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Starhotels Excelsior

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

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Lobby lounge
Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Located in Bologna's Historic Center, Starhotels Excelsior offers a family-friendly environment. Enjoy breakfast at Avorio restaurant, access the fitness center, and be minutes from Land Rover Arena and Piazza Maggiore. Free WiFi in rooms and multilingual staff enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 451
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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 - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital - 7 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zanhotel Europa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nh Bologna De La Gare Breakfast - ‬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 kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
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 coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 193 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Baby baths and childcare services
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (31 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 at 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 20.0 per night

Property payment types

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: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 35 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR 35 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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 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
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Starhotels Excelsior?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starhotels Excelsior on 30 November 2025 start from $134.98, 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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Starhotels Excelsior Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite nice hotel perfectly located across from train station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Close to train station. Breakfast is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay. The property was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good. Staff were very kind and helpful. If I had been alone I would not have felt safe in the area around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was immaculate & the nicest bathroom I’ve seen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating hotel . Staff was great. The breakfast was very good. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

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

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

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

Tahely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked last minute (missed train back to Venice). Great hotel! Staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Mike

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

Yee Ting Ide

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

Very nice, both the location and service.!

Staff are very nice, friendly and helpful. I don’t quite satisfied with the room allocated to me. The hotel change another room for me immediately. Dining is very good. We have breakfast at the hotel every morning. We also had dinner one night at the hotel. Location is very good, close to central station and walking distance to all the major attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

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

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

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

8/10 Good

Alie Hendrica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for travellers, next to train station with dozens of regional trains to multiple destinations, not far from the historic city centre.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel directly in front of the central train station. This hotel is very clean and comfortable. There is a great restaurant and the breakfast option is exceptional. I would highly recommend and return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024