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Grand Hotel Elite

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk connected to a rail/subway station in Bologna

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Classic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Via Aurelio Saffi 36, 0510010535, Bologna, BO, 40131
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bologna

Located in Saragozza-Porto, Grand Hotel Elite is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Santuario della Madonna di Polsi and Porta San Felice. This 104-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. It's connected to a rail/subway station in central Bologna and also close to Piazza Maggiore and Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • PalaDozza - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stadio Renato Dall'Ara - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cerotolo Station - 9 min drive
  • Casalecchio Garibaldi Station - 12 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Nonna Rosa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Al Mi Furner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kabulágna - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pantera Rosa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Number Ten - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Elite

Pet-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk connected to a rail/subway station in Bologna
Guests of Grand Hotel Elite enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a vending machine. Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This smoke-free hotel also has a banquet hall.
22-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and slippers. Desks are also included.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Elite Hotel
Grand Hotel Elite Bologna
Grand Hotel Elite Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Grand Hotel Elite ?

Grand Hotel Elite offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Grand Hotel Elite ?

This hotel is situated in Saragozza-Porto within a 10-minute walk of Santuario della Madonna di Polsi and Porta San Felice. You'll also find Piazza Maggiore and Ducati Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Grand Hotel Elite ?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 20 per night.

Does Grand Hotel Elite feature a casino on the premises?

No, Grand Hotel Elite doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grand Hotel Elite ?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Grand Hotel Elite ?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include slippers and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Grand Hotel Elite ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Grand Hotel Elite feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Grand Hotel Elite offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Grand Hotel Elite allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Grand Hotel Elite for a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Grand Hotel Elite ?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Grand Hotel Elite ?

The closest major airport to Grand Hotel Elite is Bologna Airport (BLQ), which is 7.1 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Grand Hotel Elite ?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Grand Hotel Elite .

Reviews

Grand Hotel Elite Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

hien

Disliked: Amenities
It’s dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikolaj

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old, and it shows in the interior, I also think some furniture on the porch would of been a nice touch. When we initially arrived the power didn’t work, but that was a simple misunderstanding, which was quickly resolved upon notifying the staff, who kindly came to alleviate the problem. I’m not a fan of secret fees When we initially arrived we had to pay extra for cleaning, this was not stated during booking so we had to drop another 24 € upon checking in. I’m not a fan of this, I think cleaning should either be included in the booking price, or the fee should be stated upon booking. But I understand that this is standard practice in Italy, still not a fan of the practice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joanne, Vancouver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room smelt like cigarettes so they turned off the AC hoping that would solve the problem but then the room got so hot so we changed rooms at night. We woke up and the room was so hot so we complained and eventually had to change to another room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DONNA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tired old Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed Arif

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room just like a prison cell, stinky smell from bathroom. There is no Iran in the hotel to press cloths. so much noise around the room, the lift is very poor condition, overall experience terrible, the building like retired.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Parminder

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Catalina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
older property, not pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

mitchell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not satisfied

I have sent an email to the hotel already with my displeasure. Will update you accordingly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stefano

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"(...) don't forget to review Grand Hotel Elite." I received this message after my stay. Are you sure you want to hear from me? I'll try not to be offensive, as I could tell the staff were doing a great job trying to compensate for what the hotel itself failed to offer. The entire building should probably be demolished and rebuilt from scratch. We only needed a room for a few hours, as we landed in the evening and had an early morning appointment in town. For that reason, we couldn’t be bothered to make a formal complaint at the time. To be honest, I still don't know where to begin. I’ll just mention that there was something that looked like a dishwasher, bizarrely placed in the middle of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

simon

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Amenities
Everyone very friendly and everything was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service and communication skills!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry, Laredo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, spacious rooms. A number of dining options nearby and good transit serve to downtown and rail station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older, but nice hotel. Spacious and quiet rooms. Restaurant open for breakfast only Some restaurants near by but not a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Szymon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024