Saragozza flat & secret garden

I have to say from the beginning this was one of the best apartments we stayed in our trips through Europe, so the "DeLuxe" in its name is 100% justified. The location near Porta Saragozza is ideal, all windows facing a really green area (which is a rare thing in Bologna), but also having in the proximity restaurants and bistros, ice cream shops, minimarkets and a supermarket, bus stops, etc. The space is very generous, offering a perfect mixture of traditional and modern, not only with quality appliances and accessories, but also with an outstanding attention to every possible detail. Our host was kind, prompt, useful and discreet. Beginning from the large and comfortable bed and finishing with the high quality range of tea bags, everything in this apartment makes it a perfect destination for a short-term or long-term stay in Bologna.

The only thing I would add to this apartment would be a shelf for toiletries inside the shower cabin. I tried really hard to notice something else which should be improved, but I couldn't find anything at all :)

location is great (in the old town, bus stops nearby, cafés and ice creams shops nearby); spacious apartment with high ceilings

mattress, bed cover and pillow materials terrible (fully synthetic, I felt hot and sweaty all night, the bed cover also caused electrostatic buildup with lightnings in the dark when moved around); bed is short (only ca. 190 cm); living room not cosy; kitchen not well equiped; garden noisy from traffic; reservation could not be shortened even though the free cancellation period was not over yet

Charming Palace is indeed charming and a superb base from which to explore fabulous Bologna. It's easy to find, located in the southwest of the old town about 18 mins walk from Piazza Grande, just by the historic Porta Saragozza. The walk from the station is a little bit longer but straightforward. The building is attractive and there’s a nice, new lift to the apartment from the ground floor. It has a roomy lounge with a useful kitchen area and an appealing park view, a great shower room and a large, comfortable bedroom with street views. The inclusion of a traditional moka stove-top coffee pot is a really nice touch (note that it needs to sit on the supplied steel disc to heat up on the induction hob). Walking in Bologna is mostly level and sheltered by the famous porticoes, making sites easily accessible. Many are grouped near Piazza Grande – Fontana del Nettuno, Basilica di San Petronio, the Archiginnasio, Santuario di Santa Maria della Vita (with Nicolò dell’Arco’s powerful Compianto sul Cristo Morto). The superb Basilica Santuario di Santo Stefano is a few minutes further east. Across the street is a fabulous gelateria (Cremeria Island) and a great pizza takeaway (Spicchi Pizzeria) and a number of restaurants, with more restaurants and bars really close, just west of Porta Saragozza. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Charming Palace and Bologna itself – we only stayed a couple of nights but wished we could stay for a week. There's even a raised garden for you to use if you would like to enjoy private outdoor space!

beautiful flat with all the needed facilities provided, spacious and comfortable rooms clean. it was special to be staying in the historic interiors in old Bologna. very close to the Porta Saragozza where we started our hike to the Basilica di San Luca. Vouchers for the desserts at the ice cream shop were a nice gesture. responsive and helpful host Beatrice. all very good.

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The apartment was much better than expected. It looks so much nicer in person than in pictures. Building itself is old but has elevator (important!!) and is very spacious and clean. The owner was super friendly and gave us complementary ice cream coupons and coffee! My family truly enjoyed staying here and believe it was great for the price!!

Everything was nice for us. But few points for other travelers. It is located close to the city-center but can be bit long of walk to train station if you are carrying heavy luggages (can take bus but I couldn’t find the direct one from the stop located right next door). Early check-in is not possible. Water pressure is quite weak in the shower.

The apartment was spacious, had character and was very very clean. The location is great and the appartment has everything you need. The apartment was bigger then I expected, perhaps the high ceilings helped with that. The host was also very friendly and helpful.

Unfortunatelty, from time to time, the wifi would not be very strong in de bedroom. However, it always worked in the kitchen/living room which has a table and couch so this was not a big problem.