Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni is worth booking if you want the best-rated hotel in our Bologna sample, a few minutes from Piazza Maggiore, and price is not the deciding factor. Anyone watching costs should skip it: the reference rate was more than double the sample median, and guests flag extra charges.
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This is a 5-star for special occasions and travellers who want the most central address with full facilities. The property lists a spa, gym, restaurant, terrace and family rooms. Guests praise a friendly, professional team and a location within walking distance of the historic sites. It is also tagged as pet-friendly in our data, so check the policy if you travel with an animal.
Skip it if value for money is your main concern. Guests consider the rates and extra charges expensive, even while rating the standards highly. Our Budget pick costs about a quarter of the price.
Location and getting around
The address is Via Indipendenza 8, in Bologna City Center. The location score is 9.8 out of 10, the highest number in this review.
Piazza Maggiore is about 200 m away, roughly 3 minutes on foot. San Petronio is about 400 m away, around 5 minutes. The Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca is about 4 km away, roughly 50 minutes on foot, which is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for that trip. All walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The score is 9.4 out of 10 from 653 guest reviews, a joint first place among 8 eligible properties in our sample.
Guests are most positive about the location, central and within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore and the historic sites. Staff come next, described as friendly, professional, helpful and attentive.
The recurring complaint is cost. Guests say standards are high, but rates and extra charges feel expensive. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and what you get compared with our other Bologna picks
The reference price was €1,164 per night, about €2,328 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes. Rates at this level can swing a lot, so check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €501.40, so this rate was more than twice the typical price in our sample. For it you get a 5-star property with a spa, gym, restaurant, terrace, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast options listed are continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, American and buffet. Whether breakfast is included is not confirmed.
Our Budget pick, Almarossa, is a 4-star at €293.25 a night with a score of 8.9. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Brun, is a 4-star at €573.65 with a score of 9.3, just 0.1 below this hotel. On the numbers, Hotel Brun gets very close on score for about half the price.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Bologna. Our Luxury slot prioritises official 5-star hotels, and the Grand Hotel Majestic is one, with the top guest score in our sample, a 9.8 location score and a long review record. Price was not the reason it was chosen.
Before you book
Ask for a full breakdown of extra charges, since guests flag them. Check whether breakfast and spa access are included in your rate. Confirm the pet policy and fees if relevant, and read the cancellation terms, which have not been assessed. Compare today's prices with Hotel Brun before you commit.
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How far is Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni from Piazza Maggiore?
About 200 m, roughly 3 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does the hotel have a spa and gym?
Yes, both are listed by the property. Opening times and whether access costs extra are not confirmed.
Can I walk to Madonna di San Luca?
It is about 4 km away, roughly 50 minutes on foot in a straight line. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Is it worth the price?
Guests rate the standards highly but find the rates and extras expensive. If score matters most, our Best Value pick, Hotel Brun, scored 9.3 for about half the reference price.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €1,164 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.