Il Canale Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Lobby
Reception
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Bar (on property)
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Bertiera 2, Bologna, BO, 40126
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bologna

Located in Historic Center within a short walk of Piazza Maggiore, Il Canale Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital. This 17-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Two Towers - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Bologna - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • PalaDozza - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 11 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 13 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Impero Bar Pasticceria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Altero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Bar del Cuore - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Donatello - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Il Canale Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
A local mainstay since 1860, Il Canale Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 25-inch TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Select Comfort beds sport Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, minibars, and electric kettles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1860
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Zanhotel Tre Vecchi]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 1 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.80 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services.
Property Registration Number 037006-AL-00083

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Il Canale Hotel?

Il Canale Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Il Canale Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Historic Center, just steps from Via Indipendenza and Finestrella di Via Piella, and within a short walk of Piazza Maggiore. You'll also find Cattedrale di San Pietro and Fountain of Neptune less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Il Canale Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Il Canale Hotel feature a casino?

No, Il Canale Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Il Canale Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Il Canale Hotel good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Il Canale Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Il Canale Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Il Canale Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Il Canale Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Il Canale Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Il Canale Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Il Canale Hotel?

The closest major airport to Il Canale Hotel is Bologna Airport (BLQ), which is 6.6 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Il Canale Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Il Canale Hotel.