Hotel Paradise - Bologna

9.9

Our first stay in Bologna and the Hotel Paradise was a real success! We are 2 couples and rented 2 small apartments. They were spacious, clean and just what we expected. The owners are terrific - cheerful, knowledgeable, and helpful. Their restuarant selections were really good. The breafasts were very good with a big selection and a pleasant breakfast room. This hotel is not fancy, but it gets and A+ 100% for it's proximity to the Piazza Maggiore, its cleanliness and its cheerful, helpful staff. We'll definitely stay there again.

9.7

We had a great experience at the Hotel Paradise. It was a little difficult to find at night, but once we arrived we found the hotel to be a real gem. The price was very reasonable, the room was clean and spacious by European standards, the staff was gracious and helpful. The breakfast was very nice & had quite a variety of offerings. The staff also gave us a great suggestion for dinner, the Trattoria dal Biassanot which is a very short walk from the hotel. We had the best meal of our trip there--so good we went back for lunch the next day before our departure. There is also a fabulous pedestrian market street not far from nearby Piazza Maggiore with incredible displays of fresh produce, meats and cheeses. Overall a great stay in Bologna

9.9

This hotel was tough to find a night. We could not determine which bus to take to the hotel (we use buses often but could not figure their system) so we opted to walk. Once we got to the main road where the statue with the horse was we could not find our street and had to ask several people because the street sign was not posted. We found in the morning going down the alley would have saved us a lot of walking; who likes to walk down dark alleys at night in a strange town. Your sight could mention this is a college town so people would not be leary seeing hundreds of young men standing in the street smoking and drinking or smoking and talking in clusters. The hotel mentioned the restraunt Rossa, what GREAT food and very reasonable.

9.1

Perfect location; easy to reach; left our car in the Errani-garage for 4 nights (total 84 €) (consignation instead of parking)-good service- so you should add this cost to the cost of the room if you come by car. We stayed on a self-catering appartement with kitchen, small living room, good bathroom and two bedrooms (a small and a big one) on the 3rd floor of a separate building (elevator goes 'till 2nd). The airco was good and needed. Very nice, friendly and helpfull staff, also speaking english (my daughter speaks italian though). It was rather cheap early september (135€/night) and we found it good price/quality. In the cheaper months I surely would recommend it. Breakfast was included and very good and plenty, except the morning we took it at 9:45; at that time the choices were more limited. Internet was 1 €/started 15', as anounced on the website, and worked well. We liked bologna a lot; friendly people, proud of their city. You can lunch by drinking a prosecco at an outdoor terrace-table; that allows you to take tapa's at a buffet in most of the bars. For diner you can eat whatever and as much as you like. We chose one plate and a dolce with a bottle off wine. A complete menu is to much for us but no one complained and the waiters were always very friendly. It tasted very good and I surely would recommend Bologna for a visit of 2-3 nights; it's more "Italian" than Venice or Florence and everything is in walking distance.

9.7

This hotel is a little gem! Although at first it appears to be down an unwelcoming alley (with a sex shop on the corner!) be aware that many streets off the main routes in Bologna are like this. In spite of appearances they are perfectly safe. We are an older couple travelling without children and have found that, in Italy at least, we prefer smaller, lesser starred hotels to the big four and five star kind. Hotel Paradise did everything they could to make us welcome during our stay. This included making our booking on the free walking tour of the city run by the tourist organisation. (If you can, make sure you request this, details on their website. Although the tour is free the guide well deserved her tip.) Breakfast in the hotel was excellent, proper coffee and a wide choice of cold dishes. This was a first real stay in Bologna, although I had briefly visited 20 years ago on business. The city certainly lived up to expectations with many sights of interest, great food and friendly helpful people. It is a great jumping off place to visit cities like Ferrara, Parma and Modena and the hotel is an easy walk from the railway station. Bologna is a great place to eat and drink and prices are in general reasonable. None the less those on a tight budget should check prices before sitting down as snacks may occasionally be unexpectedly pricey although delicious.

8.6

great location - fabulous enoteca just minutes away. really helpful staff - esp when I left my handbag in a bar - a phonecall let me know it was safe. walking dist from station and main sights

8.4

We had a nice stay at Hotel Paradise. The room was very nice - one of the bigger we had in Italy. The location is down a little side street but close to Via dell'Indipendenza and Piazza Maggiore. The front desk workers were not quite as friendly as other hotels we stayed at, but they were fine. The breakfast was a little spread of cereals, older brioches and such. A nice woman did make coffee or cappuccino to order. They did have an elevator and space to store your luggage if you checked out earlier than you were leaving the city. Overall, it was a nice stay.

