HOTEL BLUMEN COLLECTION BY GSA HOTELS, Bologna – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hotel Blumen Collection offers 41 rooms with cherry wood furnishings and parquet floors. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, minibar, and individually controlled air conditioning. Private bathrooms feature mosaic tiling, rainfall showers, crystal shower boxes, and Diptyque toiletries. Some larger rooms include small sitting areas. All rooms are soundproofed with recently replaced fixtures.
Location & Access
Located between Via Mazzini and Piazza Trento Trieste in a 17th-century building protected under Cultural Heritage listing. The hotel sits just outside the ZTL restricted traffic zone, adjacent to Bologna's historic center. It's a 5-minute walk from Sant'Orsola Hospital and 1 km from Giardini Margherita. The Two Towers and Basilica of San Petronio are 1.5 km away. Bus #27 stops 5 meters from the entrance, connecting to Bologna Central Station.
Dining & Local Cuisine
While the hotel doesn't have onsite restaurants, it's surrounded by Bologna's culinary scene. Staff can direct guests to local specialties including tortellini, lasagne, tagliatelle al ragù, and wines from Bolognese hills. The historic porticoes provide covered access to dining options throughout the city center.
Services & Amenities
24-hour room service, free WiFi, and safes in all rooms. Staff provides personalized city guidance for exhibitions and events. Parking available onsite. The hotel maintains affiliations with Sant'Orsola Hospital for medical visitors. Bus #27 provides direct access from the central station and airport shuttle stop on Via Indipendenza.
Area Exploration
Ideal base for visiting Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, and Ducati factories. Day trips possible to Ferrara and Ravenna. Thermal resort of Porretta Terme in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines is accessible. The hotel's portico degli Alemanni location offers historic architecture and rain-protected access to Piazza Maggiore, Piazza Santo Stefano, and the Complex of the Seven Churches.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel surprised me with its small but cozy rooms equipped with all the necessary services. While they were a bit smaller than I expected, they were comfortable. The location was nice, sitting a 15-minute walk from the center of the old town on a major street, yet it was reasonably quiet. Although the breakfast was basic, the dining area was enjoyable, and the staff was very friendly and helpful throughout my stay.
The hotel had a great location, but the room was so badly smelling that it made us feel dizzy after just 30 minutes. The lack of an openable window made it uncomfortable, and it smelled like stale cigarettes. The service was kind but not overly welcoming. The location was convenient, close to the city center, but the dining experience fell short of Bologna's culinary expectations.