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Starhotels Excelsior

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

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Lobby lounge
Junior Suite
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, BolognaFiere
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 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

Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Connecting)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Bologna

A family-friendly stay in Bologna awaits you at Starhotels Excelsior. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Via Indipendenza and Montagnola Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Avorio, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Historic Center hotel include Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere.

What's nearby

  • PalaDozza - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • BolognaFiere - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

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
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zanhotel Europa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nh Bologna De La Gare Breakfast - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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.

  • 193 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number IT037006A19MMQQLIO

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Starhotels Excelsior?

Starhotels Excelsior offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Starhotels Excelsior?

As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$206.68, including 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.

Is parking available at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yep, Starhotels Excelsior has a self car park for EUR 35 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Starhotels Excelsior family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as baby baths and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Starhotels Excelsior is a hit with families.

Does Starhotels Excelsior serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers can't get enough of the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Starhotels Excelsior?

No, Starhotels Excelsior does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Starhotels Excelsior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Murat

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
far exceeds expections
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Loys

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariaelena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, classy hotel where every detail is carefully thought out. The bedding is of superior quality as are the towels and toiletries. It's quiet and tastefully decorated. The in room snacks are also delicious. A perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTONINA, Taylors Lakes

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, central to all monuments, cafes and shopping centres. Only thing, attention to detail when cleaning rooms and restocking supplies such as toilet paper, water, tea bags and cups as we had to ask for them but should be expected for a 4 star hotel. Other than that, it was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

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

Fantastic staff and hotel

Wonderful staff and excellent hotel right next to the central station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with all essential amenities. Everything in-room worked properly, from cold/hot water, climate control, toilet/bidet. Walk-in closet also really convenient. Buffet breakfast was incredible with variety of fresh food & drink options. Location was convenient being across the street from the main train terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service, beautiful hotel. Great location as it was right across the street from the train station. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chandrika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, clean, classy yet right across from train station; lots of places to eat around the hotel. Room was spacious for 3 of us, bathroom was nice, the shower has half door so it can get messy unless you stand right under it. Perhaps a shower curtain or a door on it will be great. Overall we loved our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They had the best breakfast we've had in all of Europe! The staff was very well trained and service was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent service. VERY clean. Rooms and property modern / updated. Close to the train station. Restaurants and shopping convenient. On-site restaurant / bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomokatsu

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gaspar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs improvement but its ok

Reception is very chaotic both for the check in and check out… no proper queues or system. Arriving and seeing/experiencing that is very off putting and stressful. Also the breakfast quality is extremely poor. But hotel is clean and comfortable and easy to get to the station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, comfortable bed, good restaurant and fantastic staff. From check in to check out and restaurant in between, the staff were wonderful. Friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Sinnamon park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location for family with many suitcases was perfect! Great spot, friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

NEDIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heavy trafic area, no spot to dropp-off and pick -up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pagon

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all staff I met are friendly and professional
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel across the street from centrale train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful room and wonderful bedding!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munehiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025