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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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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Bologna, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

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

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Orthodoc89
    Turkey Turkey
    Always a pleasure to stay at the Starhotels Excelsior. The hotel is great, though expensive. The staff is helpfull and let me complete an early check-in for free. The breakfast is just awesome; cannot do without.
  • Jordan
    United States United States
    Super comfortable bed and fold out bed was comfortable also. Good location close to train station got further travel.
  • Elena
    Romania Romania
    Starhotels Excelsior has very friendly and welcoming staff, making for an excellent stay. Highly recommended!
  • Aleksandar
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Position in the city, good price, clean & spacy and decent breakfast.
  • Philippe
    Austria Austria
    The Location was perfect , and was easy to find. Check in was very quick and kinds got their perks ,which made them happy. Staff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful.
  • Neycho
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    It is the perfect spot if you need an overnight stay. Just in front of the train station. It is a bit outdated but really well kept. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
  • Alicia
    Italy Italy
    The room was perfectly quiet even though the train was across the street. Everything was sparkling clean, and the breakfast was excellent.
  • Maria
    Switzerland Switzerland
    it is an ideal location for those travelling by car as it has a parking service (although quite expensive). It is located in front of the train station what makes it also convenient for those travelling by car
  • Molly
    Canada Canada
    The location was perfect. Easy to access all the sites and the city center. The service was also exceptional, we truly enjoyed our stay there.
  • Olga
    Germany Germany
    A very comfortable hotel right next to the central station. Spacious rooms with all the amenities and small treats. The staff are very friendly and nice.

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, 8.8

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
Cancellation 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

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