The modern Hotel Front Maritim is located outside the city center near a popular city beach. It is slightly far to walk to most tourist destinations; however, nearby public transportation provides quick and simple access to many sites. Rooms are modern and clean, if a touch small, with nice marble bathrooms; some have balconies. There is a small fitness center, sauna, and spa on-site. A breakfast buffet is served in the contemporary restaurant, but receives mixed reviews. Wi-Fi is free, but there is a lack of storage in the rooms and a lack of quality temperature control. Overall, this upper-middle-range property offers a solid value with its generally low rates and list of on-site features.
The modern Hotel Front Maritim is located outside the city center near a popular city beach. It is slightly far to walk to most tourist destinations; however, nearby public transportation provides quick and simple access to many sites. Rooms are modern and clean, if a touch small, with nice marble bathrooms; some have balconies. There is a small fitness center, sauna, and spa on-site. A breakfast buffet is served in the contemporary restaurant, but receives mixed reviews. Wi-Fi is free, but there is a lack of storage in the rooms and a lack of quality temperature control. Overall, this upper-middle-range property offers a solid value with its generally low rates and list of on-site features.
Hotel Lleó is a three-pearl property with an excellent location on one of Barcelona's main shopping streets. It's a good choice for families and tourists who are looking for basic accommodations within walking distance of Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas, and Paseo de Gracia and aren't fussy about amenities. The hotel is housed in an older building and retains some touches of elegance like its ornate, antique furniture and baby grand piano. Travelers in the know should specifically request an updated room at the time of booking.
Hotel Lleó is a three-pearl property with an excellent location on one of Barcelona's main shopping streets. It's a good choice for families and tourists who are looking for basic accommodations within walking distance of Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas, and Paseo de Gracia and aren't fussy about amenities. The hotel is housed in an older building and retains some touches of elegance like its ornate, antique furniture and baby grand piano. Travelers in the know should specifically request an updated room at the time of booking.
Location is a huge draw of this property, as Nouvel Hotel is a historic building in the Art Nouveau style situated four minutes by foot from Plaça de Catalunya, considered by many to be the center of Barcelona. The property’s common areas feature much of the grandeur of the original interior architecture. Still, the hotel offers very little by way of amenities, and rooms are dated, though clean and of reasonable size. Many visitors have noted that the mattresses are on the firm side and that the rooms are well insulated from street noise, though not so much from noise produced by fellow guests.
Location is a huge draw of this property, as Nouvel Hotel is a historic building in the Art Nouveau style situated four minutes by foot from Plaça de Catalunya, considered by many to be the center of Barcelona. The property’s common areas feature much of the grandeur of the original interior architecture. Still, the hotel offers very little by way of amenities, and rooms are dated, though clean and of reasonable size. Many visitors have noted that the mattresses are on the firm side and that the rooms are well insulated from street noise, though not so much from noise produced by fellow guests.
The mid-size Ayre Hotel Rosellon has 105 clean and comfortable rooms well-suited for a business or leisure traveler. However, mostly tourists choose this upper-middle-range hotel in the Eixample neighborhood, as they are drawn by its close proximity to the area's upscale shopping, cafes, and restaurants, as well as its location a few blocks from the famous Sagrada Familia cathedral (many rooms have views of the site). The nearby metro and bus stops offer easy access to other parts of the city as well. Ayre Hotel Rosellon is housed in a circa 2009 building and its chic, contemporary interior spaces mesh well with its modern facade. The hotel has a popular rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and great views. There's also a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. But fitness buffs beware: The hotel has no fitness center.
The mid-size Ayre Hotel Rosellon has 105 clean and comfortable rooms well-suited for a business or leisure traveler. However, mostly tourists choose this upper-middle-range hotel in the Eixample neighborhood, as they are drawn by its close proximity to the area's upscale shopping, cafes, and restaurants, as well as its location a few blocks from the famous Sagrada Familia cathedral (many rooms have views of the site). The nearby metro and bus stops offer easy access to other parts of the city as well. Ayre Hotel Rosellon is housed in a circa 2009 building and its chic, contemporary interior spaces mesh well with its modern facade. The hotel has a popular rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and great views. There's also a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. But fitness buffs beware: The hotel has no fitness center.
The Hesperia del Mar is a solid pick for travelers seeking a quiet hotel that is near the sea but also offers easy access to the city center. Located across the street from Mar Bella beach and within walking distance of the Poblenou metro station, this three-and-a-half pearl hotel provides both. Rooms are clean and have contemporary, light wood furnishings that match the floors. Some feature balconies with views of the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet at an additional cost and has a restaurant serving Spanish cuisine. Travelers may also want to consider the nearby Hotel Front Maritim Barcelona.
The Hesperia del Mar is a solid pick for travelers seeking a quiet hotel that is near the sea but also offers easy access to the city center. Located across the street from Mar Bella beach and within walking distance of the Poblenou metro station, this three-and-a-half pearl hotel provides both. Rooms are clean and have contemporary, light wood furnishings that match the floors. Some feature balconies with views of the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet at an additional cost and has a restaurant serving Spanish cuisine. Travelers may also want to consider the nearby Hotel Front Maritim Barcelona.
