Via Aurelio Saffi 36, 0510010535, Bologna, BO, 40131
What's nearby
Charterhouse of Bologna - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
PalaDozza - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Via Indipendenza - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Piazza Maggiore - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 18 min drive
Casalecchio Garibaldi Station - 12 min drive
Bologna Central Station - 26 min walk
Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 26 min walk
Restaurants
Kabulágna - 2 min walk
Bar Lunik - 5 min walk
Bar Girasol - 2 min walk
Al Mi Furner - 7 min walk
Pantera Rosa - 7 min walk
About this property
Grand Hotel Elite
Grand Hotel Elite puts you within a 10-minute drive of Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Unipol Arena.
At a glance
Hotel size
104 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 20 per night)
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Parking
Covered self-parking costs EUR 20 per night
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Property class
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Grand Hotel Elite Hotel
Grand Hotel Elite Bologna
Grand Hotel Elite Hotel Bologna
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Elite ?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Elite ?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 20 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Elite ?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Grand Hotel Elite like?
Grand Hotel Elite is a short 12-minute walk from Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna and 14 minutes' walk from PalaDozza.
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Reviews
Grand Hotel Elite Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
7.2
Amenities
7.4
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun, 2025
Very nice rooms
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov, 2024
Nice hotel, spacious rooms. A number of dining options nearby and good transit serve to downtown and rail station.
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan, 2025
Everyone very friendly and everything was lovely
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6/10 Good
3 May, 2025
Good bus service
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul, 2025
This hotel exceeded my expectations given previous Expedia ratings. The staff are not that friendly and the hotel corridors and reception are very dated but my room was spacious, incredibly clean and in a superb location. Highly recommend booking this as a cost-effective base in Bologna.
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct, 2024
Older, but nice hotel. Spacious and quiet rooms. Restaurant open for breakfast only
Some restaurants near by but not a lot.
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Sept, 2024
We had a lovely room with a balcony. It was really more of a suite and suited our group of three singles traveling together. Our room was large, with plenty of space to spread out. The staff was great.
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8/10 Very good
24 Sept, 2025
Not much to brag about.
Very basic, quite run down and outdated amenities. But very friendly recepcion staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec, 2024
Amazing customer service and communication skills!
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8/10 Very good
12 Oct, 2024
Lovely hotel and great sized rooms. Quite a walk from central Bologna, around 30 minutes but it is an easy route to take. Good transport connections outside the property.
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6/10 Good
2 Jan, 2025
Basic
Average condition hotel. We had two rooms as we were a family of 4. Both rooms comfortable, clean. No amenities in the room. Restaurant only open for breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun, 2025
Cozy room with wood floor and classic wood decor and 1970 ish tech panels. Room in 1st floor was generally quiet and spacious. Room is clean daily by staff, but did notice a thin coat of dust on some old panels. Bathroom is spacious with a separate bidet and small shower stand. Bus stops, supermarkets, and some restaurants are within walking distances . Price is reasonable $60-$70/night.
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8/10 Very good
3 Dec, 2024
Rooms and place is old, needs to upgrade. The construction in front of the hotel is very inconvenient. Good thing we had parking space at no charge.
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10/10 Exceptional
22 May, 2025
Helpful staff and decent on-site parking area. The parking area and the streets surrounding the hotel are a little narrow, as is typical of Bologna, but can successfully accommodate at least a mid-sized SUV.
The room itself was very spacious and had plenty of surfaces for use and storage. Lots of amenities and lots of windows that can let in natural light (with adjustable blinds). We would've liked to be able to adjust the shower water to be hotter, but had no issue with the sink/wash basin tap. The beds were very large and comfortable.
Very reasonably priced breakfast. There are also several small sit-down and take-out restaurants within walking distance, as well as a couple small grocery stores. Around an hour's drive away from the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, though it will take longer during the race weekend due to traffic. Also within walking distance of the train station and multiple bus stops.
We enjoyed our stay, and the extremely spacious room was definitely a big highlight!
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4/10 Fair
19 Oct, 2024
The staff were friendly and the room was clean. The shower head holder was broken this was reported to staff but it was not fixed for our stay. The breakfast was not worth 8 euros. It was a choice of cold bacon and cold scrambled eggs. Toast. A cold boiled egg.The coffee machine was broken. Plus a continental breakfast. As you walk into the hotel it is very dark wood as it is a retro hotel but looks very old. There is no evening meal availability as the restaurant is closed.
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug, 2025
Very clean, spacious room. Nice breakfast, with a lot of choice. Easily reached by bus Q from the airport
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4/10 Fair
5 Jun, 2025
Tired old Hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul, 2025
Love the Sfaff at night
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6/10 Good
24 Oct, 2025
It's about 20 minutes walk to get to the centre.
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4/10 Fair
7 Oct, 2025
Room was spacious and reasonably clean, but the bed was very uncomfortable. I barely slept.
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6/10 Good
20 May, 2025
older property, not pleasant staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct, 2025
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4/10 Fair
22 Sept, 2025
I didn’t like that the fire exit was closed with a chain