ART HOTEL OROLOGIO, Bologna – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Art Hotel Orologio offers 32 rooms and suites with classic Italian décor, dark wood floors, and fabric-covered walls in deep yellow, green, or blue. Each room includes a flat-screen smart TV with Italian and international channels, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, air conditioning, and a marble bathroom with a shower or bathtub. The Deluxe Apartments, located in a 16th-17th century building near Piazza Galilei, feature a fitness area, a Jacuzzi bathtub, and views of historic palaces. The Suite Corte includes a living room with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen, and space for up to four guests.
Dining & Breakfast
A breakfast buffet is served daily, with pastries, espresso, cappuccino, scrambled eggs with bacon, cold cuts, fresh fruit, and local jams. The breakfast room has crocheted seat covers and chandeliers. While the hotel does not have an onsite restaurant, it is steps from Mercato di Mezzo and Quadrilatero, known for Bolognese cuisine.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on Piazzetta Giorgio Guazzaloca, a pedestrian area 300 meters from Piazza Maggiore, Basilica of San Petronio, and Palazzo Comunale. Bus 25 and 27 stop at Bologna Centrale Station, a 15-minute ride away. Taxis from the station take 10 minutes; from Bologna Airport, the ride costs around €30 and takes 20 minutes. Private transfers can be arranged.
Services & Amenities
24-hour reception, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi are available. A computer and printer in the lounge provide flight allowance checks and local info. The hotel offers bicycle rentals, parking (from €35/day), and guided tours. Cooking classes in Bolognese cuisine can be arranged. UV air filters and ozone treatments are used for sanitation.
Art & History
The hotel's name comes from the Clock Tower opposite Palazzo Comunale. The interior features vintage clocks, 19th-century furniture, and contemporary art. The Deluxe Apartments include original frescoes and a collection of paintings and statues. The building dates to the 16th-17th century, with views of Bologna's historic center and surrounding hills.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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