This was our third time staying here. Good sized rooms, with a fridge and - usually - a working safe. Everything is spotlessly clean.I asked for, and got, a room far from the lifts. This is important, because corridor noise carries into the rooms.The breakfast is excellent and the breakfast-room staff, Giacomo especially, are really helpful. The double espressos are the best in Italy.Soundproofing between rooms is excellent. Corridor noise does travel though and doors bang loudly.I was a bit disappointed with the hotel this time. I booked direct, saving the hotel the fees charged by hotel reservation sites. But I got a room where the safe is not anchored to anything. And it was locked. I went to reception and got the override code. It didn’t work. I asked for a change of room. I was told the hotel was full. I didn’t check alternative hotels for this trip, but I will for next time.
nicola papagno, Direttore generale at Hotel Touring, responded to this review
Thank you for returning to stay with us for the third time. I often remind my team that “hospitality is earned with every stay.” Your loyalty over the years means a great deal to us, which makes it even more important to address your disappointment during this visit.Please accept my sincere apologies for the issue with the safe and for the inconvenience caused when we were unable to offer a room change due to full occupancy. A returning guest who chooses to book directly should always enjoy a seamless experience, and I regret that we fell short of that standard. I will personally ensure that all safes are properly installed and that internal procedures are reviewed with the staff.I am pleased to know that many aspects of your stay still reflected the comfort and atmosphere you have appreciated in the past, and I will gladly pass your kind words to Giacomo and the breakfast team.Your observations regarding corridor noise and door closings are also noted; improvements are already being carried out to enhance overall comfort.I truly hope you will reconsider and allow us the opportunity to restore the trust you have shown us in your previous visits. Should you return to Ferrara, please feel free to contact me directly — I will be happy to personally take care of your reservation.Kind regards,Nicola Papagno
User:AshokNair2016
Trip type: Couples
FANTASTIC STAY
15 Jun 2025
The hotel was in a fantastic location. The room we were assigned was nice and clean. The staff were great. A special shout-out goes to Désirée and Siria. They were extremely friendly and went out of their way to assist us - be it in recommending restaurants to dine at, sights to see and even reassigning us another room when we commented the air con in the earlier room was not so cold.A shout-out also goes out to Nabil, the Night Concierge on duty. He was most helpful earlier this morning when we checked out of the hotel and the airport transfer was nowhere in sight. He went out of his way to check through the records, locate the driver's contact details and telephoned him. Not to mention he also managed to get us two cups of Espresso and 2 bananas - at 5.00 am!!All the staff mentioned above are a credit to the hotel. Thank you so much. We will be back.
nicola papagno, Direttore generale at Hotel Touring, responded to this review
Dear Guest,We would like to thank you wholeheartedly for your wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that your stay at our hotel was fantastic and that you appreciated the location, the cleanliness of your room, and especially the hospitality of our staff.A special thank you from Désirée, Siria, and Nabil, who were thrilled to assist you and make your stay as pleasant as possible. Their commitment and dedication best represent the values we strive to offer every guest.We're glad you could count on our support, even in delicate moments like early check-out. Knowing you'll return to visit us is the greatest satisfaction for us.Warm regards from the entire staff, and... see you soon!Hotel Touring
User:pgbDublin
Trip type: Couples
Great hotel
02 Apr 2025
We stayed here before in September 2023. It is as good as we remembered. Almost beside the Este castle, close to restaurants.Very quiet. Last time, our room didn’t have a safe. This time it did.The AC doesn’t cool the room. We had the same issue last time. It was quite warm at night, but not uncomfortable. I’d hate to think how uncomfortable it would be in high summer.Spotlessly clean room and bathroom. Both were a good size. There is a fridge in the room.Excellent breakfast buffet and great breakfast-room staff.The double espressos are still the best I’ve ever had.Ferrara is a nice town to visit and there are regular trains to and from Bologna.
nicola papagno, Direttore generale at Hotel Touring, responded to this review
Thank you so much for your lovely and detailed review!It’s a real pleasure to welcome you back and to know that your second stay lived up to the memory of the first. We're glad you appreciated the central location, the quietness, the cleanliness, and of course, our breakfast — especially the double espressos, which clearly left a mark!We also appreciate your honest note regarding the air conditioning. While we’re relieved it didn’t affect your overall comfort, we’re sorry it wasn’t as effective as it should be. We’ll have our maintenance team take a closer look to ensure better performance, especially with summer approaching.We hope to welcome you again soon — Ferrara and Hotel Touring will be waiting for you!Nicola Papagno ( Hotel Manager)
User:Kerry_Marsh
Trip type: Solo travel
Fabulous Ferrara Experience
23 Nov 2024
This hotel is really well located in the historical centre, two minutes walk to the Castello d'Este. All attractions are within easy walking distance. It is clean and comfortable. The reception staff are fabulous and very helpful. The breakfast is just lovely! The breakfast staff were quick to get me a cappuccino each morning, and learned quickly I like a second cup.
nicola papagno, Direttore generale at Hotel Touring, responded to this review
Dear Guest,Thank you so much for your delightful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our location ideal for exploring the historic center of Ferrara. Being just steps away from the Castello Estense truly makes discovering the city's treasures effortless.Your kind words about our cleanliness and comfort mean a lot to us, and we're especially grateful for your compliments about our reception and breakfast staff. Providing attentive and personalized service is one of our top priorities, and we're glad to know it made a positive impression—especially when it came to your morning cappuccinos!We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another fabulous Ferrara experience in the future.Warm regards,Nicola and the Team at Hotel Touring
User:Mal A
Trip type: Couples
Top Staff - Top Breakfast - Top Location
28 Sept 2024
This is the kind of place I like because its great value, does exactly what it says on the tin and tries to go the extra mile.Fabulous reception staff, very helpful and knowledgable - note to the Hotel Manger, give those ladies a pat on the back or better still a raise :-).Rooms were good, nice shower, perfect for our needs. Breakfast was probably the best of our trip.Parking close by (free on Sunday) but gets taken up quickly, its a tricky place for Waze to find for some reason as its on a road parrallel to the main road so beware. You are very close to all the sites so you dont need the car. We enjoyed Ferrara and we enjoyed the hotel.Would I go back and stay there? Absolutely.
hotel touring, Direttore generale at Hotel Touring, responded to this review
Dear Guest,Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us and that our staff, especially the reception team, made a positive impact during your stay. We will certainly pass along your comments to them—they will be thrilled to know their efforts are appreciated.It’s great to know that our rooms, facilities, and breakfast met your needs and expectations. We're also glad that our location allowed you to easily explore the sights of Ferrara.We appreciate your feedback regarding parking and the navigational challenge, and we’ll certainly look into ways to make the process smoother for our guests in the future.It would be a pleasure to welcome you back on your next visit. We hope to see you again soon.Warm regards,Staff Hotel Touring
Ferrara, Ferrara
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