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Royal Hotel Carlton

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Interior
Turkish bath/hammam, massages
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, Via Indipendenza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bologna
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Bologna

With a stay at Royal Hotel Carlton, you'll be centrally located in Bologna, a 5-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 8 minutes from BolognaFiere. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Unipol Arena.

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza Maggiore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Two Towers - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Bologna - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 6 min walk
  • Cerotolo Station - 14 min drive
  • Bologna Airport (BLQ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante I Portici - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nh Bologna De La Gare Breakfast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Onda Marina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Bolognese - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Montebello - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel Carlton

Royal Hotel Carlton offers 236 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Make yourself at home in one of the 236 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The Spoon, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Spoon - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 28 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Spoon

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 28 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT037006A1CEIJBASK

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Royal Hotel Carlton Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edith, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, elegant hotel in a great location between Bologna Centrale station (about 10 minutes on foot) and Piazza Maggiore (around 15 minutes). Ideal for exploring the city. Staff were friendly, courteous, and helpful, with easy communication in English. We were pleasantly surprised with an early check-in at 11:00 a.m. and an upgrade from a Superior to a Deluxe room, which was very much appreciated. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, with a good bed and a large, attractive bathroom. Breakfast was excellent, offering good variety and quality. The on-site restaurant, The Spoon, has a lovely ambience and very good food. The hotel has a spa, gym, sauna, steam room, and Turkish bath, but access appeared limited to the late afternoon/evening, which was disappointing. We also had a blocked washbasin drain that was reported twice but not resolved during our stay. Overall, an excellent experience and still deserving of five stars thanks to the location, comfort, service, and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large bed but a bit dated. Very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fabrice

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool staff and amazing restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, large room, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Young

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. Staff were very professional and helpful. It’s a beautiful hotel and very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff in the bar, attentive but not overly so. Excellent cocktails
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Piękny, komfortowy pokój, wygodny parking hotelowy, smaczne śniadanie.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great retreat and place to stay. The room was super and the staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was superb. Location is perfect between Bologna train station and the city centre. The room was gorgeous and breakfast was of very high quality. All amenities were in excellent state.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hetal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean spacious rooms with comfortable beds. The bathroom was big too - a tiny bit of mould in the shower but one can overlook that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very nice room, close to the railway station but it was easy to walk into the centre. Breakfast here is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kavita

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet a little worn. However room was clean and comfortable. Excellent location. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower needed fixing. Limited TV channels. Mainly in Italian
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, my room was ready earlier than excepted. Smooth check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
efficient good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Guillermo, Corinth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Beds kind of hard, but everything els was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to train station and downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025