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Starhotels Excelsior

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Bologna hotel in Historic Center with a fitness centre
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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Junior Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Explore the area

Map
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Via Indipendenza
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Land Rover Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Piazza Maggiore
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Connecting)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bologna

A family-friendly stay in Bologna awaits you at Starhotels Excelsior. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Via Indipendenza and Montagnola Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Avorio, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Center hotel include Bologna Museum of Modern Art and Teatro Arena del Sole.

What's nearby

  • Land Rover Arena - 15 min walk
  • Piazza Maggiore - 18 min walk
  • University of Bologna - 19 min walk
  • Two Towers - 4 min drive
  • BolognaFiere - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 1 min walk
  • Trebbo Corticella-lame Station - 9 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bottega - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mavit SRL - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Bianco Bologna - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Acafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Cinese Città D'oro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

Family-friendly Bologna hotel in Historic Center with a fitness centre
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Starhotels Excelsior. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Bologna hotel is smoke free.

  • 193 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Starhotels Excelsior offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. A pillow menu is available. Premium satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Bologna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet (79 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (76 centimetre wide door)
  • Raised toilet seat (50 centimetre high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (117 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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: EUR 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR 35 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR35 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Starhotels Excelsior
Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Starhotels Excelsior?

Starhotels Excelsior offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Starhotels Excelsior?

As of 19 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on 26 Jan 2025 start from NZ$202.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yep, Starhotels Excelsior has a self car park for EUR 35 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Starhotels Excelsior family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as baby baths and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Starhotels Excelsior is a hit with families.

Does Starhotels Excelsior serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers can't get enough of the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Starhotels Excelsior?

No, Starhotels Excelsior does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Starhotels Excelsior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1004 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

Ichiro

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiang

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

GLORIA A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We happily stayed at this hotel 6 years ago and the front desk was extremely helpful. Person we dealt with at check-in was not. Asked about a restaurant we had liked, told it probably wasn't there anymore. Asked for suggestions, told to turn left out of hotel, go down a few blocks, "there are a lot of restaurants." There was no menu for hotel restaurant in our room, no price list for mini-bar, no room service menu, no instructions for TV. Went back to desk, same person, she acted like these aren't typical forms to be found in hotel rooms and directed me to the hotel restaurant "if I wanted to see a menu". I was then able to get a room service menu, had dinner - the tray was still outside our door when we checked out the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

eunhee, ny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location if you are taking the train, which I was. Friendly, accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Gwynedd, PENCOED

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Train station hotel.
The hotel had such great reviews, I was expecting a lot. It didn’t start off well when I arrived at 4:45pm and my room wasn’t available. The front desk staff apologized and provided a drink at the bar. Very nice, but really not acceptable. The room was clean, but very simple, and showing signs of wear. Also, this was a non-smoking room, but it still smelled like smoke. It wasn’t super strong, but as a non-smoker it definitely smells. So, if you are sensitive to that, you might look elsewhere. The area around the hotel is typical train station. Didn’t feel unsafe, but a little rough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel directly in front of the central train station. This hotel is very clean and comfortable. There is a great restaurant and the breakfast option is exceptional. I would highly recommend and return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
One night stay - lovely hotel and opposite the train station so perfect for catching train next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starshotels are a great option in great locations through Italy and main cities through Europe. Profesional and atentive at the same time. This onevin Bologna is perfect if u are taking the train to diferent places around. No so louxuious as the other hotels of the same company. It was our second time in 2 years and we,'ll be back for sure. Also to the other ones they have. Better do the Booking directly with them. Not only a better price but they provide personal Transfer wherever you want to go. Also complimentary drinks, upgrade and a bottle of wine. NONE of those, advertized by Hotels.com are available now they merge with Expidia at ONE KEY horrible REWARDS program.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elham

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was right by the train station, walkable to many areas in the city, and near many places to eat and shop. It was convenient, clean, and the staff was so kind. The rooms were also a great size, and clean. It was a great place, and I would definitely stay here again, as well as any of their other locations around the world.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel right across train station. Area is not the prettiest but location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was conveniently located across the street from the train station. This was probably the best part of the hotel. When we checked in there was plenty of staff, but half of them were doing nothing (maybe managers). We left our bags and came back as our room wasn't ready. I came back after the normal check in time and we were told the room was ready and someone would bring out bags up. We waited 10-15 minutes and no one came with our bags so we went back down to the lobby to get them ourselves. We were told our room was ready, but when we got to it, there were no towels and I had doubts housecleaning even did anything. The second day we never got any new towels or a new bathmat so we had to use a hand towel for that. Additionally someone took out the trash but didn't replace the trash bag. There were no signs on the nuts and cookies and I assumed they were free, but they were not and I was charged like 15 euro for them! The communication between the front desk staff and the baggage staff was bad. We waited 10 minutes to retrieve our bag upon checking out. I'm not sure why the front desk people can't retrieve bags instead of calling and waiting for 1 person. The security person near the elevator seemed to be the most helpful at times, which seems ridiculous to me. There were a bunch of times I needed help and didn't even bother going to the front desk. I would probably not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
First class
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conviently located for the station but about 20 minute walk into the historic centre. Hotel was good and clean. Bedroom was average size with a good bathroom with bath. Rooms did however feel quite dated. Breakfast was very average.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrizio, Ostuni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Keep up the good work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was absolutely superb. Staff was accommodating. Highly recommend calling the morning you check in to secure parking spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024