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Fiera Hotel is a three stars hotel near the exhibition and convention centre of Bologna, 2 Km. from the city centre and railway station, accessed by good public transport facilities from the hotel.
The Hotel Fiera is just 400 meters from the Bologna ring-road (exit n.7) that connects the city to the national motorway system, and 10 minutes from the national airport Guglielmo Marconi.
Hotel facilities include large car park and underground garage, meeting room, office, telefax and photocopy service, bar (see picture) and restaurant, air conditioning.
All 92 rooms have en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, radio, satellite colour TV, telephone.
Overall opinion. Guests who stayed at Fiera Hotel have given the hotel high ratings on all aspects of their stay. Both overall stay and relationship between price and quality receive high marks.
Some typical guests' reviews:
"Very beautiful hotel with an excellent relationship between quality and price (a marvellous breakfast)."
"This hotel was very nice for me. Room was very good. Especially, breakfast was excellent. When I visit to Bologna again, I really want to stay this hotel."
"Beautifully appointed room in a hotel just a short bus ride from the city center -- away from the noise. The staff at this hotel are absolutely wonderful. I had a very early flight on the day of my departure, and they made sure I was up, my taxi was waiting -- they even offered to fix coffee at 4:00 a.m. Every hotel should be like this one."
"The room was great, new, stylish, with all the comforts, a huge bathroom and very very clean. The only downside was being close to the railway bridge which made it a bit noisy. The buffet breakfast had a good selection of food and hot drinks (though these are from a self service coffee machine and a cappuccino won't fill a normal cup). The location of the hotel makes it a very good choice for the fiera and Parco Nord which are just a short walk away and the facilities provided and their quality make Fiera excellent value for money. I would recommend it and stay there again!"
"This hotel is conviently located near the convention center, directly on a main road and near a rail station. However, the windows are well insulated, and we really did not hear the noise. The rooms were actually fantastic - very modern with a great shower and everything you would expect from a 4 star hotel! (It's rated 3 as of this writing, but I would expect that to change.) We got some really good weekend rates through Venere, and all agreed the value for what we paid was excellent."
"Our luggage went missing and we were 2 days without toiletries etc,. Nino was excellent in pursuing our luggage and embarrassing the airline into finding and delivering it - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the rooms were excellent quality for the price."
"Thank you for service. I`ve liked it very much."
"Very good value for money."
"The Fiera was the most up market hotel we stayed at, just gorgeous. Great facilities in room, including mini bar and lots of lovely toiletries in bathroom. It was a great price, probably because it was off season. Location was close to the centro, and public transport was nearby. Bologna is a beautiful place and we really enjoyed our stay."
"The hotel was great, the food excellent."

General price range per room, including breakfast
Single, double & triple rooms: 40 - 280 euros

Website: Fiera Hotel in Bologna

Maxim Hotel is a three stars hotel near the trade fair and convention centre, a 10 minutes' direct bus ride to the city centre.
The Hotel Maxim is easy to reach from the railway station, airport and motorway. A frequent bus service connects it to the historical city centre.
The hotel is in front of Parco Nord, a park which plays host to legendary summer rock concerts and massive events and is few minutes from the fair district.
Hotel facilities include large car park and coach park, private shuttle service, 2 well-equipped meeting rooms, bar and restaurant.
All 31 rooms have en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, radio, satellite colour TV, telephone.
Overall opinion. Guests who stayed at Maxim Hotel have given the hotel high ratings on all aspects of their stay. Both overall stay and relationship between price and quality receive high marks.
Some typical guests' reviews:
"Really good."
"Superb value for money. The hotel is quite a way out of the centre of Bologna, but there are buses on the door step. I had a car and it took me 10 minutes to get to the heart of the town. The 4-bed rooms are excellent: divided over two floors, they are almost two separate rooms. If I go back to Bologna, I will certainly choose the Maxim again."
"Business trip with my husband. We had appalling weather but the hotel was excellent and the staff all spoke good English which was a relief. The room was spotless and tidied every day. We will use the hotel again."
"Excellent value for money. Great breakfast, nice to have something fresh & not prepacked like most B&Bs. Staff very helpful. Rooms spacious. Only complaint was we arrived a bit late and restaurant had just closed, there were still people dining but we had to go elsewhere so were advised of a very nice place not far away."
"The "Maxim" is a friendly hotel in the outskirts of Bologna. The employees are friendly and competent, the rooms comfortable and clean, the breakfast is good and the atmosphere friendly. Next to the hotel there is a bus stop, you can go to the centre of Bologna six, seven or eight times per hour. The relationship between price and quality is excellent. We will come back!"
"A nice hotel, easy to find and with a vast parking. The rooms are well suited for a family with kids."
"Parking place: Hotel owned parking facility was spacious and access secured. Breakfast was o.k. for the price level."
"At the time of our stay Maxim was offering by far the best prices - this being the prime reason for choosing to stay there. However, we were even more impressed by the size of the rooms and the helpfulness of the staff . It's often difficult to find a suitable hotel for a family with 3 children. The family room at Maxim was surprisingly big and comfortable (provided you don't mind an internal staircase and a relatively small bathroom). During our stay our 5 yo. son became very sick. The staff were very helpful, locating a doctor for us (on a Sunday), chemists, and showing us precisely how to get to the hospital and other places. For a family the location of Maxim is perfect - being close to a park, and only a short direct bus trip into the city centre (10-15 min). Although we had to manage with a sick child, we still enjoyed our stay, and the quality of the staff at Maxim only encourages us to return again one day to see more of the area."
"RESTAURANT WAS ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!!!"

