Nuovo Hotel del Porto - Bologna

very well situated hotel but would have liked room service or something available during day.

This is the third time I have stayed in this hotel and each time the welcome and care taken by all of the staff is exceptional. The Hotel is small and friendly and being in the centre of Bologna is in an ideal location for exploring and within 5 minutes of the major Rail network makes the Hotel Nuovo del Porto a prefect base for both Holiday and Business. The Breakfast is also a pleasant and relaxing experience.

Clean, well maintained rooms and helpful staff. This hotel exceeded my expectations and was a great budget choice. Breakfast was plentiful with good coffee. I would stay here again.

A nice, quiet hotel near enough to the busy downtown and train station that a 10 minute walk in either direction will get you there. Had an elevator which was unexpected in the more historic areas in Italy. Good breakfast with very helpful staff. Nice hotel with free WiFi. We would stay here again.

Great,as always. They have added a much larger breakfast room,which is a great improvement since my last stay (when I couldn't get in the room for the crowds!).Good wine bar over the road.

Friendly staff, excellent breakfast and service. However, our room was noisy and ants kept coming in our bathroom.

Ideally situated in centre of town, certainly value for money, spacious rooms.

We did not expect much as we got a great price and we were both pleasantly surprised. Great location can walk to everything. And price was great. Secure parking price of 12.00 Euro's a bit steep for one night which was almost 30 percent of the cost of the room. The reviews for the this hotel are accurate. Rooms small and a bit dated. But for the price it's fantastic for those on a budget but still want to be very central.

Standard 3 star breakfast on italy, good capuccino machine. Walking distance to the attractions (12-15 min), close to the station. Friendly staff. Small room, the bed was good, should have more water on the shower. Quiet location.

very good, worth the price!

Near to everything. If we go back to Bologna we will stay at this hotel again.

Good and clean hotel with very good breakfast and helpful staff. Close to station and historic centre.

Excellent value for money hotel. Breakfast very good.

Hotel suited our group's need very well

very good hotel, I'll go back there as soon as I can. excellent breakfast with frech fruit, etc...

bathroom is clean, but old.

Excellent.

Handy for centre without high city prices. 5 mins from train station.

A good hotel, quite close both to the railroad station, and to city center. Sometimes rooms are not available, so I got a fully equipped, independent apartment. The staff was always very kind.

Very nice Hotel giving fantastic value for money. Only 5 minute brisk walk to the station, and less than 10 to the town centre. Considering the price I have no issues and would not hesitate to stay again. Breakfast is Fanstatic and staff very friendly.

Hotel was easy to find and we had a small appartment for less than 60euro. Right in the heart of historic Bologne. English Breakfast included. Excellent value.

it is a very good hotel, and the breakfast was very good too

The hotel was excellent! Among the usual things (TV, air-conditioning, private bathroom...) for the three star hotel, we had the fridge with drinks and snacks (for a fee of course, but not high). Bed was huge and comfortable. Breakfast was included and it was the best hotel breakfast we ever had. We will come here again!

1 night, 4 persons, 118 EUR. *** Great quality of rooms and services. *** TV, WiFi, great breakfast, big beds, cool air conditioner. Very satisfied!

The location is indeed great as it is 20 minutes walk from the Central Station and 20-25 minutes from the center (Piazza Majore). The room is very small (I had a double): you'll have max. 3 feet between the bed and the next wall. Only one chair - with stains on it. Not very pleasant. A small balcony. The bathroom has no bathtub - only a a tiny shower: expect water all around the bathroom. Other that - it's quite ok for the price, but I won't give it 3 star - nah ah - 2 tops. The reception guys: there were 2 of them - the young one is very helpful and speaks good English. My sincere thanks to him. The other - an older one - is simply terrible: speaks terrible English, grumpy and unhelpful. I think he's on a night shift or something, so avoid him. The lobby and common area are simply non-existent. The breakfast is quite (if not very) limited for a 3* hotel (which this on is only on paper); coffee is from a coffee machine. So, do not expect much from breakfast, although some pastry is really good.

