The document provides an overview of the Italian city of Bologna and the Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni located within it. Bologna is described as a magical city known for its history, culture and food. The Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni is a 5-star luxury hotel housed in an 18th century palazzo featuring over 100 elegant rooms and suites, renowned restaurants, meeting spaces, and wellness facilities. It has received numerous awards and is a member of several prestigious international hotel groups.

1. While you may go to most Italian cities
to look at history and culture,
you come to Bologna to live…

2. Surrounded by Art and History
After Venice, Bologna is a truly magical city and exudes a unique
atmosphere, with its canal network, ancient arched bridges, charming
squares and quaint churches…

3. Bologna’s russet cityscape and left-wing reputation
has earned it the nickname La Rossa (‘the red’),
while its hearty appetite has led to the nickname La Grassa (‘The Fat’),
and its penchant for all things cultural has resulted in the moniker
La Dotta (‘The Learned’)

4. Basilica di San Petronio (Basilica of St Petronius)
Named after the city’s patron saint,
the Basilica of St Petronius is Bologna’s largest and greatest church,
the fifth-largest basilica in the world

5. Le Due Torri (The Two Towers)
The Two Towers are among the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
In the 12th and 13th centuries, the noble families of Bologna raised over
100 towers across the city.
Of the 20 medieval skyscrapers that survive today,
the Asinelli and the Garisenda towers are Bologna’s most famous

6. Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune)
This 16th-century fountain is the work of Flemish sculptor Jean Boulogne
de Douai (known to posterity as Giambologna).
When it is lit up at night, the shadow of the mighty bronze Neptune
looms across the Piazza,
his trident clasped firmly in his left hand and a fish squirming beneath
his foot…

7. Basilica di Santo Stefano (Basilica of St Stephen)
Standing in the Piazza of the same name,
the Basilica di St Stefano is a jumbled complex of interconnecting
churches, cloisters, courtyards and crypts.
Once there were seven churches here, now there are a mere four

8. Biblioteca communale dell’Archiginnasio
(The Archiginnasio public library)
A gracious old building that was formerly the University and is now
one of the largest municipal libraries in Europe, with around 700,000
volumes

9. Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
The 18th-century sanctuary is connected to the city walls
by the world's longest portico, held aloft by 666 arches

10. …Boasting one of the country’s great medieval cityscapes,
an eye-catching ensemble of red-brick Palazzi,
Renaissance towers and
40km of arcaded porticoes …

11. Bologna is formely the Italian Capital of Food
The local cuisine goes far beyond the world famous spaghetti Bolognese
(something the locals never eat – they call the sauce ragu and would
never mix it with spaghetti, but with tagliatelle)
Other local specialities include mortadella , tortellini and much

12. Not only Bologna…
Modena with its Traditional Modena Balsamic Vinegar …
Parma with its worldwide famous ham and Parmisan Cheese…
Ravenna one of the few cities in the world to boast eight monuments
declared World Heritage by UNESCO

13. The Motorland of Italy
Galleria Ferrari
Lamborghini Museum
Ducati Museum
Maserati

14. Grand Hotel Majestic “già Baglioni”
the most prestigious luxury five-star hotel in Bologna
part of
The Leading Hotels of the World
since 1995

15. It is housed in an historic, prestigious building dating from the 18 °century
I Carracci Restaurant and the Europa’s meeting room became part of the
Property only at the beginning of the century
and are dated back to the 15°century

16. This superb five star deluxe hotel is situated in a Palazzo designed by
architect Alfonso Torregiani during the first half of the 18th century
and built by order of Cardinal Prospero Lambertini, who later became
Pope.
The Palazzo became an Hotel in 1912

17. Dining…
Destination of "taste" where our discerning clients can find the
traditional recipes of the Emilia Romagna’s cuisine in an atmosphere
unparalleled in contact with masterpieces of Italian art

18. I Carracci Restaurant
This wonderful museum is among the highest expressions of the
sixteenth-century painting and shows the wonderful frescoes of the
school of the Carracci brothers.
A traditional Bolognese menu will accompany by innovative proposals
created by the new Chef Giacomo Galeazzi.

19. Our prestigious wine cellar welcomes the new Restaurant
Enoteca Morandi
an exclusive location for rustic and traditional gourmet cuisine along
with a wide selection of more than 230 Italian and International wines

20. Lounge Cafè Majestic
Another place where art triumphs ...
Classic and welcoming environment ideal for a relaxing break

21. The Literary Carracci Fava Cafè
comes to light within the wonderful Museum of Palazzo Fava
meeting place par excellence, is dedicated to those looking for a unique
place to live and to learn more about Bologna

22. Rooms
The 109 rooms have a mix of antiques fornitures
with modern amenities, a perfect blend of classic italian style,
elegance and hospitality

23. Classic & Superior Rooms
Elegantly appointed and featuring Venetian style furniture and a
Murano-glass chandelier, large wardrobe, dressing area, bathroom
with both bath tub and shower

24. Deluxe Rooms
Large and very comfortable, Deluxe Rooms are lavishly furnished in a
classic style with a four-poster bed,
an antique chest of drawers
and a Murano-glass chandelier

