Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BLQ

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 867 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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Monica • couple • se
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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wilson • couple • us
10
Bologna is a beautiful city and our hotel was the perfect place to stay while we were there.
Pros:

Our room was spacious and comfortable. Food was delicious with a good variety of fruit and pastries and protein. Restaurants and shops, historic buildings and markets were all easy to walk to .

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • ca
8
Perfect location, clean and welcoming atmosphere, great breakfast buffet. Highly recommend!
Pros:

The breakfast buffet provided a very good variety of tasty options in a comfortable dining room attended by friendly and courteous staff. Scrambled eggs, bacon, yogurt, fresh fruit, assorted cheeses, cold cuts and baked goods were replenished often, keeping things fresh. Made to order espresso, cappuccino, lattes were available, and there was a big urn of brewed coffee for those who need their coffee immediately. Everything you need to start your day of exploring lovely Bologna.
The location is excellent and within the walking distance of Bologna’s sights.
The common areas and room were spotless and well
maintained. Our room was very quiet and we slept very comfortably. All staff were kind and accommodating. The location is fantastic.

Cons:

We found the air conditioning a little tricky to adjust. It was not an issue at all, just an observation. Perhaps a little card explaining how to use it would have helped.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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CHRISTOPHER • couple • gb
8
Lovely boutique hotel in the centre of town
Pros:

Location is excellent, close to main sites.Breakfast is wholly substantial with very good varied choices, both hot and cold.5th floor room reached by lift.

Cons:

Rather squeaky floor in Room 56 and shower pressure a bit haphazard

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Petra • extended_group • fi
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Rostislav • extended_group • cz
10
Cons:

Komplikovaná doprava

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
10
A beautiful hotel.
Pros:

Beautiful decor. Elegant.

Cons:

Good location, convenient

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
K
Kerstin • couple • pt
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Marianna • couple • gr
9
Pros:

Καταπληκτικη τοποθεσια

Cons:

Θα περίμενα λίγο πιο άνετο δωμάτιο για σουίτα

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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ANA LUCIA • couple • br
9
I loved my stay and highly recommend this hotel!
Pros:

A wonderful stay in the heart of Bologna

The hotel is perfectly located, just a few steps from Piazza Maggiore, and offers a genuinely warm and welcoming experience. I was kindly given an upgrade and stayed in a wonderful room that was spacious, comfortable and very pleasant.

The entire team is extremely friendly, attentive and always willing to help. I would especially like to thank Lorenza and Juneth, who were incredibly kind, generous and helpful throughout my stay. They made me feel truly welcome and well cared for.

I had a wonderful experience and, whenever I return to Bologna, I will certainly stay at the Art Hotel Orologio again. Highly recommended!

Cons:

The towels could be newer

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • us
10
Hotel Commercianti was a great place to stay!
Pros:

The Art Orologia was being renovated, and the hotel moved us to the Hotel Commerciali, which I believe is a nicer property. Great location! They were very helpful in arranging our car service from the hotel to the cruise terminal. The breakfast was amazing!! I could have stayed there all day. We had two rooms for our family of 5 - the larger of the two rooms had a small terrace that was so cute! Will definitely stay again on a return trip to Bologna!

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Gill • couple • gb
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ilanit • couple • il
8
היה טוב מאוד
Pros:

מיקום מעולה, הכי טוב שיש! אם מגיעים עם רכב אז יש חניה קרובה. צוות אדיב, שירות מצויין. ארוחת בוקר מעולה!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • couple • ch
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • gb
10
Very good location for the price
Pros:

Good value for money and close to the city centre

Cons:

Property was fine

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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mariano • solo_traveller • es
10
Un soggiorno perfetto nel cuore di Bologna
Pros:

Siamo stati una sola notte all'Art Orologio Hotel perché eravamo di passaggio a Bologna, ma questo hotel ci ha davvero impressionati.

La posizione è semplicemente fantastica: in meno di un minuto a piedi si arriva in Piazza Maggiore, quindi è perfetta per visitare il centro senza dover prendere l'auto.

La cosa che ci ha colpito di più è stata la gentilezza di tutto il personale. Dalla reception ai camerieri, fino alle signore delle pulizie, tutti sono stati estremamente disponibili e sempre sorridenti, facendoci sentire davvero i benvenuti, anche con le nostre due bambine.

Abbiamo soggiornato nella Suite Piazza Maggiore ed era davvero splendida: spaziosa, curata nei minimi dettagli e molto confortevole. Per la nostra bambina di cinque mesi ci hanno fatto trovare una comoda culletta già pronta in camera, un'attenzione che abbiamo apprezzato tantissimo.

Un altro gesto che non dimenticheremo è stato il late check-out fino alle 14:00, concesso gratuitamente. Considerando il caldo e il fatto che viaggiavamo con due bambine piccole, è stato un aiuto enorme e un'attenzione che dimostra quanto tengano davvero ai loro ospiti.

È un hotel curato in ogni particolare, dove si percepisce la passione per l'ospitalità. Lo consiglio davvero a chiunque debba soggiornare a Bologna. Senza dubbio è tra i migliori hotel in cui abbiamo avuto il piacere di alloggiare.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee