Bologna hotels
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
A three-star on Via Monte Grappa claiming a historic-centre address — with a 6.7 supplier score, cleanliness at 4.8, and no POI distance rows in the seed.
- 3-star (official classification)
- Historic centre & Quadrilatero
- Independent — no chain recorded
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked · hotel method
Desk assessmentWe have not stayed here. This verdict is built from the property’s own records and third-party guest reviews, read in full — including the complaints.
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The verdict
Only book it if the centro address and a low band matter more than the room — cleanliness at 4.8 and room quality at 5.3 are not footnotes.
The seed holds no POI rows for this property, so we never invent kilometre claims. Guest location prose scores 8.8 out of 10 and praises a central, convenient pin; that is location sentiment, not a measured Maggiore distance.
The supplier rating is 6.7 out of 10 from 8,537 reviews, captured 5 December 2025 — the clear weak headline in this Bologna sample. Cleanliness scores 4.8 with dirtiness and poor maintenance named; room quality 5.3 with outdated facilities; amenities 6.3; value 6.8; food and beverage 6.3. Service at 8.3 and location at 8.8 are the categories that hold.
Pros name great location and friendly staff. Cons name cleanliness issues and outdated facilities. Facilities listed: parking, family rooms, pets allowed, private parking and parking garage — a thin amenity set for even a three-star.
Check-in from 02:00 PM until midnight; check-out 11:00 AM. Chain is null in the property’s records.
Best for
- Travellers who insist on a centro address at a budget band and will inspect recent guest photos
- Guests who need family rooms and pets allowed listed
- Anyone comparing a weak three-star against Combo’s 8.8 station-side alternative
Not for
- Anyone who will not accept a 4.8 cleanliness score — dirtiness is named
- Guests who need modern, well-maintained rooms — outdated facilities are a named con
- Readers who need supplier POI distances — this property has none
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The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 6.7/10 from 8,537 reviews — as of
This is an aggregate of published guest reviews from other booking sites, not a TravelShifu rating. We do not average it with anything, and we never restate it as structured data — Google’s review-snippet guidance says not to aggregate ratings from other websites, and every score we hold is somebody else’s.
What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 5 December 2025. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Hotel Palace Bologna Centro, captured on 2025-12-05. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience7.0 / 10Good
Despite some negative points, the location and service provided a satisfactory stay for some guests.
- Location8.8 / 10Excellent
Many reviewers praised the central location as convenient and easily accessible.
- Cleanliness4.8 / 10Weak
Multiple reviews highlighted cleanliness issues, with specific mentions of dirtiness and poor maintenance.
- Service8.3 / 10Good
Several guests noted friendly and helpful staff throughout their stay.
- Room Quality5.3 / 10Weak
Reviews indicated that rooms were outdated, with issues such as poor maintenance and discomfort.
- Amenities6.3 / 10Mixed
Limited amenities reported; some guests mentioned the breakfast quality.
- Value for Money6.8 / 10Mixed
Several comments suggest that the hotel did not provide good value for the price paid.
- Food and Beverage6.3 / 10Mixed
Breakfast was mentioned as decent but not exceptional, with some guests finding it lacking.
Praised consistently
- Great location
- Friendly staff
Complained about consistently
- Cleanliness issues
- Outdated facilities
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Prime Location in the Heart of Bologna
Modern Amenities and Comfort
Convenience at Your Fingertips
Experience the allure of the historic centre of Bologna at Hotel Palace Bologna Centro. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and air conditioning in our guest rooms. Upgrade to a Suite for a private terrace overlooking the charming rooftops. With a secure garage on-site, indulge in the convenience of exploring the city on foot with various dining and entertainment options just steps away. Book now to elevate your stay in Bologna.
Facilities
50 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Dry cleaning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Parking garage
- Concierge service
- Vending machine - drinks
- Vending machine - snacks
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Via Monte Grappa 9/2Bologna 40121
Italy
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 02:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 12:00 AM
- Check-out by
- 11:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Our supplier lists no landmark distances for this property — not zero landmarks nearby, simply no measured distances on file. Rather than estimate them from the coordinates, we leave it blank: the address above and the map are the reliable guide, and our Bologna area notes cover what is worth walking to.
Where to stay in Bologna — all 4 properties and the areas they sit in · Read the full Bologna guide
Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro vs Combo Bologna
A three-star centro Palace with a 6.7 headline against an unrated-star Combo at 8.8 — location sentiment versus station-belt value, with no POI distances for either property.
The other Bologna hotels we cover
Combo Bologna
· Station & fair district
An unrated-star Combo on Via De’ Carracci — fitness, bar, family rooms and pets listed — with an 8.8 supplier score from 10,145 reviews and no POI distances in the seed.
Royal Hotel Carlton
4-star · Historic centre & Quadrilatero
A four-star on Via Montebello — Piazza Maggiore 0.2 km, Quadrilatero 0.15 km — with spa and restaurant listed, hard beds in the cons, and an 8.8 supplier score from 14,088 reviews.
The Social Hub Bologna
4-star · Station & fair district
A four-star Social Hub on Via Aristotile Fioravanti — Bologna Centrale 0.4 km, seasonal outdoor pool and coworking listed — matching Royal’s 8.8 headline with a stronger breakfast score.
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro — common questions
- Why is the supplier score only 6.7?
- Because cleanliness scores 4.8 and room quality 5.3 in our hotel data provider’s guest analysis from 8,537 reviews as of 5 December 2025. Location (8.8) and service (8.3) are the stronger categories — the headline is pulled down by the room story.
- How far is it from Piazza Maggiore?
- We do not have a POI distance row for this hotel, so we will not invent one. Guest location prose calls the pin central and convenient; compare with Royal Hotel Carlton, which measures Maggiore at 0.2 km.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Palace Bologna Centro?
- Check-in is from 02:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM, with the latest accepted arrival at 12:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.