Royal Hotel Carlton
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At a glance
Royal Hotel Carlton appears in Expedia accommodation results for Bologna. This profile focuses on location, traveler fit and attributable facilities rather than temporary prices or availability.
Facilities highlighted by Expedia
- Accessible spa
- Bar and lounge
- Restaurant
Information checked on 13 October 2026. Confirm current room details, seasonal services and conditions before booking.
Essential facts
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
Historic Center
travelers looking for a central Bologna base with substantial on-site facilities and convenient access to the station and historic center
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Why consider Royal Hotel Carlton?
This is a relevant option for travelers looking for a central Bologna base with substantial on-site facilities and convenient access to the station and historic center. Compare the exact room position, arrival logistics, accessibility, cancellation conditions and included services for your travel dates before confirming.
Who it may suit
- Independent travelers planning an Emilia-Romagna itinerary
- Couples or small groups who value a central base
- Visitors comparing accommodation through Expedia
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- Current room configuration and accessibility
- Parking, station transfer and late-arrival arrangements
- Seasonal facilities and meal-plan inclusions
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Where Royal Hotel Carlton is, and why the location matters
Royal Hotel Carlton is at Via Montebello 8, in central Bologna, about a 6-minute walk from Bologna Centrale station, as listed on booking platforms on October 20, 2026. That makes it one of the easier arrivals in the city if you come by high-speed train with luggage and want to be in your room within minutes.
Piazza Maggiore is about a 14-minute walk and the Two Towers about a 16-minute walk, so the historic center is reachable on foot under the porticoes. This is a large hotel, with 236 rooms over six floors, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness center and a spa with sauna and steam room.
Getting there
- From Bologna Airport (BLQ): about a 24-minute drive.
- By train: Bologna Centrale is about a 6-minute walk.
- By car: covered on-site parking costs €28 per night (listed October 2026). Check the city’s limited-traffic rules before you drive in.
Rooms and facilities at a glance
236 rooms on 6 floors
4-star, as listed
The Spoon restaurant, bar
Spa, sauna, fitness center
From 2:00 p.m. / by noon
Covered, €28 per night (Oct 2026)
Facilities as listed on booking platforms on October 20, 2026. They can change, so check the property page before you reserve.
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit if you want a 4-star base near the station for day trips by train, with parking and a gym. The Spoon serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Look elsewhere if you want to step straight onto Piazza Maggiore: it is a 14-minute walk. Breakfast is charged separately in the listing, and spa treatments need a reservation before arrival.
What to do from Bologna
- Walk to Piazza Maggiore and the Two Towers under the porticoes.
- Join a Bologna food tour.
- Take the train to Ravenna and stay at Palazzo Galletti Abbiosi.
- Plan more with things to do in Bologna, day trips from Bologna and our places to stay in Emilia-Romagna.
- More from our guides: Best Food Tours in Bologna and Bologna Airport to City Center.
FAQ
How far is Royal Hotel Carlton from Bologna Centrale station?
Bologna Centrale is about a 6-minute walk, as listed on booking platforms on October 20, 2026.
Can I walk from Royal Hotel Carlton to Piazza Maggiore?
Yes. Piazza Maggiore is about a 14-minute walk and the Two Towers about a 16-minute walk.
Does Royal Hotel Carlton have parking?
Yes. Covered on-site parking costs €28 per night (listed October 2026).
Does Royal Hotel Carlton have a spa?
Yes. There is a spa with sauna and steam room, plus a fitness center, and treatments need a reservation.
How far is Royal Hotel Carlton from Bologna Airport?
Bologna Airport is about a 24-minute drive.
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