Art Hotel Orologio

Art Hotel Orologio is a four-star hotel at Via IV Novembre 10 in the Centro Storico of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The street runs beside Piazza Maggiore, so the main square, the Basilica di San Petronio, the Palazzo d'Accursio and the Palazzo del Podestà are only steps from the entrance. The Quadrilatero market district and the Two Towers lie a short walk to the east, and Bologna Centrale railway station is about 20 minutes away on foot along Via dell'Indipendenza.

The hotel belongs to the same Bologna art-hotel group as several other central properties and trades on its position in the medieval core, where porticoes, brick palaces and narrow lanes define the neighbourhood. The mood is traditional and city-focused: a compact reception, a bar, and a breakfast service that gives guests a base before a day of sightseeing. Visitors often combine it with a walk up to the Torre dell'Orologio side of the piazza and a meal in the surrounding trattorias.

Rooms are available as double and twin rooms. Listed facilities include air conditioning, in-room internet, an in-room safe and a minibar, and a lift serves the upper floors. Bicycles are available for guests, parking is listed, and pets are accepted, which broadens its appeal for travellers with animals. There is no spa, pool or fitness room, so the property is best understood as a convenient and comfortable base rather than a destination hotel.

Service is oriented toward leisure visitors and short city breaks, with a front desk able to advise on restaurants serving Bolognese specialities such as tortellini in brodo, tagliatelle al ragù and lasagne verdi. Because the hotel is in a restricted-traffic zone, drivers need to arrange vehicle access and parking in advance. Rates typically range from about €110 to €250 per night depending on the season and on trade-fair dates, when central rooms fill quickly. For travellers who want to be a few steps from Piazza Maggiore, the location is the principal advantage.