The Icaria Hotel is a great value option in an up-and-coming section of Barcelona, near the beach and Olympic Park. The 180 modern and stylish rooms offer hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and large marble bathrooms. One highlight here is the outdoor rooftop pool with Jacuzzi and lounge chairs. Nightlife is also available, at the chic hotel cocktail bar called Vanity Room. Additional features include a big, sunny fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and free breakfast. While there are some complaints about traffic noise and the hotel isn't walking distance to big tourist attractions, electric scooters are available for rent inside the lobby for exploring Barcelona.
The Icaria Hotel is a great value option in an up-and-coming section of Barcelona, near the beach and Olympic Park. The 180 modern and stylish rooms offer hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and large marble bathrooms. One highlight here is the outdoor rooftop pool with Jacuzzi and lounge chairs. Nightlife is also available, at the chic hotel cocktail bar called Vanity Room. Additional features include a big, sunny fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and free breakfast. While there are some complaints about traffic noise and the hotel isn't walking distance to big tourist attractions, electric scooters are available for rent inside the lobby for exploring Barcelona.
The Eurostars is one of the most identifiable hotels in Barcelona, with a transatlantic-shaped structure and a dramatic staircase in the lobby designed by celebrity architect Ieoh Ming Pei. The hotel embodies contemporary luxury, from the weekly opera nights, to the minimalist design, to the top-of-the-line amenities. Spacious rooms come with wonderful conveniences, such as a pillow menu, free Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, and in many, separate jetted tubs and walk-in showers. However, there are still a few lingering small flat-panel TVs in some suites. Property highlights include a small rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness center, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and in-room massages. But there’s no full spa, and breakfast is pricey.
The Eurostars is one of the most identifiable hotels in Barcelona, with a transatlantic-shaped structure and a dramatic staircase in the lobby designed by celebrity architect Ieoh Ming Pei. The hotel embodies contemporary luxury, from the weekly opera nights, to the minimalist design, to the top-of-the-line amenities. Spacious rooms come with wonderful conveniences, such as a pillow menu, free Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, and in many, separate jetted tubs and walk-in showers. However, there are still a few lingering small flat-panel TVs in some suites. Property highlights include a small rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness center, a restaurant with outdoor seating, and in-room massages. But there’s no full spa, and breakfast is pricey.
Situated near the Magic Fountain in Barcelona's Monjuic neighborhood, the Crowne Plaza Barcelona- Fira Center Hotel is a sleek, modern 276-room business hotel. The lovely El Mall restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine in a cozy, brick-walled dining room. Rooms are spacious, with big bathrooms and plenty of space to accommodate sofas, desks, and other furnishings. Decor is minimal but modern and consistent across the rooms. The hotel is well-suited for business travelers, given its ample conference facilities and easy access to the fair grounds. The hotel also finished renovations of the fitness center and spa in October 2014.
Situated near the Magic Fountain in Barcelona's Monjuic neighborhood, the Crowne Plaza Barcelona- Fira Center Hotel is a sleek, modern 276-room business hotel. The lovely El Mall restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine in a cozy, brick-walled dining room. Rooms are spacious, with big bathrooms and plenty of space to accommodate sofas, desks, and other furnishings. Decor is minimal but modern and consistent across the rooms. The hotel is well-suited for business travelers, given its ample conference facilities and easy access to the fair grounds. The hotel also finished renovations of the fitness center and spa in October 2014.
The 10-room Hotel Ginebra is modern little two-and-a-half-pearl property located just across the road from Placa de Catalunya. Rooms are attractive and clean, with air-conditioning, safes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There are just a few features here, like most budget properties in this part of town. A small bar offers drinks throughout the day and night, and a breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is available for a fee. Free tea and coffee are available all day, and the hotel is often known to roll out free welcome cava and chocolates. Travelers who want a pool to soak up Barcelona's sunny summers might consider rates at the nearby TOC Hostel instead, which is an even more attractive budget option.