The handsome, 43-room Hotel Banys Orientals is a pretty boutique on a gorgeous cobblestone street, located in the lively Born district. It offers free Wi-Fi and a wonderful Catalan restaurant next door, as well as sleek, sexy style throughout (picture slate accents and streamlined furniture). Some rooms are small and have two twin beds pushed together to make a double, but are modern with flat-screen TVs. The Banys Orientals is a great value considering its sleek look and convenient location.
The handsome, 43-room Hotel Banys Orientals is a pretty boutique on a gorgeous cobblestone street, located in the lively Born district. It offers free Wi-Fi and a wonderful Catalan restaurant next door, as well as sleek, sexy style throughout (picture slate accents and streamlined furniture). Some rooms are small and have two twin beds pushed together to make a double, but are modern with flat-screen TVs. The Banys Orientals is a great value considering its sleek look and convenient location.
The Grums is a modern hotel in the residential neighborhood of Poble Sec, but still walking distance (10 to 15 minutes) to Las Ramblas. Featuring a wellness spa and mostly white decor that makes for a fresh vibe, the property feels a bit more like a seaside resort than a city hotel. It is fitting, seeing as the property is located at the foot of Montjuic and just a few hundred yards from the port of Barcelona, where boats leave for Mallorca and Ibiza. The Parallel Metro Station is nearby, which means convenient access to the rest of Barcelona. The 78 upscale rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and free Wi-Fi; some have terraces.
The Grums is a modern hotel in the residential neighborhood of Poble Sec, but still walking distance (10 to 15 minutes) to Las Ramblas. Featuring a wellness spa and mostly white decor that makes for a fresh vibe, the property feels a bit more like a seaside resort than a city hotel. It is fitting, seeing as the property is located at the foot of Montjuic and just a few hundred yards from the port of Barcelona, where boats leave for Mallorca and Ibiza. The Parallel Metro Station is nearby, which means convenient access to the rest of Barcelona. The 78 upscale rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and free Wi-Fi; some have terraces.
With quirky art throughout the hotel including huge eyeball pictures in hallways and large hands painted on guest room walls, the Room Mate Pau is a cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay somewhere inspiring. The mid-range, chain hotel has 66 funky guest rooms with colorful striped carpets and sleek, white furnishings. The hotel has a breakfast buffet, and a big, outdoor terrace. It's in a convenient location -- 55 yards from Plaza Catalunya and less than a five-minute walk to the shops and restaurants on Las Ramblas. Guests give Room Mate Pau glowing reviews, but for less money, the well-liked Hotel Denit Barcelona is another popular pick in the area.
With quirky art throughout the hotel including huge eyeball pictures in hallways and large hands painted on guest room walls, the Room Mate Pau is a cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay somewhere inspiring. The mid-range, chain hotel has 66 funky guest rooms with colorful striped carpets and sleek, white furnishings. The hotel has a breakfast buffet, and a big, outdoor terrace. It's in a convenient location -- 55 yards from Plaza Catalunya and less than a five-minute walk to the shops and restaurants on Las Ramblas. Guests give Room Mate Pau glowing reviews, but for less money, the well-liked Hotel Denit Barcelona is another popular pick in the area.
Equally appropriate for business or leisure travelers, the Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia's main selling point is its location on the busy Calle Aragon, nine blocks (about 15 minutes) from the iconic Sagrada Familia church. The breakfast (for a fee) is ample and includes Spanish omelets. The amenities highlight is the small outdoor pool. The 160 clean and contemporary rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs. The hotel is a solid mid-range option for those who want to stay near the Sagrada Familia, but it's a bit far from other popular attractions. Those who want to be slightly closer to the heart of Eixample may want to consider the similarly priced Eurostars Monumental.
Equally appropriate for business or leisure travelers, the Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia's main selling point is its location on the busy Calle Aragon, nine blocks (about 15 minutes) from the iconic Sagrada Familia church. The breakfast (for a fee) is ample and includes Spanish omelets. The amenities highlight is the small outdoor pool. The 160 clean and contemporary rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs. The hotel is a solid mid-range option for those who want to stay near the Sagrada Familia, but it's a bit far from other popular attractions. Those who want to be slightly closer to the heart of Eixample may want to consider the similarly priced Eurostars Monumental.
With a stylish lobby reminiscent of the inside of a space station and a funky, modern diner area where breakfast is served, the Room Mate Emma is a cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay in a "design" hotel. The mid-range chain has 56 colorful guest rooms that stand out for their bold use of color and artistic touches. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby, but guests wanting to stay closer to Las Ramblas may want to consider Hotel Ramblas, a stylish, more expensive option closer to the action.
With a stylish lobby reminiscent of the inside of a space station and a funky, modern diner area where breakfast is served, the Room Mate Emma is a cool pick for tourists visiting Barcelona and wanting to stay in a "design" hotel. The mid-range chain has 56 colorful guest rooms that stand out for their bold use of color and artistic touches. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby, but guests wanting to stay closer to Las Ramblas may want to consider Hotel Ramblas, a stylish, more expensive option closer to the action.