Starhotels Excelsior is located in Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Bologna, and is near a train station and near theme parks. Bologna Botanical Gardens and International Music Museum and Library are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Mercato Delle Erbe and Via Zamboni. Travelling with kids? Consider Villa Griffone, or check out an event or a game at Land Rover Arena.
Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 1 min walk
Cerotolo Station - 9 min drive
Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Ristorante Bolognese - 2 min walk
Il Piccolo Gambero - 3 min walk
Il Veliero - 4 min walk
Il Panino - 5 min walk
Ein Prosit - 6 min walk
About this property
Starhotels Excelsior
Family-friendly Bologna hotel in Historic Center with fitness centre
A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Starhotels Excelsior offers 193 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. A pillow menu is available. Premium satellite televisions are provided.
Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Bologna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Languages
English, Italian
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Hospitality National Protocol (Italy)
Social distancing
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
Limited on-site parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 14 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
Avorio
Things to do
Fitness centre
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Business services
Business centre
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. The tax ranges from EUR 1.5 to EUR 5 per person, per night. The amount has been determined by the local administration and depends on the length of stay, property classification, and room price. This tax does not apply from the 6th consecutive night of stay. Guests exempted from this tax include residents of Bologna and children under 14 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 per room
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tourist tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The tax is 6% of the room price, excluding VAT and additional services, but will not exceed a maximum equivalent amount of EUR 5 per person, per night. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 14 per person (approximately)
Self-parking fee: EUR 35 per day
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires identification for all guests at check-in, regardless of age.
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1999.99, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Hotel Bologna
Starhotels Excelsior Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior Bologna
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 per room).
As of 13 Aug 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 16 Aug 2022 start from £114.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Self-parking is available for EUR 35 per day. Limited spots are available.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Checkout is at noon.
This family-friendly Bologna hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Via Indipendenza, Montagnola Park and Bologna Museum of Modern Art. Cinema Lumiere and Teatro Auditorium Manzoni are also within 15 minutes. Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) and Bologna Central Station are within a 2-minute walk.
Yes, Starhotels Excelsior offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Starhotels Excelsior cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Overall score and ratings
4.4
Excellent
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