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Starhotels Excelsior Review
Located close to the central station, the superior 4-star Starhotels Excelsior Bologna hotel offers its guests various recreational opportunities and a living area. The pet-friendly hotel is situated in the very heart of Bologna, a 5-minute ride from such cultural attractions as The Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna.
The Starhotels Excelsior Bologna offers a buffet breakfast made fresh daily. This Bologna property features a lounge bar that serves hot and cold drinks. Serving American meals, Welldone Burger lies only a short distance from the accommodation.
The modern property boasts a convenient location within 5 minutes' walk of Bologna Centrale Railway Station and about 5 minutes' drive from Basilica. The luxury Starhotels Excelsior provides history lovers with proximity to the 13th - century Re Enzo Palace (1.5 km) and Palazzo Grassi (1.2 km).
This comfortable accommodation also lies next to gardens, and the Lively Mercato delle Erbe Indoor Market is nearly 15 minutes' walk away. Starhotels Excelsior hotel is ideally located in Bologna in front of Porta Galliera.
Autostazione di Bologna bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is nearly a 10-minute walk from the property.
Some of the 193 smoke-free rooms at the superior accommodation are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk, and appointed with a coffee maker and a mini-bar. Guests can also use a roll-in shower, along with such amenities as complimentary toiletries and dressing gowns. You can enjoy views of the city.
There is cots and a push cart for the smallest ones. Guests also have the option to participate in fitness classes at a gym located within this Bologna hotel. Other facilities include a desk and a photocopy machine offered at a conference room on site.
Impressions
Pros
- Stylish brand-new hotel with an unbeatable central setting.
- Located directly in the Piazza Maggiore district and just close to Bologna Centrale Railway Station.
- Units are well-organised and have a mini-bar and a safe box.
- Many rooms have at least beautiful views.
- Refined restaurant serving international cuisine.
- Soft beverages served at the lobby bar.
- Excellent service and an efficient check-in.
- Shuttle service rides from the airport.
- Rates are good.
Cons
- A few bathrooms might be too small.
- A few staff members seemed not so helpful to some vacationers.
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- National Art Gallery of Bologna 1.57 km (5151 ft)
- Palazzo Fava 1.22 km (4003 ft)
- Porta San Felice 1.49 km (4888 ft)
- Finestrella 1.01 km (3314 ft)
- Piazza Maggiore 1.56 km (5118 ft)
- Fountain of Neptune 1.63 km (1.01 mi.)
- Basilica of San Giacomo Maggiore 1.60 km (0.99 mi.)
Restaurants nearby
- Lord Bar di Pelacani Roberto 380 m (1247 ft)
- I Re Di Napoli 250 m (820 ft)
- Il Veliero 360 m (1181 ft)
- Trattoria Da Romano 290 m (951 ft)
- Mercure Bologna Centro Restaurant 30 m (98 ft)
- La Lanterna 440 m (1444 ft)
- Ristorante Bolognese 220 m (722 ft)
- Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato 100 m (328 ft)
Transportation
- Stazione Centrale 60 m (197 ft)
- Piazza XX Settembre 180 m (591 ft)
- Autostazione 270 m (886 ft)
- Porta Galliera 310 m (1017 ft)
- Autostazione di Bologna 410 m (1345 ft)
Facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
- Electric kettle
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
- Children's menu
Rooms
Starhotels Excelsior FAQ
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- restaurant
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- facilities for disabled guests
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- very good breakfast
Contact Information
reservations.excelsior.bo@starhotels.it
Website
Reservation: +1-888-475-8114
39-051-249448