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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

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

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Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, Via Indipendenza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Room options

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

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

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Royal Hotel Carlton

Hotel with a sauna, near Piazza Maggiore
This hotel features a restaurant, a health club and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a sauna, spa services and a business centre.
Royal Hotel Carlton offers 236 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Royal Hotel Carlton's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Via Indipendenza. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 8 minutes from BolognaFiere
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Royal Hotel Carlton offers its guests a health club and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Hotel Carlton. Parking is available for a fee.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number IT037006A1CEIJBASK
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Carlton Royal
Carlton Royal Hotel
Royal Carlton
Royal Carlton Bologna
Royal Carlton Hotel
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Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna
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Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna
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Royal Hotel Carlton Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro, Westfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay! Great breakfast, gym facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was a lovely older hotel, elegant. Rooms very nice. Shower in tub wasnt very good... Breakfast buffet tasty and plenty to choose from. 15 to 17 min walk to main part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was classy and immaculately kept. The breakfast was fabulous. Very convenient to both trains and the main square via the covered portico.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

J p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful service ! We enjoyed our stay thoroughly’ close and convenient to all that is wonderful about Bologna
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to train station and walkable to town center
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything, about this hotel, was excellent: Our communication prior to arrival, registration, all staff were as polite, gracious, helpful as could be. The location was an rady walk to the historic city center, shopping and restaurants. Perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this Hotel specifically for location due to our itinerary requiring trail travel from Bologna central on several occasions. However we were very pleasantly surprised at the quality of this hotel. Amazing breakfast options. Great location 10-20 min walk to all kinds of dining options. Easy access. It was perfect for our holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a good size. It's showing it's age though. Overall the stay was great. Close enough to walk to a variety of restaurants and close to the train station. We didn't do the hotel breakfast, just went to a cafe in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large and comfortable room with all the required amenities. Hotel bar was very nice too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location to historic area and main shopping and restaurant street
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were friendly, helpful and polite. The location is very good if, like us, you intend on taking day trips from the nearby train station. Equally it is less than 15 mins walk to the Piazza Maggiore and main tourist attractions. However, the hotel is rather 'tired' in parts and our room was not 4 star. The shower screen seal leaked badly and at least two of the double plug sockets only partly worked!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Large room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Torbay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED this place. Gorgeous, classy, centrally located, easy walk from train, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Hotel Carlton exceeded expectations. The hotel was very clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the nice dining room and buffet breakfast were a pleasant surprise. The hotel is also conveniently located within the Historic District and easy walking distance to the Bus station. Would gladly stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daria

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience. Horrendous dated room with old stained furniture. Stains on walls. Lights are flicking constantly presume electrical issues with wirings. Poor breakfast. Most definitely not 4 stars, nowhere near.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location within walkable distance of square. Staff polite professional helpful and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everthing was excellent. Please add face or washclothes for USA travelers. Room 207 needs to have the head of the shower cleaned. I believe it had mold on it. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and beautiful main lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and charm!

Great breakfast and location to the train station! Very charming. Reminded me of the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025