are two number 14 buses as they run both clockwise and anti-clockwise so make sure you travel the right way. The No. 14 bus directly outside the station travels the wrong way and you need to walk 400 metres towards The Dome to get the correct bus. In summary if you don't mind a bit of walking in to the centre I strongly recommend this hotel as it is excellent value for money.

1010

Pam Willis
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2006

We traveled as a family of 5. We had one double and one triple room. We stayed 3 nights at the hotel Bologna. It was very well located. We walked everywhere. If you come into the Campo di Marte train station you can walk to the hotel. The air conditioning did not get very cool but each room had fan so the rooms got very nice. The breakfast was delicious. We were offered pastries, cereal, juice, coffee, fruit etc... We loved staying here. Everyone was very friendly and most of the staff spoke very good English.

9.99.9

Frederic MARCASSIN
Family with older children
France, Jul 2006

2** Hotel was perfect; looks like a four star at least. Well furnished, quiet, clean, beds are great, bathroom with all amenities and efficient air conditioning. Employees very kind and helpful, as my wife had to face an operation at he hospital. They even found us a new place for 4 more nights we had to stay. Location is good too, within walkind distance from historical center and Ponte Vecchio. Two blocks away is a very nice restaurant where we used to eat, called "La Taverna" Via Cimabue corner Via Arnolfo; tasty and cheap, with gentle features like the glass of "Limoncello" liquor offered between main course and dessert.Though there is no private parking available, it's quiet easy to park in the area. We would definitely recommend this hotel, one of the best we had one month during. Go there.

5.45.4

Dominic Bianco
Family with older children
USA, Jul 2006

We tried using Venere.com exclusively (except for two cities) for a 20 day excursion to Italy, two families (8 persons) and I am basing my comments on the European standard for hotels, services and the prices charged. We avoided staying in “Center City” to thus avoid the high prices of the “Tourist Traps” we were never more than 1 Euro away in a bus or subway. The trip spanned Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Cremona, Parma, Borgo Val Di Taro, Rapallo and Milan. Hotel Bologna was our second stop. Rooms were the European standard, but had air conditioning, that was working well during the “Italian heat wave”, and safe. The breakfast was downstairs in a well decorated “Tavern-like décor. Internet access was across the street in Hotel Orcagna that was by the same owners. You take the number 14 bus to the center of Florence. Parking was on the street and it was fairly easy to find.

7.27.2

Valerie Larue
Family with young children
France, Jul 2006

cet hotel est correct,la clim est très appreciable en été,salle de bain propre mais pas terrible,pour la nuit que nous y avons passé ça allait.possibilité de prendre un bus à proximité qui nous amène au centre ville.petit dejeuné correct sans plus.Un peu cher par rapport aux chambres,mais hotellerie très chère dans la region..........

9.79.7

Helena Meyer
Young couple
Denmark, Jun 2006

We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and we had a very good time there. If you come by car, don't expect to find a parking place near the hotel. You can walk from the hotel into the town centre of Florence following the Arno river, which makes it a very beautiful walk! The breakfast buffet was good and had pleanty of different food. The hotel staff was very friendly and helped ud with a couple of things. The room was good but the bed was too short if you are 1.94 m tall. Our room was quiet at night. On of the best thing was that you could turn the aircondition on and off (and choose different levels of airconditioning). So we will definitely recommend this hotel and comparing to other hotels, we have visited in Tuscany, this hotel could just as well have 3 stars instead of the 2 stars.

1010

Catherine Correa
Gay Couple
USA, Jun 2006

Location is very quiet; about 20 minutes walk from main areas of tourist interest; close bus stop too. Terrific breakfast; helpful staff

8.98.9

Oswaldo VilasBoas
Not Specified
Brazil, Jun 2006

(Brazil)Bom hotel, com café-da-manha. Voce pode usar a internet de graça no hotel da frente. Se gosta de andar, você chega facil ás principais atracoes de Florença. Vá para este hotel sem medo de errar. Perfect. I recomend.

6.16.1

David Barnett
Family with older children
USA, Jun 2006

Location was not bad for the price. About 1 mile from the center of town. Nice easy walk. Neighborhood around hotel was nice with restaraunts and bars.

9.09.0

Kalvinder Singh Pritam Singh
Not Specified
Ireland, Jun 2006

Breakfirst was good. Room clean and quite. Good distance to the city centre, around 15 min or so walk. Good excersice tough.

5.45.4

R M
Single traveller
USA, Jun 2006

The location worked really well for me, as I wanted to be close to the train station, yet being a single female traveler, I wanted to be safe. At times I thought the area was a bit shady, but it really was pretty safe and tourist-ridden. There is an outstide market every morning right outside the door. The only real thing I have to complain about is that they don't change the towels every day, and there was a lot of construction work right outside my window, but that isn't the hotel's fault. Breakfast was not included and I paid $60/night, which was still a good deal for late June.

9.09.0

JT
Group of friends
Netherlands, Jun 2006

Excellent price-quality. Two minor remarks: beds (matrasses)were a little too soft and the coffee (breakfast) should really be improved.

7.97.9

Anders Lind
Heterosexual Couple
Sweden, May 2006

I can gladely recommend this hotel. The room was spacious and in perfect condition. The personnel were friendly and we were suprised that a 2 star hotel had such good standard even though the reviews had indicated that when we first read about the hotel. If you are a healthy person the walk into city will take about 25 minutes but there are also busses that stops near the hotel.

7.67.6

MS
Couple with children
United Kingdom, Apr 2006

Hotel was clean and well maintained. I did not care for the restroom, the shower head was just above the toilet. Parking was terrible! The hotel did not accomindate for parking or provide suggestions other that "park in the blue areas". Other than that it was a 2 star hotel, no frills but a nice place to sleep while visiting. The breakfast in the morning was very nice, the staff did a nice job.

8.98.9

Dr Alexander Ganzy, PhD LLD
Couple with children
USA, Apr 2006

Staff friendly and helpful. Location quiet but easily accessible via public transportation. Bathroom was large and updated. Hot water was on demand. SuperMarket a short distance from the hotel. Overall, a good value for the money.

7.87.8

John Langford
Couple with children
Australia, Oct 2005

Overall very happy with the hotel. A bit of a walk from the train station. Breakfast provided of good quality although limited in selection.

HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL

By car
From the South and highway A1, take exit Firenze sud, enter the SP127 road and follow the indications for the city centre for for 3.5 km. Take via Enrico De Nicola and turn right on Lungarno Aldo Moro. Continue along Lungarno Cristoforo Colombo, then along Lungarno Del Tempio. Turn right on viale Giovanni Amendola, then right on via Giotto and right again on via Orcagna.

By train
From Santa Maria Novella railway station, take bus 14 in the Aretina direction and get off at the Arnolfo 03 stop.

By airplane
Florence airport is connected by several bus lines to the central railway station. From there, take the bus 14 in the Aretina direction and get off at the Arnolfo 03 stop.

HOTEL POLICIES

METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in:
the rooms are available at anytime from noon.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than 10 a.m.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Breakfast is included in the price.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of no show or late cancellation, the first night will be charged. PREPAYD NOT REFUNDABLE: YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE TOTAL COST OF YOUR BOOKING THE AMOUNT CHARGED IS NOT REFUNDABLE
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