Reviews of Starhotels Excelsior 4 stars
Viale P. Pietramellara 51, 40121 Bologna, Italy
#20 of 104 hotels in Bologna
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2526 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Henrik
Sweden133 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Perfect location for entering the old city center, when arriving with a car - and not allowed to drive in the city cente”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff in reception. Room facilities. The beds were good. Fine breakfast.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Anke
Spain4 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is a bit dated, but not worn, so still okay
Super location and spacious family room with bath tub! The sofa bed was also very good.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Ana
Slovenia11 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I liked absolutely everything about this hotel. It is perfect in every aspect. 😍
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Marielena
South Africa32 reviews9.0“Convenient and well-located stay for exploring Bologna”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The breakfast area was very busy, but this is to be expected in a hotel of this size. More gluten free options for breakfast would've been nice. The ceiling in the entrance to the room was odd, as you could see the ducting in some areas through the panelling.
The location of this hotel is very convenient and we really enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and very comfortable. We especially appreciated the double windows for the road noise - the room was very quiet, even though it faced the street.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Dariusz
Poland17 reviews1 helpful vote10“Everything was great!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was great!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Gabriela
Moldova21 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, cleanliness, style, great breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Lyndsey
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Great location lovely family room”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilets in the basement were a bit whiffy and didn’t look like they were cleaned regularly . Maybe they aren’t used much ?
Perfect location for the train station Lovely big family room
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Hannah
United Kingdom10 reviews3 helpful votes10“Perfect short city stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Excellent location, immediately opposite the train station and only 10 minute walk to the old town. Station area felt safe which was important as we travelled with children. Staff were all delightful and helpful. Family room was large, comfortable and clean with great amenities. Really pleased with our stay.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Leopoldo
Italy78 reviews10 helpful votes9.0“Great place and highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was ok and can improve a bit but more as an opportunity, also would suggest to add charging stations at the parking garage
Great place and good value, good location and the room was comfy and spacious
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Avigdor
Israel12 reviews3 helpful votes10“Our stay was too short. Next time need to return for more days...”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
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 Centrale train station. The lobby has convenient sitting areas and convenient access to the conference center. The reception staff were very attentive. There is a security guard keeping watch at all times. And there was a great breakfast in a spacious dining room.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Amanda
United States1 review1 helpful vote10“Lovely, clean, convenient - I will keep this hotel brand in mind for future stays”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not probably the properties fault but due to poor cellular connection while booking (and we booked urgently as our train was canceled and we were stranded) I got charged 3 times for the room and to date only one of the 3 has been refunded. Otherwise no complaints.
Beautiful, clean and friendly. Rooms were spacious. Directly across from the train station - quality was completely unexpected for 2 lost travelers late at night so close to trains and for the price. It was amazing.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Elie
United States5 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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. The location in Bologna for a train travelers is perfect. We will definitely will stay at your properties again.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Uakona
South Africa10 reviews9.0“A perfect day in Bologna”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
None from me
Perfectly located by the train station, nice clean rooms. And I was lucky to get an early check-in too. Good breakfast and gym facilities on top of that. Great staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
James
United Kingdom18 reviews8.0“Lovely Hotel , rooms were available early , excellent location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
TV - No service / Satellite issues Reception Staff - Tedious No safe outside area designated for smoking, had stand outside front. No Swimming facility although information said swimming facility in Fitness area
Room - Excellent Location - Perfect Breakfast- Excellent Breakfast Staff - Excellent
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Lucy
United Kingdom2 reviews2 helpful votes10“Please see other review I wrote”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Please see other review I wrote
Please see my other review both stays were excellent
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Lucy
United Kingdom2 reviews2 helpful votes10“Our stay was comfortable and clean and I would stay again thank you”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only the toaster was quite dangerous. It was a faff and the metal claw things to hold the toast fell out
How clean it was The reception staff were friendly and helpful. The porters were helpful taking our cases to our room Breakfast was good Very close to train station and the main square
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Maree
Australia11 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Super helpful staff who provided great suggestions of things to see and do for our short stay. The cleanest hotel we have ever seen.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Sarah
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, friendly and very clean
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Pauline
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Lovely hotel with great location and very pleasant and helpful staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Close to the train station and staff were very helpful
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Diya
United Arab Emirates4 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A clean quiet hotel with professional helpful staff, very good breakfast and a central location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Sadly the transient population from the train station.
Clean, quiet considering the location right across the central train station. Breakfast was possibly better than average. Room was comfortable with a nice view of Bologna.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Georgios
Greece11 reviews8 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel was very nice and the room big and comfortable. Breakfast was very good and staff very polite. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Malin
Sweden5 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great and helpful staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Matthew
United Kingdom9 reviews2 helpful votes10“Great hotel option to visit Bologna”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Fantastic hotel in a great location opposite the station and not overpriced considering everything
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Tamer
Libya17 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in August 2025
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