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The 4-star Starhotels Excelsior is opposite Bologna Train Station and the airport bus terminal. It offers free WiFi throughout, modern interiors, a gourmet restaurant and a free gym. The Bologna Exhibition Centre is 2 km away. Rooms are elegant and spacious, with carpeted or wood floors and neutral colour schemes. All air conditioned, they come with tea and coffee-making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Fondente Bar offers hot and cold drinks throughout the day and free newspapers. A full American breakfast is available daily. The Avorio restaurant offers a selection of traditional local dishes, or guests can grab a drink at the on-site Fondente Bar. This Starhotels Excelsior is next to the gardens of Parco della Montagnola and a 15-minute walk from Bologna Cathedral and the central square of Piazza Maggiore.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Bologna, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Manuel
    Spain Spain
    Very good location if you are using the train. Easy access and good, almost brand new facilities. Service was always very friendly.
  • Marco
    Italy Italy
    Excellent room: clean, functional, and cozy. The hall is fantastic.
  • Floris
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Just a one night stay, opposite the railway station, so easy access. Plentifull breakfast.
  • Robert
    Italy Italy
    very comfortable, well located and excellent value
  • Abhijit
    India India
    Good location, 20 minutes walk to the piazza. A good size family room. Clean , good quality towels and bed sheets.
  • Catriona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very quiet despite being opposite the main station
  • Mona
    Kuwait Kuwait
    I loved the location that it just in front of the train station and not very far from the city center.
  • Maria
    Australia Australia
    Location was across the road from the station and the centre was a 15 minute walk away. Large variety available for breakfast. Lobby area was very inviting.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    hotel was clean and tidy, good facilities and helpful friendly staff.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good standard hotel best suited for groups or conference attenders. Excellent buffet breakfast with helpful and attentive staff. Location opposite central railway station is great for access and short trips.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • can I check in at 2 in the morning due to late flight?

    Dear Guest, the hotel is open all night long and you can check in whenever you want. Best regards, Nadia - Res. Dept.
    Answered on 26 June 2022
  • Do you do twin bed rooms

    Yes, we already have also twin rooms
    Answered on 29 December 2019
  • Do you have free parking?

    We are glad to inform you that our parking is duly inspected 24 hours a day, which means open at any times. The charges for cars are different accordi..
    Answered on 29 December 2022
  • After checkout, is it possible to store our luggage at your hotel for the rest of the day before we take the train to another city?

    Of course you can. Our deposit is open 247 and free of charge Tiziana Ecchia
    Answered on 16 June 2023
  • Hello, we are looking for a Hotel with parking. Could you please let us know where the parking is and what is the price per day?

    We are glad to inform you our hotel can grant a inner parking, duly inspected 24 hours a day. Charges are different (min Euro 18,00 – max Euro 30,00 o..
    Answered on 7 December 2021
  • Ciao, I'd like to reserve a hotel room for 2 nights, but we have an issue that our flight will not land before 00h, late checkin is possible??

    24-hour front desk
    Answered on 12 January 2022
  • Still looking?

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • AVORIO RESTAURANT
    • Cuisine
      Italian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Starhotels Excelsior
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Starhotels Excelsior takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCartaSiUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, the property will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.

All guests, including adults and children, are required to show a photo identification upon check-in.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of EUR 35 per stay applies.

When booking a Non-Refundable Rate, please make sure that the name on the credit card used for the booking corresponds to the guest staying at the property. Otherwise, a third-party authorisation by the cardholder must be submitted when booking. Please note that the credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Starhotels Excelsior in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: IT037006A19MMQQLIO

FAQs about Starhotels Excelsior

  • Starhotels Excelsior is 0.8 miles from the centre of Bologna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Starhotels Excelsior may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Starhotels Excelsior is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Starhotels Excelsior include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Quadruple
  • Starhotels Excelsior offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Fitness
    • Happy hour
  • Starhotels Excelsior has 1 restaurant:

    • AVORIO RESTAURANT