General price range per room or suite, including breakfast
Single, double & triple rooms: 40 - 280 euros
Suites for 4 people: 60 - 280 euros

Website: Maxim Hotel in Bologna

Nuovo Hotel del Porto is a three stars hotel in the heart of Bologna, very close to the central railway station, few steps from Via Indipendenza, close to all main attractions.
Hotel facilities include car parking, meeting room for 30 people.
All 34 rooms have en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, satellite colour TV, telephone.
Overall opinion. Guests who stayed at Nuovo Hotel del Porto have given the hotel high ratings on all aspects of their stay. Both overall stay and relationship between price and quality receive high marks.
Some typical guests' reviews:
"More than expected--a very nice place to stay, near train, nice eating places, shops, and sights."
"Satisfactory-we were passing through on our way to Tuscany."
"I would stay here again. The hotel was comforatble, clean and easy to access from the train station, but not too close. The room was good size and the bathroom was almost as big as the room. There are a fair number of restaurants within walking distance as well as a grocery store across the street. Great value."
"Difficult to find from the map, but once you're there it's a nice hotel. Not outstanding in any respect, but good all round. Recommended."
"I enjoyed the stay, although the location of the hotel was not exactly clear. It was convenient to centro Bologna. The room was small but nice, and the employees were very helpful even holding our bags until an evening train. Overall it was a little expensive for what I am used to in the US, but very good compared to other Italy hotels."
"The hotel did not look great from the outside. Inside it was reasonable. The room for four was a fair size and comfortable enough, except that the air conditioning did not work particularly well. For the price, the hotel met our basis requirement for an overnight stay - but nothing special."
"It is an easy walk from the train station and is very centrally placed within the city. The staff are friendly."
"We asked a reservation for our dinner and the staff managed it very well. Photos in Venere database were so nice that actual properties appeared relatively humble. Location was in a walking distance from the central station, but it was calm at night becase only this area was apart from the busy streets."
"We booked a double room but were actually allocated an apartment which was very spacious and well equipped and just around the corner from the main hotel. All the daytime staff were extremely friendly and helpful but the night porter was a bit stern although OK with us. The hotel was spotlessly clean and the location was excellent - an easy walk to all the main tourist sites. Breakfast was disappointing -machine coffee/tea/chocolate and not very appetising rolls etc. but this was a minor matter. Overall we would highly recommend this hotel."
"Staff very friendly and welcoming - very obliging and willing to help. Room very adequate and air-conditioning great advantage. Dining area limited, but breakfast served in bedroom. Location so near the city centre a brilliant advantage, easily within walking distance. Overall a most enjoyable experience and excellent value for money. Certainly recommendable."
"Great room and fantastic breakfast at the morning, near at the location where I worked, I like it and if I must return in Bologna I want the same hotel."
"The hotel is centrally located, yet tranquile. A professional and welcoming staff. Thank you."

General price range per room, including breakfast
Single, double & triple rooms: 80 - 270 euros

Website: Nuovo Hotel del Porto in Bologna

University Hotel is a three stars hotel in the city centre, in the heart of the university area, a short walk to the major attractions in central Bologna.
The Hotel University is near the most interesting artistic and cultural sites of Bologna, including the beautiful Opera House, the meeting point for people who love opera and classic music. The hotel allows to enjoy the city in its particular, refined atmosphere, evoked by the Italian expression "Bologna la dotta", which means "Bologna the learned city". Bologna's is the most ancient university in the western world.
The hotel is well connected by public transport to the airport, railway station (take Bus C), trade fair and convention centre. The central railway station is about 1 km from the hotel.
Hotel facilities include small meeting room, telefax and photocopy service, bar, breakfast room, lounge, Internet Point, bicycle rental.
All 21 rooms have en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, radio, satellite colour TV, telephone, and are large and comfotable.
Overall opinion. Guests who stayed at University Hotel have given the hotel very high ratings on all aspects of their stay. Both overall stay and relationship between price and quality receive very high marks.
Some typical guests' reviews:
"Very OK hotel. Welcoming. Central location. Want to stay there again."
"Great location, very good service and the first time we've been to a place, where the price we paid was much lower than the price indicated in the room!"
"I was very pleased with the hotel I booked through Venere. Booking was easy and the quality of the hotel (which was high) corresponded to the information given."
"Overall a satisfactory stay."
"This is a very good hotel and one to which I return each time I go to Bologna. The service and the friendliness of the staff is very good. The rooms are excellent and the breakfasts are good too. The hotel is very centrally located and the price/quality relationship is very good."
"Nice charming hotel with friendly employees. Centrally located within walking distance to the city centre."
"We were VERY pleased with Hotel University. The staff was terrific - especially the help provided by the front desk staff. The breakfast service was varied and of great quality. We have reccomended the hotel to friends and will stay there again."
"Very kindly and friendly in the reception."
"An all round enjoyable stay. I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Bologna."
"The only recommendation I can give is that we would have no hesitation in staying at the University Hotel again."
"Very clean hotel. Situated within easy walking distance of the main attractions in the centre of Bologna."

