Ariam Guesthouse

I'm a dreamer and a down-to-earth woman with an insatiable curiosity for diversity and the experiences the world has to offer. My passion for literature and for cold lands is a reflection of the search for something profound and mysterious, for a world that goes beyond appearance and which, however cold and distant, can provide warmth and inspiration. The love of hospitality is a feeling that goes beyond simple hospitality; it is an art, a philosophy of life that comes from the desire to make others feel at home, to make them feel special and welcome. The love of hospitality is also an opportunity for mutual growth. Every guest who arrives brings with them a piece of the world, a history, a different culture, which enriches those who host. It is a continuous exchange, a delicate dance of listening, sharing, discovering. It is a love that cannot be measured, but that is expressed through care, time and attention. And it is precisely in these small gestures, such as a sincere smile, a cup of tea offered with affection or a room prepared with attention, that the true beauty of hospitality manifests itself.

Ariam Guesthouse is a refuge in the heart of the historic center of Bologna inspired and dedicated to four great literary figures. Each piece of furniture has been chosen with attention and passion by antique dealers from all parts of Europe and Italy. In each room the English wallpapers depict natural landscapes that recall introspection, the destiny of the protagonists and the atmosphere of the novels. -The "Karenina" Anna Karenina room by Leo Tolstoy: elegant and romantic environment, with a wall covered with wallpaper with winter forest motifs. Empire style furniture, to recreate the atmosphere of Tsarist Russia, a large golden mirror, a samovar and an armchair in embroidered ivory fabric for solitary reading. The willingness to welcome three people recalls the three main characters of the novel: Anna, Vronsky and Levin. -Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" room: elegant and dreamy environment, with a wall covered with charcoal-drawn wallpaper which leaves room for imagination and reflection. Furniture in 19th and 20th century English style, the green tree traced on the wall, the golden bedside tables, the gaming desk with inlaid chessboard and felt interior, the frames and artisan saloon doors at the entrance to the toilet to recreate the fantastic atmosphere and historical reality. The willingness to welcome two guests recalls the dualism of the gender of Orlando's character, both man and woman. -The small apartment "Clara" The house of spirits by Isabelle Allende: warm and welcoming environment, a wall brushed with fiery colours. The availability to welcome up to four guests recalls the events of the family protagonist of the novel. -The "Fosca" room Fosca by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti: mysterious and meditative environment, a wall of pinus pinea, typical of Italian landscapes. The willingness to welcome two people recalls the two protagonists of the novel.

The historic center of Bologna is a fascinating mix of history, art, architecture and culture, which retains a medieval and Renaissance atmosphere that is still intact. Bologna, one of Italy's oldest cities, is famous for its academic traditions, cuisine and cultural vibrancy. The heart of the historic center is a real open-air museum, where every corner tells stories of past centuries. Bologna is famous for its arcades, the large Piazza Maggiore, the National Art Gallery which houses one of the most important art collections in the city, with works by artists such as Raphael, Giambattista Morandi and Lorenzo Costa, the oldest university in the Western world, the museums, the parks, the cultural liveliness and the ancient gastronomic tradition.