This hotel is located right on the main street, within walking distance of the main shopping areas and right in the heart of the financial district. The main square, Piazza Maggiore, is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel, Due Torri and the theatre are 15 minutes away on foot, and the Medieval Museum and cathedral are just 2 minutes' walk away. The stunning city of Bologna has a beautiful Old Town featuring long rows of porticoes and it has the oldest university in Europe. Milan is a two-hour drive from the hotel, Bologna train station is just 10 minutes' walk away and Bologna-Guglielmo Marconi airport is 10 km away.

The hotel was built in 1912. Guests have a choice of 109 non-smoking rooms located in two 4-storey buildings with lifts. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional facilities include a newspaper stand. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service and a laundry service. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine, projector and photocopier is available. Larger events can be organised with the help of the conference service.