The hotel name *Il Guercino* comes from the XVII century painter G.F. Barbieri, who was called *Il Guercino* because of his marked squint. He contributed, with his original and self-taught painting, to the significant historical-artisitc period belonging to I Carracci, Guido Reni, Domenichino, Francesco Albani, Alessandro Tiarini and to a lot of other protagonists of classical revival of italian painting. It's not by opportunity that the hotel is in Via Luigi Serra *he was a painter, too*, in a still place, beyond the train station, whose streets recall the names of the distinguished mentioned artists.

Suites are equipped with a lovely and deluxe taste, with indispensable and versatile furniture, seeking the maximum comfort and only a part of it are provided with privately-owned verandah facing the old interior court. The ROOMS SITUATED IN THE NEW HOTEL'S DEPANDANCE ARE NOT CAUGHT UP FROM ELEVATOR.

There is a highly picturesque restaurant *San Luigi* at the hotel with peculiar gastronome Bolognese dishes.

Its strategic situation makes the hotel *Il Guercino* simple for all destinations* the historical heart and the train station, 500 mt. far away, or the fair region and the *tangenziale*, 1500 mt. far away ring highway.

Motorway Exits* Bologna - Borgo Panigale, Casalecchio, Arcoveggio,

Little pets are allowed in the hotel. When the hotel's auto garden is full, customers will be able to use a privately-owned external garage in Via de Maria, several steps away from the hotel (rates: from ten, 00 to 16,

Cancellations must be made by 12: 00 on the day before the date of arrival. In case of late cancellation or no-show the hotel will charge the 1st night as a penalty. During the following fair periods, cancellation must be made at least seven days before the date of arrival. Late cancellations and no-shows will be charged the entire amount of staying: - Lineapelle: from 16 - 18 April 2007; - Children's book fair: from 23 - 26 April 2007; - Zoomark-Cosmofarma: from 9 - 12 May 2007; - Autopromotec: from 22 - 26 May 2007; - ISHR XIX World Congress: from 22 - 25 June 2007; The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Availability IN TRIPLE ROOM UPON REQUEST. Kids Policy* From 0 to 6 years old* self-sufficient in parents lodging From seven to 12 years old* in apartment with 2 groun-ups supplement eur 15, 00 every day.