I used to stay at this hotel when it was called Apollo - which I rated as one of the best in Italy. Not the most luxurious or the fanciest - but the best. Then it disappeared until I found it again - quite by chance - even better than I remembered. New name, restored, reopened, under new management (???), but still the coolest place you can imagine. Fantastic location, incredible street life as soon as you exit, shops you can't imagine, small but charming and comfortable rooms, spotlessly clean, with everything you need, and a front desk with the magical small black book with secret names and telephone numbers which means that they can solve any problems or supply every service you might need. Value for money? For me? Absolutely. I'll be back.

Superb location, turn left right and bars and restaurants all around. Plenty of storage in our room to hang clothes. Despite comment about avoiding conferences this is not the hotels fault but it can make a big difference on the room rate so worth looking at different dates if you have flexibility. We look around the neighbourhood at other hotels as we walked around but this in an excellent location and would go back here.

Breakfast room was small and full on our first morning so gave it a miss as plenty of establishments in the vicinity which do a great breakfast, did us favour really! Chose the wrong time of year to book as big conference was on and which affected room rates, many hotels do this not a criticism of Albergo delle Drapperie specifically.

The hotel was extremely central. They had a lovely farmers markets right along the street outside the hotel so noise does filter in to the rooms in the morning. The hotel staff were lovely, helpful and always available for anything you needed. A safe place to stay with 24 Concierge covering the entrance at all times.

My only comment is that the lifts start from the second floor and there are about 20 steps from the first floor ( ground floor) to second floor. My 90 year old mother who is walking on her own did have difficulty and we had to help. These are old buildings so having a lift is a plus but just something to consider.

Location could not be faulted, literally the best location on Bologna and would stay again for the location alone. Oh and I’ve been told to mention the hairdryer… it wasn’t the normal rubbish you find in hotels.

Rooms on the top floor are too hot to be without air con, even in a cool April week (read that under 10 degrees at night) it was still just too hot.. really couldn’t cool it down either. Regarding the decor, it really couldn’t cool just do with a bit more attention, we had a plug socket not fixed to the wall, toilet not fixed down to name but a few. Also the building works on one of the days meant we couldn’t stand being in the room let alone go for a nap… we could’ve at least been told!

The room with the view of the tower was exceptional. The bed was very comfortable, and the air-con was such a welcome relief. But what a fantastic location. You are right in the middle, perfect. All the staff were friendly and polite too.

The bathroom was a little small, but it had the most incredible view of any bathroom I've ever been in! No tea/coffee, or smart TV, but with the location we were out so much it really didn't matter to us.

The staff were all very welcoming and helpful, the location was fantastic and breakfast was good, if a little unpredictable sometimes - it was possible to arrive too early for breakfast before the food and drink had been laid out. The décor was slightly eccentric and added to the charm of the hotel. It had 'personality' whereas many similar priced hotels are characterless.

The hand held shower in our room was not so easy to use - a wall mounted one might be better. It was not a problem for us as we are still mobile but the lack of a lift at the ground level might create problems for people who have difficulty with staircases

Albergo delle Drapperie is an excellent hotel very close to a lot of historic monuments, shops and restaurants so the location was ideal for our first visit to Bologne. The front desk staff were all extremely helpful. They happily ordered taxis for us and were very responsive to any request.

Our room size was on the small size but as we exploring the city most of the day, it wasn't a concern. From what I understand there were other rooms that were larger so our room may not have been atypical of what the hotel has to offer. The lift only commences from the first floor so stairs need to be negotiated from the ground to first floor. However the staff happily volunteered to carry our bags if we wished. In our case, it was not necessary.

From the moment we entered the first step of the hotel it felt warm and cost .the receptionist whose name is Camilla was absolutely lovely and nothing was a bother for her . Camilla helped with our bags from ground level to level one where the reception is and from there a lift to our room on level 3 .My dad who is 80 and travelling with me did not have to much problem navigating the stairs to level 1 . The shower at first was blocked and wouldn’t drain so mentioned this to Camilla and was fixed instantly . We couldn’t comment on the breakfast as we didn’t do breakfast as we wanted to venture out . The dining area though for breakfast did look good . Upon check out Camilla called a taxi for us and helped again with the bags down the flight of stairs and she walked with us to the exact location of the where the taxi was waiting to make sure we knew where to go . She was so caring I couldn’t help but give her a hug . The location is perfect and in walking distance to many things . My dad found it quite easy to get around . Make sure you do the red express train up to st Luca . Not to be missed . Thankyou Camilla and staff for a memorable time at your hotel

I don’t believe anything .

The hotel location is fabulous. Right in the centre and with lots of little shops, bars and restaurants around. Camilla and Letizia are wonderful on reception and will do anything to help you. It’s a quirky hotel and has been a hotel in some form since the nineteenth century, recently restored, it isn’t a modern hotel but it is full of character. My room (206) was perfect for one with a 1.5 size bed, enough room to move about in and a good size en-suite.

There was nothing I didn’t like but you have to go expecting quirkiness and charm rather than modern facilities.

The location is superb with umpteen food outlets and shops on the doorstep, as well as magnificent places to visit / wander around. The staff were very helpful and courteous. Their English was far superior to our Italian. We had to leave very early on Monday morning and staff arranged our 🚕.

The room was adequate size wise and the decor lovely, including a fresco on the ceiling. The bathroom was cramped and the shower was a squeeze.