Pros
- Clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs
- Walkable neighborhood with restaurants and shops nearby
- Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and classic Italian dinners
- Rooftop hot tub and terrace
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Reasonably priced multi-story car park beneath the hotel
- Conference center and nine meeting rooms
- 15-minute drive to the Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Cons
- Further out of the city center than many other hotels
- Charge for parking and breakfast
- Standard Rooms could use an update
Bottom Line
The Aemilia is a mid-range hotel with 124 rooms over six floors that's popular with business travelers. It’s located on a quiet street just outside the city walls in Bologna, but it's a 15-minute walk into the center of the city. Rooms are clean and comfortable with contemporary furniture, though the Standard Rooms could use a refresh. There's a rooftop hot tub and views from the rooftop terrace are pretty special. Guests can pay to park in the 500-space garage on-site.
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Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
Scene
A clean, light and spacious place to stay
Aemilia Hotel has a bright, welcoming lobby with a cream marble floor and dark brown reception desk. There's also a communal lounge with brown and cream leather sofas and plenty of books and newspapers for guests to read. The bright and airy feel continues throughout the hotel -- the restaurant has lots of large windows allowing for natural light to fill the space, and the polished wood floors and white leather chairs give a contemporary look. The bar has a more trendy feel with soft blue neon lights, glass tables, and stylish leather furniture. The majority of guests here are business travelers, though couples on holiday are common as well.
Location
Just outside the city walls
It's a 15-minute, pleasant walk on attractive streets from the hotel to the main square, Piazza Maggiore, and the top sights of Bologna. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and cafes in the vicinity. Plan on a 15-minute drive to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. 500 parking spaces are available in the hotel's garage for a daily fee.
Rooms
Functional and comfortable
The rooms in the Aemilia are clean, functional, and spacious with comfortable beds and creature comforts. Each room has a safe, climate control, free Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms are the most affordable, and the most dull. These have a neutral color scheme, with beige carpet, light wood furniture, and plain white bed linen. An upgrade to the Panoramic Room offers a more stylish setting, as well as more space. Contemporary floral artwork and a huge flat-screen TV, along with stylish furniture make it look a lot more luxurious than a Standard room. Bathrooms include dark brown tiles, high gloss white sinks, and toiletries. There are no baths in any of the rooms, but they all have a walk-in shower. Rooms on higher floors have better views and are quieter.
Features
Good business facilities and a fabulous roof terrace
The Aemilia is ideal for business travelers. There are nine bright and modern meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology, and a large conference room which can accommodate 200 people. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The first floor terrace can also be used for coffee breaks, lunches, and business dinners.
A small fitness center is available for working out. The on-site bar includes a coffee machine and sells snacks and sandwiches along with cocktails. A breakfast buffet of fruits, cereals, cheese, meat, and pastries is served every morning. Gurme Restaurant serves Italian for dinner. Room service is available with limited hours.
The best feature of the Aemilia is the rooftop terrace. It’s a quiet spot that offers amazing panoramic views of the city from chic sun loungers or a large hot tub.
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Scene
A clean, light and spacious place to stay
Aemilia Hotel has a bright, welcoming lobby with a cream marble floor and dark brown reception desk. There's also a communal lounge with brown and cream leather sofas and plenty of books and newspapers for guests to read. The bright and airy feel continues throughout the hotel -- the restaurant has lots of large windows allowing for natural light to fill the space, and the polished wood floors and white leather chairs give a contemporary look. The bar has a more trendy feel with soft blue neon lights, glass tables, and stylish leather furniture. The majority of guests here are business travelers, though couples on holiday are common as well.
Location
Just outside the city walls
It's a 15-minute, pleasant walk on attractive streets from the hotel to the main square, Piazza Maggiore, and the top sights of Bologna. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and cafes in the vicinity. Plan on a 15-minute drive to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. 500 parking spaces are available in the hotel's garage for a daily fee.
Rooms
Functional and comfortable
The rooms in the Aemilia are clean, functional, and spacious with comfortable beds and creature comforts. Each room has a safe, climate control, free Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms are the most affordable, and the most dull. These have a neutral color scheme, with beige carpet, light wood furniture, and plain white bed linen. An upgrade to the Panoramic Room offers a more stylish setting, as well as more space. Contemporary floral artwork and a huge flat-screen TV, along with stylish furniture make it look a lot more luxurious than a Standard room. Bathrooms include dark brown tiles, high gloss white sinks, and toiletries. There are no baths in any of the rooms, but they all have a walk-in shower. Rooms on higher floors have better views and are quieter.
Features
Good business facilities and a fabulous roof terrace
The Aemilia is ideal for business travelers. There are nine bright and modern meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology, and a large conference room which can accommodate 200 people. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The first floor terrace can also be used for coffee breaks, lunches, and business dinners.
A small fitness center is available for working out. The on-site bar includes a coffee machine and sells snacks and sandwiches along with cocktails. A breakfast buffet of fruits, cereals, cheese, meat, and pastries is served every morning. Gurme Restaurant serves Italian for dinner. Room service is available with limited hours.
The best feature of the Aemilia is the rooftop terrace. It’s a quiet spot that offers amazing panoramic views of the city from chic sun loungers or a large hot tub.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Babysitting Services
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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