General price range per room, including breakfast
Single, double & triple rooms: 50 - 270 euros

Website: University Hotel in Bologna

Due Torri Hotel is a three stars hotel in the historical centre of Bologna, very close to Piazza Maggiore and to the Two Towers which are the symbol of the city, from which the hotel derives its name.
evokes the charme and the ancient nature of the town through its symbol.today completely restored, grants you a nice stay in a very peaceful enviroment.
Rooms have en-suite bathroom, minibar, TV, telephone, hairdryer.
Overall opinion. Guests who stayed at Due Torri Hotel have given the hotel high ratings on all aspects of their stay. Both overall stay and relationship between price and quality receive high marks.
Some typical guests' reviews:
"Great hotel; very friendly and welcoming. Brilliant location. No lift but staff helped with cases. Highly recommended."
"A nice, warm hotel with a perfect location for exploring the city."
"We received a warm and very friendly welcome, and the standard of service and comfort throughout was excellent. A nice touch was the gift of champagne and Pannetone at New Year. Highly recommended hotel."
"This was a good choice of hotel for me as I was looking for a place that was not extortionate but was in the centre of old Bologna. I was delighted with the location, only a couple of minutes' walk from Piazza Maggiore, the main square of the old city. I had a single room which was very small and looked out onto a small inner courtyard. Despite the smallness of the room, it had all the usual facilities I needed (nice shower room, TV, fridge etc.) The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast time was also very civilised for those travellers who stay out late at night! Breakfast is from 7.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m."
"Quite satisfactory."
"Very pleasant and helpful staff. Being there in the height of the summer we were very glad of the air-conditioning!"
"Excellent location just three minutes walking away from Piazza Maggiore. Friendly and helpful staff. Welltasting breakfast served in a very small area of the lobbybar."
"Quiet yet central - an ideal combination."
"We very much enjoyed our weekend stay, the only main improvement to the hotel that we felt would be the existance of a lift as the first flight of stairs was long and narrow, but must add the staff were more than happy to help."
"Modest hotel with an excellent location and a very fair price. Excellent staff, nice breakfast,very quiet, in center of old city. No drawers for storage. Over all, an excellent value for those who must stay in central Bologna."
"We were very impressed with the decor, not too chintzy at all, but very smart. The room was very warm and the bed was very comfortable. The location was very centrally located."
"Service personell was very friendly."
"The hotel was only "due passi" from the busy streets of Bologna and near the excellent Mercato dell'herbe. The outside of the hotel is unpretentious, the inside clean, pleaant and with pleasant and helpful service. The breakfast was adequate (though with a lack of breads for our tastes) with excellent cappuccino. Bologna seems expensive for hotels and this was excellent value for comfort, location and service."
"We were pleased overall. I was upset that we could not find the Hotel initially. No one seemed to know where it is. The rooms should be updated. They are getting a bit out of style. The staff was warm and friendly in three out of four cases. The second floor room, with open windows onto the street were excellent for getting the flavor of Bologna. We enjoyed the central location in that we could walk everywhere we wanted to go. or that the bus was in easy access. My wife and I very much enjoyed the colazione."
"Overall I had a comfortable stay at the "Due Torri" Hotel. It was a nice surprise to find that one could choose what to have for breakfast and the freshly baked pastries were delicious. My room was attractively furnished in gold and green. My only complaint would be that the room had quite a strong smell of cigarette smoke and I am a non smoker. I did my best to air the room every day, but the person who made the bed always closed the windows and I never got rid of the smell, which also stuck toin the historical centre, evokes the charme and the ancient nature of the town through its symbol. my clothes."
"Very good indeed very friendly and helpful staff. We will definatley use this hotel again. Probably the best hotel we have used in Bologna for value for money, service and location."
"The Due Torri has an excellent location, close to the historic centre of Bologna, close to some good restaurants and within reasonable walking distance of both the rail and train stations. The staff were pleasant and the rooms quiet and clean. We found Bologna to be an interesting city and an excellent centre for travelling by rail."
"Due Torri is well located in central Bologna near the main square. The rooms are comfortable and the facilities pleasant. The staff was very helpful with directions, restaurant recommendations, etc. We would stay there again."

General price range per room
Single, double & triple rooms: 60 - 270 euros

Website: Due Torri Hotel in Bologna

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