Bologna (IBT-Bologna Central Rail Station) - 6 min walk
Bologna Fiere Station - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Mavit SRL - 5 min walk
Bar Bianco Bologna - 4 min walk
Bar onda marina - 4 min walk
Caffetteria Galliera - 3 min walk
Il Veliero Ristorante Pizzeria - 3 min walk
About this property
Royal Hotel Carlton
Located near a train station, Royal Hotel Carlton is a great choice for a stay in Bologna. Guests can indulge in massages, and The Spoon serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
236 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 28 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Health club
Spa services
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Dining
The Spoon – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Covered self-parking costs EUR 28 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
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
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Hotel Carlton offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Hotel Carlton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel Carlton?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Hotel Carlton?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 28 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Hotel Carlton?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Royal Hotel Carlton and nearby?
Royal Hotel Carlton has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Hotel Carlton?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Spoon.
What's the area around Royal Hotel Carlton like?
Royal Hotel Carlton is in Historic Center, a short 6-minute walk from Bologna Central Station and 12 minutes' walk from Cattedrale di San Pietro. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
Royal Hotel Carlton Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
16 Jan 2025
Our stay was wonderful due to friendly staff. Our room which was a suite was not . The couch was stained , white curtain behind the desk dirty along with the glass door. The carpet was worn torn in some areas and the shower needs a serious update. The drain in the shower did not drain well with standing water after the shower . Again it was close to main points and the staff was great !
Nohemi
Nohemi, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan 2025
Upscale Hotel in Bologna
Very spacious and luxurious room. Great restaurant: that had food even on Christmas day. Close to the Cental Station. Historic center is walkable. Breakfast is impressive.
Vicky
Vicky, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Dec 2024
Beautiful old world hotel
It’s a beautiful old world style hotel. It’s comfy and has great service, also very old fashioned in a good way. Just how you expect a luxury hotel to be. Only problem is its aging and the cleanliness isn’t quite up to par, stuff like some grungy spots in the bathroom, doors that have water damage, etc. I absolutely enjoyed my stay thoroughly though. If they invest a little in renovations and sprucing it up it will be incredible. Id stay there again.
Jordan
Jordan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Great short stay
Our room was enormous and very comfortable, with everything we needed. The staff on reception was helpful and friendly. Close to the historic center of town, and to the train station as well.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Great!
Great hotel and service
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
Lanai
Lanai, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Best Ever
One of the most pleasurable hotel experiences I've ever had. This place is beautiful, and the staff actually cares.
Oakley
Oakley, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Oct 2024
Great but check the small print
A great stay. Have hotels.com gold status and this is a VIP hotel, so got a room upgrade to a beautiful junior suite.
Unfortunately we weren’t told what the €20 credit could and couldn’t be used for so left it untouched and unused at check out, even though we paid a balance of over €50 at the end of our stay. Be warned!
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Fleur
Fleur, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 Oct 2024
Our first room didn’t have hot water, so we were moved to another room. The new room was missing an end table and luggage holder. Our room keys kept stop working. My husband went down to the desk five times that first night because of water and the keys. The staff did let us check-in early that was really nice.
Annie
Annie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Excellent food and service. Facilities clean and functional, though, a little outdated.
John Richard
John Richard, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Lovely large common foyer close to old town
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Nice place, friendly staff
DANIEL
DANIEL, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
Lee
Lee, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
It was a very quick stay- clean and comfortable.
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Other than there was dried blood on the room curtain, which probably needed replacing, the room was very clean. The staff was attentive and helpful.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Comfortable hotel with secure parking
Comfortable hotel with secure parking
Lewis
Lewis, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Would recommend it
MARK
MARK, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2024
Very nice hotel, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2024
Classic and elegant hotel. Close to all the major attractions. Super-helpful staff. Excellent stay!
Marcel
Marcel, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2024
One night stay.
Beautiful, classic hotel. Excellent breakfast, great choice.
Very comfortable, spacious bedroom. No Complaints.