| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 4 positive, 0 negative]
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| 09/10/09 |
Positive
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| Al Parco was a real treat! How truly welcome we were made to feel. So many small touches that our family of five could enjoy all the comforts of home while touring about Bologna. The balcony overlooking the park gave us a glimpse of Italian life while our son joined in a game of football with some local boys each night. Five Star accommodation at its best! |
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Margaret Manning, Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204) 475-9440 |
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| 05/13/09 |
Positive
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| I have stayed in many vacation rentals in Europe and the United States. Al Parco was absolutely the best. Spotlessly clean with comfortable beds and a fully-equipped kitchen; two large bathrooms; convenient to the RR station, bus lines, banks, grocery stores, and restaurants. Paola and Kenneth were wonderful. |
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Sophie, Los Gatos, CA
408 378 9434 |
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| 05/05/09 |
Positive
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| we usually like to stay in an apartment when we are on our vacattion in europe.Al Parco was one of the best apartment we stayed in during our recent visit to Europe .The apartment is well and tastefully done up and is provided with all the essential gadgets .We could easily explore Rome,Venice,Pisa ,Florence in a short span because of Its close proximity to the main train station .Last but not the least was the thoughtfulness of the owners for their guests to keep bread,milk,jams,beer,jucies etc in the apt ready ,for which normally one has to go and arrange on its own after a long journey.I would reccomand this apartment to all those who want to explore the five main cities of Italy as the best abode for their stay. Anu , Mumbai -India |
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anu misra, Mumbai,India
91-09833358456 |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you so much, Anu. We really look forward to having you and your very nice family over again soon
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| 03/05/09 |
Positive
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| We spent a week at this apartment and I should say we were totally happy with it. It is clean, large, well stocked, quiet and furnished with a lot of taste. Definitely a prestigious accommodation, perfect for a family like ours (6 people) with great owners who welcomed us like family. The location is very convenient to the center (which is walking distance) as well as many other spots in Bologna, all reachable by city bus stopping right in front. We particularly appreciated the pool at the fitness/health center and spa across the street, which was great fun and very convenient to buy groceries and more. Definitely one of the top rentals I ever booked - it should not be missed. |
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Anonymous, Germany
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| 12/23/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Appartamento molto attrezzato, curato nei minimi particolari, situato in zona fiera a Bologna. Abbiamo trascorso un soggiorno indimenticabile, peccato che il tempo sia stato inclemente, pioggia tutti i giorni costringendoci a rimanere in questo splendido appartamento, godendo di tutti i suoi comfort. I proprietari sono stati gentilissimi, sicuramente torneremo al più presto.
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Albertino Finessi
Italy
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| 11/18/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The facility was spotlessly clean, very well supplied with amenities, in a new building of the highest quality construction, in a very convienient location to transportation, groceries, shopping, and restaurants. The owners could not have been more gracious in their hospitality and helpfulness.
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Rev. Michael Darrow
USA
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| 10/10/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Un appartement idéal parfaitement entretenu, très confortable et très moderne, une grande terrasse où l'on peut se détendre et se restaurer. il est également très bien situé : proche du centre des congrès et aussi du centre ville, nous avons donc fait tous nos déplacements à pied. la propriétaire est une personne charmante qui nous avait préparé le nombre de lits nécessaires et nous avait préparé une corbeille de fruits pour notre arrivée.
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Sebastien L.
France
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| 09/28/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We have returned to Taiwan yesterday. Al Parco was the perfect location for us because it is within walking distance to the fairground. We would also wish to stay Al Parco for the next exhibit. Thank you so much for all the assistance from you and Ken.
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James Lin
Taiwan
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| 09/11/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Facilidad para aparcar y buena comunicación al centro. El apartamento está muy cuidado y limpio.
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Amalia Garcia
Madrid, Espana
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| 08/30/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Really comfortable, brand new, clean, roomy apartment, conveniently located for the city centre The owners are very warm, easy-going people (we really had a great time talking to them about different issues) and made us feel at home; they really cared about every little detail in the flat and I must say we never before had such a warm welcome (even with fresh wine, food and soft drinks for the kids !) One of the best properties we´ve stayed in. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
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Francisco
Spain
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| 08/12/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
El apartamento esta muy limpio y perfectamente equipado. Bien situado y en una zona tranquila, bien comunicado del centro y muy cerca de la estación de tren. Lo que mas hemos apreciado ha sido la amabilidad y las atenciones de su propietaria Paola. Es magnifica.
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Delfi Urgeles
Spain
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| 08/10/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This is the best rental we've ever had, from an exceptional family, all of whom speak English. The apartment is very attractive and comfortable with every facility you could need. It is located in a brand new complex with secure parking. The area is just about within walking distance of the old town, but the frequent cheap bus service is obviously much quicker. Nearby is Bologna's spread out version of Chinatown. There are good restaurants in the vicinity, and a good takeaway pizza shop round the corner. A major asset is the excellent Co-op supermarket a couple of minutes away, with a brilliant choice of good food at reasonable prices. Access by car to the motorway system is very quick and painless. Driving in the area is a doddle, with Italian drivers being much more patient and competent than Londoners. The weather was very hot in August, but evening meals on he balcony were fabulous. The view into the eponymous park was always a fascinating diversion. The photos make it seem further away than it is. The excellent air conditioning in the flat made sleeping unproblematic despite the outside temperature. The area was very quiet while we were there. We all enjoyed our stay very much, and would definitely rent again when returning to Bologna. The owners are really exceptional. We had a problem with our car, and they really made a fantastic effort to solve it. They made phone calls for us and found a solution with very little hassle. This is not he sort of kindness you encounter very often. Beautiful Bologna is a great place to base a holiday, and the apartment is a guaranteed attraction. Have no doubts, this is a really top rental. Many thanks to Paola and family for a wonderful holiday in a fabulous location. Ciao!
