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I Portici Hotel Bologna, Bologna

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About the Hotel

Via Indipendenza 69, Bologna, Italy, 40121

I Portici Hotel Bologna is situated within the historic Maccaferri Palace, showcasing a blend of Art Nouveau and modern design. This hotel is known for its innovative dining options and unique historical features, such as the medieval Ex Ice House, which predates modern refrigeration by 500 years. Guests can enjoy a variety of experiences in this charming and culturally significant location, close to Bologna’s vibrant Piazza Maggiore.

Location

Conveniently located near Bologna Centrale Station and just a short distance from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, the hotel is easily accessible for travelers. It is positioned outside the Limited Traffic Area, making it a practical base for exploring Bologna’s rich historical and cultural landmarks, including the Two Towers and the Archaeological Civic Museum.

Rooms

I Portici Hotel features 100 rooms and three suites, all designed in either Liberty or modern styles. Each room boasts contemporary comforts such as air conditioning, free WiFi, and soundproofed walls to ensure a restful stay. Special emphasis is placed on the decor, with unique artworks from the hotel's collection adorning each room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Eat & Drink

The hotel offers four dining venues, including I Portici Restaurant, awarded a Michelin Star in 2024, and Osteria Pizzeria Portici, which features a mix of traditional Emilian and Neapolitan dishes. Guests can also enjoy casual dining at Caffè Eden or grab fresh homemade pasta at Bottega Portici, reflecting the culinary excellence that Bologna is famous for.

Leisure & Business

Leisure options include a Wellness area equipped with a sauna, steam room, and exercise equipment, allowing for relaxation after a day of exploration. For business travelers, eight technologically equipped meeting rooms provide an ideal setting for conferences and events, supported by high-quality services and professional staff.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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20 m² 
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1 Double bed
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2 persons
28 m² 
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2 Single beds
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4 persons
30 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Bologna3000 ft
Airports
Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) 6.2 mi
Peretola (FLR) 61.4 mi
Train
Bologna Centrale Railway Station1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

Via Indipendenza 69, Bologna, Italy, 40121
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Via Indipendenza 69, Bologna, Italy, 40121
Nearby
Via Piella
Finestrella
1600 ft
Via Irnerio
Montagnola Park
900 ft
Piazza XX Settembre
Porta Galliera
1500 ft
Via Irnerio 2/3
Parco della Montagnola
800 ft
Via Dell'Indipendenza 47
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
1000 ft
Restaurants
Trattoria bolognese
500 ft
Via Dei Mille 5/A
L'Arcimboldo
1000 ft
Via Galliera 34 Emilia Romagna
Lord Bar di Pelacani Roberto
600 ft
Via Dell'Indipendenza 74/m
Ristorante Donatello
1300 ft
Via Augusto Righi 8
Ristorante Bolognese
1700 ft
Galleria Due Agosto 1980 4 angolo via Boldrini
The Yuan Restaurant
1000 ft
Via Galliera 55
Caffe La Sfinge
1000 ft
Via Irnerio 12/4
L'Altro Gusto
1100 ft
Via Galliera 32/c

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location
Friendly staff
Noisy rooms
Dining quantity issues
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
7.5
Location
8.5
Service
7.9
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 23 reviews
8.4
8.4/10based on 5540 reviews
Frederick
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.6/10

The hotel is stunning in Bologna with a top-notch breakfast selection, but it may be higher priced than expected. The rooms, though facing the internal courtyard, are beautifully designed. The service quality is excellent, with helpful staff assisting with any needs. The location is ideal, close to the train station and a short walk to the main piazza. The dining experience could benefit from more variety. Overall, a luxurious stay with a few minor drawbacks in pricing and dining options.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms looked onto the internal courtyard, giving a slightly claustrophobic feel, but they still exuded beauty.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly and provided recommendations, ensuring a high-quality service.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic, conveniently close to the train station and within walking distance to many attractions in Bologna.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience, though with a grand Michelin-rated restaurant, could use more variety for a fully satisfying meal.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities offered are of top quality, enhancing the overall stay experience.
Hugh
United Kingdom, May  2024
6.8/10