9.2

We booked a room that we were assured would sleep four adults comfortably (myself, my wife, and our two teenagers). The room more than met our expectations: In fact it was a multi-room suite, with separate bathroom, kitchenette, and small shared living space. What it lacked in visual charm, the room and the Paradise more than made up in service (excellent at the desk and at breakfast), in location (Bologna is a small, walkable city; the Paradise is convenient to everything), and in value. We went to Bologna primarily for the food, and we received great recommendations for dinner each of the nights that we were there.

9.8

This may well be the best economical hotel in Bologna. The staff is great, the rooms are well-equipped and very clean. The location is about a 10-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, at most. Breakfast is a little more limited than at some other places in Bologna I've stayed, but certainly adequate. I've been here twice and will return again and again for my annual visits to Bologna.

9.2

Nice hotel ideal location for town centre. The receptionist ran out and gave us her car park space. We had the apartment room which was massive. Breakfast was nice lots of variety. Would definately like to go back!!

8.2

Internet access was overpriced at 1 euro for 15 minutes. Bathroom is tiny, shower quite cramped. Very welcoming and helpful staff.

9.4

They offered me a double room for a single price! Very competent service and nice persons.

9.9

A wonderful and welcoming hotel. We had an amazing studio apartment. They were retiling the roof, so it was noisy during the day, but mostly we were gone. Sparkling clean & friendly. Apartment was up two flights of stairs so it isn't for those afraid of a bit of a climb, but it is well worth the exercise.

8.2

I was only there for one night, spoke little italian...but they were helpful and were able to give me directions as well as order taxis, etc. Great service.

9.0

I feel stupid about paying for the internet 1 eur / 15 min these days, it should be complimentary to the room.

8.8

This was a delightful little hotel right off the main boulevard (Independencia, I believe). It was a short 4 -5 block walk to the center of town. The air conditioning was excellent, and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. The room was spotless. There was internet available in the lobby.

9.5

It was the hotel with the best price/quality relationship I ever had, and I mean I travelled a lot! Especially the employee who served breakfast was so nice that the day had a wonderfull start! The breakfast was very good for italian means. The location was very good, about 5 minutes to Piazza Maggiore and to the railway station.

9.8

Excellent location. Very friendly helpful staff. Good size room with excellent shower/toilet. Breakfast better than average, though more cheeses and meats would be welcome.

8.9

All the basic amenities for a very very reasonable price, plus impeccable cleanliness. A bit "girlish" in decoration, a bit annoying with those little bits of wisdom (?) sprinkled all over the place, but nice altogether.

9.4

sejour dans cet hotel merveilleux ,chambre tres calme et petit dejeuner super plein de choix!Je le conseille fortement car il est très près du centre un peu isolé du centre pour le bruit!

9.6

Exceptionally welcoming and accommodating staff. The hotel rooms are fairly typical and reasonable, but the apartments are really excellent. Location is convenient and not too noisy considering it's central location. Highly recommended.

8.1

Breakfast can be improved.

7.3

The good: Great Breakfast, quiet and clean room, friendly staff, and a central location. Easy walk to/from train station and the square. The bad: The bed was as hard as a rock! We were not impressed with the surrounding neighborhood, it seemed a little rough.

9.0

ok

8.9

We stayed for 6 nights in May 2008. The staff was great. The room was great. The location was out of the tourist traffic and an easy walk to everything in the town center as was as the train station. There were several great restaurants just around the corner. I would stay at this hotel again. Be sure to try the morning cappuccino, and don't miss the Museo Civico Mediovale e del Rinascimento. Ravenna with great mosaics and Parma with its great National Gallery are easy day trips by train.

8.5

The charm and personality of the hotel and its staff make it worth the stay. Everyone was always cheerful, helpful and efficient. Our room was spacious (though peeking into some others, it appears that there are vast differences in size) We particularly liked the skylight and having a mini-fridge in the room. Breakfast was plentiful and varied and the cozy atmosphere was a nice beginning to the day ahead. The only real negative was the somewhat dismal location; tucked onto a narrow back street (looked shifty and unsafe at night). However, this back street is just off the main traffic street, so it was very convenient. Also, this location was very difficult to find, despite the maps we had. This, in fairness, is not the hotel's fault. The location is simply not easily found on the maps we used. A more detailed street grid would perhaps have more specifics. All in all, to escape the ruckus of being on a main street in Bologna - a very busy and boistrous city - the Paradise is a good choice and good value. We were perfectly located; a decent walk from the railway station as well as the Due Torre (two towers) and the main central square. We love Bologna not only for its own enjoyment but to use as a base for day trips to other cities, easily accessible by rail. If staying at the hotel, ask for one of the larger rooms; you will enjoy it.

9.6

Highly recommend this hotel for its courteous, responsive staff and clean rooms. Wireless Internet in the rooms is 1 Euro for each 15 minutes; make certain you have logged off. Steps from airport bus stop at Arena Teatro del Sole, a five-minute walk to Piazza Maggiore; train station is a 12-minute walk. Excellent restaurants within a two-minute walk include Trattoria del Rosso, Via Augusto Righi 30 (10 Euro three-course lunch), and the family-run Caminetto d,Oro, Via de' Falegnami 4. Serious photographers will want to visit Foto Prisma, one of the best shops for classic Leica and Nikon gear one could hope to find in Europe (owner Andrea Ricci; Via Castiglione 48, a leisurely 15-20 minute walk along arcaded streets southeast of the hotel).

7.6

Pleasant stay as always.

8.0

The location of the hotel is excellent - only about 10-15 mins walk from the railway station and the bus from the airport stops a few mins away. there are several resonable restaurants and bars nearby.This is a reasonably priced hotel in a good location. The staff are efficient and friendly and the rooms are very clean, if a bit small. There is a continental buffet breakfast with a good choice.

8.7

Wer mitten in Bologna relativ ruhig und trotzdem zentral wohnen möchte, ist mit dem Paradise bestens bedient! M.E. ist das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis unschlagbar.

9.1

The rooms vary quite a bit so be sure to check with them about the room you're getting. Our first 2 nights we had a room in the attic with no windows but with 2 skylights. It was OK. Then we were moved to a better room (same price) with windows and a wood floor. Much bigger and better. The location was great and the staff very, very helpful. Good breakfast. We were quite happy there.

9.0

Very friendly staff. Great location close to major attractions, shopping streets and restauarants. Murals on walls nearby may seem off-putting but the area is very safe. Rooms extremely well presented with some quirky touches! Breakfast included in the price also.

9.4

I stayed one night only for a fair, but I wish I could stay more! I had a lovely single room, not so big but large enough for one person. The room was very clean and there were many nice stuff around, like a little story to read, a card wishing good night that made me feel like home, nicely decorated in general. Bathroom was really clean and nice. Breakfast was one of the best I ever had in a hotel. I'm used to come to Bologna and I chose the hotel at first for the location: close to the center and to the station (10 min walk)but in a quiet little street. I'll definitely come back in this hotel!

7.6

Great position, central and quiet at the same time.

9.2

I stayed at this hotel twice in Spring 2007; once travelling with my father and once with my partner. Both visits were good value. I stayed at an apartment about a block from the actual hotel and enjoyed feeling like an actual resident of Bologna. The staff was always available to answer questions and make recommendations. My father felt under-the-weather during his stay there and all were very kind. A special "thank you" to Marisa who went out of her way for me. When I return to Bologna I will book The Paradise again.

9.6

Very friendly staff and personal atmosphere. I can only recommend this hotel.

9.9

We were very happy with the location, we took the bus from airport and the hotel was only a block away. Breakfast was a buffet of more than we could possible consider eating, the breakfast lady was delightful. Our room was bigger than any room we have ever had in Italy. The people at the desk made every reservation we asked for and got us into restaurants at the times we requested. We reccomend two restaurants in the area: Trattoria dal Biassanot at via Piella 16/a, it is just around the corner from the hotel. Make sure you ask the desk to make you reservation! Our favorite pizza place is Belle Arti at Via Belle Arti 14, 051 225581. The atmosphere is wonderful and the pizzas were awesome, we ate there twice.

6.2

L'hotel è molto piccolo, sia le aree comuni che le stanze. E' però molto pulito e si trova in una buona posizione nel centro di Bologna. Il rapporto qualità prezzo non è molto alto, date le dimensioni delle stanze, davvero piccole.

9.2

I Enjoyed my stay at the hotel, convenient location to tour the city and make it back easily :-)

8.4

We loved Bologna and found it to be one of the few remaining cities in Italy with style, charm and grace. The architecture is truly magnificient. Hotel Paradise is centrally located and within walking distance to/from the rail station. It is perfectly located for exploring the old city, with friendly and helpful staff. We recommend hopping on the open tourist bus to truly appreciate this wonderful city. The people of Bologna are friendly and helpful, the food in the smaller family-run trattorie are the best we experienced in Italy.

5.2

Very friendly staff Very high price due to a show in Bologna

8.5

Great location close main attractions and shopping. Hotel was really good and the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, spacious and clean. Only minor concern was our room overlooked a taverna which was quite noisy until midnight. I would stay here again and would recommend this hotel for leisure or business travellers.

7.1

My single room was very small, but had everything I needed and was clean. The location is good as the hotel is right by the bus stop for the airport shuttle bus and you can easily walk to all of Bologna's main sights.

7.2

Hotel Paridise was fine. But no more than that. We stayed one night , the room smelt strongly of smoke. Athough I had requested a no-smoking room. The Cleaners wolke us up by hoovering te corridor at 7.30am which is rather early for a holiday. The breakfast was very nice though and the staff we welcoming,

8.1

The directions listed were not very helpful. When you get off at the train station, there are many many bus stops in front and none of them are line C. Line C is across the street, out of view from the train station entirely, so it is hard to find. Alternatively, the walk is not terrible from the station - straight down Via della Independenza for the most part (about 10-15 minute walk). That aside, the hotel is nice, modern and within close walking distance to most everything in the city. Unlike every other hotel we stayed at in Italy, Paradise did not have a breakfast included, which was a bummer. Our room overlooked a couple of restaurants, which proved to be VERY noisy on our first night until about 1am. The second night was not so bad but not the most quiet place. The shower was also pretty tiny, if you turn around, you are likely to nudge the water knob. For the best meal we had in all of Italy, stop by Drogheria della Rosa (Via Cartoleria 10). They open at 8:30 and have amazing food with great prices.

9.3

It was sooo clean and we had a large apartment across the street from the actual hotel. Everything worked perfectly - we had a large kitchen area w/ frig and a large bathroom. I don't know what the hotel rooms actually look like. My only complaint would be that we could hear everyone coming and going in the lobby of the apartment building, doors banging, and showers going. But all in all, I would highly recommend this hotel and would stay again. Unfortunately, our friends who live in Bologna could not drive into the area. The centro storico area where the hotel is located is not approachable by private car; only residents of the area and taxis are allowed into this area. But for walking and taking the bus, the hotel is centrally located in a nice neighborhood, if a little touristy.

8.7

First visit to Bologna and found hotel quickly from directions given. Good location and very clean. Pleasant place to stay.

8.2

This is a 'one of a kind' hotel! Very clean, good situation between railstation and the old city. But the personal attention and the positive vibe of the hotel is something we won't forget. Travelled a lot (and a lot luxerious than this), but never experienced such a 'nice and sweet' hotel.

9.0

I spent two nights at Hotel Paradise with my 25-year old daughter and her college roommate. We had a triple room with three single beds, one of which was a Murphy bed that flipped out of what appeared to be the headboard unit of a double bed. There were no complaints from the person sleeping there so I assume it was comfortable. The room was very nicely decorated with the largest closet I saw anywhere in Italy and was less cramped with three beds in it than other rooms we stayed in. Paradise is a very nice hotel in a very quiet neighborhood, but within easy walking distance of the city center and will plenty of wonderful restaurants less than a block away in both directions. Pastries and coffee are not my idea of breakfast, but the girls both enjoyed it so that's just me. We would definitely stay at Hotel Paradise again; very good value for the money. One note: although the web site recommends taking the C bus from the train station, which we did on arrival, we found it just as easy -- in fact, easier -- to walk to the station when we left. It's not more than a 10 minute walk and we were toting plenty of luggage by that time.

9.7

located in the middle of bologna - the hotel was closed - nevertheless they offered us an appartment close to the hotel for the same price - great for families with young kids - the staff was very friendly and helpful!

7.5

The room was comfortable and clean. While I don't expect a single room to be spacious, there was very little practical space for luggage. Location is a block from the bus to the airport - very convenient.