Very good hotel.

5-10mins from station, far enough away to avoid seedier zones in immediate vicinity, plenty reasonable eating places around. We were offered choice of rooms, opted for 2 room apartment with kitchen + bathroom, very nice. Friendly service at reception. Breakfast very adequate.

Breakfast room very small and crowded during my stay.I only once managed eat breakfast at the Hotel,used one of the local cafe/bars instead.I believe they are extending the public areas so soon that should no longer be a problem.There is a nice cocktail bar on the corner of the street.

Great hotel if you want to visit Bologna and surroundings - close to the center, close to the station. I would return to it any time.

excellent small hotel, very clean, great location.

Location was excellent but location isn;t every thing. The bathroom was an abomination. The sink sloaped toward the floor mqking it impossible to place anything on it that would not roll off. The shower stall was protected by a curtain resulting in regular flooding of the bathroom floor and somtimes the carpet around the door. There was no shelf in the stall on which to put the soap or shampoo. The breakfast room was far too small for the number of guests, and the tables were so close as to make it difficult to navigate through the room. Many times guests had to wait in a narrow hallway for a table. We felt sorry for the staff who were hampered by the crowded conditions and the position of the kitchen.

We were very disappointed with the cramped room we had. Nothing had indicated this to us prior to our arriving at the hotel. Also, we were not aware of the location of the hotel's garage facility. Instead, we parked in a private garage nearby (which probably was better for us to get out of!).

Not very value for 3 star money. Rooms were squeezed into, toilet water kept running till we asked to be fixed and breakfast looked like supermarket leftovers served in an underground cafeteria. Staff were nice, but not us, just the local Italian transports.

I had an apartment this time and I can highly recomend it! Also,very nice views from some of the top floor rooms.

A small hotel, at wanking distant both to the train station and to historical center. They have two independent appartments. Nezt time in Bologna I will stay there

A very nice city. A good Hotel next to the central station

I was first a bit worried about travelling alone as woman. When I arrived in the afternoon and walked the 10-min-way from the station to the hotel, I felt really unsafe because a lot of men are standing in the streets and watching... During my stay I realized that a lot people are hanging out on the streets, it's normal and not dangerous, and no need to worry at all! Like many students in Bologna I bought myself a bottle of beer in the supermarket (because I payed 5€ for a small beer in a bar!) and spent an evening on the streets. It is also no problem (as a read in a review before my trip) to walk in the university district alone in the late evening. Bologna is a very charming and lively city, and I can also recommend this hotel: I booked a single room and got a double with a very spacious bathroom, quiet and nice view, everything clean, and big and excellent breakfast. Staff didn't speak english well, also the furniture is not very stylish. - I didn't care, I regret to have stayed so short.

I have stayed here many times,always very plesant,but just a couple of things, More pillows please, one pillow each for a couple,on a double bed is just not enough! Also,the bins in the bathroom are always broken & tiny. No shelf in the bathroom at all,so toiletries have to go on the floor! The Hotel parking has gone up 50% in 4 months!

Hotel is located in city center, easy to reach by car. Very good location for exploring the town. Breakfast was good, hotel is very clean, rooms are nice and comfortable.

Location excellent and staff friendly and helpful. A very pleasant stay.

travelling w/ my collegue staff is nice, but room really small and the floor not clean

The hotel was well placed for walking into centre of Bologna and also for the station, though the surroundings weren't especially congenial (though there was a handy Coop for everyday things). Breakfasts provided were generous though I imagine that the basement where they were served would be hot and humid in summer (I was there in Oct 09). Reception staff were pleasant and helpful, though it took about 4 days (I stayed for 10) for a companion to have a light bulb changed in her bathroom. The room which I shared was quite cramped, even for 3 stars, and the shower in the bathroom was quite dated (though there was excellent hot water). On the other hand, the room had a pleasant small balcony with a view over the rooftops. Overall, we had a good time--lots to see and do in the city and easy rail trips to nearby places--and it was all good value.

