Deluxe hotel of exceptional beauty and with ideal location. Garage for clients available. 07/08 S.R.
The hotel is a historical building, the Palazzo Ghisilardi Fava, which was converted into a hotel in 1911.
Large in size, the lobby is in keeping with the majestic style of the rest of the hotel, with frescoed ceilings and porcelain and crystal manufactures elegantly placed around. The black and white marble floorings are superb.
This historical luxury hotel is located at the heart of the town close to the beautiful old town, countless shopping venues, restaurants, bars and links to the public transport network. Piazza Maggiore and the Due Torri can easily be reached on foot and Bologna airport lies just 7.5 km away and is within easy reach on public transport.
Renovated in 1987, this hotel de charme comprises a total of 124 rooms spread over 4 floors of which 21 are single rooms, 93 are double rooms and 10 are suites. Guests may make use of the foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, safe, a currency exchange facility and a lift. In addition, there is a cafe, a bar, a casino, an air-conditioned a la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area, a conference room, a public Internet terminal and a car park. Room and laundry round off the offerings.
Grand Hotel Baglioni is a prestigious luxury hotel situated in the heart of Bologna offering its guests the atmosphere of a grand hotel with very modern amenity. It has been chosen as the formal hospitality headquarters for all delegations and dignitaries visiting the city. Ideal for leisure and business travelers alike, it is convenient to all points of interest and to Congress Hall and minutes from palaces, cathedrals, galleries and museums.
Rooms with radio, direct phone (bath extension), Satellite TV, Laundry/Dry Cleaning, Valet Parking, Business Centre. Conference room capacity: up to 70 persons. Business Centre.
Renovated: 1997.
The Architect Of The Imposing Structure Was Alfonso Torregiani Who Acted An Order Of Cardinal Prospero Lambertini Using 2.000 -Scudi- -Shields- Which The Pope Had Bequeathed In 1738. The Building Was To Be Located On What Was Once The Crossway Of An Ancient Roman Road And Later The Site Of The Medieval Mansions Of Ariosti/Rustighelli And Arrigoni. The New Construction Designated To Be The Seat Of An Arch-episcopal Seminary Was Enriched According To The Wishes Of Cardinal Vincenzo Malvezzi Who Entrusted Francesco Tadolini With Its Care. The Wide Portic And A Row Of Rooms Above It Were Added Thus Giving To The Simple/Harmonious And Majestic Facade. In 1911 The Palace Was Converted Into A Hotel Which Under Various Owners Continued To Be Used As Such Until As Late As 1978. The Actual Restoratation Of The Structure Began In November 1985 Which Resulted In The Demolition Of Some 1400 Cubic Metres Of Extraneous Additions. In The Process Of Architectonic Revaluation Those Elements Deemed Incongrous To The Original Design Were Eliminated And Torregianis Structural Foundations Restored. During The Fourteen Months Of Intense Work Spaces Were Opened And Lighting Effects Anhanced Bringing To The Fore The Octagonal Shape Of The Adjoining Tower Of Palazzo Fava. Thus Panoramas From The Baglionis Windows Now Present Unhindered Views Which Extended From The Ancient Towers Of Bologna To The Church Of San Luca On The Southern Hilltop To The Modern Fairgrounds And Business District In The North Of The City. The Exclusive And Highly Personalized Atmosphere Of The Baglioni Stems From Its Interior Structure And Decoration Designed By The Noted Roaman Architect - Renato Livi Who Succeeded In Striking A Perfect Balance Between Earlier Traditions And Modern-day Efficiency. The Grand Hotel Baglioni Also Offers Its Guests The Opportunity To Come Into Contact With Important Artistic Testaments. The Halls Of Palazzo Fava With Its Famous Frescoes In Which Agostino/Annibale And Ludovico Carracci Depict Scenes From The History Of Europe Recall The Highest Artistic Expressions Of The Sixteenth Century. Such A Rich Cultural Environment Adds A Relaxing Element To The -Business- Atmosphere Of Meeting And Conventions. In Addition The Halls Of The First And Second Floors Are Decorated With Carefully Restored Painting/Temperas And Antique Furniture. The Upholstery Used For The Divans And Woven Floor Coverings Throughout The Hotel In The Highest Quality. The Baglioni Also Offers Its Prestigious Clientele The Use Of The -Business Center- Where An Hostess Will Be At Disposal For Assistance And It Will Be Possible Use The Personal Computer/Fax/Photocopier And Vcr. The Hotel Staff Takes Care Of Parking The Cars In The Garage Thus Relieving Guests On Arrival Of Having To Worry About The Safety And Storage Their Cars. A Very Special Role Is Reserved For The Hotel Restaurant Named -I Carracci- And The -Caffe Baglioni- Which Play A Special Role In Reviving The Regions Rich Heritage By Serving As Meeting Points For The Cultural And Intellectual Components To The City. A Delight For The Gourmet Tourist And The Bolognese Citizen In Search Of Reassertion Of The Grand Gastronomic Tradition Of The City -I Carracci- Is A Focal Point For Businessmen Who Search For A Combination Of Culinary Excellence And Relaxing Environment. -I Carracci- Offers The Finest In Traditional Regional Italian Cuisine-enhanced By Gastronomic Selections From Other National Cultures. The Wine Cellar Of Equal Prestige Offers A Complete Selection Of Top Quality Italian And Foreign Wines. Dining At -I Carracci- Is The Best Way Of Completing Ones Acquaintance With Bologna And The Grand Hotel Baglioni.
Rates shown are per room per night.
