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Royal Hotel Carlton

Property class: 4

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A hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.
A lobby with a marble floor, a central table with decorative items, and a large chandelier.
A hotel reception area with a marble reception desk, a wooden wall with the hotel name, and a clean, modern design.
A grand staircase with ornate black railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a green sofa and a statue.
A grand lobby with a marble floor, ornate railings, and a large painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $146
$118 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed painting on the wall, and a vase of flowers on one table.

Family Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed painting on the wall, and a vase of flowers on one table.

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small bench, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bologna

With a stay at Royal Hotel Carlton, you'll be centrally located in Bologna, a 5-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 6 minutes from BolognaFiere. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Unipol Arena.

What's nearby

  • Via Indipendenza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza Maggiore - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Two Towers - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Basilica of San Petronio - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Bologna - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bologna Food Gallery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Onda Marina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Leggera - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante I Portici - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria Galliera - ‬4 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. Open select days.
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 transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 28 per night)
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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
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Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna
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Royal Hotel Carlton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 878 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1260 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really a ROYAL hotel- the facility, food, rooms and the staff were all great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location and very helpful courteous staff. Enjoyed it so much circling back for another few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is lovely and a good location to the city centre and train station. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for walking to local restaurants and bars. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and good location with a 10 min walk to Pizza Maggiore where a lot of sightseeing is located around. Good gym, nice bar staff and very clean and comfortable rooms. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a marvellous stay. The staff were excellent. A great location and a lovely toom which was upgraded for our anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy hotel, early check in was provided which was a massive help!! Breakfast had a good selection to choose from, and the hotel was in a really great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is hotel has good value in relative to it rating Good price and the room is good and it amenities I recommend this hotel as a good value hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel close to the center
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a nice spa, which was a great way to end our two week vacation before flying back home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was a great location. Room very comfortable . Desk staff very helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old style but glamorous hotel. Easily walkable to main attractions, but in peaceful location. Excellent breakfast. A great spot for a lovely break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite luxurious inside. Room was very clean. Breakfast was incredible. Easily walkable to a lovely park and downtown squares for shopping/eating. Staff was very helpful to my non-Italian speaking family. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Overall excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and very close to the train station. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Splendid room! Beautiful korridors and lobby! I can recommend this hotel with all my heart!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean rooms. The lobby and bar are very chilled and a lovely space to cool off after a hot day in the town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026