I Portici Hotel BolognavsArt Hotel Commercianti
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Art Hotel Commercianti is preferred by most professionals compared to I Portici Hotel. Art Hotel Commercianti scores 87 with approval from 6 sources including Insight Guides, Concierge and The Telegraph.
I Portici Hotel Bologna
dell'Indipendenza, 69, 40121 Bologna
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"If you need to be near the train station, this handsome newcomer is a more attractive option than any of the maxi-hotels that overlook the tracks."
The Telegraph
7.0
"An ultra-swish, centrally located hotel sympathetically juxtaposing historic setting and cool minimalism in the five-storey Maccaferri Palace." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"As its name suggests, the entrance of this upscale hotel is tucked beneath one of the famous “portici” or succession of arches that extend to Bologna’s main square a 10-minute walk away." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A new, young and talented chef creates imaginative cuisine with a Mediterranean focus in this traditional Bologna restaurant, with a menu featuring a selection of fresh, light and colourful dishes" Full review
Michelin Guide
"A contemporary boutique-style hotel hidden away behind the facade of a 19th-century palazzo...some rooms are much more modern than others" Full review
Art Hotel Commercianti
Via de' Pignattari 11, 40124 Bologna
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The location of this historic hotel... is hard to beat." Full review
Concierge
"The prevailing style is warm, classic modern, with earthy wall colors and retro cherrywood furniture. The 34 rooms are mostly small but bright and cheery."
DK Eyewitness
"In the heart of the city, just off Piazza Maggiore, this historic building dates from the 12th century. Delightful bedrooms and suites, some with wooden beams or frescoes."
Insight Guides
"In a side street close to San Petronio, this frescoed medieval palace is home to a seductive city-centre “art hotel” combining Renaissance-style plush with modern extras."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This family-owned hotel, housed in an 11th-century building, has gracefully maintained a historic feel, highlighting its connection to Bologna’s past, while providing all modern comforts." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Timeless elegance... one of our recommended hotels in Bologna." Full review