Best Western Hotel San Donato

I have mixed feelings about this hotel. First the good. It is in a great location, just a few blocks from oldtown Bologna, adjacent to several attractions like the twin towers, the jewish sector/temple, Cattedrale di San Pietro and the University. The staff were very professional and very supportive. The Hotel was a beautiful building when new and had wonderful views of the Bologna sky line from the terrace off the bar. The bad is that - the HVAC was completely overwhelmed by the 90+ degree heat, I was never able to reduce the temperature of the room below 80 degrees from early afternoon until 3 AM. - the main elevator was under an extensive repair requiring us to walk up 21 stairs to our 3rd floor room - the bathroom only had a tub and handheld shower and the temperature of the water in the shower changed multiple times during use. So, if you are not traveling in Summer this a wonderful hotel to stay due to the location and staff. Just be warned that it has its challenges. less

While we have stayed at the San Donato many times, we continue to return because of the great Staff and the great location. Located about 200 meters from the Due Torre (two towers) and about a 10 minute walk from phenomenal shopping, restaurants, and bars. less

This hotel needs a serious renovation. Rooms are outdated, noisy, (specially the doors slapping..) not secured. Staff is grumpy and not friendly at all. Wifi is hectic. We stayed one night only in a room with tiny window looking on nothing but a wall Nevertheless the hotel has a great location downtown next to the heart of te city. A pity that hospitality is forgotten, no fun, no joy, no trill, no taste, it looks like a Soviet hotel ... worst eastern ! less

Our room was clean and comfortable, but the location is hard to beat. Only a short stroll to the Two Towers and many food, gelato, drink options. Also convenient for exploring the University district. The staff were very friendly and helpful, ensuring we had a timely taxi to the railway station. less

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