The hotel has some positives like spacious rooms with extremely comfortable beds, but the lack of natural light and ventilation due to being given a room with no window was disappointing. The service was exceptional, with extremely professional and friendly staff exceeding expectations. The location was the highlight of the stay, within walking distance of main attractions. However, the noisy surroundings affected sleep quality and the promised discount not being honored was frustrating for the guest.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were very unremarkable for the price, but the bed was extremely comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was wonderful, with extremely professional and polite staff making us feel welcome from check-in to check-out. They went far beyond the 'Italian normal' to assist us during our stay.
Location
7.0
The location was the only positive aspect of my stay, being great and only a ten-minute walk from the main piazza in Bologna. However, noise affected sleep and the promised discount not being honored was a letdown.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was presided over by a charming and efficient staff member, but the overall expensive pricing limited the options available.
Facilities
5.0
Tom
United States of America, April  2024
8.8/10

Staying at the hotel was a great experience overall. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, making it a pleasant stay for my family of five. The service was fantastic, though the breakfast service could be more attentive. The location was excellent, right in the heart of the city center, which was perfect for sightseeing and shopping. The dining experience was delightful, with a variety of offerings, but some items were out of stock. The facilities were modern and convenient for guests.

Rooms
9.0
The standard European-sized rooms were very clean and comfortable for a family of five.
Service
8.0
The staff was super efficient and professional, but there was a slight delay in breakfast service.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location in the main street of the city center was amazing, offering easy access to explore Bologna.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was great with many different offerings, but some popular items were occasionally unavailable.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were modern and convenient for guests.
John
United Kingdom, April  2024
7.2/10

The hotel offers a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, while small, are fantastic and come with great amenities like a sauna and fitness room, but they can feel a bit impersonal. The service is a mix of unprofessional behavior and gracious understanding, with non-English-speaking staff being a rarity in a four-star hotel. The dining experience varies from excellent to basic, depending on the choice, and the hotel's facilities seem to be a highlight but can be overshadowed by noise concerns.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, while small, offer fantastic amenities like a sauna and fitness room. However, they might feel cavernous due to minimal furniture and wooden floors, not providing a homely feel. Noise levels until midnight each day were a drawback.
Service
6.0
The service had its highs and lows, with episodes of unprofessional behavior but also moments of gracious understanding. It's unusual not to have English-speaking staff in a four-star hotel, but overall, they were accommodating.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is convenient and offers easy access to the station and town center. Despite some noise concerns, it's close to everything and has a clean room with basic amenities.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience ranged from excellent to very basic, depending on the choice of meal. The setting in an old theater part was a unique feature, but cold meats were disappointing for some.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers varied facilities, including a part set in an old theater, but noise concerns might overshadow the overall experience.
Duncan
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were spacious, modern, and faced a large inner courtyard, making them incredibly quiet despite the busy street location. The beds were super comfy, and the hardwood floors added a touch of elegance. The service was top-notch, especially thanks to Louise who made us feel so welcome. The location was ideal, close to the train station and main shopping street. While the dining experience was a bit overpriced for what was offered, the fresh croissants were a treat. Overall, a great value for money stay.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were big, modern, and very quiet despite being located on a busy street. They had comfortable beds and hardwood floors.
Service
8.0
However, some minor issues like leaving the radio on were noted.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was truly central, within walking distance to the center of town, shops, and sites. It's ideal for those not looking for a large breakfast or planning to eat out.
Dining
6.0
While the dining was not the best value, there were fresh and plentiful options available. The high price was a downside.
Facilities
The facilities were well-maintained and offered all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.
Mike
United States of America, March  2024
8.0/10

The hotel had some high points, like superb conditions in the room, but it also had some drawbacks, such as rooms loaded with payable items which can be problematic, especially when traveling with kids.

