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BEST WESTERN Hotel San Donato

4.0 of 5
Via Zamboni 16, 40126 Bologna, Italy (San Vitale)
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Southport, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Highly recommended hotel if you want to explore Bologna. It is centrally located yet quiet. Comfortable rooms and excellent staff. We could enjoy a great breakfast or pre-dinner cocktails on the balcony, with the wonderful vista of Bologna as background.

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Angelholm, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

If you wish to stay in the center of Bologna, San Donato is the perfect hotel even it is a little bit difficult to reach by car. It is really nice to take a glass of wine or a beer on the roof terrace listening to all noise from the streets. During our visit we also had the possibility to... More

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uk
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Nice hotel situated in the town centre, can be a nightmare to find with a sat nav... Single rooms are really small but well equipped, staff are friendly and eager to help, free wifi, on site parking available albeit chargeable, would stay here again

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Siena, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This hotel is located close to the university area in Bologna. Many nice cafés, bars and ok restaurants at walking distance, but nothing upscale. My single room is small but tidy. Bathroom is fairly large, all considering. The room also has a fairly roomy balcony. Service is impersonal but efficient. Breakfast buffet is large and has something for every taste.... More

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5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Considering that this hotel likely was a nobleman's palace about 1,000 years ago, it is quite modernized. There is a lovely feeling of welcoming by the very helpful and friendly staff. Our room, tho smallish, was fine with a comfortable bed and interesting view of rooftops and a bell tower. The bell concerts were a treat! Be sure to get... More

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Stockholm, Stockholms Län, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

San Donato is a nice hotel with god service, very kind and helpfull staff. Your get a god breakfast at the hotel, but there is no restaurant for lunch or dinner. No problem, there are lots of little italian restaurants just round the corner. What I didn't like at the hotel: There where no stairs (other than for emergency situations),... More

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Tel Aviv
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The hotel is located in the old city, very close to the tourist attractions, good restaurants etc.The hotel has a parking lot which is very convenient but costs 24 Euros per night. The staff is very friendly and the breakfast was good. There is a bar in the second floor which is open till late night.

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Paris
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

For what I paid, (€140 for three nights) I was very impressed. A mere €15 cab ride from the airport and I was right in the historic centre. I could even see the Asinelli tower from my room -- and my window looked into the courtyard. It's within walking distance of just about everything, (a very slow, stop-to-take-pictures, 10-minute walk... More

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San Diego, California
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5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This hotel is located within walking distance of everything worth seeing and then some. Because it is surrounded by the university with students everywhere , the area has a young energy, very pleasant and friendly. This atmosphere extends to the hotel whose staff reflected that young, helpful, friendly attitude of the many students outside. You definitely needed the earplugs the... More

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Netherlands
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39 hotel reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Hotel is in a very good location in the historic centre - everything is close walking distance and sufficient eating/drinking opportunities in the direct area. Rooms where clean and business like - although I was surprised this has a formal 4* rating given the overall comfort level you would expect for a 4*. Only issue and reason for 3* (and... More

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Also Known As:
Best Western San Donato
Best Western Bologna
Bologna Best Western
Address: Via Zamboni 16, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Region: Italy > Emilia-Romagna > Province of Bologna > Bologna > San Vitale
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast
Hotel Style:
#14 Romantic Hotels in Bologna
#25 Family Hotels in Bologna
#28 Luxury Hotels in Bologna
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Modern Hotel housed in 17th century structure, situated near main theaters. ... more   less 
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