Starhotels Excelsior - Bologna

9.4

Excellent modern style hotel, very clean rooms with all the necessary facilities. Good breakfast. Located opposite of the railway station, which is perfect if you plan to travel by train to nearby towns, like we did (Ravenna is a must!). 15 min walk from the historic center, which was actually a good thing after a good bolognese dinner.

9.6

It was a very nice hotel. staff very competent and told about the paces to go. a bit far if walking to the city center, but we wanted to stay by the train station hotel. recommended.

9.9

Very convenient location, right across the street from central train station and an easy walk to major tourist attractions. Hotel is modern and attractive, a business hotel that is long on comfort, if short on character. Exactly what I needed for a quick in, quick out visit to Bologna. The bus to the airport is also right across the street.

10

This is the best hotel ever in Bologna!

8.9

We were given free upgrade to suite..........was able to keep the room next day until my train left at 3.00pm....staff very accomodating.

10

This is the most beautiful hotel in which I could and wish to go everytime I come in Bologna

8.3

the hotel location is great, perfect for shopping and for travelling as it opposite the central station and 10 min waslk from via del indipendenza. the employess at the time of our arrival were very very nice and the hotel is big and comfortable. would come back.

10

eccellente in tutto.Notevole la gentilezza e cortesia del front-deck

7.3

Modern hotel situated opposite railway station. Good location if travelling further afield. Staff were polite and helpful. Room service was very good. Only criticisms were high price of drink from room mini-bar and limited choice for breakfast. Overall, to be recommended.

8.1

The hotel was nice, quiet and modern. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good.

9.3

We wanted a hotel near the train station. The hotel was right in front of the train station, so that was perfect since we were traveling with my 82 year old mother. The hotel staff were very helpful, and friendly. They provided maps and gave us suggesions on where to eat, what to visit, etc. We walked to the center of Bologna easily and there were many places to eat and shop along the way. At night, though, the area around our hotel was a bit creepy, not because of the hotel itself, but due to the nearby park and transient travelers coming from the train station. The rooms are beautiful and the breakfast excellent. This hotel very much caters to business people, so they are very efficient and helpful. I would stay there again if I were to go to Bologna.

5.7

We ate dinner at the restaurant in the hotel because we were tired from traveling. The food was too expensive and poorly prepared. However, the hotel was very convenient to the train station.

9.4

Extremely convenient hotel if you arrive in Bologna by train. Hotel staff were extremely accommodating and went out of their way to help us, given our limited competence in Italian. We stayed twice during this trip and enjoyed both visits. As a bonus - the hotel has an excellent breakfast buffet.

9.9

I would recommend this hotel to anyone it was very comfortable, particularly the beds! Next time we visit cities where this chain has hotels we will seriously consider using them then in preference to any other hotel.

9.8

This Hotel is well recomended, very clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly,The breakfast is good "ish" we diden't leave hungry.We would book this hotel again Very happy, Oh! dont buy a drink at the bar its expencive €32.00 for 2 vodkas and coke and 2 beers

9.8

The Starhotels Excelsior is a very new modern hotel, directly across from Bologna Centrale train station, and within easy walking distance to the historial city center. The location is perfect if you're making Bologna the base for a stay and want to take day trips to other cities in the Emilia-Romagna, Veneto and Toscana regions. The hotel is really quiet despite its location on a busy street, and the rooms were excellent. The staff were fantastic and very helpful. I really enjoyed my stay here. I should note that the area outside the hotel is not the most picturesque (being right across from the train station), so if you want to stay in a picturesque setting, a hotel within the historical center might be more appropriate.

9.8

Not only were the employees uniformly helpful and pleasant, but the building was well cared for and the room comfortable. The proximity to the railroad station is a major asset, but the walk to the major tourist sites is not long either.

8.6

Hotel is really straight accross the road from the station (not the normal Italian 100 mtrs or 5 minutes) Staff could not be more pleasant

9.1

Our stay at the Hotel Starhotels Excelsior Bologna was wonderful and all staff were efficient and welcoming. The location was fantastic as the train station was easily accesible as well as the town centre with all it's attractions. The hotel was superbly designed with modern interiors. I would thoroughly recommend people stay here.

7.6

I asked to reserve a taxi next early morning,but an unlicensed taxi came. Cost was very expensive.

9.4

Questo non è un hotel. Questo é L' HOTEL!! Non ho mai visto un posto cosi perfetto nel suo essere, nella sua accoglienza e nel suo insieme...dovrebbe essercene uno cosi in ogni città.

