Address: Via Orfeo 34/4, Bologna, Italy
District: Santo Stefano
Average guest rating: 9.1 with 140 reviews![]()

Located in Bologna’s medieval area, this historical hotel has been realized following the restoration of the nunnery’s little church, built in the 15th century and enlarged throughout the 17th century. Historical records of the hotel, whose name means ‘The Silk Flowers Nunnery’, report that the nuns grew silk-worms to spin silk and create flower decorations in the nunnery gardens.
All Public and Private Spaces Non-smoking, Gay Friendly, Luggage Storage, Design Hotel, Safety Deposit Box, Elevator, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Non-smoking Rooms, Newspapers, 24-hour Front Desk, Bar
Hammam, Jacuzzi
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Wi-Fi / Wireless LAN, Fax/Photocopying, Car Rental, Currency Exchange, Internet Services, Ironing Service, Breakfast in the Room, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Babysitting/Child Services, Room Service
Located in Bologna’s downtown area, Il Convento Dei Fiori di (The Silk Flowers Nunnery) is a restored little church of the nunnery, built in the 15th century and enlarged throughout the 17th century. Historical records report that in the nunnery gardens the nuns grew silk-worms to spin silk and create flower decorations. The lobby is located at the church entrance, with original marble and orna-mentation. The wine-bar is situated in the sacristy and extends through two small lounges, one of which overlooks the church main fresco, featuring the Crucifix. The four guest rooms on the ground floor, featuring the nunnery’s original stone and brick walls built in the 15th century, are located in the apse. The six guest rooms on the first floor, all different from one another, are characterized by a romantic and modern style, with minimal-chic furnishing. Two rooms are accessible to wheel-chairs All rooms are equipped with: - Queen size bed - Plasma TV (Natl. + SKY + Pay per View) - Office area with internet connection - Air conditioning - Large bathroom with mosaics and shower The following services are offered with additional charges: Transfer from and to Bologna G. Marconi airport or Bologna Central Train Station, Secretarial Services (fax, photocopy, printing), Room-service, Laundry, Bar (Tea-Room, Aperitifs & After-Dinner drinks)
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
No deposit will be charged.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 24.00 per day.
If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 10 years stay free of charge for extra beds. One older child or adult is charged 35 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Book online or call our reservation hotline. Monday-Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (CET – Central European Time).
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