Art Hotel Orologio – A Favorite for Families in Bologna
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, dark green, or blue. Each room includes a flat-screen smart TV with Italian and international channels, a safe, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, air-conditioning, a kettle, and a marble bathroom with a shower or bathtub. The Deluxe Apartments in Piazza Galilei feature two marble bathrooms (one with a Jacuzzi), a fully-equipped kitchen, and views of Bologna's historic center. Soundproof walls ensure quiet stays.
Dining & Breakfast
The hotel serves a breakfast buffet with pastries, espresso, cappuccino, scrambled eggs with bacon, cold cuts, fresh fruit, and local jams. The breakfast room has crocheted seat covers and chandeliers. No onsite restaurants, but the hotel is steps from Mercato di Mezzo and Carmine's Italian Restaurant.
Location & Transport
The hotel faces the Palazzo Comunale City Hall and the Clock Tower in Piazza Maggiore. It's a 3-minute walk to the Basilica of San Petronio and the Two Towers. Bus #25 or #27 from Bologna Centrale Station takes 15 minutes; taxis take 10 minutes. Private parking is available for €35/day at nearby garages.
Services & Amenities
24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and bicycle hire. The lounge has a computer, printer, and touchscreen for local info. UV air filters and ozone treatments sanitize common areas. Cooking classes and guided tours can be arranged. Reception weighs luggage for flight allowances.
Unique Features
The hotel displays vintage clocks and contemporary art, including paintings and statues. Deluxe Apartments combine 16th-century frescoes with modern design. Chromotherapy massaging armchairs are available in select suites. Private transfers from Bologna Airport cost €30.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Paid 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
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor