About Hotel Porta San Mamolo
Situated at Bologna’s historic heart, the elegant Hotel Porta San Mamolo boasts a beautiful and lush garden. The Basilica of San Domenico is only a five-minute walk from this romantic three-star hotel.
All of the 43 rooms have classic designs. The walls and thick carpets have sophisticated patterns. Each room is equipped with a minibar and satellite TV. In addition, some rooms have private balconies.
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available at the public areas of the hotel. A parking area, TV room, and meeting room are also found on-site. Moreover, the 24-hour front desk offers excursions and guided tours assistance.
A full breakfast is served each day. Other dining options outside the hotel include San Giovese, Osteria Al 15, and Al Sangiovese.
From Hotel Porta San Mamolo, the Communal Collection of Fine Arts is a ten-minute walk away. The distance between the hotel and Museum of Giorgio Morandi is approximately one kilometre.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Lovely breakfast starts your day right.
The breakfast is so delectable; the hotel should put up its own restaurant. You can choose from various dishes that are properly presented by a brilliant cooking team. Moreover, the service is efficient. You can have what you request for in less than five minutes. The fresh fruit juice and pastries shouldn’t be missed.
positive:
Ideal location- close to sightseeing areas.
Porta San Mamolo is an amazing base if you want to explore Bologna without spending too much. You can proceed to the front desk for useful tips and tour assistance. In addition, you can walk going to the city centre, Archaeological Museum, and Palazzo Comunale.
positive:
Unexpectedly quiet area.
You might expect a lot of noise at a centrally located hotel. However, this one debunks that stereotype. The place is quiet at night. You cannot hear noise from the hallway or streets. Furthermore, the garden is a refuge for those who want to relax well.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Rooms are a bit dim.
Some bulbs are broken, while others are simply dimmer. Due to this, there’s an imbalance with the lighting. It can be an advantage since it sets an ambience ideal for sleeping easily. If you get bothered by these issues, contact the staff to sort it out or request for a room transfer.
negative:
Dusty carpets.
The carpets are beautiful. There is a lot of dust under them though. The housekeepers seem to ignore it since they are not visible. Thus, you are advised to ask them to sweep off the dust each time they go to your room.
negative:
No coffee and tea making facilities.
It will be great if you can have coffee or tea first thing in the morning. You don’t have to worry though, because the staff brings hot drinks to your room each day.