ALDROVANDI SUITE AND ROOMS WITH PRIVATE GARDEN, Bologna

The Aldrovandi suite is set in the historic centre of Bologna, less than 1 km from Piazza Maggiore, La Macchina del Tempo, Santo Stefano Church, and Via dell' Indipendenza. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 12 km away. The square in front hosts a Sunday morning farmer's market and is filled with bars and student life, but soundproofed windows keep the interior quiet. Several restaurants, bakeries and cafés are within 300 metres. Luggage storage is possible before check-in and after check-out, making it practical for exploring the city car-free.

Rooms are spacious, clean, and well-appointed with parquet floors, tea and coffee facilities, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Double rooms offer private bathrooms with a bath, shower, and bidet, while the single room and some doubles use a shared bathroom (shared by two rooms). The superior king room provides exclusive access to a fully equipped kitchen, and shared kitchen use is available for other rooms. Soundproofed windows ensure quiet despite the lively square. The bed is consistently praised for its comfort, with two pillow types provided. Some rooms feature an inner courtyard or city views.

Breakfast is served at Sartoria Gastronomica, a bistro also owned by the property, located just steps from the rooms. The set breakfast includes a pastry of choice, coffee, and fresh juice, offering excellent quality for the price. An à la carte menu and wine/champagne are available for additional charges. The property also has its own restaurant, Ristorante #1, as well as a bar, snack bar, and coffee house on site. Special diet menus can be requested. A minimarket is available for self-catering, and the large shared kitchen allows guests to prepare meals.

The guest house offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, a shared lounge/TV area, and board games. Daily housekeeping is available for an extra charge. Luggage storage is free and highly practical for early arrivals or late departures. Paid cooking classes and walking tours are available off-site. The property is accessed via a key system, with a safety deposit box, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers for security. Payment methods include Visa, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, Discover, CartaSi and MasterCard. The shared kitchen is well-equipped for self-catering.