Hotel Orologio

A four-star hotel in a portico building on the edge of Ferrara, with free breakfast, loaner bikes and paid private parking.

6.6
Honest Score · Mixed
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$~$156 / nightRecent quoted price

Why people love it

  • Breakfast. Guests describe a wide buffet with sweet and savory items and gluten-free options.
  • Staff. Recent guests name a receptionist who was kind and attentive.
  • Spacious rooms. Reviewers mention large rooms with wooden ceilings, a jacuzzi tub in one.
  • Bikes and parking. Free bicycles are available and there is easy parking in the area.

The worst thing guests say

Dated rooms come up in October and September 2026 reviews, which mention worn carpet, old doors and spring mattresses that were not very comfortable. In October 2025 a guest said the hotel kept the full rate after a family illness. In April 2025 a guest found ants in the bread basket at dinner. Two school-trip parents in 2025 said towels were not changed.

Insider tips

  • The hotel is about a 15 to 20 minute walk from the center, or take bus 2.
  • Private parking is paid, and free street parking is nearby.
  • Coach drivers say there is no bus parking.
Who it's for: drivers and families who want a large room and a good breakfast outside the pedestrian center.
Skip it if you want a modern room or a short walk to the Castle.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.2 from 1,264 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (20 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Darsena, 67, 44100 Ferrara FE.

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