Rooms
8.0
I found the room conditions superb during my stay.
Service
9.0
The hotel staff went out of their way to fix a room mix-up and find us a suitable alternative nearby. They were very helpful and accommodating.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is convenient, being close to the Bologna Central train station. It made exploring Bologna and the surrounding region easy.
Dining
7.0
I opted to have meals outside the hotel due to pricing concerns, but I must say that the local dishes I tried were fantastic.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a great tasting menu and other pet amenities were available.
David
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.0/10

The hotel room was in a really noisy location, just above a parking area with all the chaos, but the quality of the room itself was excellent, and the hotel staff were super helpful and efficient. The hotel itself is beautiful, but the noise can be a downside.

Rooms
8.0
The room was of a really good quality, and the staff at the hotel were really helpful and efficient.
Service
7.0
The staff were pleasant and helpful overall.
Location
6.0
The hotel is beautiful, but being near the noise of the parking area, kitchen service doors, and loading areas can be a downside.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was really good, but with occasional erratic service which affected the overall enjoyment.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were well-maintained, but the noise from the surroundings can be disruptive.
Cyril
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.6/10

The hotel offers a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, with a terrific shower and very comfortable bed, were noisy due to being on the first floor overlooking the street with small windows. Despite being presented as upscale 'designer white,' the room felt big but cavernous with minimal furniture, lacking a homely or comfortable feel except for sleeping.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were presented as upscale designer white but felt cavernous due to the wooden floor and minimal furniture, not very homely or comfortable except for sleeping.
Service
8.0
The staff, especially Olga and Eleanora, were very friendly and couldn't be more helpful. However, there was a language barrier issue as the staff was not English-speaking, which is unusual for a 4-star hotel.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, just a 5-minute walk to the center and convenient with easy access to the train station and town center. The hotel also provided alternative solutions when a technical mishap occurred.
Dining
6.0
We did not have time to experience the dining options.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provides room service, housekeeping, laundry, welcome drink, and pet amenities, ensuring a range of services available for guests.
Richard
United States of America, February  2024
8.2/10

The hotel was let down by quirky accommodation but was excellent for a weekend away in Bologna. The rooms were initially very small but clean after we requested a change to the type we booked. The service was top-notch, really taking care of you from the bellboy to the housekeeping staff. The location is a strong point, being close to Bologna Central Station and just steps away from city life. The dining experience was superb, set in an old theater with excellent food selection and service. The facilities were great overall, offering a comfortable stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were initially very small but clean after we requested a change. Good for one, barely for two.
Service
9.0
The service was professional, from the bellboy to the housekeeping staff.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent for a weekend away in Bologna, close to city life and main attractions.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent, with a great food selection and superb service.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were great overall, offering a comfortable stay.
Francis
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.6/10

The hotel offers rooms that are beautifully decorated with nice high ceilings, but they felt a bit cold overall. The service provided by the staff was exceptional, they were always happy to offer travel advice and assist with any requests. The location was very convenient, close to the historic center and the train station. The dining experience was superb, set in a beautiful environment with plenty of gluten-free options available. However, dining was not included in the price. The facilities were well-maintained, enhancing the overall experience.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were beautifully decorated with nice high ceilings but felt a bit cold overall.
Service
9.0
The staff was exceptionally helpful and took pride in their work, always willing to assist with any requests.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was very convenient, close to the historic center and the train station, making it easy for day trips to other towns.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was wonderful in a beautiful setting with plenty of gluten-free options, but it was not included in the price.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were well-maintained, providing a pleasant experience overall.
James
United States of America, December  2023
7.2/10

The hotel has really thought about everything, providing useful adaptors in the room. The room was pleasingly spacious with a modern look, a comfortable bed, and a spacious ensuite. It looked even better in person, making it a great place for a private dinner. However, it lacked some key 4-star features.

