Built in 1850 and renovated in the year 2010, the partly renovated hotel offers a total of 95 rooms, which are spread over 4-storey and 5-storey annexe blocks. This total includes 21 single rooms and 74 double rooms. The air-conditioned hotel has a foyer with 24-hour reception desk, cloakroom, conference room, safe, currency exchange desk, car park, garage in addition to lift access. There is a café and a bar serving food as well as a breakfast room. Further facilities include Internet access, room and laundry services as well as medical assistance. The lobby is medium in size and tastefully decorated. The whole reception area is enlivened in every detail by historic and traditional furnishings and dominated by white columns. There is a comfortable seating area to the left from the entrance, furnished in an elegant classic style. A bar area is also available.

This luxurious hotel is located right at the heart of Bologna, directly on the Via Indipendenza, the city's main shopping street. Countless shops and boutiques may be found in the vicinity and various sights of interests such as the Piazza Maggiore are also situated in close proximity (within 700 m). The sea and the nearest beach are 100 km from the hotel, the closest golf course is 30 km away. G.Marconi Bologna airport is easily reached by making use of public transport; the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

The breakfast room is simple and elegant, serving a rich buffet breakfast. The same room can be used for meals for groups only.