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Royal Hotel Carlton

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Rooftop terrace
Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Turkish bath/hammam, massages
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar

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Via Montebello 8, Bologna, BO, 40121
  • Place, PalaDozza
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Maggiore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, BolognaFiere
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bologna (BLQ-Guglielmo Marconi)
    ‪10 min drive‬
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

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

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 center.
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.
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 like 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Piazza Maggiore and 6 minutes from Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital
  • 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 center, 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 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)
  • 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

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: 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, 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
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.
  • Onsite 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 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
Royal Hotel Carlton
Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna
Royal Hotel Bologna
Royal Hotel Bologna
Royal Hotel Carlton Hotel
Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna
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Royal Hotel Carlton Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1023 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geethani

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very supportive, friendly staff and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with very responsive staff and a very convenient parking. The air conditioning was amazing and needed .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely room and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRIENGSAK, Jamaica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location easy to find and delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly, the room is very clean. Breakfast is well arranged and balanced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandy

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, staff were amazing everything perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Carlton hotel was conviently located near the train station. Our room was clean and spacious and the restaurant was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay before visiting other Emilia Romagna cities. Our flight was delayed so we arrived late. We had booked a table in the hotel restaurant (Spoon) and they kindly kept it open for us. We were the only diners but the staff were really nice and helpful and our meal was good. The hotel is very grand despite being off a a side street, looks Costa del Sol circa 1980's. The common areas are huge, plenty of marble and chandeliers plus a sweeping staircase, a bit dated, would have been considered luxurious maybe 40 years ago. We spied a pleasant outdoor terrace and large bar area. Check-in was fine. Our room was large and again luxurious circa 1980's, so a bit dated. It was in good condition. The beds were okay if a little firm (common in Italy), bed linens good. Bathroom was large, loads of marble and colourful tiles. We had large towels and good toiletries. Only downside, looked like the room had not been dusted in weeks. Furniture had glass tops and you could write your name on every surface! Breakfast buffet was lavish, in a very impressive room, all mirrors, marble and chandeliers. Plenty of different pastries, cakes, pies, flans, buns and biscuits - a sweet tooth dream! Service was prompt and friendly. It was a fairly easy walk back to the railway station for our onward travels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, great breakfast included, easy transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, short walk to the train station. Superb staff; friendly and very professional. I was upgraded to a suite free of charge (on my birthday). Great rooms, well equipped, and very reasonable mini bar prices too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Wonderful hotel but horribly uncomfortable due to no air conditioning. Hotels simply MUSt have air conditioning running well or they should not be in the business.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Professional staff and great location with a short walk to the main train station. The AC didn't work as well as we would have liked and we had to prop open the balcony door to help cool down the room. Excellent breakfast spread. Overall, well worth the price we booked the room for.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Girls Trip to Bologna

Royal Carlton Hotel was wonderful with large enough rooms that were very clean and updated and a very friendly staff. The breakfast was incredible! The bar and restaurant served delicious food. Easy access via walking to tourist attractions. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maher

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Interior decor of hotel outdated, our room was very humid being on the sixth floor and the AC could not be lowered below 24 C which really should be more clearly posted given the hotel lists AC as one of its amenities. Hotel claims this is due to local laws but did not run into this issue with other hotels I stayed at while in Italy. Beds are hard and not comfortable, and the shower door leaked water onto the floor. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Halifax

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was well appointed, close to the train station, within walking distance of most things and staff were efficient and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DELVIS, MIAMI GARDENS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio De

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All Employees and the facilities are perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with alfresco bar, great location and a fantastic spa worth visiting while you’re there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No room service.no one answered hotel phone for me to request ice. Called property with my mobile to be directed to bar who would not deliver. No Hotel manager on weekends. Far from 4*
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Clean but dated. HOT rooms.

The hotel was clean but the rooms were a bit dated. Even though they advertise air conditioned rooms, they will not turn the air below 75 degrees F (24 c). It was very hot in the room at night, and made our stay very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was only a one night stay, but all was good no issues. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super close to the train station and I was able to leave my luggage at the hotel even after checking out as I was leaving later that day. Nice, clean room, good customer service. Some marks on furnishings and walls/floors that show a bit of wear and tear all around, but not too bad or noticeable. The hotel was also really close to some of the main areas of interest as well as some great restaurants and cafes. Would love to have a bit more spa facilities, for example, pool access
Stayed 1 night in May 2025