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Starhotels Excelsior

Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna, 40121 Italy

4-star Bologna hotel opposite rail station

Centrally located
Across the street from Bologna Centrale railway station, this Bologna hotel is less than 1 km (0.4 mi) from Parco Montagnola. Via Rizzoli and Fontana del Nettuno are just over 1 km (0.8 mi) away. Show more
Bolognese cuisine
Starhotels Excelsior features Avorio restaurant, serving traditional Bolognese dishes. Buffet breakfast is complimentary daily, and wireless internet access is complimentary in public areas. This modern hotel also offers a bar, library, and fitness center.
Feather beds
Elegant guestrooms at Starhotels Excelsior include feather beds, pillow menus, and air conditioning. Televisions offer premium satellite channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access is available. Hide

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4.4out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

94%

of guests recommend

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Superior Double Room
One double or two twin beds. City view. Wireless Internet access (surcharge), satellite television, direct-dial phone, safe, and minibar. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries.
Triple Room
Three twin beds. City view. Wireless Internet access (surcharge), satellite television, direct-dial phone, safe, and minibar. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries.
Deluxe room
One double bed. City view. Wireless Internet access (surcharge), satellite television, three direct-dial phones (two in the bedroom, one in the bathroom), safe, and minibar. Bathroom with marble furnishings, television, shower/tub combination, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Single room
One twin bed. City view. Wireless Internet access (surcharge), satellite television, direct-dial phone, safe, and minibar. Bathroom with marble furnishings, television, shower/tub combination, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Double No Refundable - Breakfast Included
1 double bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone. Satellite TV. Minibar. In-room safe. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries.
Superior Double Single Use - Not Ref
1 double bed. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe. Cable television service. Satellite television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Clock radio. Minibar. Shower/tub combination. Handheld shower. Bidet. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control. Blackout drapes/curtains. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control. Smoking permitted.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Small pets considered
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: EUR 35.00 per day
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Special Check-In Instructions
  • The hotel provides private airport transfers on request (surcharge). Guests must contact the hotel in advance of arrival to make arrangements. Contact information is provided in the booking confirmation email.

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Total number of rooms - 193
  • Secure parking
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Secretarial services
  • Suitable for children
  • Television in lobby
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
  • Umbrella
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary

Rooms

Starhotels Excelsior's 193 guestrooms feature mahogany furniture, warm-hued fabrics, and parquet flooring or fitted carpets. Rooms provide air conditioning, feather beds, and remote lighting/drapery/curtain control. À la carte pillow service features a range of hypo-allergenic pillows. Televisions have premium satellite channels. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, handheld showers, and bidets. Nightly turndown service is provided.

Starhotels Excelsior, Bologna,  Italy, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Satellite television service
  • Cable television service
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wireless Internet access
  • Minibar
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Private bathroom
  • Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking permitted
  • Turndown service
  • Wake-up calls

Dining

Avorio - International cuisine and traditional local dishes. Copper columns, mirrors, and courtyard views. Banquets and cocktail parties can be arranged. Full American breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner.

Fondente - Onsite bar.

Room service - Limited hours.

Starhotels Excelsior, Bologna,  Italy, Dining Dining

Recreation

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Starhotels Excelsior

4.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.3
Hotel condition:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.8
Neighbourhood:
4.0
95%

of guests recommend

out of 38 reviews

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Janis B from Olympia, Washington
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 6 Aug 2011

“Can't wait to go back, and happily recommend this hotel to family and friends.”

The location was perfect for us, right across the street from the train station. It was a 15 minute walk to historic downtown and lovely high end shopping district. Hotel was nicely appointed, and room was exceptionally clean and cared for. Staff was extremely quick, smart and FRIENDLY. I believe we have a made a couple of permanent friends. We had an excellent meal in their restaurant one evening. The meal was presented well, service was excellent and we would love to have more time for more meals. What a terrific place.

Area recommendations
The historic neighborhood is a for-sure. There are also wonderful museums, restaurants and high end shopping within walking distance between the hotel and the downtown. The only problem for us, was we only had two days in the area. We did take a food tour outside of the city, that left us wanting to stay forever. My husband and I would highly recommend Bologna, and this hotel in particular.
A Traveller from Montreal, Quebec
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 29 Jul 2011

“Excellent Location!”

We were travelling on business and needed to catch a train to a nearby town. The hotel location was perfect...a walk across the street and we were at the train station. The lobby was modern and bright and the staff was very helpful. Very spacious, modern room. Good breakfast Also, just a short walk to the centre of town. Will definitely stay there again on our next trip.

