NOT like the Best Western hotels in the US! You get a lot for your money, the rooms are well…read moredecorated and spacious, the staff is friendly and accommodating, the pool is nice and the food is actually good (we ordered pizza - they had it delivered from somewhere else, but if that is what it takes to get good pizza then great)! Negatives: located away from anything interesting and the fitness area was laughable. Overall, however, it exceeded my expectations!

Very clean hotel (a lot of ceramic tiles) close to Sassuolo downtown. Check in is fast and with no…read moreissues. My room was on the first floor and no elevator: expect to take the stairs (good exercise). Rate is decent (100 euro/might).

Not a brilliant, outstanding, amazing building but it's very nice and the staff, the lady on the…read moredesk when we checked in this evening, was so accommodating after we had some bad luck at another hotel and decided to move, booking the Hotel Europa at the last minute. I booked online about an hour before arriving and the booking had gone through and we were treated really well and got lots of useful information and help from the reception. The dining room/breakfast room pays homage to the city's local hero, Enzo Ferrari, which is a nice touch. Recommend this place highly also for the fact that it is only about a 10-15 minute stroll to the Duomo/cathedral.

From the owner: Hotel Europa is a 3 Star hotel in the center of Modena, in Emilia Romagna…read more The Hotel is ideal for business and leisure trips. Free wi-fi is provided to all our guests and a parking space, guarded on payment is available on request. Hotel Europa also has a restaurant with tipical italian cuisine.

Allora! Warning:…read moreLONG post ahead... Have you ever felt the joy of when your expectations were surpassed by reality? My elation may have been beyond that . Though the memories and emotions from Francescana at Casa Maria Luigia (CML) are permanently branded into my temporal lobe, I'm desperately assuaging my sadness that this incredible experience has come to an end. Thus, an homage to perhaps my favorite (celebrity) couple, Massimo & Lara. The very first episode of the first season of Chef's Table on Netflix was my introduction into the culinary mastery of Chef Massimo Bottura. And honestly, I've been obsessed ever since. So much could be said about his traditional influences while hiding under his nonna's kitchen table to his creative brilliance that at times were shunned by the local Modenese, but since this is an IG post we'll keep it at that. My fiancé and I uncharacteristically planned our trip to Italy only couple months in advance. Understandably and sadly, both Osteria Francescana and Francescana were booked. However, by a stroke of luck there happened to be a single room available for a single night at CML with the option to dine at Francescana. I booked it immediately without hesitation. When we arrived, we were given a tour of our "home away from home" (check my reel for a glimpse into the beautiful stay) and as we were being taken to our room, I recognized Lara immediately. I wasn't sure if either of them would be present but there she was! We wandered the property, eating fresh baked pistachio cookies, gawking at the Ferrari and Ducati collection, sipping on grappa while listening to jazz, just patiently waiting for 7:30 to roll around. Clock struck half past and we eagerly sat while staff promptly poured water and wines for the tasting. Then Lara came around to each table, greeting each guest in such a warm and calming demeanor. I wanted to ask for a picture but was way too shy and ultimately missed my chance ... Then she embarked on the journey of Casa Maria Luigia and the first three courses of the tasting, including an inspiration from a Beetles song, a traditional family dish flipped completely on its head, and an affectionate tribute to the best cheese in the world aged between 24-50 months! The flavors were intense, complex and lingered on your palette just long enough for the next dish. The textures were playful, some dancing, some kicking while others lied dormant in the back of your mouth before it was digested. Maybe an hour and a half in, Chef flew in through the kitchen with his expected jolly and chaotic energy infecting everyone with smiles as he shared in the task of describing the main courses. The fight between siblings for the best part of the lasagna. The flavor packed tortellini that weigh only a single gram each and was recently served to the Prince of Monaco. The conflict of a recently anointed three-Michelin star chef walking into a Burger King to view the newly hung Damien Hirst painting during the London Olympics. My mouth still drools at the thought of these dishes... and chuckles at the stories behind them... and awes at watching Chef at work, splattering various veggie sauces across his plated canvas. Up til now I must admit there is complete adoration for this experience and truly not a single thing I would change about it. And aside from the seventh course, I truly wouldn't. But I must admit, I was not the biggest fan of the North to South which is Chef's desire to bridge the geographic regions of Italy together with a Sicilian blood orange flavored risotto served cold for savory dessert. But, his signature lemon tart and a camouflaged chocolate terrain were as visually stunning as they were stunning to the palate. Not sure what it's like at Osteria Francescana, but can attest that Casa Maria Luigia brings the best of Massimo & Lara into a tangible privilege for the mind, body and community. Hopefully this isn't too hype, but seriously... it's just the best.

