PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso
Via De' Fusari 9-1, 40123, Bologna Italy
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#14 of 112 hotels in Bologna
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Phi Hotel Bologna is housed in a building that has been a hotel since 1375 (Al Cappello Rosso). One of Bologna's oldest boutique hotels, it can boast 600 years of hospitality. Phi Hotel Bologna features a convenient, highly central location, sophisticated details, and high-quality, personalized offerings. The building's common spaces, bedrooms, and apartments are all finely furnished with designer decor, a collaborative effort between internationally known artists and set designers.
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Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
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Complimentary Instant Coffee
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
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Flatscreen TV
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English, French, Spanish, German and 1 more
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Grade: 100 out of 100
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We loved this small, intimate hotel tucked away in an amazing part of the city. So walkable! What made it even more delightful was the staff. So helpful, so friendly and so good looking! Kudos to the hotel employers! We would definitely return. We weren’t quite as impressed with the food in the restaurant but a million choices are all around.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Perfect Location for Discovering the Old City
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Response from Phi Hotels, Proprietario at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Maryann, we would like to thank you for staying at the Phi Hotel Bologna and for taking a couple of minutes to review us. We are sorry that the dishes offered in our restaurant were not to your taste. In fact, we serve home-made typical products of our city every day and on which quality we pay particular attention. Although we are happy that your experience was still well appreciated and above all we are pleased that you had a special thought for our staff, the true protagonists in ensuring our guests the best stay experience through punctual service attentive to their needs. We are looking forward to have the opportunity to host you again. Kind regards. Phi Hotel Bologna
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We had 5 nights at Cappello Rosso (as the locals call it) and the highlight was the friendly staff, behind the desk 24/7 and happy to help with anything from transport to restaurants to maps and advice. We had a 'superior room' which had a king size bed, big wardrobe and desk plus a rocking chair. The decor was ... unique (JFK theme) ... and the room had a little balcony which could be opened for fresh air. There is a guest lounge/ibrary on the ground floor which is very cozy if you wish to buy a bottle of something and just relax 'at home', play some cards or read a book. The area was very quiet so sleeping late was no problem! We took the breakfast option which was a nice easy way to start the day - the cafe in the hotel had a nice buffet with cereals, meats, fruit, pastries, juices and a small hot buffet. The breakfast cafe is open until 11 am and breakfast can be arranged early (from 5 am) if you have an early start. The hotel is located one street away from Piazza Maggiore, the main square in the old city center, and we walked everywhere during our stay, with many restaurants, cafes, museums and galleries within easy walking distance. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!…
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Phi Hotels, Proprietario at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Heiny, we want to thank you first and foremost for the kindness of your review and for taking the time to note everything that contributed to the full success of your stay. We do our best to ensure welcoming accommodations equipped with every comfort where our guests can spend their stays and it is with pleasure that we provide books, armchairs and a large table in the common area where you can spend relaxing moments perhaps enjoying a coffee or a hot chocolate. But above all we are pleased to read that you found the selection offered in the breakfast buffet to your liking, which we take care of every day to guarantee both savory and sweet products that can satisfy the tastes and habits of all our guests. We hope you will have a pleasant memory of us and will choose us again for your future visits to Bologna. Our best regards. Phi Hotel Bologna
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The rooms were small, the air was shut off because of the war in Ukraine. The hotel is in walking distance of everything, except the train station. We had a train ride to Verona, needed a taxi, they failed to tell us there was an even in town, never got a taxi. We had to keep the windows open because it was hot in the room, so in the morning it got very noisy with all the activity in the side street.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Michelle, first of all we would like to thank you for choosing our hotel and for taking few minutes to leave us your experience. We are sorry that you found the room at a temperature that was not ideal to allow you to rest properly, that you were disturbed in the morning by noise from outside but much more that you encountered inconveniences in finding taxi availability to reach the station which is from the hotel about 15-20 minutes on foot. We hope anyway that you can well understand that the service is not up to us and that it was an extraordinary situation that we could not foresee. On the other hand, we are pleased to read that the location in the historic heart of the city and the proximity to all the most significant points of interest in the city have been appreciated and have allowed you to visit it comfortably on foot. Phi Hotel Bologna
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Great location in center of town. Each room is different. The staff was wonderful and quick to help with restaurant reservations, directions, taxis, etc. Coffee was always available in the lobby. They even gave us a booklet with recipes in English for the local food. I would stay here again.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear guest, Making our clients' stay comfortable and one that can be pleasantly remembered is one of our main purposes. We are therefore pleased that our hospitality and willingness to help you was so appreciated and contributed in spending a good time with us. We will be more than happy you have you again for your next stays in the city and we catch the occasion to thank you for choosing us and for dedicating some minutes of your time to leave this appreciated review. We look forward to seeing you soon Phi Hotel Bologna
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This is a lovely quirky individual hotel. Very clean and comfortable. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Food from the next door osteria is excellent (not included in the price) for breakfast lunch and dinner. All the staff were courteous and spoke English too. The location is excellent - close enough to be in the main square in a couple of minutes but it still was quiet with no noise from crowds.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Get a taxi from the airport to the hotel - rather than the Marconi monorail - similar price but...
