It is a lovely hotel, especially the common rooms. It was a very easy check-in and there was a welcome beverage/snack table in the reception area, very nice! Loved the hefty key to the room. The bathroom was spacious and it was a nice bonus to have a private enclosed patio with mechanized shutters on the French doors to help minimize the heat of the day. There was a concierge as well as helpful doormen to assist with taxi service - needed only for trips outside the central city as the area is extremely walkable. The included breakfast was wonderful - sweets and savories galore. We had dinner at the restaurant there one night - Ricardo was our waiter (and also our bartender from the night before). He is very knowledgeable about food and made suggestions for dinner as they seem to be in transition with a new menu. Had the best octopus salad of our entire trip! He is a gem and a plus for PHI Canalgrande. There is a very nice garden out back, as well, where we had a cocktail or two. We will definitely return to this hotel!

The carpet in the rooms needs to be updated but I imagine that is in the works.

Location is perfect, in the centre and inside the limited traffic zone (Hotel should be reached from the Via speranzza). Upon the arrival you receive a pass for free parking on blue lines everywhere in the zone and also for the whole day on the day of your departure. Plus if you like the hotel offers a garrage for 20eur per night. You get the pass in any case. Stuff is professional and helpful. They also help with the luggage and drive you car in a garrage. Breakfast great, rich with all sorts of food and drinks. You can eat it in the beautiful garden which offers shadow. Location is really excelent- 4 minutes walk to the main Piazza Grande.

The fridge didn't work and there was a problem with airco, but the stuff fixed that with offering another, upgraded room.

We were very pleased with our choice of accommodation in Modena. Maybe I had lower expectations because of some comments I had seen about the worn condition of the property but, apart from the carpet having seen better days, our room was fine, as were the general areas. We had however opted for a suite, maybe partly influenced by the comments. The shutters and aircon kept us cool, we didn't get noise from the street and there was always hot water. The hotel is very well located in the old town of Modena, near a street of bars, just a few minutes walk to the market and main square and an easy stroll to many restaurants. The railway station and Enzo Ferrari museum are 20 minutes away. Breakfast was always well stocked and a wide selection. We could only eat in the garden on the first day but the inside area was fine. The staff were always very friendly and helpful. We opted for the hotel's valet parking and, despite a charge of 20 Euros per day, were happy with this decision, we would not have wanted to try and find a place on the streets each time we returned. Overall, we enjoyed everything about our stay.

The location was excellent the staff were lovely and very helpful. The hotel had loads of character.

Someone entered our room late at night. Luckily my partner was still awake at thus stage, I was sleeping. The guy did apologise and left, when we reported the incident to reception the following morning we were told it was a mistake by a member of staff as they thought the room was empty. This left me feeling a bit uncomfortable the remainder of my stay, as was no safety chain on the door just a key to lock the door.

My wife and I stayed here for two night after four days in Cinque Terre and in advance of another 10 days around Italy. We were in Modena to visit the world-famous Osteria Francescana and wanted a nice hotel within walking distance of there. This hotel was fabulous in almost every single way. The room we had was large, with a beautiful view into a well maintained courtyard, a bench for seating, and a desk. The windows shut with boards which allowed us to sleep in the deep dark even after sunrise (not something I often do). The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was spacious for European standards. All staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. The location was five minutes from the market, which was an experience that one cannot miss if they ever are in Modena.

The restaurant closed earlier than advertised. Don't get me wrong, we ate exceptionally well in Modena (you'd have to try hard not to) and the restaurant closing early would not typically be a big deal, but our schedules were a bit off due to travel and the amazing lunch we had at Osteria Francescana. I had expected to be able to get a late dinner somewhere in Modena that night, but all good places seemed to also have closed relatively early for Italy and as a result I returned to the hotel figuring I could get some easy tortellini. I was wrong, but it was not the end of the world - the hotel was great.

If you are looking for a hotel that still has the original flair of an Italian hotel, this is the perfect place to go. I was worried at first that the place had been modernized too much, but I do not know if I was lucky with my room, but mine was perfect with a view of the beautiful garden where we could have breakfast. Honestly, this place is a little gem, I hope they do not change it as I will definitely be back next time I am in Modena. Super central and beautiful area for night walks (and day walks).

The garage is not necessary as you have to pay extra for it. I would reccommend the local garage which is like 10-15 min walk as in Modena city you will never need the car (pedestrian as well) and the hotel is super central.

The location, in the centre of Modena, was great, especially as were able to park right outside the hotel. The bed was very comfortable.

We liked the hotel overall but it’s quite shabby and could do with refurbishing. The selection of food at breakfast was quite good, but there was hardly any hot food - just fry-looking scrambled eggs and bacon. We’d usually a 4-star hotel to at least make eggs to order.

The hotel lies in a very quiet area, no through traffic. Our spacious beautifully decorated bedroom had an unexpectedly big en suite tiled bathroom with a good shower and a separate bathtub. Both rooms were bright and had windows you could open but as well curtains to close tightly. The view from the bedroom was amazing, down into a huge well kept park like garden where you were allowed to relax or walk. I liked everything about the bedroom and could easily have stayed longer as planned. Breakfast was served in a huge room. The buffet had an enormous choice of everything you could wish to have for breakfast.

I liked everything. No complaints.

The staff were amazing, everyone was so helpful. The breakfast was really good, excellent selection to choose from and we ate outside on hotel terrace which was lovely. It was very hot during our stay so we were grateful for the air-conditioning in the room which worked really well. We were also very pleased with the location, 10 mins walk to the centre & Modena Cathedral. We were also able to store our electric bikes securely. We'd definitely stay again.

Nothing as everything was really good. One point only is to check you are given the type of room you booked. We had booked a superior room & emailed ahead via Booking.com and requested a double room. On arrival we were given a standard room with twin beds. This was quickly & efficiently resolved, so not a problem in the end.

This hotel in Modena is a stunning blend of beautiful architecture, elegant decorations, and impressive frescos, making it feel more like a museum than just a place to stay. The breakfast experience is excellent, offering a wide variety of sweet and savory options, along with good coffee that can be enjoyed on a picturesque terrace. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring the city, and the staff is welcoming and friendly.

However, our stay was marred by an issue with the air conditioning in our room, which, unfortunately, was not resolved during our visit.