9.7

We were incredibly lucky to get a large room with a pants press(!) for an incredible price. The hotel is righ across the train station (don't let that deter you), so it is great and easy for those travelling by train or for day trips to Modena, Parma or Florence. It is also located a nice 15 minute walk from the historical centre and great shopping. The front desk staff, although young are incredible competent, professional and helpful (they speak English). Bologna is a must if only for the great food (there were no organised tours offered by the City Visitors bureau)! This hotel was the best we stayed at in Italy, we were dissapointed to move on after 2 nights. It has a good breakfast offering scrambled eggs, bacon, cereal and variety of danish.

9.9

excellent hotel seule réserve :le prix du parking attenant

9.6

We were extremely happy with this hotel, it was superior to many of the hotels we had stayed in Italy. Our only complaint was that we had only booked in for 1 night. Next time we would most definitely spend at least 3 or 4 nights there. The hotel front desk also recommended an excellent restaurant for the night and his recommendation was first class.

8.7

very good

9.7

Our stay at the hotel was really memorable. We were very happy with the room cleanliness and size. It was really value for money. The food also was really good. All in all the stay was excellent. We stayed for 2 nights and we found the hotel to be the ideal place to stay as it was very close to the station, and also not far from the main square. I would really recommend this hotel to others for staying whenever they visit Bologna.

9.8

The staff was wonderful, providing wonderful advice, great service and a friendly manner. We will stay at this hotel again should we return to Bologna.

6.5

Near the railwaystation. Pretty long way to walkto the citycenter.

9.5

perfect hotel, great comfort, ideal for stays either on business or just for sightseeing. We will come back!

6.4

- no room service menu in the rooms - quality of dinner only so-so

9.9

We were thoroughly impressed with our stay.

9.7

This hotel is a very good solution for who travels by train or airplane, near the railway and in a central position inside the city. the rooms are perfect, clear, spacious like the bathroom.

9.7

o.k.

9.9

I'm a regular visitor to this hotel and the service, cleanliness and quality of this hotel is always excellent. Very modern and ideally located for the train station. I highly recommend this hotel.

9.4

very convenient and comfortable even in Italy.

9.9

One of the better hotels I've stayed in, anywhere/anytime. Gave me an upgrade without a request, and room outstanding. Bologna is an easy walking city, and hotel is directly across from train station, but close to everything else also. It's a business-oriented hotel, but that just added interest. Fine breakfast, including hot items.

9.9

This is an excellent hotel. It is the best value I have seen in Italy. The service and welcome were impecable. The room was outstanding in size, cleanliness and facilities provided. Everything was to the highest standard. Breakfast was the best we have experienced in Europe. The clientelle were mostly business so the hotel was quiet and orderly. The hotel is situated right at the Train station which is so convenient, (although train stations do attract undesrables hanging around). I would recommend this hotel for a base for any visit to Tuscany/Florence. Highly Recommended

9.5

I can fully recommend this accomodation. I would stay there again. Ich kann dieses Hotell vollumfänglich empfehlen. Ich würde dort wieder übernachten.

8.2

AC in room didn't work; closed restaurant for dining on Sat/Sun with no notice to guests; poor wake up service; no concierge for help. It did have location to train terminal

9.8

Albergo di ottima qualità con arredi di gusto minimalista (che ho molto apprezzato). Comoda posizione per chi viaggia in treno anche se la zona non è una delle più belle della città.

9.0

SIAMO STATE 3 NOTTI IN QUESTO MAGNIFICO HOTEL.LO CONSIGLIO è VICINO ALLA STAZIONE E A 2 PASSI DA VIA INDIPENDENZA PIENA DI NEGOZI CHE PORTA DIRETTAMENTE A PIAZZA MAGGIORE CUORE DI BOLOGNA(SE NON VOLETE CAMMINARE POTETE PRENDERE IL BUS 27 A 2 MIN A PIEDI DALL'ALBERGO CHE VI PORTERA IN CENTRO IN 5 MIN)L'HOTEL è ELEGANTE E MOLTO MODERNO E IL PERSONALE GENTILISSIMO E PREPARATO.

8.4

room was very nice and modern, very comfortable bed, and excellent bathroom. Room was a little small though. While it is across the road from the train station, it is a 15-20 minwalk up to Bologna's main piaza.

8.8

If this hotel were not located directly across the street from the train station, I think the price would dramatically go up. The double room was clean and updated. The breakfast buffet was very good. Yes, there is a coffee machine that disperses cappacino and coffee, but you may also ask for a fresh cup of any kind also. We were able to use the high speed internet in the business center with no charges. The staff were kind and professional. We liked the fact the hotel was by the station, as we were leaving early the next morning to take the train to Venice. However if you are staying for any length of time, you may prefer something down town. It is not for families with kids, as there's nothing for them to do near the hotel.

