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Starhotels Excelsior

4.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Meeting facility
Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
$138
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Explore the area

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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
(24 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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
(91 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

4-star hotel in Historic Center
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This family-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Starhotels Excelsior is a smoke-free property.

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 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 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR 35 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 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR 35 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
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
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Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well functioning establishment. Good air conditioning and super convenient for station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Starhotel Excelsior is a very deserving 4 star hotel. I booked 3 rooms for 4 nights inc breakfast for my family and I for a short holiday and after much research I booked this hotel and I’m so glad I did. It has an elegant reception with lovely welcoming staff. The rooms are quite even though the train station was across the road and they were all spacious with comfortable beds and decent sized bathrooms. The only downside was the shower glass was too small and water was going all over the floor and onto the wooden door which is bowing, guessing it happens all the time. My husband pulled the alarm cord too 🤣 thinking it was the extraction fan and needed maintenance to come and reset it. The breakfast was excellent with plenty to choose from and help yourself to coffee / cappuccino machines. One morning I was not well and the staff offered to bring some breakfast to my room, instead my husband opted for a takeaway bag with cakes, biscuits, coffee and a cheese toastie. This was very kind. The location is about a 20 minute walk to the main square centre ( beautiful) and 2 minutes to the bus / central train station. Very convenient as we traveled to Verona, Modena and Rimini and beyond. Thank you to everyone at Excelsior for a fabulous stay. 🇮🇹 ♥️ 😊
Main piazza
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel and staff. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Family holiday

I stayed here after finishing a cruise from Ravenna and it was great. The location was perfect for transfers to and from the cruise port and also the airport. The room was very clean with plenty of space and the service was excellent. If I am ever returning to Bologna or taking another cruise from Ravenna I will be returning to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely stay again. Perfect location to train station if you have luggage, easy walk. Rooms very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilsis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elvira C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Around hotel was a bit overwhelming but being across from train station expected. Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to main area of city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, who allowed early check in or luggage storage. Nice and clean room/bathroom. Beautiful lobby and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

elad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position opposite the railway station. Staff charming, friendly and knowledgeable. Comfortable bed and good breakfast. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, directly opposite the train station. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit a Starhotels again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for Bolonga
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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

Beautiful hotel directly opposite the train statio

Beautiful hotel directly across from the train station but also walking distance of all the tourist attractions. Staff are so friendly and helpful. We arrived on a morning train, our luggage was tagged and taken to our room for us. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Murat

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohua

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
far exceeds expections
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025