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Starhotels Excelsior

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby sitting area
Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Connecting)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121

What's nearby

  • PalaDozza - 14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • BolognaFiere - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

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

  • ‪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

Upscale family-friendly hotel near PalaDozza
Located close to University of Bologna and Piazza Maggiore, Starhotels Excelsior provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Avorio, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 193 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Baby baths and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Italian

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
  • 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 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 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 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

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

Is Starhotels Excelsior pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Starhotels Excelsior?

Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Starhotels Excelsior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starhotels Excelsior?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Starhotels Excelsior located?

This family-friendly Bologna hotel is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Via Indipendenza, PalaDozza, and Piazza Maggiore. Montagnola Park and Bologna Museum of Modern Art are also within 10 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) and Bologna Central Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Lakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very helpful & accommodating!
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

Joyce

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

10/10 Excellent

Cyntia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel conveniently located across from the train station and within walking distance to the center of town. Spacious room, comfortable bed, good breakfast, on site parking available. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and about a 15 minute walk to main town plaza.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent! They checked us in quickly and gave us restaurant recommendations along with a map so we could easily locate them!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, kind stuff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is close to thevtrain station and the room is a good size.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin John

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

Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable rooms, service was also good. Location is quite central to move around in Bologna
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite advertised as in historic centre it was a 25 min walk to the square. No info given at check in only discovered they had a bar on last day. Rooms clean and well kept. People sleeping on street in area a bit disconcerting but didn’t feel unsafe as busy area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

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

Jon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Great hotel!

Comfortable and clean hotel. Great location! Great option if you want to be close to the station and the center of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

A very nice hotel and close to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice hotel but lack of ventilation has made the bathroom look moldy. Cleaning was inconsistent with one maid doing an excellent job and the other horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yes

Clean, spacious, excellent breakfast, great location for grin travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice location .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang-Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast. I have never seen a complimentary breakfast of that quality (though in American standard). The staffs were exceptionally kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Opposite the train station. Very convenient if you are arriving or leaving by train. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024