Relais Villa Valfiore

Tucked inside a century-old park in San Lazzaro di Savena, just a few kilometres east of Bologna. About 11 km from Bologna’s center and roughly 20–21 km from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Close to the Museum of Prehistory Luigi Donini and within a 15-minute drive of Piazza Maggiore and Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (pets accepted with prior notice and a nightly fee).

A fully restored 17th/19th-century villa with period touches and modern finishes. The 23 individually furnished rooms feature pillowtop beds with down comforters and Egyptian cotton, minibars, LCD/satellite TVs, and many rooms include balconies or terraces; bathrooms offer bidets and upscale toiletries. Stroll Mediterranean gardens lined with cedars and pines, spot the small restored church on the estate, and breathe in lavender-scented hallways.

Wellness-led offerings include a spa with massages, a sauna and hot tub, plus indoor and outdoor pools (outdoor pool seasonal) and a poolside snack/bar. On-site perks include a fitness area, children's playground, concierge and babysitting (surcharge), underground parking with direct access, and bike hire and storage. Book tours or use the 24-hour shuttle service (surcharge) to explore Bologna.

Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, a business center and express check-in. Small conference facilities (about 200 sq ft / 19 sq m) and meeting rooms available, plus airport shuttle service for a surcharge.

On-site restaurant Valfiore serves lunch and dinner, there's a café for coffee and light bites, and a bar plus poolside bar for drinks. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily (typically 8:00–10:00 AM) and limited room service is available.