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Art Hotel Commercianti - Bologna, Italy

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Key Highlights • In A Nutshell
  • Key Development: If you're looking for a hotel in Bologna that offers exceptional accommodation in the city center, Art Hotel Commercianti is definitely the ideal choice.
  • Core Focus: This boutique hotel in the center of Bologna is located in the heart of this medieval city, within a historic building that once housed Bologna's Town Hall in the 12th century.
  • Operational Scope: Recently, the hotel has undergone a meticulous restoration process that has preserved all the distinctive features of this architectural gem, from vaulted ceilings to wooden beams and elegant balconies...
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If you're looking for a hotel in Bologna that offers exceptional accommodation in the city center, Art Hotel Commercianti is definitely the ideal choice. This boutique hotel in the center of Bologna is located in the heart of this medieval city, within a historic building that once housed Bologna's Town Hall in the 12th century. Recently, the hotel has undergone a meticulous restoration process that has preserved all the distinctive features of this architectural gem, from vaulted ceilings to wooden beams and elegant balconies overlooking the Gothic glass windows of the imposing Basilica of San Petronio.

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The hotel, located next to Basílica San Petronio, is a 4-star establishment situated in a quiet pedestrian area, ensuring a relaxing stay. Furthermore, it offers private parking in the center of Bologna, right next to the Piazza Maggiore. This accommodation provides easily accessible parking reserved exclusively for hotel guests.

The location of this historic hotel in the center of Bologna is unbeatable within walking distance of the city's major attractions such as the Archiginnasio, Palazzo del Podestà, Fontana del Nettuno, and the Two Towers, as well as Bologna's most famous shopping streets and top restaurants.

In this boutique hotel, we experienced personalized attention, hospitality, and high-quality service that has earned this property the prestigious "Stanze Italiane" certificate. If you're planning your trip to Bologna, you can enjoy a unique and luxurious experience in the heart of this wonderful city.

Rooms & Suites

The rooms and suites of the Art Hotel Commercianti are elegant and luxury accommodations which keep the distinctive elements of the original medieval building of the XII century, in an elegant ambiance enhanced by the timbered wooden structures and the stunning views to the Gothic stained glass-windows of the Basilica di San Petronio.

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Luxury Apartments

In addition to bespoke rooms, the hotel also offer three magnificent apartments of modern design that offer the opportunity to experience world-class luxury together with convenience and affordability.

Delicious Breakfast

Every morning you can find a wide variety of tasty bakery products and fresh handcrafted pastries at the breakfast buffet: here you can enjoy cakes, croissants and delicious pastries prepared daily, as well as puddings, cream, chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio filled croissants and chocolate, pineapple, walnut and apple cakes.

There is an assortment of local products associated with the cooking traditions of Bologna, such as raviole and rice cakes. I'm sure even savoury lovers will be satisfied, thanks to the abundant selection of cheese, toast, several types of bread, breadsticks, quiches, omelettes, crackers and our platters of cold cuts, with the unmissable traditional Bolognese mortadella.

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Fresh seasonal fruit, both dried and canned, were always available on our breakfast tables, as well as fruit salads and assorted yoghurts (flavours: fruit, natural). Taste different types of jam and honey, and make your breakfast richer by choosing from a wide choice of cereals.

Here you can relax and enjoy a rich variety of fine teas and fresh fruit and vegetable juices.

Let yourself be pampered by the serving staff, who will serve you excellent drinks at the table - from cappuccino to the typical Italian espresso, not to mention freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit and hot dishes: omelettes, scrambled, fried, boiled or soft-boiled eggs, in accordance with your personal tastes.

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If you want to have a more flavourful breakfast, you can add to your plate a sprinkling of spices, such as curry, oregano, paprika, mustard and ginger powder.

The buffet area has a corner dedicated to biological and gluten-free products, where you will find jams, rice wafers, biological apple juices, biscuits, muesli, all gluten free.

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If you prefer the intimate and discreet atmosphere of your room, you can ask for room service and enjoy your breakfast in the comfort of your room.

All in all, our stay at the Art Hotel Commercianti was a comfortable and enjoyable experience and we would gladly recommend it to other travelers from the Middle East.

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For further information contact:

Art Hotel Commercianti
Via de’ Pignattari 11, 40124 Bologna, Italia
Email: info@arthotelcommercianti.it
Telephone: (+39) 051 7457511
Fax: (+39) 051 7457522
CODICE CIR: 037006-AL-00001

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