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Hotel Porta San Mamolo, Bologna

Hotel Porta San Mamolo is a comfortable, atmospheric three-star hotel quietly situated close to Bologna's centre. The busy Piazza Maggiore - the hub of this glorious city - is just 400 metres away, and the famous towers of Torre Asinelli and Torre Garisenda are also just a short walk from the hotel.

Bologna itself is a handsome red-brick city in Italy's Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy's fertile heartland. Originally an ancient Etruscan town, Bologna is steeped in history. Home to Europe's oldest university and countless lovely churches and grand Renaissance palazzi, Bologna is also regarded as Italy's gastronomic capital. Thriving markets here are a magical melting pot of sights sounds and smells, and the city is brimming with excellent restaurants serving the most delicious Italian cuisine.

Recently renovated, Hotel Porta San Mamolo has 29 charming rooms, some with private balconies or terraces and all with satellite television, direct-modem connection, fax machine and a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom with both shower and bath as well as a built-in hairdryer. Astounding city views greet guests on the upper floors and everywhere is a wonderfully elegant, typically Bolognese atmosphere.

Breakfast is served on the lovely veranda which is surrounded by the hotel's attractive courtyard. This opens on to a pretty garden which is filled with citrus trees, fragrant herbs and wonderful flower-clad pergolas. The hotel also has an elegant bar. Families are made to feel particularly welcome here with cots and a babysitting service and there is no charge for under-tens staying in their parents' room.

This Italian hotel has 24-hour service on the front desk and courteous, knowledgeable staff will be happy to offer advice and information about Bologna and the surrounding countryside. There is a useful bureau-de-change and a travel reservation service and a porter is available throughout the day to assist with baggage and to show guests to their rooms.

Secure car parking can be found in the vicinity and the staff at this Bologna hotel will be happy to arrange transport to and from the airport. All rooms are accessible either by lift/elevator or directly from the ground floor. Major credit cards are welcome.

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Double room from €99