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Starhotels Excelsior

Property class: 4

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A modern living room with a sofa, ottomans, a coffee table, and large potted plants.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, potted plants, and a modern interior design.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and seating.
A modern reception desk with a dark wood finish, a large wall-mounted TV, and a decorative lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $196
$164 nightly
$196 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, Via Indipendenza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and toys on the floor.

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray containing a coffee maker, cups, and snacks, and a mirror above the bed.

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a mirror.

Family Room (Connecting)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a vase with flowers.

Deluxe double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a mirror.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(126 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CONNECTING ROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Bologna

With a stay at Starhotels Excelsior in Bologna (Historic Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of BolognaFiere and Piazza Maggiore. .This family-friendly hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Unipol Arena and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Santurario del sacro Cuore.

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • PalaDozza - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Two Towers - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bologna Food Gallery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar 2* M. M. - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

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. Open daily.
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

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

Food and water bowls are available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class

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 Hotel Bologna

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Starhotels Excelsior Hotel

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Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel, beautiful room, excellent breakfast very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ravi Prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying and highly recommend it. Buffet breakfast was also excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, close to train station and historic center. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely first class hotel. Professional, welcoming staff, fabulous breakfast, spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service by the staff was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place right in front of the train station and a few minutes walk to the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean room, staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not my first stay here and as usual, staff friendly, professional and helpful. Room extremely comfortable and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenant place and close proximity to airport train, shops, DT, bars/restaurants, churches & museums.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mishelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy to walk to things. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and the staff were very helpful. Drinks and food were good in the dining room. Good location for train trips when they are not on strike!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze and staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - across the road from train station and 10/15min walk to the main square .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, comfortable room, extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel, in front of the train station which was very convenient for us. Room very spacious and very clean, very nice staff. Breakfast was very good but so busy- it is a very big hotel and there was a convention ongoing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable room, excellent value
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodations. Kept our luggage without extra charge while we toured the region for the afternoon 😁
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, really happy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the services and convenience I would expect of a business class hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to visit Bologna. V close to station and easy access to all the sights. Good quality breakfast. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacopo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the train station. Nice, spacious, quiet, and clean room. Special thanks to Aleksandra, who was attentive, professional, and full of the great suggestions about the sites to visit, and best places to eat. We will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026