I Portici Hotel BolognavsRoyal Hotel Carlton
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Royal Hotel Carlton scores slightly higher than I Portici Hotel. Royal Hotel Carlton has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 2 reviewers including Star Service, Frommer's.
I Portici Hotel Bologna
dell'Indipendenza, 69, 40121 Bologna
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"If you need to be near the train station, this handsome newcomer is a more attractive option than any of the maxi-hotels that overlook the tracks."
The Telegraph
7.0
"An ultra-swish, centrally located hotel sympathetically juxtaposing historic setting and cool minimalism in the five-storey Maccaferri Palace." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"As its name suggests, the entrance of this upscale hotel is tucked beneath one of the famous “portici” or succession of arches that extend to Bologna’s main square a 10-minute walk away." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A new, young and talented chef creates imaginative cuisine with a Mediterranean focus in this traditional Bologna restaurant, with a menu featuring a selection of fresh, light and colourful dishes" Full review
Michelin Guide
"A contemporary boutique-style hotel hidden away behind the facade of a 19th-century palazzo...some rooms are much more modern than others" Full review
Royal Hotel Carlton
Via Montebello 8, 40121 Bologna
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The Majestic boasts a location near Bologna's main square and is a superb atmospheric choice." Full review
Star Service
"This is as close to a Marriott or a Hilton as you're going to get in Bologna. But unlike its big American-chain mentors, this hotel's notable quality is accompanied by a pleasant sense of place." Full review
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Be sure to request a room with a balcony; there are a few in each category.