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4.0 of 5
Via Laietana 30, 8003 Barcelona, Spain (Sant Pere - Santa Caterina i la Ribera)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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“Great hotel, conveniently situated”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

My wife and I stayed here in November 2012 for 2 nights. The hotel is about a quarter of a mile east of the Ramblas, on the edge of the Gothic area. We found it great just to walk out of the hotel and be in the midst of the small back streets packed with bars, restaurants and shops. All of the sights and the beach are within reasonable walking distance, and over 3 days we didn´t once need to catch a tube or bus.

The hotel is clean, tidy, well decorated and furnished in a minimalist modern sort of way. The main road going past the hotel was quite busy and we had a side facing room. The sound proofing was very good and we could hardly hear the traffic at all.

There is a roof bar (which wasn,t fully open in November) and an infinity pool that you can probably see on publicity shots of the hotel. It wasn´t heated when we visited, but looked inviting.

Breakfast at the hotel was 12 Euros per day, but we went next door one way to the bakery and then next door the other to Starbucks, and sat in the loungers of the roof bar in the sun and had breakfast.

Only down side was that the rooms were very warm and the windows don´t open. The front desk told us that the air con is not on in the winter, and that we could only get warm air. They did open the window for us to cool the room, at which point we realised just how well the sound insulation was working, and asked them to close it again!

I would return here in future and would recommend it for a short or medium stay.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Excellent, especially the staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

My husband, adult daughter and I recently stayed here for 4 nights. Our experience was excellent, but I would especially like to commend the staff who spent many phone calls solving the matter of our transfer voucher to the airport. Thank you to them. The hotel is very conveniently located and comfortable. I would highly recommend the hotel.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Great Central Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

This was a nice enough modern hotel, albeit a bit bland. Having read earlier reviews I took the precaution of pre-requesting a 6th floor room and was grateful to be placed on the 7th floor, although traffic noise and metro rumbles were still audible. Breakfast was very good, plenty of it, a bit of a faff making your own tea and coffee, the rooftop bar had amazing views, a bit annoying having to ring down for a staff member for drinks, but it would be a waste to have a person up there all the time in winter, the new bar on the ground floor was very pleasant, good cocktails and excellent staff. The receptionist, Simone, was excellent, very pleasant and helpful and directed us to an excellent local tapas bar for lunch. The hotel also allowed us to have a later check-out as we had a night flight at no extra charge which was brilliant.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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“Chilled city break”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

Took my parents to Barcelona for their first visit and paid to stay somewhere nicer than we would normally choose. Very comfortable rooms, breakfast was excellent. Very attentive staff in the restaurant. Nice hotel and would stay again. Only one point we felt disappointed with was the service in the bar. We waited 30 minutes for drink which never turned up and we went elsewhere. However the bar on the rooftop was nice with good views. We also picked the hotel as it has a swimming pool on the roof but were disappointed as it was very small and we didn't use it. Building work going on in the hotel but noise kept to a minimal. It poured with rain on one of the days and the staff provided us all with umbrellas which was nice touch..

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Best Location for a Weekend”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

This hotel is in a great location for touring the city of Barcelona. Easy walk to the sea front, beaches, La Rambla and City Tour bus stop is 50 metres away.
Very modern hotel, good service by the staff. Breakfast is very good and plenty of choice. Dinner was spoiled by poor service (allegedly Michelin 1* but the chef is not in this location) as only one member of staff for the first 20 minutes. However roof top bar great for an evening and views of the city.
Take the bus tour on your first morning (West better than East) to get your bearings and then re-visit the locations you wish to. Visit the food market on La Rambla, the most amazing choice of fresh food you will ever see! If you are visiting the Gaudi Cathedral, pre-book as the ticket line is very long!

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Grand Hotel Barcelona
Grand Hotel Central Barcelona
Grand Central Hotel Barcelona
Grand Hotel Central Barcelona, Catalonia
Address: Via Laietana 30, 8003 Barcelona, Spain
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Region: Spain > Catalonia > Province of Barcelona > Barcelona > Sant Pere - Santa Caterina i la Ribera
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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