We were staying at Nouvo Hotel for a one night only but the place was so nice and the staff so friendly that we wish more. Bologna itself is a city were everything wich is worth seeing is close to each other. So we can recommend you to spent one full day there.

Tratorria " Tony"-nearby hotel, excellent pasta, if you want to eat some italian food you must visit it.

Decent place, great location and good for the price.

Have stayed here many times,suits me perfectly!

Good location between train station, shopping and sightseeing. Staff friendly. For the price absolutely okay.

The internet connection did not work for 3 days, though advertised. One morning I was not able to find a single clean table for breakfast.

Decent location, and the staff was helpful and friendly. However, the advertised air conditioning- one of the main reasons we selected this hotel- was not turned on in mid-May, supposedly because the city doesn't let them turn it on until the end of May. This meant we had to open the balcony door to cool the room, but as we shared a balcony with two other rooms this was not a safe option.

A GREAT value located only an easy 10 minute walk from Piazza Maggiore.

This is an inner city hotel. The room was small/ walking distance to city. A little hard to find. Breakfast was good. Note, a lot of resturants are closed on Mondays. Staff gave us different resturant suggestion, but all were closed because of monday... ate at mcdonalds

UNA BUENA OPCION PARA BOLOGNA. PRECIO MEDIO Y CENTRICO. HABITACION TRIPLE MUY ESPACIOSA. PERSONAL MUY AMABLE. SI VUELVO A BOLOGNA REPETIRE HOTEL.

Wonderful hotel. We were upgraded to one of the suites located right beside the hotel which was great. Friendly staff. Would happily stay here again. Location was convenient as we could walk anywhere in the central part of the city. Some wonderful trattorias nearby, although that is probably true for every part of Bologna.

I was very pleased with this hotel. The location was convenient, the room very nice, the staff helpful and the price right.

WE STAYED IN 4PAX ROOM , IT WAS VERY SPACIOUS ,WITH HUGE TOILETE, LARGE TARRACE VERY CLOSE TO CENTER OF THE CITY BREAKFAST MODEST BUT VERY GOOD AS FOR A ITALIAN STYLE ,SITUATED IN BASEMENT GENERALY IT WAS GREAT STAY AND HOTEL SUPRISED ME - POSITIVELY, IT WAS MY 4 STAY IN THAT HOTEL DURING 3 YEARS,I'M VISITING BOLOGNE QUITE OFTEN AND THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITUE HOTEL IT THIS CLASS I RECOMEND IF U R LOOKING FOR NICE PLACE WITH GOOD PRICE ...

Room was very spacious and comfortable but the area was a bit seedy. Didn't spoil our stay - not far to walk to city centre attractions etc.

Cuando llegamos al hotel nos comentaron que la habitación "estaba rota" y nos trasladaron a otro hotel más céntrico (Hotel Palace) y más antiguo, el cual, por lo menos estaba bastante limpio.

Quiet, clean and good sorroundings - good prices

hôtel à 10 mn à pieds du centre ville de Bologne, accès facile en voiture (situé à la limite de la zone interdite à la circulation) Places de stationnement dans la rue 7 euros par jour vendues à l'hôtel. hôtel agréable, mais mal insonorisé

noises during the night someone called during the night and did not answered

Tutto sommato ho trovato anche di peggio, ma queste tre stelle sembrano proprio dovute solo alla posizione strategica nei pressi del centro. La camera in generale era pulita, ma la moquette gridava vendetta. Le piastrelle del pavimento del bagno rotte non hanno certo contribuito a migliorare il mio giudizio. Stesso discorso per la porta della camera che non chiudeva bene.. sembrava quasi che in precedenza fosse stata forzata l'apertura. Il personale alla reception però mi è sembrato gentile e disponibile.

My wife and I really enjoyed this hotel. A short ride from the airport and within walking distance to the train station. Its location is a block from the main street and within minutes from all the sites of Bologna. Breakfast was enjoyable and the staff was extremely helpful and spoke English well. A truly nice European hotel for visiting the sites and traveling by train.

