The 4-star Starhotels Excelsior is opposite Bologna Train Station and the airport bus terminal. It offers free WiFi throughout, modern interiors, a gourmet restaurant and a free gym. The Bologna Exhibition Center is 1.2 mi away. Rooms are elegant and spacious, with carpeted or wood floors and neutral color schemes. All air conditioned, they come with tea and coffee-making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Fondente Bar offers hot and cold drinks throughout the day and free newspapers. A full American breakfast is available daily. The Avorio restaurant offers a selection of traditional local dishes, or guests can grab a drink at the on-site Fondente Bar. This Starhotels Excelsior is next to the gardens of Parco della Montagnola and a 15-minute walk from Bologna Cathedral and the central square of Piazza Maggiore.