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Il Canale Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Belle Époque hotel, walk to Piazza Maggiore

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Lobby
Property entrance
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Bar (on property)
Porch
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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Map
Via Bertiera 2, Bologna, BO, 40126
  • Popular LocationPiazza Maggiore8 min walk
  • Popular LocationTwo Towers9 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Bologna10 min walk
  • AirportBologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6/10 Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Single Room

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Triple Room

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Quadruple Room

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bologna

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Bologna awaits you at Il Canale Hotel. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Piazza Maggiore and University of Bologna. Highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Historic Center hotel, attractions include Land Rover Arena and Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk
  • Two Towers - 9 min walk
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 9 min walk
  • University of Bologna - 10 min walk
  • Land Rover Arena - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 11 min walk
  • Trebbo Corticella-lame Station - 11 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizzeria Altero - 1 min walk
  • Bar Igea SAS Cinti m. - 1 min walk
  • Gelateria Peccati di gola - da Claudio - 1 min walk
  • Diana - 1 min walk
  • Il Moro - 1 min walk

About this property

Il Canale Hotel

Comfortable Belle Époque hotel, walk to Piazza Maggiore
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Il Canale Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Belle Époque Bologna hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1860
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Il Canale Hotel offers 17 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Building
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: Zanhotel Tre Vecchi

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00083

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Zanhotel Il Canale
Zanhotel Il Canale Bologna
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Zanhotel Il Canale Hotel Bologna
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Il Canale Hotel?

Il Canale Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes Il Canale Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Il Canale Hotel.

Is Il Canale Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Il Canale Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Il Canale Hotel?

No, Il Canale Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Il Canale Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Il Canale Hotel?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Il Canale Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 416 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horror
Air conditioning not working and making a lot of noise. Breakfast so limited and the woman in charge of breakfast is so unpolite. Really disspointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were really lovely - friendly and helpful. They agreed to keep reception open for us when our flight was delayed and didnt rush us in when we finally got there. They also really helped us with our onward journey plans and there was no problem with leaving our bags during the day while we wandered round the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I assumed we would have a view of the canal from our room. The door was hard to open. We liked the tile floor and the service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel review for Il Canale
Quaint hotel in the heart of Bologna. Plain room and furnishings Comfortable bed Very thin walls-you can hear everyone talking and walking around.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and great staff.
Wow! Super location. Nice staff that went above and beyond for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated but nice location
The location is great - close to the centre and by the canal. The staff were helpful, too. My single room had no exterior window, but they changed it when I asked. The decor of the hotel is very old fashioned, and the room small, but it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky & fun
I loved this quirky hotel, with the antique bicycles and luggage in the corridors! Also I enjoyed the roof deck overlooking the canal. Fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and cozy
Central and no frills hotel. I stayed in a single room and enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little gem of a hotel.
Amazing location in the heart of the old town with many restaurants and shops only a short walk away. The hotel is quirky but that is not a bad thing as it is very original and more boutique than the standard chain hotels. Staff incredibly friendly. Minor issues such as the bathroom radiator not working but if you left door open it would get heat from the room so no great issue. WiFi really strong and can even stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location for city sites Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019