Bologna, ItalyHistoric Center
Hotel Metropolitan
Olive courtyard townhouse
Olive courtyard townhouse
Run by the same family since 1950, the townhouse centers on an elevated courtyard shaded by mature olive trees.
What it’s good at
Listed
Minimalist dark wood interiors mix with artifacts gathered across the owners' travels.
Listed
The seasonal fifth-floor roof garden serves evening cocktails overlooking terracotta city rooftops.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Located in the heart of the city, Hotel Metropolitan is defined by a minimalist style enhanced with ethnic influences inspired by the owners’ travels.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along quiet Via dell'Orso, the hotel sits in the pedestrian center, minutes from Piazza Maggiore's porticoes and historic trattorias.
The rooms
Junior Suites look out over the courtyard garden, while standard rooms stay compact with clean lines and dark wood.
Bar
Roof Garden
Tables sit under the fifth-floor pergola, looking out toward the Bolognese hills over glasses of regional wine.
At the table
Buffets lay out fresh brioches and local breads each morning, and the ground-floor lounge pours cocktails and aperitivi by dusk.
Bologna
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.