9.2

The family room was spacious and very clean- ideal for a family as it also had kitchen facilities and a DVD player for the kids. Furniture is set up so that it divides the room into two, affording some privacy. This was ideally located for the city centre and very affordable with an adequate breakfast.

10

This is a very good hotel: comfortable, quiet, above average breakfast, reasonable internet charges. Very convenient for the airport bus. Compared to other similarly priced hotels in Bologna, this is the best we've stayed in.

8.3

We stayed two nights at Paradise Hotel and left with a wonderful feeling. The hotel has a lovely breakfast room that gave us a relaxed and good start for exploring Bologna. Our room where must better than expected. Thank you for excellent service.

9.3

As many have commented, the staff is wonderful; cheerful, friendly & helpful. Room was nice; no view but had skylight. Bathroom could have used some attention in shower and corners of rooms; mold & peeling were evident. Nice to have 'name brand' liquid soap in handy dispensers. Not sure if it was from inside or out, but every morning I woke with itchy bites (flea?? bedbug??) Who knows but this ended after I left the hotel for home. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to Bologna travelers. Located on a back street; not the most cheerful locale but very convenient walk to everything.

9.9

Hotel Paradise was truly Paradise! It is well-situated in Bologna, near the University and not far from Piazza Maggiore and other important sites. The staff was very helpful, spoke very good English, the breakfast was full and delicious. The air conditioning wasn't bad (and it was VERY hot while we were there). We had rented a car (totally unnecessary, by the way) and they were very helpful in arranging for a parking permit. One small point: the room had no windows, only a skylight. This bothered my husband more than it did me. Also, the shower was a little small. Nevertheless, we loved the Paradise and would say there again. It was a bargain as well. The hotel does have some personality: there are inspirational quotes everywhere and a new riddle at breakfast each morning. We loved it! We were on vacation, had never been to Bologna before but went on the recommendation of a friend who had gone to the university there. The food of Emilia-Romagna is justly praised; we couldn't have a bad meal there, and of the cities we visited this trip, Bologna was far and away the most delicious. It's also very close to many other cities, and so makes a great base: we went to Florence, Ravenna and Venice as well.

7.6

Ideal location. Freindly helpful staff.

8.9

very personal, competent managment. The place is difficult to find since even people close by do not know the tiny lane called Vicolo. Ask inside shops once you feel close to it. Very conveniently situated for strolls to the city for food and sight-seeing. If you stay longer than just one night ask for a room with window to the lane.

8.9

Very fine hotel - However, we were upgraded from a hotel room to an apartment for our stay. That made a big difference in the size of the room. The apartment was a very short walk from the hotel itself and was very quiet. The apartment had air conditioning. Friendly staff. Offered fine, relatively inexpensive restaurants to go to in a city renowned for food. Morning breakfast was standard fare in Europe but was good. We enjoyed our 3 day stay at the Paradise very much.

8.9

centric situation, nice staff, very clean rooms, we will return

9.8

Finalmente ho trovato l'hotel giusto in Bologna!

8.5

We have visited Hotel Paradise several times over the past few years and this time we were given a self contained appartment away from the main hotel but in the same street. We always enjoy our visits to Hotel Paradise, backed up by the fact that we keep on returning. The location is ideal for sightseeing or business, helpful friendly staff and good breakfast. Would recommend to anyone.

9.1

Perfect location, in the center yet not in a noisy area, you can reach most of the main places by foot (train station, piazza maggiore, via indipendenza etc). The personal is very very kind...they wont let u leave the hotel without consuming your breakfast, even if u leave at wee hours!!! Definitely an excellent place to stay at!

6.9

Staff was very welcoming and helpful. I paid for a double room for single occupancy but the room was very small. No place to sit down except a hard chair at a very small table. There was no place to put luggage. Overall the room was well appointed and the breakfast was good and included meats. The hotel is really well located in the "Centro Storico." My complaint is that the "refrigerator" was not really a refrigerator. I informed staff that it did not keep drinks cold. The management inspected it and said that it simply "cooled" things to slightly cooler than room temperature. To me, that means it does not work properly. Suggestion: GET A REAL REFRIGERATOR! If I am going to pay 3 Euros for a Coca Cola, I want it to be ice cold.

8.5

The owners really try to make the stay as nice as possible.

