Starhotels Excelsior

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Piazza Maggiore

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Starhotels Excelsior puts you just a 5-minute drive from BolognaFiere and Piazza Maggiore. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Avorio, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Unipol Arena. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $177
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Why we love this property

Delicious dining options
This hotel tempts taste buds with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. A buffet breakfast adds to the culinary adventures awaiting hungry travelers.
Dreamy sleep comforts
Choose from a personalized pillow menu each night. Blackout drapes and turndown service create a perfect sleep oasis. Refreshments await in the minibar.

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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Room

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and toys on the floor.

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray containing a coffee maker, cups, and snacks, and a mirror above the bed.

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a mirror.

Family Room (Connecting)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a vase with flowers.

Deluxe double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a small table with a vase, and toys on the floor.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a mirror.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(129 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51, Bologna, BO, 40121

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • PalaDozza - 13 min walk - 1.1 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

Getting around

  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 21 min drive
  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 1 min walk
  • Bologna Central Station - 1 min walk
  • Bologna Rimesse Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bologna Food Gallery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar 2* M. M. - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

  • Starhotels Excelsior puts you just a 5-minute drive from BolognaFiere and Piazza Maggiore. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Avorio, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Unipol Arena. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 193 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 35 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Baby bath
  • Stroller

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 46
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (inches): 20
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 31
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Avorio - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 40 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 35 per day

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
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

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

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

Does Starhotels Excelsior offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Starhotels Excelsior does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 40 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 35 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Starhotels Excelsior?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Starhotels Excelsior and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Starhotels Excelsior?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Avorio.

What's the area around Starhotels Excelsior like?

Starhotels Excelsior is a short 1-minute walk from Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) and 18 minutes' walk from Piazza Maggiore. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for families.

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Reviews

Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of options and a great selection. (102 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered delicious food and a great breakfast with many options. (47 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and convenient with available spots, although some guests noted a daily charge. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

As always, a great stay. Extremely comfortable room, good breakfast and friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Have stayed here before and will stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Brilliantly located by the station, Really helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location right across the road from Bologna Central train station and the hop on and hop off bus stop located near hotel. Excellent choice for breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our experience here was amazing, from the location, amenities, staff, and rooms. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Bologna.
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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely pleased with the location. Food service, amenities and professionalism of all staff we encountered. We experienced a medical emergency and the hotel was so supportive and professional. I cannot say enough of how wonderful our stay was in the Hotel. Thank you all.
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10/10 Exceptional

Near the train station everything is amazing. The room is quite big.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel located in a great location. The room was spacias and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super hotel, beautiful room, excellent breakfast very convenient location
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location Lovely hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed staying and highly recommend it. Buffet breakfast was also excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, close to train station and historic center. I will stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great location for station, but 100% sound proof and no noise from outside
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely first class hotel. Professional, welcoming staff, fabulous breakfast, spacious room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Service by the staff was amazing!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, clean room, staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly to our children. Parking was safe and although the price was fair for the location.
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10/10 Exceptional

This staff at this hotel are exceptional. From check in through check out, they were helpful, friendly and very professional. Our room (upgraded) was super comfortable and well appointed, and breakfast buffet was excellent. I am looking forward to staying here again the next time we are in Bologna.
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10/10 Exceptional

Not my first stay here and as usual, staff friendly, professional and helpful. Room extremely comfortable and breakfast excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenant place and close proximity to airport train, shops, DT, bars/restaurants, churches & museums.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Easy to walk to things. Staff very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was a breeze and staff were extremely helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great and the staff were very helpful. Drinks and food were good in the dining room. Good location for train trips when they are not on strike!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room and comfortable bed
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, comfortable room, extremely helpful staff.