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8.6

9,168 reviews

Starhotels Excelsior

Starhotels Excelsior

Viale Pietramellara 51, Bologna, 40121, Italy

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Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Starhotels Excelsior

Welcome to Starhotels Excelsior, a charming 4-star hotel located in the heart of Bologna, Italy. With its prime address at Viale P. Pietramellara 51, this hotel is just 0.8mi away from the bustling city center. Offering impeccable service and top-notch amenities, Starhotels Excelsior is the perfect choice for travelers looking for comfort, convenience, and style.

With over 7,128 reviews, this hotel is highly regarded by previous guests for its exceptional service and comfortable accommodations. Price starts from just $130, making it a great value for money. The hotel boasts a wide range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a restaurant, and a bar. The rooms are soundproof and air-conditioned, ensuring a peaceful and relaxing stay. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, Starhotels Excelsior has everything you need to make your stay in Bologna unforgettable.

Starhotels Excelsior offers a plethora of additional amenities, including a private parking area, a business center, and even babysitting services for those traveling with little ones. The hotel also prides itself on being pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure (extra charges may apply). Nestled in a smoke-free property, this hotel caters to families and disabled guests alike, ensuring that everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Bologna and make Starhotels Excelsior your home away from home.

When it comes to dining, Starhotels Excelsior has you covered. The hotel features the Avorio Restaurant, where guests can indulge in a variety of delicious Italian and international cuisines. Whether you're craving traditional pasta dishes or seeking something more adventurous, the talented chefs at Avorio will satisfy your taste buds. With a cozy and inviting ambiance, this restaurant is perfect for a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends and family. So sit back, relax, and let your taste buds embark on a culinary journey at Avorio Restaurant.

In terms of payment options, Starhotels Excelsior offers a convenient and hassle-free experience. Cash is accepted, and the hotel also accepts a range of major credit cards including Visa, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, CartaSi, and UnionPay. With multiple payment options available, settling your bill at the end of your stay will be a breeze.

For those traveling with a family, the hotel offers a spacious and comfortable Family Room that accommodates two adults and two children. With a size of 355 sqft, this room provides ample space for everyone to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the city. The Family Room features one Queen-size bed and a sofa bed, ensuring a restful night's sleep for all.

Whether you're staying in a Family Room or any other room type, Starhotels Excelsior guarantees a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Bologna. With its exceptional service, top-notch amenities, and prime location, this hotel is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a memorable experience. So why wait? Book your stay at Starhotels Excelsior and embark on an unforgettable journey in Bologna.

Closest airports

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

3.4mi

Florence Peretola Airport

48.6mi

Parma Airport

56mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

View

Soundproof

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Bathtub

Rooms

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Junior Suite, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

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Junior suite standard is 355 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Family Connecting, 3 Bed

455 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

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Offering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious quadruple room offers a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.

Deluxe Double Room in Starhotels Excelsior

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Junior Suite in Starhotels Excelsior

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Junior Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) in Starhotels Excelsior

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Family Double Room

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Deluxe, Queen/Single

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

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Deluxe is 355 square feet and includes either a queen-size bed 150-154 width or a single bed 80-130 width plus bathrobes and slippers.

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Superior, Queen Size, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

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Double single use superior is 226 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

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Superior, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

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Superior is 226 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus tea and coffee making facilities .

Deluxe Triple Room in Starhotels Excelsior

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Deluxe, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Superior Double Room in Starhotels Excelsior

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Superior Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

x4

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x3

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Family Connecting in Starhotels Excelsior

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Family Connecting

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

450 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Standard, Triple

1 Queen Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.6

9,168 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Marina

10

August 2025

Awesome hotel, extraordinary staff, great food. The hotel location was perfect, close to the center as well as just across the railway stations. The hotel staff was simply outstanding, my daughter wasn't feeling good and the breakfast staff helped me with adequate food to overcome it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Firstly, you showed your empathy and humanity, and after that how amazing you are. Kudos to you!

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Z

9.1

July 2025

Location, kind staff, comfort room, fast wifi, fast check in and fast check out.

Breakfast was not so nice. Bread not fresh, bacon not good.

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Alaa

9.1

July 2025

This hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. The location is perfect, right across the street from the train station, which made everything super convenient. The room was much bigger than expected, very clean, well-organized, and the shower was absolutely perfect. The whole place felt spacious and comfortable. What really stood out was the amazing service. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. As a pet owner, I was especially happy that they even allowed my dog to join me at breakfast. a huge bonus! My dog was very happy and comfortable throughout the stay. I totally recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable, pet-friendly, and well-located place to stay. I’ll definitely come back again!

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Constantin-codrin

10

July 2025

The hotel is very well positioned near the train station and 20 minutes away from the historic main square. We stayed for 1 night as we lost the flight connection on that day. From the airport to the train station you can take directly the Marconi Express train. The staff allowed us a late check-out at 1 PM instead of 12 PM. We also left the luggage at the reception while we went visiting the city landmarks. And we stayed the couple of ours until our flight at their comfortable lounge. Also the breakfast was very delicious. The hotel itself offers deluxe services.

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Cliona

9.1

July 2025

Right across the road from the train station so accessibility was ideal for us as we travelled by train. Staff were very friendly and the room/bed was very comfortable. We had a view into the inner courtyard. As with all European cities there is a tourist tax that is not included in the initial booking cost. I would stay here again.