The 10-room Hotel Ginebra is modern little two-and-a-half-pearl property located just across the road from Placa de Catalunya. Rooms are attractive and clean, with air-conditioning, safes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There are just a few features here, like most budget properties in this part of town. A small bar offers drinks throughout the day and night, and a breakfast buffet with hot and cold options is available for a fee. Free tea and coffee are available all day, and the hotel is often known to roll out free welcome cava and chocolates. Travelers who want a pool to soak up Barcelona's sunny summers might consider rates at the nearby TOC Hostel instead, which is an even more attractive budget option.
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection is a classy luxury property with historic flair that's just northwest of the Gothic Quarter. There's a lot of wow-factor throughout the hotel's interiors, which include a blend of contemporary and old-school details. The 83 stylish rooms have king or queen beds plus minibars and air-conditioning, as well as gorgeous vintage bathrooms. Like most central Barcelona hotels, floor plans are tight and some interior-facing rooms are dark. Amenities include a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, plus a dress shirt atelier, a massage room, and restaurant with a lovely terrace. Freebies include a welcome drink and sweet treat on arrival, water, and Wi-Fi. For a posh boutique option that's right in the Gothic Quarter, check out Hotel Ohla, though it lacks the same classic dazzle.
Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection is a classy luxury property with historic flair that's just northwest of the Gothic Quarter. There's a lot of wow-factor throughout the hotel's interiors, which include a blend of contemporary and old-school details. The 83 stylish rooms have king or queen beds plus minibars and air-conditioning, as well as gorgeous vintage bathrooms. Like most central Barcelona hotels, floor plans are tight and some interior-facing rooms are dark. Amenities include a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, plus a dress shirt atelier, a massage room, and restaurant with a lovely terrace. Freebies include a welcome drink and sweet treat on arrival, water, and Wi-Fi. For a posh boutique option that's right in the Gothic Quarter, check out Hotel Ohla, though it lacks the same classic dazzle.
Gaudi fans will likely enjoy the Hotel Gaudí not only for its location opposite Palau Güell, but also for its Gaudi-inspired design details. This basic value hotel in the Raval neighborhood is close to many attractions and several metro stations. Las Ramblas is a quick walk away, as is Maremagnum shopping mall and Plaza Catalunya. The 73 rooms are clean and larger than expected, and some have terraces with incredible rooftop vistas. More stunning views of the city can be spied from the hotel's small rooftop pool and surrounding terrace. The property also features a fitness center, but hardcore gym enthusiasts will likely be disappointed with its small size and few machines. The hotel is mainly geared towards tourists, though business travelers may appreciate the meeting room and availability of computers for guest use.
Gaudi fans will likely enjoy the Hotel Gaudí not only for its location opposite Palau Güell, but also for its Gaudi-inspired design details. This basic value hotel in the Raval neighborhood is close to many attractions and several metro stations. Las Ramblas is a quick walk away, as is Maremagnum shopping mall and Plaza Catalunya. The 73 rooms are clean and larger than expected, and some have terraces with incredible rooftop vistas. More stunning views of the city can be spied from the hotel's small rooftop pool and surrounding terrace. The property also features a fitness center, but hardcore gym enthusiasts will likely be disappointed with its small size and few machines. The hotel is mainly geared towards tourists, though business travelers may appreciate the meeting room and availability of computers for guest use.
The 10-floor, 108-room U232 Hotel is a stylish, contemporary hotel in the L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample section of the western Eixample. It's a little far by foot from central Barcelona attractions like La Rambla and Sagrada Familia, but luckily a metro stop is one and a half blocks away for easy access to the rest of the city. While there's no pool, guests do enjoy well-designed and tech-equipped rooms, a sun deck with city views, a big breakfast buffet (for a fee), small fitness room, and inviting library/computer room. A stay here is good value, since the extra distance from the city center equals lower nightly rates.