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Responded 22 Dec 2022
Dear Olympia, thank you for satying at the Phi Hotel Bologna We are really happy to read that you spent a pleasant time in our hotel, that you enjoyed our welcome and spirit of service and that all the services that we take care for our guests have contributed to spent a pleasant time and so that you can have a good memory of us. It was a pleasure to have you with us and We will be happy if you would choose us again for your next visit to town. Kindest regards. Phi Hotel Bologna
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Dave R wrote a review Dec 2022
Hotel Phi is a wonderful hotel with an amazing location, helpful welcoming staff, and reasonable rates. Just steps from the central piazza and fantastic restaurants and all the main attractions of Bologna. The rooms are fun yet tasteful with individually themed rooms adorned with accent/mood lighting and nice bathrooms.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: The shower has double doors that must be firmly closed or you’ll get the bathroom floor quite wet.
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Responded 13 Dec 2022
Dear Dave, We are happy to read that you had a good and comfortable stay and specially to read your appreciation for our room so we like to share a little of history behind them: in recent years we have involved the artists who participated in the international festival of comics held here in Bologna in a project that involves the decoration and furnishing of each room with a different theme that has led our hotel to take on an unique look. The inspirations that led to the creation of the cinemas derive in some cases from nature, in others from the imagination and drawings of children and from the influences deriving from the world of both Italian and international cinema. We hope you can bring with you a pleasant memory of the experienced lived with us and we would like to Oue best regards. Phi Hotel Bologna
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The room was quite expensive and I’m very poor repair, 108. The shower was not functioning. I had to use the handle part of the shower which subsequently sprayed water everywhere in the bathroom. After long trip you just want a comfortable room with working amenities. They sent up 2 repairer people who just looked at it and said, yes it’s very broken. Would not recommend.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: My Colleauge travelling with me had similar troubles in his room.
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Responded 6 Dec 2022
Dear Gibran, thank you for choosing the Phi Hotel Bologna and for taking some minutes to write a review for us. We are sorry for the inconvenience encountered with the shower and that this completely ruined your experience at our hotel. Unfortunately, we have suffered a breakdown of the system which could not be repaired immediately and which we are sure you will understand we could not foresee. We are also sorry that you did not consider our proposal to assign you a replacement room of even higher category and free of charge as a viable solution, and still preferred to stay in the assigned room. We hope that you would like to give us a second chance in the future during which you can better appreciate our services and the attention we pay to our guests and we can leave you with a different opinion to the one you carry with you now. Kind regards. Phi Hotel Bologna
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We had the turquoise room which was tired and in bad need of a refresh decor wise. The bed was comfy but thats about all I can say good about the room. The breakfast was boring - 2nd rate and the same every day. Staff was good and helpful. I would not recommend
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Responded 2 Dec 2022
Dear guest, thanks for choosing the Phi Hotel Bologna and for leaving your experience that will give us the opportunity to offer an even better service. We are sorry that you did not like your assigned room and did not find it as well cared as we would have liked it to be. Each room is in fact different from the others and created by the artists taking part in the international comics festival so reflecting their own style and inspiration. But above all, we are sorry to read that our breakfast was not to your taste and up to your expectations; in fact, we try to vary the products we offer as much as possible so as to always guarantee something new and reflecting the current season being always as much attentive as possible on its quality. We are, indeed, happy that you had a comfortable rest and that you appreciate the hospitality and the service from our staff. We would be delighted if you would allow us another opportunity to be your guest, during which we would be happy to let you choose a room from our 33 that would be most appropriate to you and guarantee you an experience that will satisfy you completely. Best regards. Phi Hotel Bologna
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Wonderful and helpful staff. Great location. Close to the main attractions and good restaurants. Playfully decorated room made it so inviting. Breakfast had many selections. There was a relaxing lounge area with coffee available all day.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Responded 24 Nov 2022
Dear guest, One of the main characteristics of our hotel is that each room is different from the next and that our guests have a different experience each time they stay; we are happy that you liked the one you were assigned and that you enjoyed spending some time in our lounge relaxing and enjoying a good Italian coffee. But what honours us most is your appreciation for our staff who are at the heart of our hospitality and are always willing to ensure that our guests have the best possible stay experience. We would like to thank you for choosing our hotel and for sharing your review with all the community. We hope to have in the future other occasion to host you again. Our best regards. Phi Hotel Bologna
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We spent one night at this fantastic hotel at the end of our time in Italy - and wish we had been able to stay longer! Our room was wonderful - we loved the themed decor (in the Elsa Schiaparelli room), and the room was clean and comfortable. We took advantage of espresso in the reception area, as well as the breakfast buffet. Highlight of the hotel is its location - on a quiet, charming side street just one block off the Piazza Maggiore. We will definitely return, and we would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Bologna.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Responded 8 Nov 2022
Dear guest, We would to thank you for staying at the Phi Hotel Bologna and for leaving us your contribution. We are very pleased to have received your review so enthusiastic and full of appreciation that it repays us well for the passion and dedication that we dedicate every day to our work. We like to pamper our guests by offering them the best services and all the comforts to have a good stay and we are happy that you have enjoyed what is made available to you. Also we are very pleased to read your will to return soon to visit us. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Our best regards. Phi Hotel Bologna
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PRICE RANGE
US$115 - US$236 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
ItalyEmilia-RomagnaProvince of BolognaBolognaSaragozza
NUMBER OF ROOMS
33
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Frequently Asked Questions about PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso
Which popular attractions are close to PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
Nearby attractions include Compianto sul Cristo Morto (0.3 km), Portico di San Luca (0.1 km), and Piazza Maggiore (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
Yes, paid private parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mò Mortadella Lab, The Gallery Pizzart Food & Drink, and Sushi Corner Bologna.
Does PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso have airport transportation?
Yes, PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Bologna.
Are any cleaning services offered at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at PHI Hotel Bologna Al Cappello Rosso?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.