6.9

the apartment proveided was neat and spacious,but a keys needed was a little too much

3.2

We were put in a horrid smelly apartment down the road from the actual hotel. it was noisy, drilling in the hallway, walls and floors paper thin. dust covering our clothes. People lovely - but our stay was awful.

9.0

Great service, especially at breakfast. Beautiful, sunny room. Perfectly clean. Interesting layout, not boring. Highly central location. Great, rich breakfast. A gem.

9.4

Paradise is in a great location -- close to the main square and one of the main roads. We walked everywhere -- including the train station which was 10 minutes away at most. The staff was super friendly, helping us and even holding a bag for us for a stay when we returned a few days later. Great place to stay in Bologna.

9.7

We loved the Paradise Inn! The hotel was in a great location, we were able to walk to everything we wanted to see (avoiding searching for parking each day). I have read negative comments about the breakfast, IGNORE them! We had a great breakfast, there were different types of breads, cheese, meat, different jams and condiments, yogurt, fresh fruit, and made-to-order coffee, cappuccino and espresso. The room was very clean and we felt very welcomed. Yes, the bed was pretty hard, but we still slept well. Also, don't miss the free walking tour, we had a great time and leaned lots. My husband and I would definately stay again.

9.8

The Hotel Paradise was by far the best hotel that we stayed in during this last trip to Italy– made even better by the affordable rates. It wasn't fancy, but it was clean, comfortable, and provided all the necessary amenities– breakfast includes a REAL espresso, cappuccino of your choice. The woman at the front desk was also extremely helpful. She relayed messages between my husband and I when we were initially trying to meet up, she helped us with parking (avoiding a costly ticket), she called and made a dinner reservation at a restaurant we wanted to try. She was priceless. Location-wise this was a great place as well. Though tucked away, it's still super convenient to the center of town. Look no further for a delightful stay in Bologna; stay at the Hotel Paradise!

9.1

My friends were very impressed with the studio we rented from Hotel paradise. There was even a wine opener in the room, something we desperately needed but were without our whole trip. The staff was friendly and accomodating. I have no complaints. Also, the location is VERY EASY to FIND if you look up the address on maps.google.com. I drew a mini map with all the street names. If you are driving, good luck because it isn't on a road but an alley way. Just keep that in mind and you should be fine. We walked from the station with our luggage and here are the directions: Go south on Via Indipendenza, turn left on V. A. Righi (if you see the nutelleria on your left you are on the right track), then on the very very first little alley way you see called V. Malcontenti turn right. Then, turn left on V. Bertiera and you can't miss it. It's on the corner of Bertiera and Vicolo Cattani. P.S. there is an excellent cafe on via parigi and via nazario that gave us free snacks (fresh olives, cheese with balsalmic glaze, toast with tuna and caviar etc.) and is very friendly towards americans and foreigners. It is run by a young couple just starting out and they are very friendly and welcoming. Give it a try. You won't regret it.

9.7

This was our first visit to Bologna. The staff of the Hotel Paradise are highly professional, knowledgeable of the city and friendly. I am recommending that friends traveling to Bologna use the hotel. Bologna is unique because it can be used as a base of operations for one day trips to Florence and Venice and other locations. Bologna itself is a tourist destination. It also has wonderfull restarants.

8.9

The staff was very welcoming. The hotel wasn't that hard to find if you are familiar with the layout of city's in Italy. The room was very tiny, but was clean. The hotel was very close to a number of very good restaurants. I would stay here again.

9.4

Newly refurbished hotel. Single room a little small but fine for a night or two. Excellent price for the location.

8.9

Very good location, a few steps to the Central Plaza and very close to the main Avenue. In our room, we could sleep watching the moon (the window was in the roof)! Good breakfast.

9.8

i was suprised by hotel's level!i think it has 4*.excellent hotel/quality.i'd recommend it for travellers!

9.9

It was a lovely hotel - the photographs don't do it justice. We were offered a small apartment which was gorgeous. The staff were very welcoming at all levels - reception and cleaning staff. Very relaxing, quiet, and spacious. Couldn't recommend it enough.

9.2

Ambienti molto curati nel dettaglio e personale molto accogliente. Posizione ottima per visitare Bologna.

