Royal Hotel Carlton
What Guests Say
Excellent location for both walking from the railway station and also walking into the heart of the city
Tony
July 2024
Location was excellent and near the train station, hotel could store our luggage for pick up for a train later in the day (mark of a fantastic hotel in Italy!), room cleanliness was fantastic (seriously - props!), the provided soaps were lovely, bed was comfy, rooms were quiet after all the tour groups were tucked in for the night (caveat: One night a tour group came back late, and the guide was clearly giving instructions at around 11:30pm and woke us up. I'm a light sleeper.) Overall we enjoyed our stay, but wished the price was a bit more palatable, and included breakfast for such a steep price.
Atraveler
April 2025
convenient location of the hotel. delicious breakfast. furniture is not the freshest. wallpaper in the rooms is made of fabric, very dusty, it is hard to breathe in the room. the air conditioning system works terribly, the temperature is not regulated, the room is hot, like a sauna, I had to constantly open / close the windows.
Irina
February 2025
It felt like you are back in 80th-90th - classic European hotel in style of years behind! Surprisingly, despite this retro style furnitures-lights-interiors, the items are truly well-maintained and are in really excellent condition. We were impressed by this hotel style, as well as by the stuff cordiality. The dinner at the restaurant was also excellent. The hotel has guarded parking. The breakfast is with a good choice. Moreover there is a well equipped gym, which is not obvious from the photos on booking. Overall we have enjoyed a lot the atmosphere and for sure to be back to discover the rest of it.
Alona
October 2024
Proper, fully serviced professional hotel in a world where this is not always the case. More than adequately staffed and all the amenities you would expect. Breakfast good, plentiful and something for everyone - scrambled eggs particularly good; self-serve coffee from machine but the staff will make cappuccino, etc, if you ask. Hotel is convenient for the rail station - just a 10 min walk away - and the Marconi Express monorail to the airport (we did it in under 25 minutes, door-to-door). 10-15 min walk to the Centro Storico. I liked the well-staffed bar and comfortable public lounge. Tea and coffee in the room which was replenished every day. There was a hair dryer which did dry hair but not much good for styling as not hot enough, so if this is important to you, bring your own. All in all, I was pleased with my choice of hotel.
Joanne
March 2025
Hotel is excellent and the staff are friendly and helpful both before and after our visit. Restaurant is outstanding and we enjoyed two amazing dinner meals and excellent wine advise. Breakfast also excellent.
Andy
June 2024
The hotel is nice and the common areas are indeed looking like for a 4* hotel. The deluxe room is big and nice, the breakfast offers a good variety, the staff was helpful and accommodating. The room I got was missing a night stand (I think it was a twin initially with a night stand between the beds and now it was arranged as a double), but another night stand was brought in when I signaled it. The garden terrace is cosy.
Oana
July 2024
Our stay at Royal Hotel Carlton in Bologna was great! The hotel itself is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. Our room was stylish and comfortable. The reception was professional and efficient during stay and check-out. The location was super convenient, close to the train station, which made getting around easy. I didn’t try the breakfast or restaurant, so I can’t comment on that. But overall, I really liked my stay, and if I visit Bologna again, I’d probably come back to this hotel.
Sam
February 2025
We stayed at the Royal Hotel Carlton during our honeymoon, and it was a fantastic experience. The hotel itself is stunning, and our room was beautifully designed, and had a comfortable bed. The bathroom was spotless and luxurious. Eleanora at the reception desk was exceptional—she went above and beyond to make our stay special, providing us with personalized recommendations for dining and activities in Bologna and even tips for the rest of our trip in Italy. Her kindness and attention to detail truly made a difference. The hotel’s location was perfect, within walking distance to everything we wanted to explore, and the breakfast spread each morning was superb. We can’t wait to return!
Claire
January 2025
This hotel is located very centrally in Bologna, within walking distance of the train station, in one direction, and the main commercial streets in the other direction. Therefore, very convenient. If you have a car, it offers paid parking with some very helpful parking attendants. Importantly, it is not located in the limited traffic zone of central Bologna (spoken as someone who has been stung by fines in the past). The rooms are very comfortable, and the breakfast is excellent. For example, in addition to coffee machines, staff come to take your coffee orders should you want it. Special requests have all been granted (e.g. additional pillows and towels) promptly. The gym has modern machines. Overall, this hotel slightly exceeded my expectations, and I hope to return soon.
Marcello
September 2024
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