Bologna hotels
Royal Hotel Carlton
A four-star on Via Montebello — Piazza Maggiore 0.2 km, Quadrilatero 0.15 km — with spa and restaurant listed, hard beds in the cons, and an 8.8 supplier score from 14,088 reviews.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Historic centre & Quadrilatero
- Independent — no chain recorded
- Nearest airport BLQ
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The verdict
Book it for the Maggiore pin and the spa kit; accept hard beds, a cold breakfast area and worn carpet — the 8.8 headline sits beside those named cons.
Geography is the product. our hotel data provider puts Quadrilatero at 0.15 km, Piazza Maggiore at 0.2 km, Archiginnasio at 0.2 km and the Two Towers at 0.3 km. Location scores 9.27 out of 10 with prose naming closeness to the city centre and train station — though the same POI set puts Bologna Centrale at 2.2 km, so this is a centro walk, not a station doorstep.
The supplier rating is 8.8 out of 10 from 14,088 reviews, captured 6 January 2026 — the largest sample in this Bologna set. Service scores 9.23; cleanliness 8.26 with worn carpet named; room quality 8.72 with comfortable-rooms praise beside hard beds and pillows in the cons. Food and beverage scores 8.76 with a cold breakfast area named.
Facilities match an upscale brief: fitness centre, restaurant, bar, sauna, spa/wellness centre, private parking and pets allowed are listed. Amenities score 8.75 with low-quality toiletries noted in the summary.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 6 km on our POI figures. Check-in from 02:00 PM; check-out 12:00 PM.
Best for
- Couples who want Piazza Maggiore and Quadrilatero on foot
- Travellers who want spa and restaurant facilities in the historic centre
- Anyone who trusts a 14,088-review sample over a thinner one
Not for
- Guests who need soft beds — hard beds and pillows are named cons
- Anyone who wants Bologna Centrale on the doorstep — Social Hub is 0.4 km to the station
- Travellers who will not tolerate worn carpet — explicitly named
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.8/10 from 14,088 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Royal Hotel Carlton
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 6 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Royal Hotel Carlton, captured on 2026-01-06. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience8.7 / 10Excellent
Overall enjoyable stay with few minor issues.
- Location9.3 / 10Excellent
Great location, close to the city center and train station.
- Cleanliness8.3 / 10Good
Mentioned issues with the carpet being worn in some areas.
- Service9.2 / 10Excellent
Staff received high praise for being helpful and courteous.
- Room Quality8.7 / 10Excellent
Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped.
- Amenities8.8 / 10Excellent
Adequate amenities, but some comments on low-quality toiletries.
- Value for Money8.7 / 10Excellent
Good value considering location and services offered.
- Food and Beverage8.8 / 10Excellent
Breakfast was generally well-received, though some noted it could be improved.
Praised consistently
- Excellent location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable rooms
Complained about consistently
- Hard beds and pillows
- Cold breakfast area
- Worn carpet in some areas
Royal Hotel Carlton in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in elegance at the Royal Carlton, just steps away from Bologna Train Station. Immerse yourself in the comfort of stylish rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen satellite TV and marble bathrooms.
Relaxation at Monrif SPA Clarins
Unwind and rejuvenate at the on-site spa, offering a range of facilities including saunas, Turkish baths, and wellness treatments. Pamper yourself with a soothing experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
Culinary Delights
Savor a delightful culinary experience at the hotel's restaurant, serving a mix of regional and international specialties. Start your day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast featuring a variety of Italian pastries, cakes, cold meats, cheese, and fruits.
Experience luxury, relaxation, and delectable dining at the Royal Carlton Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay.
Facilities
77 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Massage services
- Spa/wellness center
- Currency exchange
- Hammam
- Private parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Accessible parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Parking garage
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Pet bowls
- Steam room
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Via Montebello, 8Bologna 40121
Italy
+39 051 249361
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 12:00 PM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quadrilatero (historic market district) | Shopping | 150 m |
| Piazza Maggiore | Landmark | 200 m |
| Archiginnasio of Bologna | Museum | 200 m |
| Torre degli Asinelli (Two Towers) | Landmark | 300 m |
| Basilica di Santo Stefano (Complesso di Santo Stefano) | Place of worship | 600 m |
| Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna | Museum | 900 m |
| Bologna Centrale (train station) | Station | 2.2 km |
| Santuario della Madonna di San Luca | Place of worship | 3 km |
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) | Airport | 6 km |
Where to stay in Bologna — all 4 properties and the areas they sit in · Read the full Bologna guide
Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Royal Hotel Carlton vs The Social Hub Bologna
Two four-star Bologna stays at the same 8.8 supplier headline — Maggiore and Quadrilatero on the doorstep, or Centrale at 0.4 km with a seasonal pool and coworking.
The other Bologna hotels we cover
Combo Bologna
· Station & fair district
An unrated-star Combo on Via De’ Carracci — fitness, bar, family rooms and pets listed — with an 8.8 supplier score from 10,145 reviews and no POI distances in the seed.
The Social Hub Bologna
4-star · Station & fair district
A four-star Social Hub on Via Aristotile Fioravanti — Bologna Centrale 0.4 km, seasonal outdoor pool and coworking listed — matching Royal’s 8.8 headline with a stronger breakfast score.
Hotel Palace Bologna Centro
3-star · Historic centre & Quadrilatero
A three-star on Via Monte Grappa claiming a historic-centre address — with a 6.7 supplier score, cleanliness at 4.8, and no POI distance rows in the seed.
Royal Hotel Carlton — common questions
- Is Royal Hotel Carlton close to Piazza Maggiore?
- Yes — 0.2 km on our hotel data provider’s figures, with Quadrilatero at 0.15 km. Location scores 9.27 out of 10 from 14,088 reviews as of 6 January 2026; hard beds and a cold breakfast area still appear in the cons.
- Does it have a spa?
- Yes — spa/wellness centre, sauna and fitness facilities are listed. There is also a restaurant and bar. Parking garage and pets allowed are in the amenity facts we cite.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Royal Hotel Carlton?
- Check-in is from 02:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near Royal Hotel Carlton?
- Our hotel data provider records Quadrilatero (historic market district) at 150 m, Piazza Maggiore at 200 m, Archiginnasio of Bologna at 200 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to Royal Hotel Carlton?
- The supplier records BLQ as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.