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Grand Hotel Majestic - Già Baglioni

Bologna, Italy • Via dell'Indipendenza • SPLURGE

avg. $458 / night

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At a glance

A 1436 palazzo on Bologna's UNESCO porticoed Via dell'Indipendenza with Baroque interiors and a marble-columned café.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and heritage travelers

Highlights:

  • 1436 palazzo on UNESCO-listed porticoed street
  • Caffè Marinetti with sienna marble and stained-glass oculus
  • Rooms with Murano chandeliers and canopy beds
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Along Bologna's Via dell'Indipendenza, beneath the medieval porticoes that UNESCO recognised as a world heritage site in 2021, a palazzo dating to 1436 has served as the city's most distinguished address for well over a century. The Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni was established here in 1912, its terracotta facade and colonnaded street-level arcade folding seamlessly into the continuous covered walkways that define Bolognese urban life. The building's bones — arched openings, rusticated stone columns, piano nobile proportions — impose a grandeur that the interiors have always worked to match rather than subdue. Inside, the Caffè Marinetti anchors the public rooms with sienna marble columns, a stained-glass oculus overhead, and a black granite bar backed by dark mahogany cabinetry, the saffron-upholstered armchairs adding a Bolognese warmth that keeps the room from tipping into austerity. Guest rooms and suites carry gilded Baroque headboards, Murano glass chandeliers, jacquard-draped canopy beds, and herringbone parquet underfoot — a vocabulary of Emilian aristocratic interiors rendered with evident conviction. The internal courtyard, enclosed by climbing greenery and terracotta paving, is furnished with white painted iron chairs and pendant candelabra lanterns, offering one of those rare urban retreats where the city's noise drops away entirely. The property counts 109 rooms across five floors, each sustaining the palace's layered history rather than editing it into something more contemporary.

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The Grand Hotel Majestic "già Baglioni", the oldest and most prestigious hotel in Bologna, sits in the heart of the city on Via dell’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 109 rooms have a mix of antique furniture with modern amenities, a perfect blend of classic Italian style, elegance and hospitality. The 4th floor refurbishment has enriched the hotel with a new range of Junior Suites and Deluxe Room. The style in this case is classic eighteen century classical French.

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Grand Hotel Majestic - Già Baglioni Reviews

1,937 reviews

"This hotel is undoubtedly very nice and luxe. However, the staff became like family over the last 4 days. From the front desk and concierge, who really cared- incredibly anticipatory and always somehow knew what to suggest in accordance to our itinerary. Then in the evenings they’d ask about our day- they remembered! On Ferragusto, 15 Aug, they found a driver to deliver us to a dinner 45 min away- the biggest holiday of the season! Housekeeping was wonderful, putting personalized little touches on the room that meant a lot to just us. Finally the breakfast staff was one of my favorite parts- coming downstairs to see the same ladies with their smiles every morning, they learned how I liked my coffee and always made sure to have my favorite table in the courtyard. Bravo! Must stay in Bologna"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 18, 2026

"We had a really lovely stay at Grand Hotel Majestic “già Baglioni”. The hotel has a beautiful classic atmosphere, with lots of character and elegant details that make the stay feel special without being too formal. The location is perfect for exploring Bologna, with the main sights, restaurants and shops all within easy walking distance. Our room was comfortable, clean and nicely decorated, and the staff were friendly and professional throughout our stay. We really enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel and the attention to detail. It feels like a place with real history and personality, rather than just another luxury hotel. Overall, a fantastic experience in the heart of Bologna. We would happily stay here again and definitely recommend it."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 16, 2026

"Spent 2 nights here, overall a nice experience. Arrived from airport in a taxi and it drops you on the side street as the front street is now pedestrian only, but there were hotel porters there who helped us with luggage. It's also where you pick up Uber or another Taxi so no issue whatsoever, I believe its the hotel restaurant entrance. Room was nice, decor farthest thing from our taste but it was cool, air conditioning works well. Temps when we were there were in the 95-98F. Bed was ok, the bedsheets are very very scratchy, almost giving you an abrasion, definitely needs better and softer bedsheets. bathroom is large. Had breakfast next morning and was nice. There is a small buffet and also menu to order from. Coffee was excellent! We were leaving next morning very early so we arranged with hotel a car to pick us up and they had prepared a boxed breakfast for us. It was much appreciated. Best thing is the location and service. You are smack in the middle of Bologna, and service was always excellent. What we didn't like, and some is just personal taste, is the old decor, fact that they still use actual keys that you have to drop and pick up at reception when come back (we are in 21st century), sheets that can be used to grate stone, and the overall feeling of being in an antique store. But if we come back we would definitely stay here again, location and service are more important for us."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 15, 2026

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