The 101-room HCC Covadonga is a clean and simple mid-range hotel at the confluence of three distinct neighborhoods on Avinguda Diagonal, one of Barcelona’s main thoroughfares. Landmarks such as Plaza Catalunya and La Rambla can be reached quickly via taxi, though taking the metro or walking to those same sights can take around 30 minutes. Some of the hotel’s street-facing rooms have small terraces overlooking the busy avenue, but overall they look generic and dated. Furthermore, the hotel lacks any truly impressive features beyond a couple of meeting rooms and a business center. The Ayre Hotel Caspe in Barcelona’s bustling Eixample neighborhood offers better value, and has more contemporary rooms along with a fitness center.
The 101-room HCC Covadonga is a clean and simple mid-range hotel at the confluence of three distinct neighborhoods on Avinguda Diagonal, one of Barcelona’s main thoroughfares. Landmarks such as Plaza Catalunya and La Rambla can be reached quickly via taxi, though taking the metro or walking to those same sights can take around 30 minutes. Some of the hotel’s street-facing rooms have small terraces overlooking the busy avenue, but overall they look generic and dated. Furthermore, the hotel lacks any truly impressive features beyond a couple of meeting rooms and a business center. The Ayre Hotel Caspe in Barcelona’s bustling Eixample neighborhood offers better value, and has more contemporary rooms along with a fitness center.
The 103-room Balmoral is a mid-range business hotel located within a 10- to 15-minute walk of attractions along Passeig de Gracia such as La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Clean, generic rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes, but air-conditioning is seasonal, and some lower-floor rooms may get street noise or vibrations from the metro. The restaurant serves a varied breakfast buffet complete with gluten-free options, as well as lunch and dinner. The spa is small but relaxing, with Zen-inspired decor, an array of body treatments, a sauna, and a tiny fitness center with three cardio machines. While the location is convenient for business travelers, but those looking to stay closer to the Gothic Quarter may want to compare rates with Hotel Arc La Rambla.
The 103-room Balmoral is a mid-range business hotel located within a 10- to 15-minute walk of attractions along Passeig de Gracia such as La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Clean, generic rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes, but air-conditioning is seasonal, and some lower-floor rooms may get street noise or vibrations from the metro. The restaurant serves a varied breakfast buffet complete with gluten-free options, as well as lunch and dinner. The spa is small but relaxing, with Zen-inspired decor, an array of body treatments, a sauna, and a tiny fitness center with three cardio machines. While the location is convenient for business travelers, but those looking to stay closer to the Gothic Quarter may want to compare rates with Hotel Arc La Rambla.