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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
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Gym
Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Meeting facility
In the heart of Historic Center, Starhotels Excelsior welcomes families with a warm atmosphere. Savor breakfast at Avorio, recharge at the gym, or explore nearby Land Rover Arena and Piazza Maggiore. With free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff on hand, this hotel is perfect for making memories.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is ฿3,280
฿4,139 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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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
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 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 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Zanhotel Europa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vyta S. Margherita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Piazza Maggiore
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Starhotels Excelsior. 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 multilingual staff
  • A TV in reception, a porter/bellboy and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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

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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Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
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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 24 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on 31 Aug 2025 start from ฿3,279.53, excluding 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 and Piazza Maggiore. Montagnola Park and Teatro Testoni Ragazzi 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. 656 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 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

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, perfectly connected for taking trains to other cities in Italy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for Bolonga
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, directly opposite the train station. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit a Starhotels again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, who allowed early check in or luggage storage. Nice and clean room/bathroom. Beautiful lobby and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to main area of city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

8/10 Good

Elvira C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Around hotel was a bit overwhelming but being across from train station expected. Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariaelena

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

Masataka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect hotel to access from main station. Our room was so clean and comfortable. It takes several minutes from downtown. But it will be depended on purpose. We could be relax.If possible , I would like to try cotolet in dinner which was close.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quality accommodation and ideal location for access to station and exploring the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

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

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

Lakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very helpful & accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohua

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

10/10 Excellent

ANTONINA

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

Kenneth

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

Great stop!

Great service, great team, bed was comfortable, hotel was clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Cyntia

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and about a 15 minute walk to main town plaza.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025