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Starhotels Excelsior

4.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Reception
Bar (on property)
Gym
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$161
$131 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, Via Indipendenza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Connecting)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bologna

With a stay at Starhotels Excelsior in Bologna (Historic Center), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 5 minutes from BolognaFiere. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Teatro Testoni Ragazzi and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Via Indipendenza.

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • PalaDozza - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Two Towers - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 1 min walk
  • Cà dell'Orbo Station - 10 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starhotels Excelsior - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zanhotel Europa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nh Bologna De La Gare Breakfast - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant, near Piazza Maggiore
Starhotels Excelsior offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. A pillow menu is available. Premium satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bologna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 193 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features babysitting (surcharge), a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Avorio, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Avorio - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Avorio

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (31 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. The tax ranges from EUR 1.5 to EUR 5 per person, per night. The amount has been determined by the local administration and depends on the length of stay, property classification, and room price. This tax does not apply from the 6th consecutive night of stay. Guests exempted from this tax include residents of Bologna and children under 14 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 40 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires identification for all guests at check-in, regardless of age.
Property Registration Number IT037006A19MMQQLIO

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
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Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were welcoming and very kind. The room was very comfortable, well appointed, very quiet and very clean. The location near the train station allowed us to use Bologna as a home for day trips to Milan, Venice and Ravenna. We would look forward staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanora, Springfield

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again. Great location, helpful staff, nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann, Wilsonville

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind welcoming and amazing room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay. The property was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good. Staff were very kind and helpful. If I had been alone I would not have felt safe in the area around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco, Glenelg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel wonderful staff great room with a very comfortable bed, covenant location walking distance to most historic sites $ exceptional shopping areas, loads of finning options, can’t fault the convenient location meters from train station,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location in a modern clean hotel. I highly recommend especially to those traveling by train
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Clean modern rooms. Breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

willa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy off the train. Good food close by. Excellent breakfast! Fabulous staff-very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weng Cho, Champaign

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. The restaurant and breakfast was good. The staff were very courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Close to train station. Breakfast is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bologna Getaway

Excellent hotel- clean, great service and conveniently located close to the train station. Would recommend staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Peterhead

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was immaculate & the nicest bathroom I’ve seen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna, Leonberg

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite nice hotel perfectly located across from train station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Clara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with convenient location close to train station. Easy access to center and food places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025