Hotel Cervetta 5 once again exceeded all our expectations, yes it has no lift but two flights of stairs are hardly a problem especially when the staff is more than ready to help with luggage.
Food in Modena is almost more important than life itself and though Cervetta 5 does not serve Lunch or Dinner (pitty) their breakfast feeds both your eyes and stomach, the lay out and approach is so cute that you almost dont want to disturb its layout, easy to see when some one cares from the little things.
The owners and staff are amazing, lovely, sensitive, helpful people; they don't have a room..no problem they will ring up and find you one; need a restaurant ? no problem they will check what you like and make recommendation, if its out of Modena town they will contact for you and make sure their open and make a reservation.
Rooms as always, clean and tidy, well stocked mini bar and room amenities.
Cannot recommend this small family run Hotel enough.

When I arrived, I thought the hotel was a bit basic - rooms clean but small. Same for bathroom. No elevator. I even looked up "boutique hotel" to see what it meant. But after 2 nights there I was charmed. Staff were SO nice and helpful, water was free, continental-type breakfast so fresh that I loved it. Excellent coffee too. It really IS a boutique hotel!

I stayed at Hotel Cervetta with my husband and son for 4 days. The hotel is quite modest but very clean and central. The staff were amazing. My Italian is not great but they did the best they could to help out with anything we needed. The breakfasts were great. Fruit, pastries, cereal and coffee. Very nice. I recommend the hot chocolate. The Hotel was really close to the main square and ideal for walking the old section of Modena. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend the restaurant Stag next door.

Very good value hotel.

Great location right in the middle of the old town and nicely remodeled (modern) boutique hotel. Rooms were comfortable and clean, though the bed and bedding was a bit thin/hard for the average North American (something we find most places in Europe). The secure parking was convenient as we had a bunch of luggage (scuba gear) we didn't want to have to take out of the car. The staff were really great - welcoming and eager to provide help we asked for (like printing stuff for us or later check out), as well as thoughtful details we didn't think to ask for (gelato recommendations and offering us bottles of water for our trip on our way out). Obviously if you're looking for 5-star luxury you will be disappointed but if you want a clean, comfortable and attractive room in an excellent location with friendly and welcoming staff, then I highly recommend this hotel. It is excellent value for your money.