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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 Center is 1.2 mi away. Rooms are elegant and spacious, with carpeted or wood floors and neutral color 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the 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 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full 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

  • Rick
    Canada Canada
    Location was ideal as we were travelling by train and it's literally across the street from the train station. The lobby is great with lots of little seating areas The restaurant was really nice All the staff were professional The room was great
  • Nancy
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location right across the street from the train station and city buses came right in front of the hotel or you could walk to the center of the city in 20 min. Excellent, clean room, very comfy bed, coffee available in the room. Stafff...
  • Manning
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Across street from central station. Restaurant in hotel, great breakfast. Great staff
  • Jessie
    United States of America United States of America
    Large, well appointed rooms, great staff and great location to see Bologna and get to the train station!
  • Arbel
    United States of America United States of America
    Top service excellent resturant ambient and easy hotel garage parking
  • Tracie
    United States of America United States of America
    Great Location right across from train station. Quiet. Breakfast was delicious!!
  • Arlene
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the location! Close to all the great historical sites and fabulous restaurants!
  • Kathryn
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the location . Clean and modern . Large bathroom and relaxing lobby.
  • Yudong
    United States of America United States of America
    Locate right in front of the railway station. There are quite some restaurants nearby. Room is spacious. Breakfast is good.
  • Isabelle
    France France
    The location was great, the staff was very professional, and the room was very quiet, clean and comfortable.

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
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Starhotels Excelsior
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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 center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Italian

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCartaSiUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-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 traveling 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 authorization 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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

  • The prices at Starhotels Excelsior may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Starhotels Excelsior include:

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

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

  • Check-in at Starhotels Excelsior is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Starhotels Excelsior has 1 restaurant:

    • AVORIO RESTAURANT