Searching for a hotel in Bologna city centre and wondering whether an apartment could be a good alternative? It can, if you want more room, a kitchen and the freedom to keep your own hours without giving up a central location. Design Club Collection offers design apartments in a historic building a 5-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore, with self check-in and services on request. Here is what actually changes between the two.
- Bologna’s historic centre
- 5-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore
- Full kitchen and Wi-Fi
- Self check-in
Apartment or hotel in Bologna: what changes
- SpaceA hotel gives you a room; an apartment gives you a living area, a kitchen and a sleeping area, sometimes on two levels.
- MealsHotels usually serve breakfast and some have a restaurant. An apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, so you can have breakfast when you like or eat in after a wander round the food shops of the centre.
- ArrivalAt a hotel you check in at reception; with us you use self check-in and have independent access.
- ServicesHotels service your room every day; with us, daily cleaning is on request, and there is a laundry service and a courtesy kit.
- AtmosphereA hotel room, or a home with a style of its own – one of eight.
When a hotel is still the right choice
Are you staying a single night, arriving late and leaving early? Do you want a staffed reception at all hours, breakfast served and room service? Then a good hotel is probably the better fit. It is a different way of travelling, not a better or worse one.
Iosa Ghini Associati
The eight styles
Every apartment follows one of eight styles designed by Iosa Ghini Associati: pick the one that suits you.
Eco ChicWooden furniture and botanical graphics, for the warmth of nature.
IndustrialThe feel of modern urban lofts, mostly with a mezzanine.
LuxuryOn the top floor, with a wood-burning fireplace, a terrace over the rooftops or a hot tub.
BusinessClean lines and neutral colours, with items of pure, efficient design.
EleganteThe Motor Valley in its most refined version, in shades of blue and grey.
Red RacingRed accents, soft leather and technological graphics.
ExtremeClean lines and bright yellow accents, with a young spirit.
Eighties and BolidismIntense colours and dynamic shapes, from the movement founded by Massimo Iosa Ghini.
When an apartment works better
From the second day on, the extra space starts to matter. A family has a bedroom for the children and a kitchen that fits around their mealtimes. A group of friends can stay together instead of being split between rooms. If you are working, you have a table, Wi-Fi and the quiet of a home. A couple can choose a top-floor apartment with a fireplace or a hot tub. And then there is the simple pleasure of living in the centre of Bologna for a few days. You shop for food in the old town, cook, and head out on foot under the porticoes.
A hotel alternative in the centre of Bologna
Design Club Collection offers a middle way. The building on Via Nazario Sauro brings the two together: self-contained apartments, and a single operator looking after them. The interiors follow eight styles designed by Iosa Ghini Associati. For a business trip there are the Business studios; for loft lovers, the Industrial apartments with mezzanines; for a special occasion, the Luxury ones. You will find the others on the styles page.
The location is what you would look for in a central hotel. We are on a quiet street parallel to Via dell’Indipendenza, a stone’s throw from the Two Towers. Directions and partner garages are on the Where we are page.
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Inside the apartments
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Living area and dining table -
Eco Chic: living area with mezzanine -
Eighties and Bolidism: the bedroom -
Eighties and Bolidism: living area -
Business: bed and kitchen -
Eighties and Bolidism: geometric graphics -
Luxury: the hot tub -
Luxury: bedroom with a hot tub
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into the apartment?
With self check-in: there is no reception desk to go through and you have independent access to the apartment. The building has a lift.
What will I find in the apartment?
A fully equipped kitchen and Wi-Fi, with a courtesy kit waiting for you on arrival. Daily cleaning is available on request and there is a laundry service.
How far is Piazza Maggiore?
A 5-minute walk. The building is at Via Nazario Sauro 25, a quiet street parallel to Via dell’Indipendenza, a stone’s throw from the Two Towers.
Can I get there by car?
Yes, but the building is inside the limited traffic zone (ZTL): the Where we are page explains how to get in and lists the partner garages and car parks.
Where can I book?
On the official Design Club Collection website: choose your dates, see which apartments are available and book directly.
Design Club Collection
Book on the official website
If an apartment sounds like the hotel alternative you were looking for in Bologna, check availability and book directly on the official Design Club Collection website.
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