Hotel Estense

Great hotel, great location. Staff and breakfast were great as well.

The location and the good breakfast

No dislikes

Simple, clean hotel, very close to the city center.

Dated. Looked like a 1960’s design.

The Estense is an excellent choice when visiting Modena. It has an old-world elegance and charm, and wonderful, friendly and helpful staff. We spent one night there driving south from northern Italy to Rome at the end of August, and for 120 euros had a large double room, generous bath and a rich and varied breakfast. Could not have asked for more. I was amazed at the variety of bathroom toiletries (who gives you toothbrushes, sewing kits and shoecleaners anymore?). We were driving, so the parking lot behind the hotel was a deal-breaker for us. From there we visited the two Ferrari Museums the next day, and had a fabulous dinner at nearby Al Cenacolo. I enthusiastically recommend Hotel Estense and hope to return!.

Some other commenters have criticized the hotel (the furnishings specifically) as being old fashioned or out of date. We enjoyed the old world elegance and family feel.