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Grand Hotel Majestic Gia’ Baglioni

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Grand Hotel Majestic Gia’ Baglioni

The Grand Hotel Majestic "già Baglioni", the oldest and most prestigious hotel in Bologna, sits in the heart of the city on Via Indipendenza, within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore and the famous Due Torri. This superb five star deluxe hotel is situated in a Palazzo designed by architect Alfonso Torregiani during the first half of the 18th century and built by order of Cardinal Prospero Lambertini, who later became Pope. The palazzo is in fact, built on top of an ancient Roman road, part of which can be seen within the hotel. The 106 rooms have a mix of antiques furniture with modern amenities, a perfect blend of classic Italian style, elegance and hospitality. The 4th floor…

Bologna’s most ancient hotel, Grand Hotel Majestic “Già Baglioni” is in an 18th-century palazzo originally built for Pope Benedict XIV. It heralds a divine stay, with Renaissance frescoes and a 23-arch portico befitting this City of Porticoes. Each of the 106 rooms is adorned with lavish Italian decor through the centuries, Murano chandeliers, and antiques. Dine on the city’s finest Bolognese cuisine at I Carracci Restaurant, and enjoy a winetasting experience at Enoteca Morandi or a cocktail at Café Marinetti. In the afternoon, relax in the health and wellness area or enjoy the jasmine-scented air on one of the hotel’s terraces.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
  • $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay at I Carracci and Cafè Marinetti (excludes alcohol, not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

Get your heart racing – take a VIP tour of the local Lamborghini factory or test-drive a new Ferrari; the hotel will make all the arrangements.

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereVia dell'Indipendenza 8, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
CategoryCity Hotel
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms106
Room types7
Nearest airportGuglielmo Marconi (BLQ) · 6 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleSophisticated
Known forCity Life, Landmarks, Wellness

Rooms and suites

  • Presidential Suite — Located at the first floor facing Via Indipendenza, this marvellous Presidential suite offres a main bedroom with a large sized double bed and an adjoining…
  • Suite — Our prestigious suites have distinctive Venetian-style furnishings: walls covered in soft silk, precious brocade drapery and a large semi-canopied double bed…
  • Grand Deluxe — Large and very comfortable, the room is lavishly furnished in a classic style with a four-poster bed, an antique chest of drawers and a Murano-glass…
  • Junior Suite — Furnished in a classic Venetian style, Junior Suites include a large semi-canopied double bed. Original antiques, high ceilings and two large windows make the…
  • Superior — Very comfortable rooms with double or twin beds. Elegantly appointed and featuring Venetian style furniture and a Murano-glass chandelier, large wardrobe,…
  • Deluxe — Large and very comfortable, the room is lavishly furnished in a classic style with a four-poster bed, an antique chest of drawers and a Murano-glass…

In the room

Internet Access · Mini Bar · Sitting Area

What advisors say

100% of the 16 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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