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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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Situated in the real 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.
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast info
Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet
Rooms with:
Inner courtyard view
Quiet street view
City view
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved
Doris
Romania
“The hotel staff let me check in early since there was a room available- which made my day much easier with regard to luggage storage. The room was clean and warm. The bed was comfortable. The hotel staff was very nice and helpful”
Florina
Romania
“Best location near Central Station. Very nice staff. Clean rooms. Various breakfast. I'll come back.”
Pamela
United Kingdom
“Very good location near railway station. Quiet comfortable room. Very helpful staff.”
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Fatma
Turkey
“Location is perfect, just across the central station. The staff were wonderful. The room was big, clean and comfortable.”
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Beata
United Kingdom
“Perfect location, nice and clean, delicious breakfast, spacious room and quiet”
Malagoli
Italy
“great location. friendly and professional staff. cleaned comfortable room. very good breakfast”
Lisa-marie
Australia
“Property was great with replies and recommendations. Very easy to find and allowed early check in. Very accomodating and felt very comfortable during our stay.”
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Gina
United Kingdom
“I booked this some time ago and treated ourselves to a junior suite
On arrival I had been given a complimentary upgrade which was a lovely surprise
The staff on check in were super helpful and gave us maps etc for the city.
We had booked a car...”
Nikki
United Kingdom
“Our second visit to Starhotel in Bologna and it didn't disappoint. Check-in was easy, particularly as our flight didn't land until after 9pm. We were given an upgrade to a larger room.
We had chosen this hotel because of its location next to the...”
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Fiona
Ireland
“Excellent staff/great location to train station/early check-in / excellent breakfast”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
AVORIO RESTAURANT
Cuisine
Italian • International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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
Cash
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.
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