Rooms
8.0
The room was spacious, well-equipped, and had a modern, comfortable feel.
Service
7.0
The service was great, with genuine sincerity and welcoming smiles. However, there was an incident where a waiter was reprimanded unprofessionally in front of diners.
Location
7.0
The hotel is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the station where the Aerobus arrives from the airport. It also provides access to the neighboring park up impressive staircases. However, it was missing some key 4-star features.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were good overall, but there were some delays in service, especially in ordering and receiving items like coffee and juice.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel features charming historic architecture, suitable for a private dinner setting.
Richard
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.6/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. Although the rooms were of a good size, being next to the staff area made it very noisy in the mornings. The lack of noise insulation was a downside, especially with the proximity to the hotel bar/restaurant on the second floor.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were next to staff, so very noisy in the morning, but of a good size.
Service
9.0
The service here was excellent. They made the stay very pleasant.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is fantastic, just a few minutes from the central station which is very convenient. It's also close to the center and train station, making it a great choice for travelers.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was a bit disappointing in terms of quantity as some items ran out before closing time. However, the value for money was decent, especially at 15€ per person.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers basic facilities but could improve in terms of noise insulation and dining options. Despite this, the proximity to the train station and city center adds to its convenience.
Great location
Noisy rooms
Clive
United Kingdom, November  2023
8.6/10

The hotel offers rooms that are presented as upscale 'designer white,' though they miss the mark with ill-fitting vinyl covers and lack of towel hooks. The brightness in the morning is a plus, and the rooms are comfy, quiet, and warm, with tea making facilities. The service is highlighted by the incredibly helpful staff members Olga and Eleanora. The location is fabulous, central to the city and near the train station. The dining experience stands out with a great variety of fresh products. The facilities are well-appointed, with room service, housekeeping, laundry, and pet amenities available.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, though described as upscale 'designer white,' fall short with ill-fitting covers and a lack of towel hooks. However, they are comfortable, quiet, and warm, with the bonus of tea making facilities.
Service
9.0
The service here is super helpful, especially with amazing staff members like Olga and Eleanora.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is fabulous, centrally located and close to the train station, making it convenient to explore the city and its attractions.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience here is exceptional, offering a great variety of fresh products, making it a standout feature of the hotel.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel boasts a range of facilities including room service, housekeeping, laundry, and even pet amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
John
United States of America, November  2023
6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were very large and airy, equipped with all necessary amenities, but the wooden floor and minimal furniture made it feel less homely and comfortable, though great for sleeping. The service was disappointing as the staff were not English-speaking, ignorant, and negligent, only responding when prompted. The location was convenient with easy access to the station and town center, but the noise and chaos outside the hotel affected the overall experience. The dining experience, while divine, came with a higher price tag, even though there were gluten-free options available. Overall, the facilities were satisfactory for my needs.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were fantastic, very large and airy with all needed amenities, but lacked homely comfort due to the design.
Service
5.0
The service was disappointing, with non-English speaking staff, negligence, and a delayed response until escalated.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was good, with easy access to the station and town center, despite some external noise and chaos.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was divine but came with a hefty price tag, although there were gluten-free options available.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, meeting basic needs but lacking any standout features.
George
United Kingdom, September  2023
7.8/10

The hotel had spacious rooms with a useful lobby area, but the noise from the main road was a downside. The staff were welcoming and attentive, though a bit stand-offish at times. The location was excellent, close to the train station and historic sights, but extra charges for services could be inconvenient. The dining options were good but occasionally lacking in variety. Overall, a comfortable stay with minor drawbacks.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were massive with a useful lobby area; however, noise from the main road and lack of privacy were issues.
Service
8.0
The staff were very nice and welcoming, explaining everything thoroughly, though a bit stand-offish at times.
Location
9.0
The location was fabulous, close to the train station and lively streets leading to historic sights, though some extra charges could affect the overall service quality.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good but occasionally lacked variety in quantity, closing early on some offerings.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were fine but some additional charges for services could be a downside.
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