9.9

Brilliant hotel. Very friendly staff. Great facilities and very convenient for station.

9.9

Excellent breakfast

9.6

It stayed two nights with wife, 5-year-old and 1-year-old children. It was to do the hotel being which is very comfortable and is wonderful. Also, if there is opportunity, it wants to stay by all means. The geographical conditions which is called immediateness at the station as for above all, too, maximum

10

Si descrive in due parole: semplicemente stupendo!

8.9

The hotel was for us an excellent location since we depended on public transport for visiting surrounding towns. Also the aerobus brings you right from the airport to the station in front of the hotel. Our rooms overlooked a garden at the back of the hotel which assured perfect quietness. From the hotel it's a comfortable walk into the centre of town only a few minutes away. This was my first visit to Bologna and I've enjoyed it very much and I was pleased to find out that in august there were hardly any tourists, all very relaxing. I am Dutch and I've seen more people riding bikes in Mantova and Ferrara than in Holland, just incredible!

7.9

The hotel is directly across from the train station. We paid 30 euro and had a drive take us to the airport early the next morning. They staff was very friendly. Unfortunately, the only complaint we had was that the room had previously been used by smokers and smelled like cigarette smoke.

9.5

This hotel is exceptional convenient to the rail station and very clean. Our only complaint is that there was no Breakfast as this is hotel is for Business travellers rather then holiday revellars.

8.6

Ottimo soggiorno per affari. Competenza, professionalità, ampia stanza (chiedete l'executive) ben fornita. Da consigliare specie per chi deve partire in treno presto.

10

It was a very nice hotel with all the amentities. If you are traveling on a budget this hotel may be a little pricey but worth it. Its also just across the street from the train station. I would definitely stay here again.

8.9

The Excelsior is in a fantastic location - right next to the main train station and within a very short walk of all the attractions of Bologna. The staff spoke extremely good English and were very welcoming and helpful during our stay. The room was very clean, smart and even had a mini television in the bathroom. There was also a safe for valuables within the room. The breakfast, included in the room rate, was superb - a very large spread of cold and hot breakfast items. We ate at a fantastic restaurant called Fantoni on Via del Pratello. The menu was completely in Italian so we just picked a few things at random - each item was fantastic and the house red wine was superb. The food and wine was extremely good value - a great 2 course meal with wine for 2 was around €50 If we returned to Bologna, we would definitely stay here again

9.9

The hotel is really good, the rooms are quite spacious and it is very reasonably priced. The location is OK but not charming, the walking distance to the town center is about 10 min.

9.0

In a return to Bologna we would not hesitate to stay at Starhotel Excelsior again. The hotels friendly helpful staff and the hotels location value and amenities make it a very nice combination.

7.3

Great hotel but pricy, all hotels in Bologna are not cheap. Great location near station and shops.

8.2

Very big minus for the shower area. When taking a shower the water was all over the floor. Strange- when everything else is so well composed and 'hi-tech'.....

9.8

Siamo una coppia di giovani. L'albergo è davvero molto bello e moderno (inoltre è stato da poco restaurato e si vede!!!), e i servizi offerti sono otimi. La camera era pulita con cura ogni giorno, la colazione era abbondante e sempre rifornita, e i restanti servizi offerti (scelta dei cuscini, pay tv, palestra, thè e cioccolato da fare in camera a qualsiasi ora, silenziosità e disponibilità della reception e dello staff) ci hanno davvero coccolati. Lo consigliamo vivamente!!Giudizio : OTTIMO!!! P.S. ci ha sorpresi trovare la tv in bagno!!!Fantastico!!

9.2

Hotel accogliente, silenzioso in una buona posizione. Tutti i servizi sono ottimi.

9.9

The location of the hotel was great, as we only spent 2 nights in Bologna and were able to wheel our luggage across the street with ease, upon arrival at the train station. We were also able to catch the aero bus across the street when we left, which gave us a quick connection to the airport. The hotel was immaculate and very quiet-we had made a special request for a quiet room in the back, as the hotel does sit on a very busy street. The bed was the most comfortable one we slept in, during our 2.5 weeks in Italy and Portugal! I also appreciated the marble bathroom with the huge tub. Service was prompt and efficient, nice breakfast buffet, and someone even ran a big bag of ice up to our room-for my swollen knee I had suffered in a fall while leaving Firenze! We enjoyed seeing Bologna for the first time although our hearts still belong to Firenze and Roma. Nonetheless, the hotel is comfortable, immaculate and conveniently located. We walked everywhere-even with my sore knee!

