Hotel Il Canale - Bologna, Italy     

We stayed for 2 weeks at the Il Canale and throughly enjoyed our time there. Bologna is a great city to "work out of" to see this region of Italy. The train station is an easy walk from the hotel and you can comfortably travel to all of the popular sites by train. Bologna itself is a treasure and the museums are well worth your time. The location of the hotel makes it easy to walk anywhere in the center city -- or easy to grab a bus. Many eateries of all types are within a block or two. The central food market is a nice stroll away. The staff at the hotel were all friendly and eager to accommodate us. The room was clean and comfortable. We had room 10 and we would request this room again for several reasons. One of the treasures near the hotel is the Trattoria dal Baissanot. The food is traditional & wonderful. The owners and staff were so warm that we felt like family on the 2nd visit. Needless to say, we enjoyed several meals there. Yes, we would stay here again, with pleasure!

Just back from a 4-night stay at this hotel, which was in an excellent situation and well placed in centre of town. Double room was small but adequate, if a little too orange!! Only complaint was of foul smell in bathroom, although this was kept spotlessly clean, as was rest of room. Guess the plumbing is not all it could be. Breakfast was OK. Have stayed in Bologna on a few occasions and this was not the best hotel I have used, however it was fine for a few nights.