25. Gran Deluxe Rooms
Large and very comfortable, the room is lavishly furnished in a classic
style with a four-poster bed, an antique chest of drawers and a Murano-
glass chandelier. Both dressing area and bathroom are in marble and
include two washbasins, a shower and a bath tub

26. White marble bathrooms,
embellished with mosaic marble frames…

27. Junior Suites
Original antiques, high ceilings and two large windows make Junior Suites
airy and light.
Walls are fabric lined and the draperies are in brocade.
Few Junior Suites come with a private balcony overlooking the City
ideal for sampling an aperitif or a romantic dinner by candlelight

28. Presidential Suite Giambologna
The presidential suite is remarkably spacious with separate
sleeping and living quarters.
A large entryway leads to a stylish living room featuring elegant French antique
furniture and fabric lined walls.
Two elegant display cabinets show fine antiques original pieces

29. Presidential Suite Giambologna
Its private living room is also perfect for intimate and exclusive
small meetings

30. Royal Suite Giuseppe Verdi , the Junior Suite
Two bedroom suite composed by a Junior Suite and a Presidential Suite
This romantic Junior Suite truly speaks of long ago…
With its special, meticulous hand inlaying, is a genuine work of art
which will amaze even the most demanding connoisseurs

31. Royal Suite Giuseppe Verdi , the living room
The richest, most iconic suite in classic Venetian style in the building
The snug velvet armchairs, precious fabrics on the walls, refined drapery, period
fireplace, lustrous crystal lamp and cabinet filled with fine porcelain all come
together to create an ambiance that is highly unique, sophisticated and original

32. Royal Suite Giuseppe Verdi , the bedroom
The romantic bedroom truly speaks of long ago with its carefully-
selected textiles, precious carpet, velvet-adorned four-poster bed,
lampshades and a historic dressing table once used by Princess Diana

33. Art Déco TerraceSuite
The only room on the 5th floor with a private lift
The suite has a large living room with a fireplace and bar corner, two
bedrooms and two bathrooms covered in precious Carrara marble in black
and white tones with small silver points of light which, like stardust, further
embellish the environment, making it sparkle.

34. Art Déco Terrace Suite
The large, splendid terrace of approximately 70 square metres is the
true gem of this suite and provides its guests with a truly unique,
previously unseen panoramic view of Bologna

35. Meeting & Events
Seven meeting rooms which can host up to 120 delegates
equipped with all the latest technologies for successful meetings and
events with a special atmosphere…

36. Rinascimento Meeting Room
Capacity up to 120 delegates in theatre style…

37. Rinascimento Meeting Room
Capacity up to 60 delegates in banqueting style

38. Europa Meeting Room
This meeting room offer a unique atmosphere and amazes its guests
with original 16th century chests of drawers originally painted by
Carracci’s brothers, as well as the most innovative technological
solutions for the conference sector

39. Domenichino Meeting Room
Discover the secrets of Italian gastronomy with a cooking lesson
organized in this meeting room…

40. Vignola Meeting Room
Elegant and cozy…perfect also for private business lunches…

41. Bentivoglio & Pepoli Meeting rooms
Small meetings up to 18 delegates in theatre style …

42. Health & Wellness
A metropolitan oasis in which you can indulge your senses and
rediscover harmony between body and soul after a day of intensive sight
seeing or just to fight the daily stress…

43. It feature an intimate and exclusive relax area with chromo therapy…

44. …a turkish bath, a sauna, an emotional shower all with chromo
therapy…

45. …a fitness area with state-of-the-art’s Technogym equipment

46. A stone’s throw from Piazza Maggiore and the famous oTwo Towers
the hotel faces Via Indipendenza, near the most famous shopping streets and theatres.
Large, elegant areas allow all the monumental splendour of this Grand Hotel to be
relived…

47. Guglielmo Marconi International Airport
With its 5.5 million passengers in 2010 with an increase of 15.3%
is nowadays the third most important airport in Italy

48. PARTNERSHIPS
The Grand Hotel Majestic "già Baglioni" presently accounts for some of the most
exclusive partnership of the luxury international hotellerie...
From 1995 the Grand Hotel Majestic "già Baglioni" becomes proudly a member of
THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD
www.lhw.com
From 2002 the Grand Hotel Majestic "già Baglioni" is invited to join the exclusive
membership for best American Express customers with the program
FINE HOTELS & RESORTS
From 2009 the Grand Hotel Majestic "già Baglioni" is invited as official Partner to be
part of
ANDREW HARPER'S ALLIANCE
www.andrewharper.com
From 2007 the Grand Hotel Majestic "già Baglioni" has had the pleasure to enter by
invitation in the exclusive tours organized by the Tour Operator
TAUCK TOUR OPERATOR
http://www.tauck.com/tours/europe-tours/italy-tours/

49. AWARDS
July 2009
WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2009: 1st rank in the category for Large City Hotels
in Europe (more than 100 rooms) and 31st rank in the Top 100 Hotels overall. Jan 2008
January 2009
T+L 500, WORLD’S BEST HOTELS 2009 : 10th position in the ranking of the Best
hotels in Europe
November 2005
World Travel Awards: Italy's Leading Business Hotel: amongst 7 hotels nominees
April 2005
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List
November 2004
Condé Nast Traveler Top 75 Europe Hotels: In the list of the 75 Top hotels in Europe.