Emilia Romagna
Grand Hotel Majestic
Bologna's oldest hotel and one of its most prestigious
A classic and elegant hotel enjoying a fantastic central location just steps from Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri, Grand Hotel Majestic is one of the most celebrated hotels in the city. With origins dating from the 18th century, the building has hosted this magnificent hotel for over 100 years and is considered an institution of the city.
Consisting of 106 guest rooms, all elegantly decorated and furnished in keeping with the hotel’s artistic style, guests will enjoy a blend of typical Italian style reinforced by modern comfort, as well as lovely city views. A range of newer junior suites and deluxe rooms offer something a little bit different with their classic 18th-century French decor.
Guests will benefit further from the superb dining on offer at the Grand Hotel Majestic, beginning with the famed I Carracci Restaurant. Set in a magnificent hall adorned with frescoes, this is the place to sample traditional cuisine of the Emilia-Romagna region, all whilst seated below artistic beauty. Fine food and wine can also be enjoyed at the new Enoteco Morandi wine cellar eatery, with its rustic menu, while Café Marinetti is the place to begin the evening, with an aperitif in hand.
For a touch of rejuvenation between days exploring medieval architecture and sampling mouth-watering cuisine, the hotel’s health and wellness centre is an oasis of relaxation. Featuring a Turkish bath, sauna, emotional shower with chromotherapy and an intimate relaxing area, this is a haven of wellbeing.
Highlights
106 rooms
Two restaurants
Cafe/bar
Wellness centre
Fitness area
Trip Inspiration
Plan your trip to Emilia Romagna
Whatever you want from your adventure in Emilia Romagna, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Places to combine Grand Hotel Majestic with
Emilia Romagna
Tucked away in the rolling Emilian countryside in Italy, Casa Maria Luigia is an intimate 18th-century residence that offers a deeply personal expression of Italian hospitality. Built with the vision of extending the spirit of Osteria Francescana – the renowned three-Michelin-starred restaurant in nearby Modena – this elegant country house invites you into a world where food, art and memory converge.
Each of the uniquely designed rooms at Casa Maria Luigia tells its own story. Carefully curated with contemporary artworks, vintage furnishings and design pieces as well as the personal collections of its owners, the interiors feel both cultivated and comforting, like a private home with a profound sense of place.
Mornings begin with an extraordinary Emilian breakfast, served communally and prepared using regional produce. Stroll through the grounds dotted with sculptures or take a dip in the pool. For those seeking a little movement, there’s tennis on the private court or a visit to the gym, where Technogym equipment is set amidst a striking backdrop of vintage cars, motorbikes and contemporary art.
In the house kitchen, you are invited to make yourself at home. Open the fridge, sample savoury and sweet treats or simply relax with a record from the owners’ vinyl jazz collection spinning in the background. As the sun begins to set, the culinary experience deepens. The Francescana at Maria Luigia dinner features a nine-course tasting menu – a curated journey through some of the most renowned dishes served at Osteria Francescana. Just a short walk from the main house lies Al Gatto Verde, an inventive wood-fired restaurant surrounded by fields of corn and alfalfa, tall oaks and vineyards. Here, the team create dishes that surprise and delight while remaining rooted in the agricultural traditions of Emilia-Romagna.
