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About this property

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 9.1 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 9.1

    • 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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States United States
    Manager Mumma saved the day and went above and beyond to create a wonderful stay for us. Close to the train station so great for getting on and off the train. Comfortable beds and plenty of space in the rooms.
  • Julia
    Italy Italy
    Great location right in front of the train station; Comfortable for arriving and departing. Very quiet soundproof room, just what we needed for a restful night between travels.
  • Joaquim
    Brazil Brazil
    For a hotel mear a train statiom (which was what i needed for convenience) it was a pleasant surprise! Clean spacious comfortable room. Great staff. Pretty good breakfast. Also walking distance to historical area.
  • Onur
    Turkey Turkey
    -Excellent location next to Bologna Centrale. -Spacious room -Great bathroom, very clean. -Nice breakfast
  • Veselin
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Rooms are soundproof - an excellent option for someone who wants to sleep well and get a compete rest. It is on a walk distance from the historic center of Bologna.
  • Maria
    United States United States
    Across from the train station. Lots of places to eat and within walking distance to the city center.
  • Leopoldo
    Italy Italy
    Great place and good value, good location and the room was comfy and spacious
  • Avigdor
    Israel Israel
    I was very impressed with the hotel. The room was spacious and nicely designed. Great attention to every detail is evident in all amenities and services. It is welcoming and very comfortable. The location is great, right in front of Bologna...
  • Elie
    United States United States
    Everything. From the minute we walked to check in to the minute we walked to check out. The hotel looked and smelled fresh and clean. The staff was professional and courteous. The rooms are large and clean. The snack packets were a nice touch....
  • Rexhaj
    Kosovo Kosovo
    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...

Hotel area info

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 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
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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