Starhotels Excelsior

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

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Lobby sitting area
Junior Suite
Front of property
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 €158
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

Room options

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Family Room (Connecting)

Highlights

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

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Triple Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121

What's nearby

  • PalaDozza - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Bologna - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Two Towers - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • BolognaFiere - 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

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 children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a business centre.
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 a lift
  • A porter/bellboy, 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 offer thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Baby baths and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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 are 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 on 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.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 the 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

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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 does it cost to stay at Starhotels Excelsior?

As of 9 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on 22 Jun 2025 start from €144.00, 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.

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?

Checkout 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. 647 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 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

Great quality accommodation and ideal location for access to station and exploring the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The hotel staff were very helpful & accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Professional staff, across from train station great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

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

Great location, but it’s still a train station
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

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

Nice property and about a 15 minute walk to main town plaza.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

I booked this hotel for convenience, and have stayed one other time. The breakfast was good. I’d have eaten there for dinner if you had any decent vegetarian options with proteins.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excelente todo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Amazing location, kind stuff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Property is close to thevtrain station and the room is a good size.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Clean, comfortable rooms, service was also good. Location is quite central to move around in Bologna
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

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

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

Na
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

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

8/10

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

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

10/10

everything nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025