Hotel San Donato

Name: Hotel San Donato
Address: Via Zamboni 16, Bologna, italy
Telephone: +44-204-505-9777
Rating: 3.8

Bologna, Italy

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About Hotel San Donato

location

This hotel is located in the elegant and historical Palazzo Malvasia in the heart of the city, near Piazza Maggiore (some 800 m) and the Due Torri (about 150 m), which are the city's landmarks. The train station is approximately 2 km away; Gugliemo Marconi airport is roughly 12 km.

facility

The hotel was built in 1850. 19 single rooms and 40 double rooms are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. English-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Services such as a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a hairdresser. Cyclists can make use of the bicycle storage area and hire service. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, individually adjustable heating and a fan. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. There is also an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. The hotel has family rooms and 59 non-smoking rooms.

sport

The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym and a solarium.

meals

Dining facilities include a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast and all-inclusive. A continental breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. The hotel offers a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Amenities at Hotel San Donato

Facilities
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  Air conditioning
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  24-hour reception
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  Currency Exchange
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  Conference Room
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  Room Service
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  Laundry Service
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  Pets
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  Elevator/ Lift
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  Ironing services
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  Laundry
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  Parking
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  Smoking rooms
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  Wifi
Business Center and Conferences
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  Business Center
Common Area
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  Outdoor Furniture
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  Sun Deck
General Services
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  Doctor on call
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  Luggage storage
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  Multilingual Staff
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  Pool/ Beach towels
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  Wake-up Call / Service
Hotel Type
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  Family-friendly Hotel
Hygiene
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  Contactless check-in/-out
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  First-aid services
Meals
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  Breakfast Buffet
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  Breakfast Served
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  Continental Breakfast
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  Bar
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  Cafe
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  Restaurant
Object Information
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  Fax
Payment
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  ATM
Room Facilities
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  Shower
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  Bathtub
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  Hairdryer
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  Minibar
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  TV
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  Closet
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  Room service
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  Toiletries
Security
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  Fire extinguishers
Sport/Entertainment
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  Tanning Studio/Solarium

Location

Around this property:

Train Station

2000 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

291

Very Good

472

Average

215

Poor

Terrible

Recent Reviews: 1106

User:OccasionalPosterM
Trip type: Couples
Friendly hotel in city center
18 Jun 2026
Friendly staff. Hotel is top two stories of an old palazzo. Beautiful view of the city from the terraces where we had breakfast. Our room was quiet, except for a short period of outside music Saturday night. Breakfast was goid.
User:gkfld
Trip type: Solo travel
Extremely central.
09 May 2026
Slightly worn hotel, making it up by being extremely central in the heart of the old town - and less than 20 minutes walk from the central station. Small room without feeling cramped, and spotless clean. Friendly service and a divine view from the rooftop terrace.
User:Russell C
Trip type: Friends getaway
Lovely Hotel, wonderful staff. Just Perfect!
10 Mar 2026
I had never really stayed in Bologna. I had passed through but this was an opportunity to visit the sites, sample the food and pretend to be an Italian!Hotel San Donato was extraordinarily good! Bang in the the centre of town and with at least 3 roof terraces where you can take coffee and view the really rather wonderful sky-line that is Bologna with its leaning towers, churches and lovely old buildings.My room was pristine clean. The bathroom rather took me back with possibly the most space age shower I have ever used, and again it was spotlessly clean. I had a gorgeous view from my window over the rooftops and early in the morning there was a rather exciting number of birds including a black headed redstart.The reception staff made checking in just a matter of seconds. Both receptionists were keen to help and located for us a superb Trattoria around the corner delivering some of the best Italian food I have ever had the privilege to eat. They were each day cheerful and keen to make our stay as happy as can be.I will miss the Hotel San Donato. It was such a perfect base for our 4 day visit to the wonderful Town of Bologna.
User:davarh2016
Trip type: Business
Disappointing and unprofessional
31 Jan 2026
Disappointing stay.A garment was permanently damaged by the hotel’s laundry service. Management refused to inspect it or discuss the issue in person and redirected responsibility to the guest’s insurance.There is no bar, no coffee in the room, and no access to coffee before breakfast hours. Breakfast itself is extremely limited.Housekeeping was regular and did their job well, but overall service and accountability were lacking.
User:Adrian S
Trip type: Business
Clean and pleasant hotel in quiet central location
01 Dec 2025
I spent two nights at the hotel in December 2025 on a business trip. I read the Trip Advisor reviews before I came, and frankly I was a bit apprehensive. But I need not have worried: I found the hotel to be clean, the breakfast food good, and the room was quiet, comfortable and relatively recently modernised. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. Based upon my experience I can warmly recommend this hotel and I would stay here again. It is also very close to the centre of the city. There was a safe and a fridge with soft drinks in the room, but no coffeemaker or iron. One suggestion to the staff: mark the location of the stairs more clearly! It would difficult to find them in the event of a fire when the lift should not be used.