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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 modern reception desk with a dark wood finish, a large wall-mounted TV, and a decorative lamp.
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 conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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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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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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
(122 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

A restaurant, a fitness centre 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 centre.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The breakfast at Starhotels Excelsior gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Via Indipendenza. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute drive from BolognaFiere and a few minutes from Piazza Maggiore
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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

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: EUR 40 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
This property requires identification for all guests at check-in, regardless of age.
Property Registration Number IT037006A19MMQQLIO
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

Property class

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

Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1011 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

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Lovely hotel
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious room, with friendly staff throughout the hotel, with great transportation links right on the doorstep
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovated and clean room. easy check-in with friendly staff. super convenient location-- right across the street from the train station and walking distance to all of the main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Friendly helpful check in staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean great hotel Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanora

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