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Ioannis

10

July 2025

Well organized and stylish hotel with excellent services. I would like to highlight the friendliness and professionalism of the staff who went over and beyond to make our stay unforgettable.

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Rexhaj

8.2

August 2025

The breakfast was really superb - rich and fresh. Staff were very accommodating and ready to be of help. The room was cosy and had everything it needs - I slept three perfect nights there. The location very good both for walking the city and for countryside drives.

More transparency about pricing. Parking, breakfast, additional taxes, staff and services - things we take for granted in hotel accommodation (at least where I come from) - were not included in the Booking price. However, they amounted to about 60 % of the total original price. The explanation in booking was "additional taxes may apply" - which I do not thing suffices to explain the situation properly. Parking - 25 Eur / day; breakfast (even though delicious) 15 Eur/person/day; municipal taxes - not sure how much; service tax at 5 %!!! and a staff tax of 10 %!!! It could be my lack of information and experience with Italy - but a lot of that was strange to me. So, to sum up, very good quality - strange pricing for me at least.

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Boris

10

July 2025

The location is good, just across the train station. Room was big and clean, and the shower was good. Breakfast had many options and was really tasty.

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Andrej

8.2

June 2025

Good evening, the location is good, just across the main railway satation, but on the main street. Approximately in a 20 minutes walking distance from the center of the city, Piazza Maggiore. The room had sufficient place for three adult people. The bed linen was pure. The bathroom was also clean. The breakfast was good, much better comprared to 4star hotels in Florence (Palazzo Galatti) and in Venice (Carlton on the great chanel) but worse then in Rome (Best Western hotel Universo). No seafood, no olives and the offer of friut and vegetables was limited and repetitive. Summary: I can recommend this hotel for normal travellers to Bologna

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Beatrice

9.1

August 2025

Great hotel. Was given an upgrade. The lobby staff was kind and gracious. Amazing breakfast.

The Fondente staff (bar/restaurant) was really unkind. After checking out from the room and even leaving a tip, we moved to the restaurant to eat something while waiting for our train and the staff there, probably not understanding we were hotel guests, told us to either eat a complete lunch (no appetisers and drinks) or we could just order drinks at the counter and bring them ourselves to the waiting room. The restaurant was empty, and the previous afternoon we had an aperitivo there with no issues (but different staff...and weren't carrying our computer backpacks that might have given the idea we were "just" tourist 🙄)

Points of Interest Around Starhotels Excelsior

Attractions

Oratory of Santa Cecilia (Oratorio Di Santa Cecilia)

0.7mi

Bologna University Quarter

0.7mi

Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno)

0.8mi

Bologna Piazza Maggiore

0.8mi

Two Towers (Due Torri)

0.8mi

San Petronio Basilica (Basilica di San Petronio)

0.8mi

Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio (Teatro Anatomico dell'Archiginnasio)

0.9mi

Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca (Santuario della Madonna di San Luca)

2.9mi

National Gallery of Bologna (Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna)

2.9mi

Ducati Museum (Museo Ducati)

3.8mi

Marconi Museum (Museo Marconi)

6.3mi

Lamborghini Museum (Museo Lamborghini)

15.1mi

Enzo Ferrari Museum (Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari)

22.4mi

Ferrari Museum (Museo Ferrari)

23.8mi

Este Castle (Castello Estense)

26.8mi

Restaurants

AVORIO RESTAURANT

Cuisines

  • Italian
  • International

Amenities of Starhotels Excelsior

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

View

Soundproof

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bidet

Bathtub

Stay rules - Starhotels Excelsior

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Starhotels Excelsior

Does Starhotels Excelsior allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Starhotels Excelsior. However, please note that there may be charges for bringing a pet and you need to inform the hotel in advance.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Starhotels Excelsior?

Starhotels Excelsior permits check-ins after 02:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 12:00 PM.

Does Starhotels Excelsior provide free parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at Starhotels Excelsior. The hotel offers private on-site parking. However, it is important to note that there may be charges for parking, and reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Starhotels Excelsior?

Accommodation at Starhotels Excelsior starts as low as $130. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does Starhotels Excelsior offer?

There are several types of rooms available at Starhotels Excelsior. The Family Room has a size of 355 sqft and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. It features 1 sofa bed and 1 queen size bed. The Junior Suite, Superior Double Room, and Deluxe Double Room can accommodate 2 adults each, with the Junior Suite and Superior Double Room having a size of 355 sqft and the Deluxe Double Room having a size of 280 sqft. The Deluxe Triple Room can accommodate 3 adults and has a size of 355 sqft, with 1 twin bed and 1 queen size bed. Smoking is not allowed in any of these rooms.

Where can guests find entertainment in Starhotels Excelsior?

Guests at Starhotels Excelsior can spend their time enjoying the variety of leisure amenities provided. They can unwind at the bar, where they can enjoy a selection of refreshing drinks. Fitness enthusiasts can make use of the fitness center to stay active and maintain their fitness routine. For guests who need to attend to business matters, the hotel also offers a business center equipped with the necessary facilities.

In terms of dining options, guests can dine at the on-site Avorio Restaurant. The restaurant offers a range of cuisines including Italian and International dishes, providing a diverse culinary experience for guests. Whether guests are in the mood for a taste of Italy or prefer a more global palate, Avorio Restaurant has something to cater to their preferences.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Avorio Restaurant. It offers Italian and International cuisines.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Starhotels Excelsior?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Starhotels Excelsior.