Historic Center Bologna, Italy
Opened
1912
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
The house
DuetorrihotelsFrescoed historic palazzo
Bologna's historic grand dame channels eighteenth-century noble living, with red-carpeted marble stairs connecting vaulted salons.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An eighteenth-century archbishop seminary housing preserved ancient Roman road ruins in its cellar.
Remarkable
Operating since 1912 as Bologna's central grand dame for generations of visiting dignitaries.
Notable
Spacious Italian marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs and dedicated concierge service.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Set in an 18th-century palazzo in Bologna’s historic center, the Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni is the grand dame of the city's hotel scene.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto porticoed Via dell'Indipendenza, five minutes on foot from Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers.
The rooms
Murano glass chandeliers hang over silk brocade wall fabrics and antique furnishings.
The spa and gym
Underground, the spa has a Finnish sauna and Turkish bath. Mirrored walls line the compact fitness studio.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Café Marinetti
Named for the founder of Futurism, the Art Deco cocktail lounge hosts live piano music beneath a stained-glass dome.
Restaurant
Ristorante I Carracci
The dining room serves regional Emilian classics beneath sixteenth-century vaulted frescoes painted by the Carracci school.
At the table
Breakfast is served in the glassed Winter Garden, surrounded by trompe-l'œil frescoes and terrazzo floors.
How it began
Commissioned in the 1730s as an archbishop's seminary, the palazzo incorporates ancient Roman road ruins preserved in its cellar.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.