The 10-floor, 108-room U232 Hotel is a stylish, contemporary hotel in the L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample section of the western Eixample. It's a little far by foot from central Barcelona attractions like La Rambla and Sagrada Familia, but luckily a metro stop is one and a half blocks away for easy access to the rest of the city. While there's no pool, guests do enjoy well-designed and tech-equipped rooms, a sun deck with city views, a big breakfast buffet (for a fee), small fitness room, and inviting library/computer room. A stay here is good value, since the extra distance from the city center equals lower nightly rates.
The two-pearl H Top Bcn City is a basic, contemporary hotel that’s a good choice for budget travelers due to its reasonable rates and proximity to La Sagrada Familia. Its 39 guest rooms are small with limited amenities, and some show wear and tear, but they’re clean and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. As far as features go, there’s a basic breakfast buffet that's available for a fee. Travelers who want more “bang for their buck” might also want to consider the nearby Ana’s Guesthouse B&B for its free breakfast and homey vibe, or Hotel Curious for its proximity to the city center.
The two-pearl H Top Bcn City is a basic, contemporary hotel that’s a good choice for budget travelers due to its reasonable rates and proximity to La Sagrada Familia. Its 39 guest rooms are small with limited amenities, and some show wear and tear, but they’re clean and come with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. As far as features go, there’s a basic breakfast buffet that's available for a fee. Travelers who want more “bang for their buck” might also want to consider the nearby Ana’s Guesthouse B&B for its free breakfast and homey vibe, or Hotel Curious for its proximity to the city center.
Hostal Fernando is a two-pearl hostel in the Gothic Quarter, a five-minute stroll from the Liceu Metro station. The hostel is clean and well-maintained, and has a crisp, contemporary look in its public spaces. It offers a free continental breakfast, cafeteria-style restaurant, and there's a bar and cafe. The 38 budget-basic rooms come with air-conditioning, safes or private lockers, en-suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Regular hotel rooms have flat-screen TVs. Some rooms are quite small, though dorm rooms are handy for the truly budget conscious. Travelers who'd like a little more charm with their wallet-friendly lodging might consider the Primavera Hostel instead, in the Eiaxmple and closer to Sagrada Familia. However, rooms lack basics like air-conditioning and TVs.
Hostal Fernando is a two-pearl hostel in the Gothic Quarter, a five-minute stroll from the Liceu Metro station. The hostel is clean and well-maintained, and has a crisp, contemporary look in its public spaces. It offers a free continental breakfast, cafeteria-style restaurant, and there's a bar and cafe. The 38 budget-basic rooms come with air-conditioning, safes or private lockers, en-suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Regular hotel rooms have flat-screen TVs. Some rooms are quite small, though dorm rooms are handy for the truly budget conscious. Travelers who'd like a little more charm with their wallet-friendly lodging might consider the Primavera Hostel instead, in the Eiaxmple and closer to Sagrada Familia. However, rooms lack basics like air-conditioning and TVs.
In the middle of downtown Barcelona’s most bustling pedestrian zone, Royal Ramblas Hotel is a modern, convenient pick steps from the subway, buses, and Plaza Catalunya. Considering the wall of people on Las Ramblas throughout the day and night, outside noise is surprisingly minimal from the sound proofed rooms, which are clean and modern, but on the small side. There is a bright, adjacent restaurant with quality food and a big breakfast buffet. This hotel is attractive but basic -- there's no fitness center and English TV channels are limited.
In the middle of downtown Barcelona’s most bustling pedestrian zone, Royal Ramblas Hotel is a modern, convenient pick steps from the subway, buses, and Plaza Catalunya. Considering the wall of people on Las Ramblas throughout the day and night, outside noise is surprisingly minimal from the sound proofed rooms, which are clean and modern, but on the small side. There is a bright, adjacent restaurant with quality food and a big breakfast buffet. This hotel is attractive but basic -- there's no fitness center and English TV channels are limited.