Se puede llegar al centro andando, ya que está muy cerca. Las cmas son muy cómodas, aunque la habitación resulta un poco estrecha. El personal es muy amable.

Ideal location for the centre of Bologna,near to shops & cafes. This is my second stay at this hotel.

Excellent hotel with low price in august (note that its off-season in Bologna.) the free wifi worked, even though I had to sometimes go to corridor to get authentification, but after that worked also in my room. room had enough electric sockets for my devices (four free and TV+lamp). the breakfast was under italian average.

We have arrived at Saturday night and hotel didn't make first good impression as stree is dark and looks dangerous. We have parked outside and though our car could be broken! However, hotel is very well located near to major attractions. Room was spacious (more than we though due to be disability room - we didn't need this feature) and clean. However, Sunday morning a lot of people outside were chatting loud and I woke up very early due to this problem. Might be some church association... Affordable price, decent continental breakfast and cordial staff. Good tip: Be sure that you are visiting bologna in weekdays. Sunday everything is closed.

The hotel reception was excellent--tolerating my middling Italian when they spoke excellent English. The area directly around the hotel is a bit sketchy, yet we never felt there was any real concern. The room was extremely small--requiring that two relatively thin people communicate their intentions of where they intended to be in the room. That would not keep me from using this hotel again.

This was my second stay at the hotel. The first time I stayed in a double room which was OK. This time I had a triple room, the room was quite small and the bathroom was difficult to use, the toilet was in a corner and there where no legspace.

Welcome could not have been better. We arrived at 7AM and although there was no room available we were invited to have breakfast leave our luggage and come later. We were also able to drop our luggage one week later while waiting for our night train.

very nice hotel with an excellent breakfast. rooms were smaller than expected, but very good for sleeping. Desk service was top-notchand all employees were quite friendly. Would joyfully return! Located around 4 blocks from central train station, easy walk. Several restaurants nearby as well as grocery across street. Typical clientele, travelers, a youth soccer team, overnight businessmen, etc.

This hotel is very close to the city centre. It is a short walk from the main thoroughfare, not far from the station and it takes less than ten minutes to walk to the central piazza. Good bus service also to the fair grounds. The street itself is not attractive, and it can be a little noisy at times. The public areas of the hotel are a little shabby, but the rooms are perfectly adequate, clean and comfortable and well appointed. If you want a good-value place, convenient to the centre, I would recommend it. The staff were unfailingly pleasant. One complaint: the morning coffee is appalling.

We stayed in a triple room which was very spacious. Breakfast is good, and it is worth asking reception staff for lunch recommodations.

tv not properly tuned.

Le camere sono spaziose e carine...gli albergatori molto disponibili..(fantastica la ragazza della reception che è andata come noi al concerto dei Placebo :D)

The map and explanation are not intelligible. It should be more precise.

A nice welcoming hotel with very friendly & helpfull staff. Was a little hard to find but this also meant it was away from the noise of the town centre. Would recommend this holtel to friends & probably stay again

Nice room and pleasant staff. However, couldnt get wifi to work.

An averaged hotel. I learned three-star is minimum requirement for staying in Italy. A free WiFi is good. No much variety of food is available in breakfast. But the location is quite convenient.

This hotel was ideal for our purpose, which was a short stay in Bologna as tourists. I think the room was fairly good value for money and overall I was pleased with the hotel. I would stay there again or recommend it to a friend. The room had a slight business feel and was a little shabby, although I wouldn't complain bearing in mind the price. Also, I didn't think the breakfast was particularly good but it did serve the purpose.

Nice hotel, near center, near station and nice staf. We recommend this hotel and we will probably return if we ever stay in bologna again. regards Peter och Helena

Very pleasant, well located, helpfull and reasonable prices but these quadruple during the trade fair season.

very nice hotel. freindly and helpful staff. good located

A good location if you want to divide your holiday between Bologna (the hotel is only 10 minutes' walk from the centre) and nearby cities (the railway station is only 5 minutes away). However, you pay for the privilege of being so conveniently located, and the hotel was not quite worthy of its rates.

