Best Western Hotel San Donato

Excellent location in this wonderful city Near the towers and square with plenty of good restaurants near by . The rooms were clean but a bit basic and dated , staff were friendly and helpful value for money less

We didn't stay here but we were looking for a rooftop bar in Bologna. Found this place online. We arrived at 5.15pm and were told the rooftop terrace would open at 6pm. No problem. We came back at 6pm. Then we were told there is a 10€ charge per person to visit the rooftop. Fine. Paid up although we haven't been charged this anywhere else in Europe. Then there was a complicated method of getting to the roof. You are given a ticket. Then you take the lift to the second floor where you order your drinks. No wines on the menu except Prosecco. Then you return to the lift and press the Down button (there is no up button). When the lift arrives you get in and press the third floor button. On the third floor you follow the corridor around (no signs) to an outside terrace which leads to stairs and finally the rooftop. The was one other table occupied. There is no bar so if you want more drinks you have to make your way back to the second floor. The view is fantastic over Central Bologna. The staff were lovely when they arrived ten minutes later with our drinks. This place could be packed every night if Best Western would invest some money and cut the surcharge. Instead it is deserted. less

Friendly reception staff who handled our sundry reservations patiently and with precision. Tidy double room, good AC, spacious. Very good breakfast, lots of options. The understaffed bar had trouble managing our orders, but we were MANY. less

Didn’t stay at San Donato although the location of the hotel is clearly very good, just steps away from the Due Torri. But even if you are not staying there, their rooftop bar on the second floor is worth a visit for some pricier drinks than the average in Bologna but killer views of the heart of the city. less

We had a good time there in the middle of everything. The single rooms were very very small and it was quite expensive compared to double rooms. Comfortable bed. Clean. Fantastic breakfast and good service. less