"We had a lovely stay at Pallazo Dalla Rosa Prati. The property itself is very old, so the apartments do feel dated. It has apparently been owned by the same family for 1000 (?) years, and the history of the building is really interesting. As long as you do not mind the "dated" feel, there are only positives. The location was incredible - you walk directly out onto a Palazzo with an incredible Cathedral, and museums. The Palazzo itself (and hotel) was quiet, but around the corner there are fantastic restaurants, stores, cafes, and Gelaterias. You can easily stroll around Parma, or visit nearby towns/cities of Modena and Bolognia. The Staff at the guesthouse were very friendly and helpful. There was parking just around the corner in a gated secure parking lot for 24 euro per night. We had a really wonderful stay, and will definitely return in the future.
Tip: Before you arrive, ask the hotel to explain how to navigate the Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL) so that you avoid getting a fine. They were very helpful and communicated how to easily get to the hotel once we got to Parma."