Hotel is OK for a quick visit to Bologna. Property is somewhat dingy and in need of updating. When I return to Bologna, I will search for a different property.

Rooms were very small.

Very noisy street corner throughout night(at front of hotel). Very comfortable and clean room. Good friendly reception. Rather basic breakfast room and service.

Convenient location. Easy walk to city centre, railway station & restaurants.

It is in a rather dismal area of town on a rather not so nice street. In comparison to other hotels of the same quality, it is a bit of a walk.

This place is a ten-minuute leisurely walk to the train station. It was easy to find. It is also about a leisurely fifteen-minute walk to the Pza. Magggiore and/or the Asinelli and Garisenda Towers. Breakfast was good: rolls and jam, plus yogurt, salami, mortadella, juices, cereal, granola, fruit cocktail, prunes, and pastries to die for. Not to mention a coffee dispenser that served expresso as good as what is sold at the cafes...this machine grinds the beans and dispenses coffee espresso style or "lungo." The hotel also had FREE WiFi and they gave me a password that lasted the length of my stay. Toilet was cramped and I had to sit sideways! Kind of weird. I also had a small shower (sliding door enclosure) and every time I turned around in it I would bump something, The only other drawbacks were a little noise from the street and the banging headboard of the amorous couple next door at 1 and 2 AM, plus I could hear them talking until about 3 AM (Friday night romance). Other comments: I couldn't call the reception: usually one dial "0", but it didn't work. I went to the reception to get my password and my 4 AM wakeup call for the morning I left...the wakeup call was automated and it worked, no problem, as well as my taxi reversation at 4:30 AM for the ride to the airport (10 miinutes, 20 Euros). I would stay here again despite the minor inconvenience of noise and other imperfections. The price (75 EURO/night) was right and so was the location.

Generally liked the place and it was clean and tidy. The walls are a little thin so you can hear the people in the next room (that was really annoying at one point). One of the guys at the desk was great, but one of them wasn't. The best part was the location, though. It was just a few blocks south of the train station and really near the open-air market (a fun place!). Overall, liked it but didn't love it. I'd probably stay there again

I appreciate friendly attitude and competence of employees and endeavour of the desk staff to meet guest’s wishes. I recommend more abundant breakfast buffet.

Overall good. The room and bathroom were spacious and clean, although the ilumination of the room was a little bit dark. Breakfast was poor.

This hotel was fine for our stay in Bologna. As we were there in the prime of Ferragosto, room rates were very cheap. The location of the hotel is good, close to the train station and in the center of Bologna so everything is in walking distance for able-bodied visitors. Printing out a better map is a MUST however, as no directions are provided: we used tuttocitta.com and still had difficulty finding the place the first time. The first room we were in was bigger than average and had a very large bed and a balcony but, as we discovered after a long day of walking when we desired a mid-day shower, had no hot water. The best the hotel staff could do was to change our room, and the resulting room was much smaller and had an initially sketchy a/c (which, in all fairness, ultimately worked okay.) Breakfast was decent, especially for a three star, and although the food was almost out when we came down 20 min before close on the first day, they did bring more food out without complaint. This is not the best hotel we've ever stayed in, but overall was satisfactory and a very good deal for the price paid.

I think this hotel can be recommended. The rooms were clean,, the employees are very friendly and helpful and you are within walking distance to all major sights of bologna.

Poor quality. We were directed to an apartment around the block, rather than to a hotel room. And it stank. The stink would not go away despite repeated sprays with air freshener nightly. The headboards were very greasy, as if from people repeatedly having sex. The shower was too small, and it was hard to lather without bumping one's knees and elbows. Way overpriced!

receptionist was very friendly and the hotel was only five minutes walk from the railway station which was just what we wanted as we were only staying one night

Great location - so central.

A nice hotel, with friendly and helpfull staff, within walking distance from the citycenter. Can recommend this hotel to everybody.

I was late arriving due to a plane delay. They were very accomodating. I also asked to chg my room from a single to a double when I arrived, again, no problem. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. Great value.