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AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
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AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott offers an upscale experience in central Bologna. Guests enjoy Italian dishes at AC Restaurant, relax in the garden, and use in-room WiFi. The property is praised for its attentive staff, laundry services, and inviting lobby fireplace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bologna Fiere District, a neighborhood in Bologna, AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott is in a shopping district and near the airport. BolognaFiere and Piazza Maggiore are two other places to visit that come recommended. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Via Serlio Sebastiano, 28, Bologna, BO, 40128

What's nearby

  • BolognaFiere - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Bologna - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • PalaDozza - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna Central Station - 14 min walk
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Savhotel Bologna - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Wild West - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pane Georgiano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Fire - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kinotto Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott

Upscale family-friendly hotel near BolognaFiere
Located close to Piazza Maggiore, AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, AC Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Laundry services, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 127 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AC Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (3,014 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 5 to August 18:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 16 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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AC Bologna Marriott
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Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott located?

This family-friendly Bologna hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of BolognaFiere and Piazza Maggiore. Bologna Central Station is 14 minutes by foot and Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

AC Hotel Bologna by Marriott Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 647 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with coffee machine and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Evalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. I like the firm bed. Location is far from the center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Come sempre ottima struttura, ottima posizione, personale molto gentile
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

FREDERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon sejour
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained. The front office personnel was very helpful, specially Maritza gave us some great restaurants names to have dinner at.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff v. friendly. Park with beer garden and music for young people opposite. Near Palazzo Congressi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SERVET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
shower had a leakage problem
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint moderne hotel

Flot moderne hotel, hjælpsomt personale. Fine værelser, god morgenmad, og udmærket aften restaurant, dog er restauranten ikke særlig hyggelig.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel with a great staff, great breakfast and quick access to the highway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ENRICO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buonissima colazione
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Tutto molto bene. Consigliato!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel useful for a night prior a cruise. Decent pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Um bom hotel com um bom atendimento, excelente café da manhã e um ótimo serviço de limpeza. Para turismo um pouco longe do centro histórico para caminhada.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary E.

Nice enough place. Not as centrally located as I had hoped but the weather was nice so we walked into he city center.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, close to town. Area around hotel just okay, not the best area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bertie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice

Nice place outside the main city. Room does get very hot, but the service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was responsive and professional , rooms was clean and very comfy we spend 3 nights there .. quiet area . Safe parking Rooms are small for 3 persons but that’s Europe !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a bit far from the train station but not too far. Area is a bit lacking in amenities but the hotel is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, easy and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room's need attention from maintenance ASAP, hotel area very unsafe. not coming back. Bologna overall very disappointed .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches und hilfsberreites Personal, dank Frontdeskman Arthur hatten wir unser bestes Dinner auf der ganzen Reise! Location ruhig, ein kurzer Spaziergang bis zum Zentrum, ausreichend Parkplätze, reichhaltiges Frühstück und moderne Zimmer. Absolute Empfehlung für einen Aufenthalt in Bologna!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Decent hotel. A little far from the center.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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