9.4

A very good ***** hotel!!

9.9

I always look forward to staying at this hotel when in Bologna.

9.9

Across from the train station and perhaps not the nicest area, although my girlfriend and I walked around late at night without a problem. The receptionists were very nice and helpful. Very nice room and overall very good for the price, as the other reviews have stated.

8.8

We took our 5 year old daughter so where looking for a spacious triple room, which we got. The hotel is geared for business events, but we did not spend much time in the hotel so this did not affect our stay. We used the restaurant for breakfast, which was the weakest facility that we used. The restaurant struggled to deal with the large numbers staying in terms of space and replacing empty breakfast buffet - but this was the only gripe. The bedroom facilities were excellent. Overall good quality for the price.

9.9

Very fine room, although near the station and one of the big roads, we heard no traffic noise. Perfect breakfast. Why can't we find the same price/quality in other cities? Whenever we come to Bologna, we will chose this hotel again.

9.9

The price $120/night was paid off. 5 minutes walk from the train station and the breakdfast was excellent as expected. Only on the day when we're ready to check out, the staff at the counter was talking on the phone almost 10 minutes regardless seeing me standing in front of him waiting for check out.

9.9

Every thing in this hotel seems to work perfect, exelent staff, nice, clean and spacios room very good breakfast buffet and a perfect situation just across the road from the railway station and airport bus - we would like to recommend this hotel to all Bologna travellers

8.7

Bologna hotel- Excellent facility. As promised, the rooms had beautiful, warm "cherry wood" type wood work. Very high quality. The downside/upside is that the hotel is immediately across from the bus and train station, which is a slightly congested and somewhat "grimy" area. The good news is that the close proximity to transportation is very convenient.

9.1

We got a discounted rate on our room which made this excellent value for the money. The hotel is a step away from the railway station and about a 10 minute level walk from the centre.

10

the best hotel I've stayed in by far.

10

We were very pleased with our room, the price and the location. We arrived on the train and it was a convenient walk across the street to the hotel. The rooms were very clean, quiet and modern. The walk to the center of town was enjoyable and not far. Access to the airport bus at the train station made this a perfect location for us. We would definitely stay here again.

9.9

All staff was agreeable, especially the receptionist was competent. We stayed the room,which was immaculate, comfortably with all the amenities. It takes about 15min. to the centre on foot. It's a good distance to have a walk.

8.0

A generally efficient hotel. We found two faults: an air conditioning system which repeatedly turned itself off, and a chaotic breakfast room where many of the dishes were not replenished when they ran out.

9.8

The hotel was excellent and well-located for exploring the city.

9.9

Third time in Bologna, third time in Starhotel Excelsior. Always great and very welcoming. A very good place to stay. Clean and spacious rooms and - very important - very good beds.

9.3

I have more appreciated spaciuosness room and the kindly of employess.

5.8

Staff not very helpful. Security box in room advised that valuables should not be left and indicated that hotel had security boxes which could be used. However, receptionist appeared annnoyed when we asked for this and we eventually gave up. Also air conditioning in room was not working. When staff were advised the same receptionist advised that it was working and that I didn't know how to use it. However, after a further complaint that it was not working, and an inspection by a staff member it was agreed that the ACV was broken. However, hotel moved us to another room which was a nuisance. Breakfast poor with little choice. Also TV in bathroom for working. We have previously stayed in Starhotels in Milan and found the service/staff/breakfast/room excellent and the hotel in Bologne could take a few tips from that hotel.. Position excellent across from the train station

9.6

Very convenient- across street from train station. No cabs! Downtown area is ten minutes away. Very nice amenities. Immediate neighborhood is not that great but quickly improves.

8.1

Great location - right across the road from the train station. Very comfortable hotel.

10

The location so near the railwaystation is superb, the welcome we got was absolutely amazing for tired travelers. Lovely aircondition, wonderfull room and the breakfast was excellent. Thank you for beeing there!!!

10

Locatin was excellent for what we wanted to visit.Price was reasonable for Florence.Staff was very helpful.WE would recommend this hotel for people visiting Florence

10

After flying direct to Bologna from NZ we felt like walking Zombi's arriving to this hotel. It was pure heaven to walk into this beautiful hotel, no problems at check-in and find a magnificent, luxurious room awaiting us. The staff were extremely helpful and the facilities of this hotel were excellent. Highly recommend it to people wanting to visit one of Italy's lovliest cities.

10

This is an exquisite hotel. The lobby is phenomenal with very friendly staff and helpful staff. Easy walking distance to Neptune's Fountain and all the rest. Great breakfast, large clean rooms, spotless hotel. I would absolutely return to this hotel and would tell anyone traveling to Bologna to do the same. You won't be dissapointed.

7.4

This is a nice business hotel...arriving at the station and walking just across the street to the hotel was great, and they checked me in very quickly. Going to the convention center was fast and easy with a bus arriving every few minutes right out front. However, I think it is very overpriced. The rooms are very small, and it is in the station area, which isn't the nicest for going out to dinner, etc. Next time I will try another hotel in a more fun area...overall, as long as you forget how much you paid for the room, you'll like it fine.

4.7

This is a lovely hotel in terms of the modernity and newness of its facilities but there are a few wrinkles. We were apparently up-graded to a Junior Suite from a Triple Room but the room was still quite cramped for three people. Our major problem was the air-conditioning: there was none! Our room was like the Sahara. When I complained to the Front Desk I was told that they were resetting the heat from their remote control panel. Nothing good happened: four hours later we were still frying. Eventually they told me to open a window: not something you want to do with all the noise from the major train station across the road. They declined to move us to another room on the grounds that none were available. In retrospect we should have declined to pay given the service we received!We were decidedly unimpressed. Nice facilities but I wouldn't stay again. I didn't like the cavalier attitude of the staff and the disdain for our discomfort. Maybe ours was an isolated incident but I cannot rate this hotel with more than a mediocre grade. Nothing can compensate for the miserable, sleepless night we passed. This was our worst hotel experience in Italy.

9.8

The Starhotel Excelsior is situated right in front of the train station. That might explain some "shady figures" hanging around this neighborhood. However, you never feel actually threatened. The Hotel itself is probably aiming at corporate travellers, but families and couples make up quite a contigent especially over the weekend when the rates go down remarkably. Our room (facing a courtyard) was wonderfully quiet and big. The breakfast buffet was allright. It was our third stay there and we plan on staying there again.

9.6

We loved staying at this hotel. The staff were wonderful and the breakfast was great. The only downside to the hotel was the area which it was in, at night it didn't feel overly safe. We would definatley stay here again.

9.7

prices for garage are very high.

9.7

Very comfortable hotel, with large and clean rooms. The staff is always helpful. The surrounding area with the train station is not the best place in Bologna. If you travel by car, the hotel has a private parking garage, although they charge quite a bit for this.

8.8

good value for the price. International confort, even if the neighborood (station) is quite ugly.

9.9

Great hotel and excellent location, probably the best Starhotel in Italy, everything is brand new.

9.9

Wonderful hotel, Wonderful Staff. Will stay again and again.

9.6

The hotel was very modern and clean, one of the best hotels I have stayed in Italy. The location was conviniently located across teh train station. However outside the hotel the area was full of addicts and beggers, which made it unsafe at night to be out and about.

9.7

The hotel is very modern and elegant hotel. I fell receptionist is cool. But the room is excellent. The price is very reasonable a cause of low season. The breakfast is also good.

9.2

I liked the hotel very much and was there the 2nd time. The location is good as it is comnvenient to the station and the centre. My room was fine with a lot of luxury (even a stereo facility in my room), the price was good for what was offered.The breakfast buffet was with a lot of varieties and very good.I would go to that hotel the next time,too.

7.9

Un Hotel molto accogliente vicinissimo ai punti centrali della città e con un ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo

10

This hotel surpassed our expectations - by far the best room for the money (or even more money) we found. We stayed one night each at the begining and end of our trip and were upgraded to a junior suite the first night, which turned out to be only slightly bigger and with a couch, than the standard room we had later - both spacious, clean and attractive (and with bathtubs!). The room was on the front facing the train station, but with two double pane windows, not a single sound from the busy street made it into the room. The included breakfast is excellent, with a lot of choice, and the fabulous bar snacks make the price of the drinks in the bar worthwhile. It was great to be able to simply walk across the street to the train station, and the staff, who all spoke excellent english, arranged our very early morning transportation to the airport.

9.8

This hotel is just cross the street from the train station and it is easy to go to the central town by bus. The bus is working every 10 minutes. The room was very clean and enough space even bath room. Breakfast has many choice to eat. We enjoyed and could remove our tireness. The reception was very kind and recommended and booked an excellent restaurant. Thank you so much.

9.2

On Sunday morning the service in the breakfast room was very slow. Anyway other services were excellent.

10

Property exceeded our expectations. Very good value for position and staff very friendly and helpful.