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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 sitting area
Reception
Junior Suite
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

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

Room options

View all photos for Family Room (Connecting)

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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 Single 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
Bathrobes
  • 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)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • 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
(77 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • ‪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 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.

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 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 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 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 31 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$150.75, 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. 658 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 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

Cyntia, Lindon

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Perfect

Beautiful hotel, very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Comfortable business style hotel

Next to the railway station so busy area but hotel itself very quiet. Rooms in great condition and very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with partner
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

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Edwin

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Allister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gert

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

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

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Breakfast was quite expensive at Eur50. Freindly cleaning staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice rooms & staff.

Everything about the hotel and staff was wonderful except we had no hot water for about 15 hours of our 2 day stay. Location was ideal for us. Near train station, restaurants and our tour meeting point.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

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

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent. Rooms comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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