Carlton Hotel Ferrara travel guide

Location. The Hotel Carlton is located in the centre of historical Ferarra, Italy, within 500 metres of Este Castle, 600 metres of the Teatro Communal and one kilometre from Piazza Ariostea. It is 800 metres from Ferrara railway station.

Hotel Features. The Hotel Carlton is a modern building featuring classical furnishings including antique rugs. The hotel offers wireless Internet access, secure parking (surcharge) and complimentary newspapers. Multilingual staff can exchange currency.

The Hotel Carlton serves complimentary buffet breakfast. There is no restaurant on site, but there are dining options within the hotel vicinity. Guests can enjoy drinks in the hotel bar.

There are conference rooms and a business centre on site.

Bikes can be hired from the hotel, with opportunities for golf and swimming nearby.

Guestrooms. There are 58 air-conditioned guestrooms spread over six floors. Decor is classic in style with pastel walls, pale bedspreads and smart lamps. All rooms have satellite television, wireless Internet, telephones, and safes. Bathrooms include hair dryers.

Expert Tip. While the rest of Italy gets around on a scooter, Ferrara does it by bike. There are cycle tracks all around the city and beyond, but a good place to start is on the nine kilometres of cycle track laid out over the city walls, which provides fantastic views and a gentle workout.