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Starhotels Excelsior

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • PalaDozza
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Piazza Maggiore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • BolognaFiere
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪10 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(14 reviews)
  • 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 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 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
(22 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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.
  • 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 Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital and a few minutes from Piazza Maggiore
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.
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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 20.0 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 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR35 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
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).

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. 664 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1011 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

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very professional staff. Clean room and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked last minute (missed train back to Venice). Great hotel! Staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great location for the station. Clean and comfortable and excellent and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional staff, across from train station great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is directly across from the Bologna train station, which is super convenient. On the whole, staff was friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and facilities were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great business hotel in the heart of Bologna, right across from Bologna Central Station. 10 min walk from Piazzo Majore,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

2/10 Terrible

JONGMIN

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but it’s still a train station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rueng lieng

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for convenience, and have stayed one other time. The breakfast was good. I’d have eaten there for dinner if you had any decent vegetarian options with proteins.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent and had everything you would want. Buffet breakfast and gym. Large rooms. Across from train station but felt safe. No noise. Can’t wait to return. Great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Great stop!

Great service, great team, bed was comfortable, hotel was clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very helpful & accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very convenient for travellers as it is very close to the station. The ‘Centro storico’ is all within walking distance. We didn’t like the coffee at breakfast. The coffee from the machine was bitter/unpleasant. There is an option to ask the staff to make you a fresh coffee but this didn’t taste much better: I very much doubt it was made with a proper machine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and spacious comfortable rooms. Breakfast was also very good. Literally across the road from Bologna Central rail station and the tram to the airport. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel in the middle of the city, right across the street from Bologna Centrale, making it extremely convenient! Very comfortable, great breakfast and excellent service.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Reliable accommodations

Super convenient when you arrive at Bologna Centrale! It’s my go to hotel when stop over includes Bologna. Excellent dinner reservation recommendations and check-in. Already looking forward to the next trip in a few months! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quality accommodation and ideal location for access to station and exploring the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, helpful, friendly staff. They all looked as though they loved their job! Smart, comfortable hotel. So close to the station, and, therefore, the monorail to the airport and to take day trips to Parma, Modena, Ferrara. Nice easy walk through the porticos into the centre. Tutto perfetto!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

King-wah Eric

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

Great stay in Bologna

Passing through, on the way to Venice for a cruise. Went to Pisa and Florence for day trips. Bologna is not big and hotel is opposite the the railway station. Dining options plenty nearby. Rome is huge and comfortable. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025