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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
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

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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Connecting)

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bologna

Located in Historic Center, Starhotels Excelsior is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as PalaDozza and Piazza Maggiore. This 193-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

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

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Starhotels Excelsior enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for EUR 35 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include conference space, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport pillow menus. Minibars, electric kettles, and safes are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Languages

English, Italian

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR 35 per stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number IT037006A19MMQQLIO

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your 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 free cancellation available at Starhotels Excelsior?

Starhotels Excelsior offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Starhotels Excelsior?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on Jul 7, 2025 start from $151.18, excluding 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.

What can I see around Starhotels Excelsior?

This hotel is situated in Historic Center within a short 16-minute walk of PalaDozza and also 18 minutes on foot from Piazza Maggiore. You'll also find Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and Ducati Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 35 per day.

Does Starhotels Excelsior include a casino at the property?

No, Starhotels Excelsior doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Starhotels Excelsior?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Starhotels Excelsior?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a minibar, a pillow menu, and a turndown service.

Does Starhotels Excelsior have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Starhotels Excelsior feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Starhotels Excelsior serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Avorio.

Does Starhotels Excelsior allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Starhotels Excelsior for a fee of EUR 35 per pet, per stay.

Does Starhotels Excelsior have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Starhotels Excelsior?

The closest major airport to Starhotels Excelsior is Bologna Airport (BLQ), which is 6.4 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Starhotels Excelsior?

No, at Starhotels Excelsior, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
While the property is beautiful and located near the train station , making it convenient, they had no AC functioning as it was extremely hot and uncomfortable. When I called the front desk to ask if the heat could be lowered or the AC turned on I got attitude from the staff. They said they would shut down the heat but they did not. They said to open the windows and we did however the amount of noise from outside was unbearable. There was construction all throughout the night and the parking roof top had a lot of noise as well. We then went to ask if we could have some eat plugs and got more attitude and were told they had none. We realize they may call it winter in their area but to have temps around 25-30 in rooms for traveller when they advertise AC available is not adequate. Of their solution is to open windows then they should at least have ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Business traveler
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

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely close to the train station. You can just walk across the street and the hotel is in front. Breakfast is a bit hard to get food. Not replaced as it is emptied. Sausages especially. Too many tour groups use this hotel and is used by tourists. Reception is not able to give advice on how to get to things like pharmacy or banks. Their solution was “take a taxi” Bologna is undergoing a great deal of street construction so a taxi is a waste of money and time in blocked traffic.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jose M.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Fine

The service was excellent from everyone I encountered. The breakfast was good. However, I found the stay quite uncomfortable. Bed and pillows terrible. Chair to work at desk in room was awful. Heating/aircon didn't work, so hot at night but very cold for early morning get-ups. Also, when I first arrived, I was put into a room literally next to building work happening. It was deafening. They QUICKLY changed me to a different room. Which I appreciate. But a 4 star hotel should be avoiding putting guests in these rooms anyway, it seems pretty obvious to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarrah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay somewhere else

Stayed in a room with handicapped shower… the curtain was full of mold and stains. Ate at the restaurant but there was an event so waiters were focused on them and not us. We dropped a couple hundred for dinner and felt like we were a nuance. Not ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Indrajit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love that it's right across from the train station. Our room was bigger than i expected and very clean. The bed was great. It's about a 25-minute walk to the center of town though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Samir

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were great. Location is good if you are catching the train to other places (Modena or Parma) but 15 mins walk into city centre. Hotel is nice but rooms are a bit dated and in need of some refurbishment but perfectly adequate for a short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice space, but the hotel only had heat, no air conditioning. the room was already hot when we got there. opened windows made it difficult to regulate temp all night long. across from train station - very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Perfect location

Our hotel was centrally located directly across the street from the train station. So perfect location! Room was clean and well kept. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024