In the heart of Historic Center, Royal Hotel Carlton offers a tranquil retreat with a beautiful garden and MONRIF SPA. Treat yourself to breakfast at The Spoon, unwind with in-room WiFi, or get energized at the health club. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Spa
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Self parking
Room service
Spa services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Limo/town car service
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
The current price is AU$289
AU$289
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Room options
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Family Triple Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
65 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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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
When you stay at Royal Hotel Carlton, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Piazza Maggiore and PalaDozza. 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
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Hotel size
236 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children
One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 28 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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 7.00 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
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
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
Royal Hotel Carlton Hotel Bologna
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 14 minutes' walk from Piazza Maggiore. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
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Royal Hotel Carlton Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Service staff
Breakfast
Train station
Restaurant
Lobby
Air conditioning
Shopping
Shopping center
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, amazing, great, and incredible with a plentiful variety of options. (54 reviews)
Parking was convenient and easily accessible in the underground garage. (7 reviews)
The on-site gym was excellent with new equipment and amenities such as water bottles for guests. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2025
Excelente hotel e conforto.
Leonardo
Leonardo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Staff friendly and very helpful, plenty of choice at breakfast, hotel is kept very clean and a great place to stay, can't wait to return!
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb 2025
very friendly staff, great location.
paul
paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2025
Great place in Bologna
Arrived very late due to flight delays and the hotel was very accommodating, even offering a late checkout. Thank you!
SETH
SETH, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Beautiful hotel!
Great location near the train station. Beautiful hotel and great rooms. The restaurant was fabulous. A must stay hotel!
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Amazing
Couldn’t be better. The room, the breakfast the location and the service were amazing. Super friendly employees specially at the front desk.
Thumbs up for this hotel!
Martha
Martha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
A very happy stay
The room was lovely, clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic, plenty of variety and fresh food.
Darya
Darya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2025
Lovely hotel
Lisette
Lisette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Nice Hotel & staff
All Tourist attractions are close by - in walkable distance
Miriam
Miriam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Excellent location and very nice hotel
Ofer
Ofer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Amazing place!!!
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2025
Nice plush hotel near station
Lovely hotel with some amazing paintings and busts. It seemed quiet when I was there (I was one of only 4 people in the restaurant) but when I asked to change rooms as it was an adjoining room and there was some noise, I was told it was full. The location is great - 5 mins from the train station and about a 10/15 minute walk to the centre of town.
Rona
Rona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Brilliant hotel with staff who were all very friendly and helpful. It was also well located for getting to most sights on foot.
Cameron
Cameron, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2025
Giant room!
The room was huge, with giant beds! The three of us (2 adults and 1 teenager) were very comfortable.
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2025
10/10!
The hotel staff were very accommodating and friendly from when the booking was made to inquiries in between to check-in, our stay, then check-out! The rooms were traditional but chic. If you’re in Bologna, the hotel is in a safe location that is walkable to the centre. There are also groceries nearby.
Regina Marie
Regina Marie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Mar 2025
Recommended
Pleasant hotel, close to the centre. Very good breakfast. Helpful personnel
K
K, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2025
4 night stay in Bologna
Perfect 4 night stay. Close to train station and city center. The second best place in bologna city center
Ahmad
Ahmad, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2024
Very nice hotel, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
top hotel in bologna down-town
Luigi
Luigi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
It was a very quick stay- clean and comfortable.
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Excellent property, big rooms and big bathrooms, breakfast was great !! Location is perfect , not too close from the very busy downtown but walking distance to it !!
This hotel was probably one of the majestic hotels of Bologna. Highly recommended.
DANIEL
DANIEL, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful with reservations.
Donna
Donna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2024
Walkable to city center. Friendly staff, clean room, close to train station
Valerie DANIELLE
Valerie DANIELLE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Nice place, friendly staff
DANIEL
DANIEL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
Romantic and comfortable place for our honeymoon
We booked four nights at the Royal Hotel Carlton for our honeymoon in Bologna and had a lovely stay. Beautiful surroundings and ideal location - in walking-distance of all main sights, but removed from the most touristy part of the city centre. It definitely hit the mark of a romantic and relaxing getaway for us. The hotel was very pleasant and nice with kind and efficient staff members, who greeted and helped us all the way from check-in to breakfast and check-out. Our room had a high-comfort level with a nice, firm bed and beautiful historic-looking interior. It even had a balcony overlooking the hotel frontyard featuring a little lake, a lawn and some palm trees. Would recommend this place for a couple's getaway or a general trip to indulge in Bologna's fine food, art and history.