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Judith
UK
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| 07/31/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hello, we stayed at Al Parco apartment for a week at the end of July and we would just like to let you know that we had a wonderful time! The apartment is spacious and has so many fantastic facilities - and thank you very much for the all the delicious food! The location was perfect, as we were able to walk to the bus stop in 1 minute, and the supermarket was just down the street. Ken was also very accommodating. He made sure that we knew how all of the appliances
worked and even told us information about Bologna. Thank you also for the bus ticket. Thank you again, we will definitely recommend your apartment to anyone who is traveling to Bologna.
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Bianca & Family
Melbourne, Australia
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| 07/13/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My husband and I travel to Europe once or twice a year, and can honestly say that the accommodations at Al Parco apartment in Bologna were the best we've ever experienced. Not only is the apartment immaculate and large, but the owner Paola and her husband Ken went far beyond our expectations to provide us with the information and supplies we would need during our stay (even beverages and snacks!). The area is so convenient. There is an excellent supermarket right across the street, a great bakery for morning coffee and pastry a 5 minute walk away, and a bus that brings you right to the center of town. The area does not feel touristy at all, you can really relax and feel at home. One of our favorite things about our stay was the large balcony in the apartment - every day we made it a must-do to spend some time sitting outside. The light within the apartment is lovely too, especially soothing in the afternoon after a long day of walking the city. For us, Al Parco has set a new standard for an apartment rental. We hope to come back soon!
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Neala P.
USA
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| 06/26/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Abbiamo trascorso un soggiorno molto piacevole in questo delizioso appartamento, in cui ci siamo sentiti veramente a nostro agio. E' curato nei minimi dettagli e attrezzato con tutto quello che potevamo desiderare- e anche di più! I proprietari sono persone molto gentili e premurose che hanno mostrato grande attenzione al nostro benessere. Quando torneremo a Bologna, soggiorneremo sicuramente in questo appartamento, se sarà disponibile.
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Adriana P.
Mantova, Italy
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| 06/12/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in this super apartment, the best we ever stayed in. It’s elegant, very comfortable, full of light, super-equipped and with a tremendous balcony. The owners are lovely people who made us feel at home and thought about everything. The position is really convenient: much better than right in the old centre (it is just outside it but very near) because you miss out on the traffic and it’s so light and green, with space around you. The bus stop is just outside (buses are really very frequent) and the old centre is just 5 minutes. Everything you want is within hand’s reach, without having to look around for it - the little shops around and especially the mall just the other side of the road. Bologna is a really nice old city with lots to see and enjoy. We’ll definitely recommend this wonderful apartment and Bologna to our friends in the States and hope to come back ourselves soon!
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Anna P.
Philadelphia, USA
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| 05/29/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
It is a wonderful apartment that exceeded our expectations: very light, roomy, comfortable, very well-furnished with great attention for detail. The photos don’t do it justice! We greatly enjoyed sitting out on the spacious balcony, looking over the park. Also the location is very convenient: the bus stop is just outside (and in a couple of minutes you are in the old centre) but when we fancied, we walked to Piazza Maggiore. It is perfect for touring: we were able to easily get out of town on a couple of daytrips to Ferrara and Ravenna. “Centro Minganti” (the mall- two minutes’ walk) is also a great plus: for shopping, takeaway food, cafés, etc. We took advantage of the swimming-pool: it was great after a day’s sightseeing! Paola, our hostess, made us feel at home : she spent time telling us about the area and showing where things were. She even provided food to get us started and a very welcome bowl of fresh fruit! We greatly appreciated her attention to our comfort: very nice bedding, linen, towels (and a lot of them) and all the necessary things in the beautiful bathrooms. We could hardly have been more pleased: a very positive experience.
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Lisa P.
UK
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| 05/12/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"Because of a fair I attended in February my husband and I had the pleasure of being the very first guests of this brand new rental. The area is so convenient and nice, typical Bolognese with everything at hand -- I could reach the center in minutes, the fairground is really at walking distance and so is the station. Everything in the house was as described, but pictures don't do the place justice, it is much nicer than you see on the internet. Great terrace, great decoration, I was really impressed. Paola was a great host too. Two thumbs up for Al Parco."
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Penny
USA
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| 04/26/08 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
"We doubted for a long time whether it was a good idea to make a trip to Bologna with our 2 small children of 1 and 2 years old. But it was a big success, thanks to this wonderful place and the warm welcome we received! The apartment is very spacious, extremely well equipped, nicely furnished and very conveniently located. We found everything we needed, and even much more than that. The terrace and its view on the trees are terrific: the kids enjoyed running around and we ate dinner outside every night. A big thank you to Paola in particular for making 2 lovely beds for the children and providing us with 2 high chairs in the kitchen! That was fantastic. We also found fresh fruit and quite a few other nice surprises, which made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. The location is also very convenient: buses to the centre are frequent, but we did not even need them that often since it is definitely possible to walk into town. The mall across the street is great and the playground was perfect. We had a wonderful stay and definitely recommend "Al Parco" to other people. We hope to be back one day ourselves." (Kristien M., Belgium)
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Kristien M.
Belgium
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