We've used Tripadvisor for every hotel we've booked in locations across the world in the past three years and have always been rapt in the experiences we've had. But Hotel Porta San Mamolo has beaten all expectations. It was a little difficult to find - thanks to a GPS that wouldn't recognise one-way streets - but once we walked through... more

The Hotel Porta San Mamolo is located within a 15 - 20 min. walk of the historic district of Bologna. The staff is very helpful and speaks English perfectly. Although the rooms are small by American standards and the beds are a bit too firm, the rooms are clean and decorated nicely. The breakfast area is the most pleasing and... more

This is a beautiful small hotel, where the rooms are lovingly designed to fit around the old buildings. Many look onto the pretty interior gardens. It's located on a very quiet side street in the picturesque old part of town, an easy walk to all the sights. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had an enormous room, really a... more

This hotel is centrally located in a beautiful residential area close to all the sights. Our room was lovely with a large, renovated bathroom. The hotel recommended a restaurant right down the street and it was outstanding. Please do take their recommendations. Of note, this was a quiet time of year and our family was one of very few staying... more

We've just returned from 5 days in Bologna. We stayed at the Hotel Mamolo which turned out to be a lovely find. The staff were friendly and helpful - printing off train schedules and advising on local restaurants. The breakfast is superb, serving really good coffee. I was a bit worried when we arrived by cab which drove through tiny... more

realy great hotel huge room on ground floor lovely staff great coffee for breakfast realy freindly staff allyou could ask for paid about £130 a night fore huge room more

Our stop off in Bologna was part of a road trip me and my partner made this summer around Italy. I was set alight by Bologna itself but the Hotel Porta San Mamolo was lovely - definitely the best hotel on our trip. Room was lovely and big, as was the bathroom. Free WiFi access downstairs but just be aware,... more

Reception was awesome. Roberto - the owner and GM is hands on and a great PR guy. Treats you like a VIP with care and sincerity, which I liked. The room was big, the bathroom was big, clean, sparkling with nice decor, flat screen TV, and small little touches that made our stay enjoyable. The spot is obscure near the... more

Yes, it is charming; yes, it is quaint. But, at 170 euros a night, this is hardly a bargain. The queen-sized bed is two single mattresses pushed together, which means that if you sleep in the middle, sooner or later you sink in between. The bathroom was decent. The young lady who handled my arrival gave spot-on recommendations for restaurants...not... more