John K from Florida
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Jun 2011

“Great choice in Bologna”

We were only able to stay 1 night, but were very pleased with this hotel. The staff was very helpful and we were able to check in early. Since it is right across the street from the train station, it is very convienent. The tour bus stop is near by, there is a airport shuttle across the street, and the old city center is an easy walk. The hotel is clean and modern and the fairly large room nicely appointed with a large, 1st class bathroom. We were most impressed with service. Since our flight left very early, we were going to miss the included breakfast. We I mentioned this at check-in, the clerk offered to have a bag breakfast delivered the night before. They did, and it had a nice variety of bread, an apple, yogart, and cookies. This was the nicest, hotel on our European trip. It does have a business feel, so it might not be for everyone. We loved it! Oh... and at great price.

Area recommendations
Near the train station offers a lot of convienence.
When to go
We reccomend the 1 hour bus tour. Although we didn't attend any museums, there are several. There is lots of Medieval history if interested. If you don't go to museums, you can see most things in 1 day.
A Traveller from Philadelphia, PA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Jun 2011

“Great location”

Hotel was nice, and staff was really friendly and helpful. It is literally across the street from the train station which was perfect for our short stay in Bologna. It also was not a bad walk to the main street. Our room was upgraded to a suite at no charge. This hotel is definitely more of a hotel/conference center, but was still a great place to stay for vacation.

Getting around
We went to four cities on our vacation in Italy, and used the train to get to each of them. Very clean and comfortable, and easy to use!
A Traveller from England
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 17 Jan 2011

“Bologna - January 2011”

Good Value, good accomadation with a relaxed professional staff. Have already recommended the Hotel. Finally a great location for access to the centrat train station, only 37 minutes to Firenze !!.

A Traveller from york uk
2.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Nov 2010

“aircon”

Business hotel so my expectations were not excessive breakfast was a little disappointing. poor coffee and ingredients seemed rather low quality room was fine except. the airconditioning was stuck at maximum fan speed and could not be turned off. repeated attempts to ask for it to be repaired failed. another surprise was that the strong box was too small for a laptop! everything else was fine and location is perfect for the railway station.

A Traveller from Istanbul, TURKEY
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 Nov 2010

“my stay in Bologna”

Hotel is very conveniently located and it has all the amenities. Recommended.

Raymond M from Southend-on-Sea
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 11 Oct 2010

“Very average”

Convenient location near the station. Clinical atmosphere – more in tune with business visitors than people on holiday. Room was kept clean and had all facilities you could wish for. Unfortunately the appearance of the room was let down by some brown substance on the wall that appeared to have leaked from the room above and a large damp patch on the ceiling. Breakfast was barely adequate – very limited selection of food but the quality was satisfactory. The service was not satisfactory – cups were cracked and it proved difficult to get hold of cutlery, particularly spoons, unless we asked the staff, although this had improved on our last day – perhaps someone had complained.

A Traveller from Perth, Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Aug 2010

“Comfortable in Bologna”

The room was large and well appointed. The bed was fantastically comfortable and the service was excellent.

Area recommendations
Close to railway station if travelling by rail, as centre city is within walking distance of station.
A Traveller from Aberdeen, Scotland
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 15 Aug 2010

“Bologna Star Hotel - like the name!!!”

Excellent hotel in a prime location beside the railway station. Ideal for travelling about Italy. Very close to the town centre and shopping/restaurants.

Starhotels Excelsior

Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna, 40121 Italy

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Parco Montagnola - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Gallery of Modern Art of Bologna - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Teatro Arena del Sole - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Porta Lame - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Modern Art Gallery - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Palazzo Aldrovandi - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
  • Land Rover Arena - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Civic Museum of the Middle Ages - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Bologna Botanical Gardens - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Jewish Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Teatro Comunale di Bologna - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • National Picture Gallery - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Bologna Fountain of Neptune - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • University of Bologna - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Naval Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi

The preferred airport for Starhotels Excelsior is Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi) - 4.8 km / 3 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Bologna, Italy (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)

Area:

Central Station, Bologna, Italy: Bologna Centrale, the Central Station, is one of Italy's busiest transit hubs. Here, high-speed and traditional rail lines connect to destinations such as Milan, Rome, and Paris. The station is just a short walk from the city's historic center, less than 2 km from University of Bologna, and less than 3 km from the trade fair district. Aerobus shuttles link the station to the airport, 6 km away.

Starhotels Excelsior

Viale Pietro Pietramellara 51 Bologna, 40121 Italy

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