Exe Doña Carlota
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a 4-star with friendly staff for the lowest price among our Ciudad Real picks. Light sleepers should know that internal walls let corridor and plumbing noise through.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Exe Doña Carlota is our Budget pick for Ciudad Real, and it is a 4-star hotel, which is unusual for a budget slot. The guest score is 8.7 out of 10 from 3,907 reviews. It suits travellers on a short visit, people coming for the university, and anyone who wants a gym and a buffet breakfast without paying much.
Light sleepers may want to skip it. Guests say the double windows block street sound well, but the internal walls let through noise from corridors and plumbing. If you want to be right in the centre, note that it is a short walk away rather than on the doorstep.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Ronda de Toledo, 21. Guests rate the location 8.6. They describe the city centre as a 10 to 15 minute walk, and mention that the university is close.
Ciudad Real Cathedral is about 1.1 km away, roughly 14 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is the only nearby sight in our data, so for anything else, check distances on a map before you go. Parking at the hotel is not confirmed in the data, so ask if you are driving.
What guests say
Two themes stand out. Guests like the location, within a comfortable walk of the centre and near the university. They also praise the staff, describing a friendly, professional team and a warm welcome.
The complaint is about sound inside the building. Outside noise is not the problem thanks to double windows, but walls between rooms and corridors are thin enough to hear people passing and pipes running. Room size and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €49.50 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. It was about 24% below the sample median of €65.50.
Prices in Ciudad Real were very close across our three picks. Hotel Navarro, our Best Value pick, is a 2-star that was €52 a night with a score of 8.6. Eurostars Rey Alfonso X, our Luxury pick, is a 4-star at €54 a night with a score of 8.8.
So the gap to the luxury pick was only €4.50 a night at the reference dates. For that small saving you get a similar star rating, a gym and a buffet breakfast, though whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed. Because the spread is so small, compare all three on the day you book.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Ciudad Real. Exe Doña Carlota shared second place on review score, and at €49.50 it had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside. A 4-star with almost 3,900 reviews at that price was a clear Budget choice.
Before you book
Ask for a room away from lifts and service areas if you are sensitive to noise. Check whether breakfast is in your rate and whether parking is available. Review the cancellation terms. Then compare today's price with the other two picks, since only a few euros separated them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Exe Doña Carlota from the centre of Ciudad Real?
Guests describe a 10 to 15 minute walk to the city centre. The cathedral is about 1.1 km away, roughly 14 minutes on foot.
Is Exe Doña Carlota noisy?
Guests say double windows block street noise, but internal walls let through corridor and plumbing sounds. Light sleepers should ask for a quiet room.
Does the hotel have a gym?
Yes, the property lists a fitness centre. Check opening times for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
A buffet breakfast is offered. Whether it is included depends on your rate, so check before you pay.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €49.50 per night. Check today's price for your own dates.