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Royal Hotel Carlton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Piazza Maggiore

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Interior
Gym

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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 comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room

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

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

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

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

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bologna

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Center hotel, you'll find Via Indipendenza and Bologna Museum of Modern Art. Piazza VIII Agosto and Finestrella di Via Piella are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • ‪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

4-star hotel near Piazza Maggiore
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.

  • 236 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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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

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT037006A1CEIJBASK

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

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Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna

Royal Hotel Bologna

Royal Hotel Bologna

Royal Hotel Carlton Hotel

Royal Hotel Carlton Bologna

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Hotel Carlton to the airport?

Royal Hotel Carlton is 6.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the Bologna Airport (BLQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Hotel Carlton?

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Hotel Carlton on Jun 21, 2026 start from $138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Royal Hotel Carlton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Hotel Carlton.

Does Royal Hotel Carlton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Hotel Carlton, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Hotel Carlton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Hotel Carlton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Royal Hotel Carlton?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 28 per night.

Does Royal Hotel Carlton have a pool?

Royal Hotel Carlton does not have a pool.

Does Royal Hotel Carlton have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Hotel Carlton have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Royal Hotel Carlton to downtown Bologna?

Royal Hotel Carlton is 0.6 mi away from Bologna.

Royal Hotel Carlton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1018 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, the stay was very enjoyable, it was a perfect location-very close to the shopping and the historical centre but it also had underground parking. This is a rare find. We found the king bed much too hard for our comfort but it was otherwise a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edith, London

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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