Starhotels Excelsior

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

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Reception
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Gym
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 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

Family Room (Connecting)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

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

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bologna

Located in Historic Center within a 5-minute walk of Via Indipendenza, Starhotels Excelsior is within a 15-minute stroll of Montagnola Park. 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
  • Piazza Maggiore - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • BolognaFiere - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 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

  • ‪Starhotels Excelsior - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zanhotel Europa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega - ‬4 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 tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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.

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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
  • 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
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 20.0 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 20.0 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.

What can I see around Starhotels Excelsior?

This hotel is situated in Historic Center within a 10-minute walk of Via Indipendenza, Montagnola Park, and Bologna Museum of Modern Art. You'll also find Piazza Maggiore and Ducati Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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.

Are there hot tubs at Starhotels Excelsior?

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 that I can book at Starhotels Excelsior?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Starhotels Excelsior.