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Starhotels Excelsior

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Piazza Maggiore

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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.
$149 nightly
The total price is $180
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

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 7 of 7 rooms

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room (2 adulti + 2 bambini)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 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 | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Connecting)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(103 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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
  • 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
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 19 min walk - 1.6 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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zanhotel Europa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nh Bologna De La Gare Breakfast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪AB Bar Tabacchi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Starhotels Excelsior

  • Starhotels Excelsior puts you within a 10-minute drive of Piazza Maggiore and BolognaFiere. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Avorio, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and Unipol Arena are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 193 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children

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

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

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

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

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

National rating

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

Also known as

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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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a strong bakery selection, fresh juices, yogurt, and deli items, and a no extra charge policy. (81 reviews)
  • The hotel offers a convenient airport shuttle with a train that goes back and forth to the airport in under 10 minutes. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, comfortable room, extremely helpful staff.
Caren, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, clean and comfortable room, excellent value
Sylvia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious room, with friendly staff throughout the hotel, with great transportation links right on the doorstep
Glenn, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean great hotel Excellent location
Richard, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms, lovely breakfast
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This entire hotel was immaculate. It is right next to the train station. Super comfortable beds and the room was big and clean. Highly recommend this hotel in Bologna
Camalla, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and service at the hotel. Lucca on reception was extremely helpful. Thank you Sat hotels
Seema, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beatiful hotel great location very clean and very pleasant staff
eliane, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely stay there again. Great location, helpful staff, nice property.
Tanora, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect room. Courteous staff. Early check in after a long flight.
Ahmad, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Kind welcoming and amazing room, great breakfast
Aline, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, clean, modern hotel. Also very quiet in the night. Also, the staff are very nice. Easy to walk into the hotel, simply across the train station and then it’s enjoyable to walk and explore downtown. .
Rose, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quite nice hotel perfectly located across from train station
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Didn't try the breakfast but location was perfect for my needs and the bar tender was great
Marie-Anne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Food was great, bar was nice. Cleaners were very proffessional and cleaned my room well.
Warwick, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Bologna Getaway

Excellent hotel- clean, great service and conveniently located close to the train station. Would recommend staying there!
Luciano, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location in a modern clean hotel. I highly recommend especially to those traveling by train
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff and hotel

Wonderful staff and excellent hotel right next to the central station.
Adnan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel with convenient location close to train station. Easy access to center and food places.
Maria Clara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was nice. The restaurant and breakfast was good. The staff were very courteous.
Weng Cho, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were welcoming and very kind. The room was very comfortable, well appointed, very quiet and very clean. The location near the train station allowed us to use Bologna as a home for day trips to Milan, Venice and Ravenna. We would look forward staying here again.
Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

large and soundproofed room, good breakfasts and nice staff. opposite train station
ian, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very accommodating hotel . Staff was great. The breakfast was very good. Would definitely stay again.
Rino, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel. Close to train station. Breakfast is the best.
angel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great quality accommodation and ideal location for access to station and exploring the city.
Adrian, 3-night trip