Superb location less than a five-minute walk west of La Rambla
Year-round rooftop swimming pool, bar and deck with top-notch city views
Funky, fun architectural details and decor
Stylish, quiet rooms with plush beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi
Ample breakfast buffet
Lobby bar
No fitness center or sauna
Some rooms have two single beds pushed together
Fee for breakfast buffet
Located on the vibrant Carre Pelai a short stroll from La Rambla, the Hotel Jazz reflects the energy of its surroundings in its look and feel, with stylish and colorful decor and a buzzy vibe. The contemporary rooms feature comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The centerpiece amenity is a rooftop, year-round outdoor swimming pool and sundeck with good city views, a cocktail bar, and a lounge. A stay here suits travelers who want a prime spot near La Rambla, in a cool, modern upper-middle-range hotel that doesn't break the bank with its nightly rates.
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Scene
Playing a cool note with jazz-inspired design and refreshing rooftop pool
True to its musical moniker, this design-led property has architectural details and decor that are inspired by the improvisational nature of jazz. There are swaths of red and yellow on the outside of the building, dashes of orange and black-and-white stripes inside, and lots of geometric angles and graphic artwork. Guests gravitate to the eighth-floor rooftop deck and pool, a relaxing spot for some sun and a refreshing swim. Also on the roof are a bar and lounge, where guests can sip cocktails and take in first-rate views of the surrounding area. The vibe at the Hotel Jazz is certainly hip and playful, but not overbearingly so, and guests of all ages will enjoy a stay there.
Location
Less than five minutes from La Rambla, one block from the metro
Hotel Jazz is plopped in the middle of the Barcelona action on the Calle Pelai, two blocks (less than five minutes' walk) west of Placa de Catalunya and La Rambla. It's also one block east of the Universitat metro station. The Passeig de Gracia and its upscale shopping is three blocks northeast and the Boqueria open-air market is 10 minutes south by foot. The Picasso Museum is about a 20-minute stroll east in the Gothic Quarter. If you're coming from the airport, the hotel is about a 15-minute drive northeast.
Rooms
Stylish but understated, with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs
The 108 well-designed and spacious rooms are decked out in light blond woods and laminate hardwood floors, and are done in shades of grey, beige and white. Some have jazz-inspired details, such as the photo of a saxophone player we saw. There is a solid array of amenities here, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds are comfy, but some standard rooms have two single beds pushed together. Some rooms have views of the Calle Palei or garden patio. Corner Junior Suites have sitting areas.
Features
A rooftop pool with city views and cocktail lounge entices
Situated on the eighth-floor rooftop, a decent-sized outdoor pool provides a chance for a refreshing break from the intense Catalan sun. A large wooden sun deck, umbrella-covered tables and a bar border it. It's a good spot to sip a cocktail and take in views of the city and surrounding area. The ample breakfast buffet (for a fee) includes meats, fresh fruit, pastries, baked goods, omelets and egg dishes. The stylish lobby bar serves drinks and light fare. There's no fitness center or sauna, but the hotel does have a business center with free internet.
