Close to Bologna Fountain of Neptune
This Bologna property is located near Teatro Arena del Sole, Bologna Fountain of Neptune, and Bologna Palazzo Comunale. Additional nearby points of interest include Piazza Maggiore.
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METROPOLITAN provides complimentary breakfast, a bar/lounge, and wireless Internet access. Other amenities include high-speed Internet access and conference rooms.
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Guestrooms offer satellite television, minibars, direct-dial phones, and hair dryers.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of METROPOLITAN, Bologna Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 100% of travelers (2 of 2) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | ||
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Most recent reviews and ratings for METROPOLITAN in Bologna
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 2 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Impossible to drive to, parking a pain
The hotel was swell. The front desk was a bit brusque and always generous with their time or assistance. It is IMPOSSIBLE to find the hotel via car. Two GPS systems and two hours of driving down narrow winding one-way streets that would suddenly dead-end failed to help me locate the hotel. Parking is in a public lot a four blocks away. Be careful which one you park in because one lot may tow cars when it has a market. After a couple of days staying at the hotel I decided that I knew the neighborhood well enough to drive up and retrieve my luggage. After all, it was daytime and I planned my route on foot before getting the rental car. So, I walked to the parking lot, paid to remove the rental car and then spent 1 hour trying in vain to reach the hotel. I eventually parked the car and dragged my luggage through the streets of Bologna. The elevator/lift in 2 square feet. The Metropolitan was clean and right in the heart of an amazing city, Highly recommended.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Convenient and friendly
The front desk staff were very helpful and eager to assist with our questions and requests. They went out of their way to be helpful (e.g., looking things up on the internet for us). I reserved a non-smoking room but my initial room smelled of smoke, and they immediately offered to move me once I mentioned it. It was clear that a lot of care went into the breakfast spread each morning. In my view the most valuable thing about this hotel is its convenient location, midway between the train station and the Piazza Maggiore and a short walking distance from shops, restaurants and bars. Taxis in Bologna are on the expensive side, so being able to walk everywhere is an advantage. The room was clean and contained all the needed amenities. The bed was comfortable and the nightly rates were reasonable. If you plan to spend a lot of time relaxing in your room or are looking for deluxe accommodations, you may want to consider one of the more expensive hotels in town. However, for a sightseeing trip I would stay here again.
Traveler's tip on local attractions
Spend a few minutes checking out the public library off Piazza Maggiore. It has interesting architectural features and the floor on the main level has clear panels through which you can see ruins below.