Bologna’s Contemporary Heritage Hotel
In the heart of Bologna, within Palazzo Maccaferri, amid Art Nouveau frescoes and contemporary design, an experience that goes beyond the idea of a 4-star superior hotel takes shape. Here, a culture of hospitality rooted in Bolognese tradition is passed down and reinterpreted with sophisticated elegance. Luxury becomes a way of traveling, hosting, dining, caring and moving through time with natural ease. From this vision, 100 rooms, iconic spaces, signature cuisine, events and experiences inside and beyond the palazzo come together each time in a new, one-of-a-kind story: yours.
A Place of Tales
The I Portici experience begins at Palazzo Maccaferri, a refined expression of Bolognese Art Nouveau.
Conceived from the very beginning as a place open to life and to the city, it is where Liberty-era charm and contemporary atmospheres now meet. Inside and beyond the palazzo, spaces distinguished by history, architecture and purpose welcome moments that become stories. Here, dinner becomes a spectacle for the senses, breakfast becomes a daily ritual of pleasure and a fresh pasta class becomes a way to bring Bologna home with you. That is how I Portici Hotel reveals itself for what it is: a Place of Tales.
Italian identity is expressed at the table, through hospitality and exceptional food.
At I Portici Hotel, this narrative is rooted in Bolognese tradition and is shaped by the experience, sensibility and memories of those who bring it to life. That is how signature cuisine comes to life, guided by the vision of the Executive Chef Nicola Annunziata and Pastry Chef Vincenzo Digifico: local roots, seasonality, technique, creativity and experimentation.
From the fine dining of Ristorante I Portici, awarded 1 MICHELIN Star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide, to the convivial spirit of Cucina Portici; from breakfast at Caffè Eden to tastings in the 14th-century La Ghiacciaia, all the way to Pasticceria Eden’s creations and outdoor moments at Terrazza Lounge. Different expressions, all united by the same pursuit of what is delicious, beautiful, and memorable.
When experience becomes a visual story
One place, endless stories to experience
There are those who come to work, those who come to celebrate and those who come to live Bologna and get lost in its hidden corners. At I Portici Hotel, every occasion finds its space, every moment its shape, every experience its own narrative.
Do you want to live a tailor-made and unique stay?
I Portici Hotel places itself in the heart of Bologna, between the Central Station and Piazza Maggiore, along Via Indipendenza.
Here, the city is first experienced within Palazzo Maccaferri, in its rooms, its iconic spaces and through its signature cuisine; then it continues outside, beneath the porticoes, through squares, museums, cafes, boutiques and beyond. Not simply to visit, but to pass through, observe, taste, touch, listen, dance and carry with you.
From the historic center to the hills, from culinary experiences to shopping tours, from Motor Valley to the Riviera: the I Portici experience continues beyond the palazzo, across Bologna and Emilia-Romagna. A variety of itineraries and experiences, always matching your personal style.