My husband and I are big foodies and had heard great things about visiting this place. Two months…read moreago we booked a night at the Casa Maria Luigia along with dinner/beverage pairing at Francescana at Maria Luigia as part of a larger trip to Italy from the US. Fast forward 2 months and I am 7 weeks pregnant, sick with the flu (fever/vomiting), and barely able to get to the place (train+taxi) let alone enjoy it. We arrived and let the staff know that only my husband would join for the dinner and that I wasn't feeling well and didn't want to get others sick. Obviously the pregnancy and illness aren't their fault and the terms of the sale indicated it was non-refundable. However, at fine dining establishments in the US they've often had a clause for illness or other reasons to adjust the reservation - I consider this to be a part of great customer service. Considering we paid nearly 2,000 euros for this experience, I was surprised they wouldn't even refund my wine pairing (170 euros) as even if I wasn't sick, I wouldn't have been able to partake in it due to pregnancy. They gave us a credit for future use that expires in one year, which is comical since I will still be pregnant or with a newborn for that full year. Obviously they know how to cook here, but the customer service made what was already a tough day (missing my dream foodie experience and being bed-ridden on a beautiful estate) even more frustrating.

The worst hotel I have ever stayed in . The electrical wiring is faulty , the toilet was difficult…read moreto flush, trash in the hall outside our room , the glass on the light over the vanity was missing , the window curtains were torn and falling down and the street noise at night was so loud and ran into the early morning hours that we couldn't sleep .

Very tired rooms. If the price were low, okay - a clean place to lay your head. But overpriced by…read more30-40%. Staff very nice.

We had a one night stay here and it worked for what we needed…read more Arrived on a Monday and our check-in was quick and seamless. There is an Old world charm as they still have keys and ask that you leave them at the front desk when you leave the hotel. At the bottom of the steps in the lobby area, there is a Moderna's famous tribute with a picture of Pavarotti and Ferrari display. Breakfast is available and from what we saw it looked comprehensive as well they had a small bar area. They don't have a Fitness room. Our 3rd floor Double Twin room had a safe with outlets next to the beds. Opening windows were a nice touch. Staff was really helpful with suggestions for restaurants and tips overall. What we liked the most was the location and that's what you're paying for here. Amazing restaurant/cafe/Bar (UVA d"Oro, Paticerria remondini & Birrlandina) around the corner and 15 minutes walk to the Ferrari museum. Extra star for the service.

We stayed at this hotel on the final night of our 10‑day adventure through Tuscany, and it turned…read moreout to be the perfect choice. The location made it incredibly convenient for our flight out of Bologna (30 minutes away with mild traffic) the next morning, and it also gave us the chance to visit the Ferrari Museum nearby (20 min). The hotel itself is small, spotless, and clearly well cared for. From check‑in to breakfast the next morning, the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more welcoming. Breakfast was a highlight, freshly made scrambled eggs, a great cappuccino machine, and a variety of delicious items that really exceeded our expectations. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and while the bed was a bit firm for my taste, it was still comfortable enough for a good night's rest. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and would definitely choose this hotel again in the future.

From the owner: Between Modena and Bologna, your extra-comfortable hotel in the Emilia Romagna region…read moreJust 25 minutes from Modena and half an hour from Bologna, the 3 star Aquila Hotel in Castelfranco Emilia is the perfect solution for visitors looking for maximum comfort, given that it also offers free parking

AVOID AVOID AVOID AT ALL COST!!! These people are shysters, totally unwilling to work with my…read moresituation at all. My husband and I had a trip booked in March 2020. Well Covid19 hit. We rescheduled for August but by the time of new dates my passport was still in Philadelphia with no definite date it would be returned to me , and if things couldn't get worse I blew out my Achilles and had to have surgery. I sent all this info to the hotel along with the photos and they REFUSED to return my deposit for the first night stay. I was in contact with them multiple times and was still refused. I could understand if this was a cancellation that was unwarranted but how the hell am I suppose to travel from the United States to Italy without a passport? I had NO CONTROL over the passport agency's that were working with a very reduced staff and ONLY doing emergency passports (mostly death situations Ironically I got a notice my passport was shipping back to me the day AFTER I was to leave for Italy. It's crazy to think in the unprecedented times of a global pandemic that you can encounter people who put money above all

For the amount of money we paid...this is a bit of a travesty. We're close to paying 350 euro's a…read morenight and every time we left to resolve an issue with the reception we went away mad. It just baffles me that when you explain a situation or problem...they (reception) explains why it is instead of fixing the problem. This is pretty common in Italy but since this is a "4-star" hotel you'd think they would rise above these issues. Rooms are small. The only reason why I didn't give it a one star is that the breakfasts are good. Roberto (Brazilian) and Flo (Romanian) are your go-to people. Everyone else is useless...