This is a great corporate hotel. Directly across from the train station. Rooms were large with great bathrooms. Great value. We used Bologna as a base and traveled by train to other locations. No bellman was there to assist us with our luggage. Front desk had only one person most of the time we were there. It was over Easter... more

Just had two night at this hotel. I've been to Bologna before and since I didn't have a car this time, decided to book a hotel near the station as there is an airport bus there which runs every 15 minutes. The hotel front desk staff were all great, helping with booking restaurants, giving directions and tips etc. the lobby... more

Sorry this is so late, but a lady friend (we are two married women vacationing in Italy on our own) and I stayed at this hotel in the fall of 2007. We had flown into Rome arriving in the morning and took a train to Bologna arriving around 5pm. When I booked this hotel, due to the location and ease... more

We stayed for 1 night on 12 August 2007. This is a very modern, ultra chic hotel. The lobby, bar, restaurant etc are simply beautiful. Our room was fine. I can recommend this hotel except the front desk were really unhelpful on our arrival. We arrived by car with many small items of luggage. Since our car is very low,... more

Starhotel Excelsior was a very comfortable place to stay in Bologna. It was conveniently located across the street from the train station. We arrived early afternoon and our room was ready. Check in was smooth, the reception warm and friendly. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean and well equipped. There was always someone at the reception counter who spoke English.... more

We stayed here Saturday and Sunday nights. Arrived from airport on overcrowded bus but it arrives just outside the railway station. You just walk across the road to the hotel. Modern minimalist exterior and same for public rooms. Reception staff very efficient and welcoming – quick to check in and out and to advise on local transport and sights. Asked... more

We got there and were upgraded to a deluxe room. Room was on a high floor facing away from the street with a charming view. Room was immaculate, and the bed was incredibly comfortable with nice bedding. The hotel is right accross the street from the train station...so access to and from the hotel was a cinch. A 10 -15... more

This hotel was very handy for the station and although the hotel is not very attractive from the outside our room was extremely comfortable (excellent beds), smart, quiet and had everything you might want. Good standard of housekeeping. So although lacking in character it was a great place to stay for a few days. The desk staff were all young... more

I concur with some previous reviews; this is a fine hotel with very pleasant helpful staff, comfortable beds, clean rooms and modern design. It is situated immediately opposite the central railway station in Bologna, which is great if you arrive by train (but comes with a potential drawback, see below). We arrived by car and used the car park, (outsourced... more