Hotel description
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VIA INDIPENDENZA 8
BOLOGNA
Italy |
The Grand Hotel Baglioni is situated in a charming corner of Bologna’s historic centre, the hotel faces onto the central Via Indipendenza, just a short distance from Piazza Maggiore and the famous Due Torri. The trade fair complex and some of the city’s main banks are close by.
Built during the first half of the eighteenth century at the behest of Cardinal Prospero Lambertini, the building was originally designed to house a bishop’s seminary. Originally converted into a hotel in 1911, the building was completely refurbished in 1985. The last renovation in 2002 enhanced the hotel with a new hall and elegant suites.
The 124 rooms, including the suites are enhanced by antique trappings and fitted with the most modern amenities. Marvellous drapes and eighteenth century paintings line its long corridors and spacious rooms. The Hotel has 6 conference rooms that hold between 20 and 240 people. They are equipped with the most advanced technical equipment.
The "Carracci Restaurant" (famous for its Carracci School frescoes) is considered one of the most elegant in the city, with its warm, intimate atmosphere. The well stocked wine-cellar offers a wide selection of Italian and foreign wines.
SOME OF THE FAMOUS GUESTS OF THE HOTEL: Annie Lennox, Bob Dylan, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, Gloria Estefan, Joe Cocker, Liza Minelli, Mariah Carey, Matt Dillon, Naomi Campbell, Bruce Springsteen.
-(L)-LUXURY HOTEL
PROPERTY TYPE - HOTEL
RATINGS - AAA 1 DIAMOND, MOBIL 1 STAR, MICHELIN 1
STAR, OHG DELUXE, 1 STAR
RENOVATIONS-
29MAR07 TO 30APR07: RENOVATION OF JUNIOR SUITES
ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND THE TERRACE SUITE
29MAR07 TO 31MAY07: RENOVATION OF THE WELLNESS
AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
MANAGEMENT WILL DO BEST TO KEEP NOISE TO A
MINIMUM AND ASSIGN GUESTS ROOMS AS FAR FROM
RENOVATIONS AS POSSIBLE
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