Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
High laundry charges
Some noise issues
Room size for three adults

Categories

Cleanliness
9.18
Generally positive mentions of cleanliness across multiple reviews.
Service
9.85
Repeated praise for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.39
Consistently highlighted as excellent due to its central position.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms are described as cozy and comfortable, though some noise issues noted.
Amenities
8.87
Amenities generally meet expectations for convenience.
Value for Money
8.33
Laundry charges noted as excessive, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.38
Breakfast received high praise, variety was appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.55
Guests reported a very enjoyable experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:20

Property Description

Central Location Overlooking Piazza Maggiore
Hotel Orologio offers a prime location in Bologna's historic center, with stunning views of Piazza Maggiore. Guests can easily explore the city on foot, with the iconic Towers of Bologna just a short walk away.

Elegantly Decorated Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at Hotel Orologio is a blend of sophistication and comfort, featuring dark-wood furniture and marble bathrooms. Guests can enjoy modern conveniences such as air conditioning, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Personalized Service and Local Expertise
Experience a warm, family-run ambiance at Orologio Hotel, where the attentive staff goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. From excellent service to insider tips on exploring Bologna, guests can expect a personalized touch.

Ready to immerse yourself in the charm of Bologna? Book your stay at Hotel Orologio for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

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.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Airport code: BLQ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 676 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.18
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 9.38
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Diogo • solo_traveller • pt
8
Cons:

Acho que o pequeno almoço necessita de uma melhoria substancial.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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fulvio • couple • it
8
Buono
Pros:

Stanze e centralità

Cons:

Forse la colazione

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
F
Francesca • couple • it
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Patrizia • extended_group • it
10
Bellissima location per un hotel a misura d’uomo
Pros:

Posizione strategica, gentilezza del personale, eleganza delle camere, pulizia, colazione salata e dolce abbondante e buona.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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jamesO521OO • NONE • London, England
8
Excellent
Pros:

A great location, it couldn't be more central. Perfect for visiting the sights and soaking up the vibrant city centre atmosphere. Our room was comfortable with pleasing decor and overall we'd recommend it. We will return next time we are in Bologna.

2026-03-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Nikolai • couple • ru
10
Прекрасный отдых
Pros:

Это чудесный отель расположен в самом центре рядом с собором и фонтаном Нептуна.Нам понравилось все: красиво и уютно оформленный интерьер, разнообразный и вкусный завтрак и, конечно, доброжелательный персонал!Любая наша просьба была выполнена, мы всегда получали помощь!Очень хотели бы вернуться именно в этот отель!

Cons:

Все

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • couple • gb
9
Ideal for visiting the cultural sights
Pros:

Perfect location and a comfortable room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Casagrande • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandar • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Klehma • NONE
8
Location Location Location
Pros:

Right in the heart of Bologna. Everything we wanted to see within a quick walk. Could hear musicians in the plaza from our room. Staff was helpful and friendly. Bathroom is updated and clean. Room was nice with a good bed. Just one small window and pull out sofa had a cover over it, and reminded me of the old couch you give to your kid for college.would stay here again.

2026-03-10 • via Tripadvisor
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blubs99 • Couples • Glendale, California
10
Fabulous boutique hotel!
Pros:

This is a fabulous boutique hotel in the center of historic Bologna. The service from the staff is excellent and everyone treated us like special guests. Our suite was extremely comfortable and luxurious. The high rating on TripAdvisor is well deserved.

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
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miketT8147CD • Couples
10
The perfect hotel in Bologna
Pros:

Beautiful small hotel with the best location in the city for experiencing Bolognese daily life and culture. Immaculate rooms and very helpful staff.

2026-03-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Claudia • family_with_children • at
8
Pros:

Posizione, colazione e cortesia dello staff

Cons:

Insonorizzazione delle camere che affacciano sulla piazza

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Penny • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful Bologna
Pros:

Great central location for exploring. Kind, helpful staff.
Room was clean, bed very comfortable, I’d definitely return to the hotel undoubtedly.

Cons:

Everything was just lovely

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
A
Alex • couple • it
9
Pros:

Posizione eccellente.

Cons:

Parcheggio un po’ caro.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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lrosenth • Couples • Allschwil
10
Wonderful stay at the heart of Bologna
Pros:

The location of the Hotel in unbeatable! It's really at the heart of the city. Still its quite and very nice. The rooms are clean, well equipped and very nice. The hotel has a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff has been very nice. We stayed 3 nights to visit the cultural highlights of Bologna and couldn't think of a better location. The breakfast buffer has been generous with high quality products, so we had each morning a wonderful start into the day. Highly recommended!

2026-03-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Melissa • couple • be
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Dilma Aurea • family_with_children • it
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sal • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Bologna stole our hearts. It's a beaut. A great place to stroll round. The hotel could not be in a better location to see all the main sites and get the full Bologna experience. Our room on the 5th floor was lovely. Had a great little sitting area, comfortable bed, and the view of the Piazza Maggiore from our room was ace. The porticoes were truly magnificent. The food and wine nearly everywhere we went were molto buono.

Cons:

Nothing to add here, as really enjoyed our stay.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Arjana • couple • al
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee