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$300Via Aurelio Saffi, 36, Bolonia, 40131, BOLOGNA, Italy
1,519 reviews
1/25
Parking
Free wifi
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Grand Hotel Elite is a 4-star stay in Bologna, Italy, located just 1.1mi from the city center. The address is Via Aurelio Saffi, 36, making it easy to set out for sightseeing after a comfy night. With 1,443 reviews, this hotel offers a track record that many travelers have noticed.
Amenities sparkle: Parking and free Wifi, plus 24-hour front desk service at no extra charge. Pet Friendly options are available with extra charges, and a Bar serves beverages for an additional fee. Business guests can make use of a Business center and Meeting/Banquet facilities, both with extra charges. Comfort extends to Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, a Bidet in the bathroom, and Free toiletries. Additional conveniences include an Elevator, Balcony, Terrace, Sun deck, and a Kitchenette equipped with Kitchenware, plus a Bathtub.
Minimum price: not listed in the available data. Location details: Bologna, Italy; 1.1mi from the city center. Address: Via Aurelio Saffi, 36.
Grand Hotel Elite makes a stylish base in Bologna for travelers who want to balance sightseeing with downtime. Parking and free Wifi are on hand, a 24-hour front desk is ready to help, and conveniences include an Elevator, Balcony, Terrace, and Sun deck. A Kitchenette equipped with Kitchenware and a Bathtub add practical comfort.
Pets are welcome with extra charges, and a Bar serves beverages for an additional fee, offering a relaxed spot to unwind after a day of exploration. For business stays, a Business center and Meeting/Banquet facilities are available, both with additional charges. The property also accommodates a range of payment options, including cash and several major card brands.
Accommodation options span from a Standard Room (Double, 323 sqft) with a Queen bed for two, to a Room - 2 Twin (Twin, 323 sqft) with two Twin beds, and a Triple Room (Triple, 323 sqft) with a Twin and a Queen bed for up to three guests. Larger groups can opt for the Quadruple Room (377 sqft) with a Sofa Bed and Queen bed, or an Apartment (538 sqft) sleeping up to six adults with a Sofa Bed and two Queen beds. There is also a Single Room at 194 sqft with a Twin bed.
Closest airports
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
2.8miFlorence Peretola Airport
48.2miParma Airport
55.1miParking
Free wifi
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Elevator
Balcony
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bidet
Free toiletries
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Standard Room
1 Queen Size Bed
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
Kitchenware
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Triple Room
1 Twin Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Quadruple Room
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
375 sqft
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
Bathtub
x4
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
325 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
195 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Apartment
1 Sofa Bed
2 Queen Size Beds
540 sqft
Hot tub
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Balcony
x6
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Basic, Triple
3 Twin Beds
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Comfort, Single, Balcony
Balcony
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Single Room, Balcony
Balcony
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Basic, Quadruple
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Comfort, Triple
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Comfort, Quadruple
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Petr
9.1
August 2025
Although it is clear that this hotel has a lot of fame behind it and is kind of old-school, it offers spacious rooms with original original equipment which is much better then today's standards of other hotels in Italy. Other hotels offers perhaps newer but definitely smaller rooms for a similar price. In rooms,sometimes something is missing somewhere - some cover, etc., but otherwise everything is done with quality material - stone, wood and clean, well-maintained and functional. We had a room with a balcony, a fairly large bathroom and we were very satisfied.
There was no instruction in English in the room.
Colin
10
August 2025
Very comfortable room in brilliant location. Less than a mile from the city centre and just a 7 minute walk from the airport bus - which only cost 1.5 Euro when we arrived!!Cheapest transfer to a hotel ever! The breakfast was included and the room was cleaned every morning. The staff were very helpful. We had a large room with a big balcony, though they don't all have that.
Nothing to say here, except that it would have been nice to have a couple of chairs on the balcony.
Anthony
10
January 2025
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Grand Hotel Elite in Bologna! From the moment I stepped into the hotel, I felt warmly welcomed by the incredible staff. A special thank you to the gentleman at reception who went above and beyond to make my visit unforgettable – his professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail were truly exceptional. The breakfast was nothing short of amazing – a delicious spread that catered to all tastes. The fresh pastries, savory options, and, of course, the coffee were simply divine. I started each day with a perfect cappuccino, and it was honestly some of the best coffee I’ve had in Italy! The entire team at the hotel was outstanding. Everyone I encountered, from housekeeping to the restaurant staff, was friendly, helpful, and made me feel at home. Their dedication to providing excellent service was evident in every detail. The hotel's charm, cleanliness, and central location only added to the experience. I can’t wait to return to Bologna and stay at the Grand Hotel Elite again. Grazie mille to the whole team for making my stay so special!
Everything was perfect
Gleb
10
August 2024
A very beautiful room in the style of the 80's! We really liked the price/quality relation, size of the room and hotel's location. The bus stop is 3 minutes from the hotel and there's really nice bar/restaurant street in a 15 minutes walk from the hotel too. There's also a good self-service laundry just around the corner. Looking forward to booking that same hotel for my next trip to Bologna
The air conditioning system is probably old so you can hear it work at night, but it's not too disturbing. The water-pressure is also a bit poor, can be improved. Everything else really exceeded all expectations, thank you!
Andrea
10
May 2025
The stay was very pleasant and comfortable. The staff at the reception were incredibly kind, polite, and welcoming – they truly made a great impression. The room was clean and cozy, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was relaxing.
The elevator was quite small, which made it a bit inconvenient, especially with luggage.
Anna
8.2
August 2025
The rooms were very well furnished. The location is great, with a bus stop nearby that makes it easy to get around the city in no time.
The blankets weren’t very comfortable to sleep in, and some surfaces were a bit dusty, but otherwise there’s nothing to complain about.
Karyna
8.2
March 2025
The room was big and clean, big bathroom, many towels, there was air conditioning. The hotel is easy to find, there is a bus stop not far from it. Airport is in 20 minutes from the hotel.
The air conditioning system was pretty loud, so we should turn it off at night to be able to sleep.
Itamar
10
October 2024
The place was magical, not a super modern facility but has a nice vibe and a great location very close to the center. The room was very spacious, and the staff were very nice. The receptionist Edoardo was very friendly and helped us with information about the city. Great value for money I will go back when I am in Bologna
Goran
8.2
March 2025
Great location. Build to be a real hotel in its time. It is old, but well preserved. Room was really big and comfortable.
Appereance is a bit shady and does not justify the acctual value of a place. Small touch in dressing the place is needed to refresh it.
Katarzyna
9.1
September 2024
the staff was very friendly. the receptionist Roberto was very nice and very helpful man!
The hotel is furnished in a bit old style, but I liked it. The staff was busy with polishing and keeping everything clean..
Attractions
Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno)
1.2miBologna Piazza Maggiore
1.2miSan Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)
1.3miAnatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (Teatro Anatomico dell'Archiginnasio)
1.3miOratory of Santa Cecilia (Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia)
1.4miTwo Towers (Due Torri)
1.4miBologna University Quarter
1.6miSanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (Santuario della Madonna di San Luca)
1.9miNational Gallery of Bologna (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna)
1.9miDucati Museum (Museo Ducati)
2.8miMarconi Museum (Museo Marconi)
5.5miLamborghini Museum (Museo Lamborghini)
14.5miEnzo Ferrari Museum (Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari)
21.6miFerrari Museum (Museo Ferrari)
22.7miEste Castle (Castello Estense)
27.5miAttractions
Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno)
1.2miBologna Piazza Maggiore
1.2miSan Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)
1.3miAnatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (Teatro Anatomico dell'Archiginnasio)
1.3miOratory of Santa Cecilia (Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia)
1.4miTwo Towers (Due Torri)
1.4miBologna University Quarter
1.6miSanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (Santuario della Madonna di San Luca)
1.9miNational Gallery of Bologna (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna)
1.9miDucati Museum (Museo Ducati)
2.8miMarconi Museum (Museo Marconi)
5.5miLamborghini Museum (Museo Lamborghini)
14.5miEnzo Ferrari Museum (Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari)
21.6miFerrari Museum (Museo Ferrari)
22.7miEste Castle (Castello Estense)
27.5miAirports
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
2.8miFlorence Peretola Airport
48.2miParma Airport
55.1miParking
Free wifi
Hot tub
Air conditioning
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Elevator
Balcony
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bidet
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Walk-in closet
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Convenience store on site
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Hot tub
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 2.50 per hour.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
Discover,
Mastercard,
Visa,
Diners Club,
JCB,
Maestro,
Cash only,
CartaSi,
UnionPay
This property accepts cash.
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