Your story in Bologna
I Portici Hotel is not only a historic place to stay in the city: it is an authentically Bolognese lifestyle to make your own.
It begins inside Palazzo Maccaferri, among guestrooms, signature cuisine, iconic spaces, and moments of well-being; then it continues outside, through streets and artisan shops, places of flavor and nightlife, into the Motor Valley and across the hills. The Experiences offer different ways into the same approach to life and travel: authentic, elegant, curious, never standard. Not simple activities to add to your stay, but invitations to stop observing Bologna from afar and start experiencing it from within. Whether you wish to slow down or explore, listen or taste, learn or enjoy yourself, I Portici becomes the first chapter of a story that is unique, original, and entirely your own.
Inside and Beyond I Portici
From cuisine to wellness, from the iconic places of the palazzo to those of the city, all the way to the excellences of the region: every Experience is an open door onto the same way of living life and travel.
Ristorante I Portici, Cucina Portici, Caffè Eden, Pasticceria Eden, Terrazza Lounge and the 14th-century La Ghiacciaia: the culinary experience takes shape within the palazzo, among fine dining, convivial moments and iconic spaces.
In-room massages, beauty treatments, make-up, and hairstyling, as well as solutions designed for your balance and energy. Because there are journeys on which it is worth thinking of only one thing: yourself.
What could be more Bolognese than learning the doughs, gestures, and secrets behind one of the city's most beloved traditions? At Academy Portici, you can truly get hands-on, alone or with others, through classes and personalized experiences.
You discover Bologna by walking through it, listening to it, tasting it, and dancing with it. From tours through the historic center to evenings out in the renowned nightlife scene, all the way to Belle Époque stories: every experience is an open door onto the city.
Vinegar houses, dairies, prosciutto producers, wineries, as well as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, and the great names of Italian motoring: the most authentic Emilia is the one that creates excellence, to be discovered through tastings, visits, and in-depth experiences.
Bologna is architecture, culture, food, and enjoyment. But it is also luxury boutiques, personal shoppers, image consulting, and signature fragrances: the most exclusive experiences reveal the city's most elegant and refined lifestyle side.
Flowers, sparkling wine, birthday cakes, family touches, and thoughtful details waiting in your room: every stay can take on a more personal shape, designed around the guest and the moment they wish to celebrate.
Some guests wish only to slow down, living the experience entirely within I Portici, while others cannot wait to explore Bologna through its architecture, flavors, and music; some seek a moment of wellness, while others prefer to be guided through hills, local excellences, and curated addresses. The Experiences are designed to transform your stay into the story you want to tell.
You may browse the experiences through the dedicated platform and book them at any time, before arrival or during your stay.
Can't find the one you are looking for? Tell us: our team is at your disposal to advise you or help you create a bespoke proposal.
Bologna, Emilia, Italy
A private itinerary, alone or in company, with a certified guide to discover the historic heart of Bologna, from Piazza Maggiore to Santo Stefano, among monuments, traditions, curiosities, and hidden details of the city.
An evening tour with a private guide to experience Bologna at sunset, through illuminated lanes, city landmarks, and flavorful stops at selected venues. A journey of atmosphere, local tastes, and a sweet finale.
A journey through time, between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Bologna was discovering electricity, cinema, automobiles, airplanes, and new forms of social life. The itinerary begins at I Portici Hotel itself, guardian of the historic Teatro Eden-Kursaal, Bologna's first cafè chantant.
Itineraries devoted to Italian style and elegance, from the boutiques of Galleria Cavour to VIP treatments reserved for hotel guests, and shopping tours in and beyond Bologna. From iconic maisons such as Prada and Tiffany & Co. to artisan shops, art galleries, and carefully selected addresses.
Personalized journeys dedicated to beauty and self-enhancement, from tailored shopping to color analysis and style lessons. With the support of an expert consultant, each experience helps uncover the colors, shapes, garments, and accessories best suited to one’s image, turning shopping into a truly tailored moment.
Immersive journeys through the past, present, and future of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani. From factories to museums, from iconic models to futuristic prototypes, all the way to exclusive experiences with F1 simulators, test drives, guided visits, and lunches in selected restaurants.
Tours to discover the flavors of Emilia-Romagna's most beloved excellences: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, wines from the Bolognese hills, and local specialties. From visits to dairies, vinegar houses, wineries, and ham producers to guided tastings, from food tours through central Bologna to traditional lunches with selected producers.
Journeys through the flavors and craftsmanship of the city and the surrounding region, among private homes, artisan workshops, olive mills, and vinegar houses. From hill wines to the Bolognese aperitivo with tigelle, cured meats, and cheeses, from local olive oil to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, all the way to Venchi chocolate and hand-churned gelato.
Bologna tour
A private itinerary, alone or in company, with a certified guide to discover the historic heart of Bologna, from Piazza Maggiore to Santo Stefano, among monuments, traditions, curiosities, and hidden details of the city.
Bologna by Night
An evening tour with a private guide to experience Bologna at sunset, through illuminated lanes, city landmarks, and flavorful stops at selected venues. A journey of atmosphere, local tastes, and a sweet finale.
La Belle Epoque
A journey through time, between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Bologna was discovering electricity, cinema, automobiles, airplanes, and new forms of social life. The itinerary begins at I Portici Hotel itself, guardian of the historic Teatro Eden-Kursaal, Bologna's first cafè chantant.
Shopping & Luxury
Itineraries devoted to Italian style and elegance, from the boutiques of Galleria Cavour to VIP treatments reserved for hotel guests, and shopping tours in and beyond Bologna. From iconic maisons such as Prada and Tiffany & Co. to artisan shops, art galleries, and carefully selected addresses.
Image consulting
Personalized journeys dedicated to beauty and self-enhancement, from tailored shopping to color analysis and style lessons. With the support of an expert consultant, each experience helps uncover the colors, shapes, garments, and accessories best suited to one’s image, turning shopping into a truly tailored moment.
Motor Valley
Immersive journeys through the past, present, and future of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani. From factories to museums, from iconic models to futuristic prototypes, all the way to exclusive experiences with F1 simulators, test drives, guided visits, and lunches in selected restaurants.
Food Valley
Tours to discover the flavors of Emilia-Romagna's most beloved excellences: Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, wines from the Bolognese hills, and local specialties. From visits to dairies, vinegar houses, wineries, and ham producers to guided tastings, from food tours through central Bologna to traditional lunches with selected producers.
Experiences around us
Journeys through the flavors and craftsmanship of the city and the surrounding region, among private homes, artisan workshops, olive mills, and vinegar houses. From hill wines to the Bolognese aperitivo with tigelle, cured meats, and cheeses, from local olive oil to Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, all the way to Venchi chocolate and hand-churned gelato.
Would you like your stay to tell a story that is unique, original, and your own?
Tell us how you imagine it. We will help you choose the spaces, moments, and experiences best suited to bringing it to life.
