Business travelers find everything they need at this upscale Bologna hotel, where high-speed WiFi and thoughtful amenities make work trips more comfortable
Located in Bologna's Saragozza-Porto district, Grand Hotel Elite offers a sophisticated base for travelers. Guests can enjoy free in-room WiFi and an on-site business center. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage services have received positive reviews from previous visitors.
Located in Saragozza-Porto neighborhood, Grand Hotel Elite is connected to a rail/subway station. Cinema Lumiere and Bologna Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Porta San Felice and Charterhouse of Bologna. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at PalaDozza or Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Visit our Bologna travel guide
Via Aurelio Saffi 36, 0510010535, Bologna, BO, 40131
What's nearby
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Piazza Maggiore
8 min drive - 3.2 km
Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna
10 min walk - 0.8 km
PalaDozza
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Charterhouse of Bologna
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Cerotolo Station
9 min drive
Casalecchio Garibaldi Station
12 min drive
Bologna Airport (BLQ)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Zia Catari'
12 min walk
Number Ten
4 min walk
Trattoria Nonna Rosa
7 min walk
Kabulágna
2 min walk
Fraiese
8 min walk
About this property
Grand Hotel Elite
Upscale hotel near Piazza Maggiore
Grand Hotel Elite provides a business center and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
Luggage storage, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 104 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
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 Grand Hotel Elite pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Elite ?
As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Elite on Apr 6, 2026 start from P6,481, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night.
What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Elite ?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Elite ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Grand Hotel Elite located?
Located in Saragozza-Porto, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santuario della Madonna di Polsi and Porta San Felice. Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna and PalaDozza are also within 15 minutes. Bologna Central Station is 26 minutes by foot and Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) is 26 minutes.
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Reviews
Grand Hotel Elite Reviews
7.0
Good
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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.
Georgina
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Charlene
May 3, 2025
Good bus service
Charlene
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Helene
Sep 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not much to brag about.
Very basic, quite run down and outdated amenities. But very friendly recepcion staff.
Helene
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
Oct 21, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hugh
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Janice
Jan 2, 2025
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.
Janice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Sherry
Dec 3, 2024
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.
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!
Cynthia
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Debbie
Oct 19, 2024
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.