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Hotel class 4.0 of 5
Via Aurelio Saffi 36, 40131 Bologna, Italy
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1 of 5 stars
daff201   12 contributions
Edinburgh, UK
Nov 17, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Im mystified by some of the reviews on this hotel. Stayed here for one night (mercifully!). Looks awful from the outside and very dated on the inside. The restaurant/bar was so 1960s that its probably back in fashion now. The room was big BUT as others have said was smelly and dark and the traffic noise when you opened the... more

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4 of 5 stars
FredTring_England   1 contribution
Tring, England
Oct 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family

All staff were very welcoming and friendly, right from our arrival by car at the garage. Rooms were clean and provided all the facilities we required. Beds were comfortable and the linen very good. Showers of a decent size - my wife hates small cubicles! Breakfast caters to every taste and appetite (large or small!), and the food and service... more

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EliteBologna, Manager

Dear Guest thank-you for the nice review published by Trip Advisor, we appreciated it very much. Our intent is to make the stay of our guests so comfortable, that they feel to stay at home. We sincerely hope to welcome you again to the Grand Hotel Elite. With kind regards The General Manager Marco Bertuzzi

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3 of 5 stars
TotallyLost   5 contributions
Dublin
Sep 23, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

.........how I hate hotels that ask you to pay to watch television (no, I didn't pay) and then rip you off with the mini-bar. Now I know the prices for using the mini-bar are always riduculous but at the Grand Elite they were charging €3.85 for a small can of coke when the same can was available in the local... more

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EliteBologna, General Manager

Dear Guest thank-you for the nice review published, we appreciated it very much. Our intent is to make the stay of our guestes so comfortable, that they feel to stay at home. We are very sorry that you think that the prices of our Minibar are to expansive; the difference between a local shop and a Four Star Hotel is...

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4 of 5 stars
Mimpsy47   2 contributions
Wantage
Sep 22, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Stayed here with my daughter. It did seem a bit dated but I couldn't fault the very helpful staff on reception who answered all my questions regarding transport etc in Bologna. The breakfast was lovely, quite enjoyed the little breakfast manager who ensured that the food display was perfect. It was about a 20 min walk into the centre, although... more

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EliteBologna, General Manager

Dear Guest thank-you for the nice review published by tripadvisor, we appreciated it very much. Our intent is to make the stay of our guestes so comfortable, that they feel to stay at home. We are very sorry about the great number of graffiti all around, not on or building. We agree with you and we are working together with...

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3 of 5 stars
pegasusIreland   1 contribution
ireland
Sep 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is a very nice if slightly old fashioned hotel - no complaints with the accommodation or staff - breakfast was adequate - seems to be a shortage of bread. However, the restaurant and so called piano bar are another story. We stayed for 3 nights and never found the bar open on our return to the hotel at around... more

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EliteBologna, General Manager

Thank-you for your review published by Tripadvisor, we appreciated it very much. We are very sorry, that you didn’t enjoyed the dinner in our restaurant. We was very surprised, while our restaurant Cordon Bleu is one of the most popular in town characterized by the traditional “ bolognese “ food and flavours; we sincerely apologize for any possible cause of...

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5 of 5 stars
zabawa41   1 contribution
Bologna
Jun 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We were fortunate to spend 15 days at Grand Hotel Elite and since our experience was such a pleasurable one, we wanted to compliment hotel fine staff. Their efficiency, courtesy and smiling faces made us feel as though we were visiting with family. Through their efforts we experienced Bologna in a way that has had us take home high praise... more

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EliteBologna, General Manager

Dear Mrs. and Mr. Zabawa We really enjoy for your satisfaction and we thank you for your nice review. The whole staff of the Grand Hotel Elite will be glad to welcome you back in occasion of your next stay in Bologna. Sincerely Yours Marco Bertuzzi - Gen. Mgr. Grand Hotel Elite - Bologna

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5 of 5 stars
baileBologna   1 contribution
bologna
Jun 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Grand Hotel Elite Bologna. Lovely 2 night stay in Bologna.Excellent value 110Euros for entire stay Included B/B Upgraded Room. Excellent Hotel staff with very good English. Hotel is in a nice area with good selection of bars and restaurants. Our room was very nice change of Bed Linen every day.The Restaurant is Corden Bleu Food To Die For. The Elite... more

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EliteBologna, General Manager

Dear Mr. Markham I wish thank you for your kind review and wait to welcome you again next September. Best regards Marco Bertuzzi – Gen. Mgr. Grand Hotel Elite – Bologna

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3 of 5 stars
LaurenA1   9 contributions
London
Dec 18, 2008 | Trip type: Family
3/3 found this review helpful

This hotel is fine - clean and warm with quite large rooms although as they have an almost amusing faux-wood panelling covering almost every surface they're not super comfortable or luxurious. Being about a 20 minute walk from the town centre and about a 25 minute walk from the main train station, I would not really recommend it for tourists... more

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EliteBologna, Manager

Dear Mr. Lauren first of all I wish thank you for your kind review. I apologize for any TV service problem you had, since our TV system shows MTV and CNN as well RTP International, TV5 Monde, Eurosport, ZDF and Al Jazeera. Obviously I respect your opinion and I understand that you enjoyed your stay, anyway I feel sorrow cause...

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4 of 5 stars
lulukas86   3 contributions
Schilling
Dec 5, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

You can walk to historical area or jump on a bus at the corner. Also breakfast as lots to choose from. The best things were the espresso and the capuccino. We had two of them every morning. Hotel staff helped us out when ever we asked. The room was big, comfortable and well cleaned. The hotel is a little old,... more

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EliteBologna, Hotel Manager

Dear Sir I wish thank you for your kind review and I sincerely hope to welcome you back to Bologna and to the Grand Hotel Elite. Yours faithfully Marco Bertuzzi -Gen. Mgr.

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2 of 5 stars
Bella011   5 contributions
Zagreb, Croatia
May 7, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
0/6 found this review helpful

This hotel was a big mistake! It is a very big hotel, pretty far away from the city center and every attraction in Bologna. Room was with old furniture, dark and smelly, like the window wasn’t open for a few years, and when we opened it, it was so noisy ‘cause the room was looking at one of the main... more

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  • Grand Hotel Bologna
Address: Via Aurelio Saffi 36, 40131 Bologna, Italy