8.6

Driving in the historic part of Bologna is extremely difficult and we drove in circles until we found a street on the hotel map. It would be helpful to have a larger map for directions to find the hotel. Parking is also very tight, but the staff is helpful. To park you will need a city parking pass that costs 7 euros/day. Hotel staff offered to reserve a spot for us on a free local walking tour. There was a mix-up and we really didn't have a spot on the tour, but it all worked out and we did go on it. It was a good tour and we were pleased the staff told us about it. We were able to use their computer & Internet connection to email home.

10

superb value for money. Only 5 mins walk to piazza maggiore. very quiet and the staff are excellent.

7.3

Although the staff was excellent, the carpet could have used cleaning in our room. And, the bed was so hard it was difficult to sleep. Because of that, we will not return.

7.9

Very friendly and welcoming staff! Let me use their computer to use the internet.

9.1

Our room was huge and spotlessly clean. We would recommend it to others. The lobby does not have much charm or brio, but the people were helpful and knowledgeable.

8.9

Very welcoming staff, quiet hotel in a small quiet street without car, very central between railway station and the main square. Bed comfortable and bathroom very clean and spacious. The breakfast is the only thing that could be improved a little bit. I strongly recommend this hotel.

9.1

We stayed at 8 different hotels in Italy during this trip. By far this was our favorite one. The hotel also recommended a wonderful trattoria for lunch.

8.5

very centrally located hotel. clean rooms, friendly personnel.

9.9

Love this hotel. People are wonderful and friendly. So comfortable and clean. Close to everything. I'll keep coming back tothe Paradise!

9.8

The friendliness of this Hotel is outstanding. We were recommended two excellent restaurants to dine at, provided with maps and advice on which sights to visit and made to feel very welcome. We would definitely stay at the Hotel Paradise again. Bologna is a wonderful city and all the sights are within easy walking distance of the Hotel Paradise. We particularly enjoyed climbing the Torre degli Asinelli.

2.1

Impossible to have a rest in the room with a strong unpleasant smell of cigarettes. Shower to small, climatisation to old and to noisy. Breakfast not so extraordinary but good coffee. Bad location, far from everywhere. Not so much paradise.

8.3

très bon accueil, chambre agréable et calme, juste un peu étroit pour le coin salle d'eau . Très bien située au coeur de la ville historique et assez proche de la gare . j'y retournerais si je reviens à Bologne .

10

I have never had such a great stay! The owner is unbelievable kind and gentle, helps where ever she can and has a really nice hotel right in the center of Bologna. Breakfast was good and nothing to complain about.

8.6

Impossible to find if you drive into town, but when you do, it is worth the search. Very, very nice people, and quite competent. Breakfast so-so, but within walking distance of so many great restaurants. What a wonderful town, and so few tourists. Make it your base to visit that part of Italy: short drive to Ravenna, Ferrara, Verona, Padova, Modena, &c.

9.9

Very kindly and warmly I recommend this nice little hotel. Even thouhg there was after semifinal football surroundings out; i slept well without noise...and there was strange words in elivator and chicken too. Thats for the fotograph.

7.9

Stayed only two nights - would have liked to be in Bologna longer, but our itinerary would not allow for additional days. Very pleasant, well-priced, and convenient hotel. Room and bathroom were very small, however.

9.3

Very friendly staff. Day Manager, Monica is fluent in English. Very accommodating. Great location, within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, University, and historical sights. No parking provided but a 24 hour garage 1/2 block away has decent rates. They make an excellent cappuccino and provide a decent continental breakfast spread. Room and bathroom were pretty cramped, but bed was nice and firm. Would definitely return and recommend to others.

9.8

This was our second stay at the hotel and again we enjoyed the stay. The lady at the front desk is excellent very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is very good with excellent service. The location is wonderful close to everything and the taxi ride from the airport is very reasonable. The rooms are not large but very well laid out an decorated.

9.2

Very good hotel, well situated and with an extremely friendly staff. A point of criticism, although a very minor one, could be that the breakfast area was quite small and crowdy and that breakfast itself could have been variated.

8.9

Nice place to stay, a bit overpriced though. Close to main sights and bars and restaurants. Clean and well sized rooms and attentive staff. I would return.

9.0

Hotel Paradise is a real gem: it's reasonably priced, located in a quiet street right in the centre of Bologna, and the staff is very friendly. We actually stayed in one of their apartments across the street from the hotel, and it was very nice, spacious and clean. It even had an oven, which is quite unusual (we didn't use it though). The apartment also had a real double bed (as opposed to two single beds put together), which is actually why they gave us the apartment instead of a hotel room.