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Luxury travel in Emilia Romagna

Luxury Travel in Emilia Romagna 2026

The luxury tier of Emilia Romagna, audited — five-star stays, fine dining, and access worth paying for.

This guide covers 6+ luxury hotels and experiences in Emilia Romagna — Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni, Hotel I Portici Bologna and Sina Maria Luigia top the list. Every recommendation carries its practical details: typical costs, the best time to visit, and what to know before you commit.

Emilia Romagna is Italy's gastronomic heartland, stretching from the Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic Sea. Known as the 'Food Valley' for producing Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and balsamic vinegar, the region also boasts medieval cities, Ferrari's birthplace, and vibrant beach resorts.

Luxury hotels

Five-star and palace properties.

5-star

Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni

€350-800/night4.9/5

Bologna's most prestigious hotel in an 18th-century palazzo with frescoed ceilings, gilded interiors, and world-class I Carracci restaurant. The city's choice for royalty and international celebrities.

5-star

Hotel I Portici Bologna

€280-600/night4.8/5

Elegant 5-star in a historic Art Nouveau building with the acclaimed Michelin-starred I Portici restaurant and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over Bologna's iconic porticoes.

5-star

Sina Maria Luigia

€200-450/night4.8/5

Parma's finest hotel in a 17th-century palazzo named after Duchess Marie Louise, Napoleon's wife and Duchess of Parma. Home to the legendary Michelin-starred Parizzi restaurant.

5-star

Palace Hotel Rimini

€250-500/night4.7/5

Grand Belle Époque seafront hotel on Rimini's Riviera, immortalized by Federico Fellini in his films. Open since 1908, the Grand Hotel of Rimini has hosted celebrities and royalty for over a century.

5-star

Hotel Real Fini

€180-380/night4.7/5

Modena's top address with refined elegant rooms, outstanding service, pool, and proximity to both Massimo Bottura's Osteria Francescana and Motor Valley attractions.

boutique

Albergo Cappello

€180-350/night4.8/5

Exquisite boutique hotel in a 15th-century Ravenna palazzo offering beautifully appointed rooms with original architectural details. Steps from the UNESCO mosaic monuments.

Fine dining

Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.

Fine dining

Osteria Francescana

Modern Italian€280-350/person

Massimo Bottura's legendary 3-Michelin-star restaurant, ranked World's Best Restaurant multiple times. Booking opens 4 months in advance and sells out within hours—use the cancellation waitlist or email directly.

Fine dining

I Portici

Creative Emilian€120-150/person

Bologna's Michelin-starred restaurant in the Hotel I Portici, celebrating Emilian ingredients in creative presentations. The seasonal tasting menu is the recommended choice.

Fine dining

Ristorante Parizzi

Elevated Parmigiana€100-130/person

Parma's finest dining at Sina Maria Luigia, serving elevated Emilian cuisine with exceptional Culatello di Zibello, seasonal truffles, and the best Parmigiano preparations.

Fine dining

Trattoria Amerigo 1934

Modern Italian€80-100/person

Legendary hilltop restaurant in Savigno praised by world-class chefs. Seasonal Apennine ingredients—truffles, mushrooms, wild herbs—prepared with exceptional technique.

Exclusive experiences

Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.

Experience

Ferrari Factory VIP Tour & Fiorano Circuit Visit (Maranello)

€200-500 per person

Private VIP tour of the Ferrari factory and museum with behind-the-scenes access to production areas and the Fiorano test circuit where Formula 1 cars are developed. Must be pre-booked.

Experience

Private Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Masterclass

€150-300 per group

Private session at a Modena family acetaia with the master, tasting traditional balsamic vinegars aged up to 100 years in heirloom barrels. Includes take-home 100ml bottle.

Experience

Food Valley Helicopter Tour with Farm Lunch

€400-800 per person

Aerial tour over Parma's ham-producing farms, Parmigiano dairies, and Motor Valley with landing for an exclusive lunch at a private farmhouse estate.

Experience

Lamborghini Supercar Driving Experience

€500-2000 per person

Drive a Lamborghini on real roads near Sant'Agata Bolognese or on a private circuit with professional instruction. One of Italy's most thrilling luxury experiences.

Experience

Private Ferrari Track Day (Fiorano or Mugello)

€800-3000 per person

Exclusive Ferrari track experience on the legendary Fiorano circuit with professional instruction and the full Ferrari glamour experience.

Experience

Private Wine and Balsamic Estate Dinner (Modena Hills)

€200-400 per person

Exclusive private dinner at a Modena wine estate with sommelier, featuring aged Lambrusco, balsamic vinegar pairings, and a chef's multi-course menu of regional specialties.

Spas & wellness

World-class spa retreats and treatments.

Spa

Terme di Tabiano

Historic sulphurous thermal spa resort famous since Roman times for treating respiratory and skin conditions. Full day packages with thermal pools, mud treatments, and massages.

Spa

Terme di Riolo

Elegant Belle Époque thermal spa resort using mineral-rich spring waters. Beautiful historic spa facilities surrounded by wooded park perfect for overnight wellness retreats.

Spa

Grand Hotel Majestic Spa (Bologna)

Exclusive hotel spa with luxury treatments, heated indoor pool, hammam, sauna, and steam room in Bologna's finest address.

Luxury transport

Travel in style.

Car
Private chauffeur with Mercedes E-Class or S-Class from €80/hour; full day from €500 for Motor Valley circuit
Air
Helicopter transfers from BLQ Bologna airport to Maranello or Rimini from €600 per flight
Airport
Private meet-and-greet at BLQ Bologna with fast-track security, VIP lounge access, and transfer from €150