Hotel Barcelona Universal
Av. del Paral·lel, 76-80, 08001 Barcelona Spain
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#117 of 547 hotels in Barcelona
Location
4.5
Cleanliness
4.7
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4.5
Value
4.4
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The Hotel Barcelona Universal located on Avenida Paral-lel 76, known for its theaters and cabarets, very close to La Rambla, puts within reach such representative areas of Barcelona as the Rambla del Mar, the Barri Gòtic, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Catedral, Montjuïc, the Poble Espanyol, and the Estadi Olímpic. An endless number of tourist attractions, without forgetting the World Trade Center, the Fira de Barcelona and the Palau de Congressos as key points of Barcelona's business activity.
The Hotel Barcelona Universal is equipped down to the smallest detail with a wide range of services in each of the rooms. The Jacuzzi Suite Skyline, exclusive rooms distributed in three environments and equipped with Jacuzzi, stand out. Located on the highest floor of the building, with a private terrace where you can enjoy panoramic views of Barcelona.
It also offers a wide range of services and amenities, such as online check-in, 24-hour reception, room service, laundry service, adapted access and spaces, fitness room, business center, luggage room and private parking.
The hotel's leisure areas are particularly noteworthy. The firts floor of the hotel is transformed in the evenings into The Wolf Tavern, the hotel's most social space. On the 10th floor is the TUniversal, the lounge & pool terrace. Guests can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool, get a tan in the solarium, keep fit in the fitness room, enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the city and enjoy a selection of tapas and cocktails.
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Property amenities
Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Nightclub / DJ
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Wifi
Rooftop pool
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kid-friendly buffet
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Rooftop terrace
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
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24-hour front desk
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Blackout curtains
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Catalan
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Grade: 100 out of 100
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Av. del Paral·lel, 76-80, 08001 Barcelona Spain
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Great hotel, very clean, staff friendly, perfect breakfast. Great location less than 50 m to metro. Coffee machine in reception area open 24/7 - free . A lot restaurants and stores around hotel. Perfect view from the roof. On the roof swimming pool and bar. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Mercedes Bosch, Director General at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded 6 days ago
Dear Kasia342, Thank you very much for having the time to leave such an amazing feedback. I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience at the hotel! It sounds like you enjoyed the cleanliness, friendly staff, perfect breakfast, and convenient location close to the metro. The addition of a coffee machine in the reception area and the rooftop swimming pool and bar must have been nice amenities. Thank you very much for recommending the hotel! Looking forward welcoming you back. Kind Regards, Mercedes
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Super stay...beds so comfy. Rooms clean and smart with mini bar and all your essentials. Literally 10m from metro station so can get anywhere from here Local bars and restaurants everywhere. super rooftop with pool gym solarium and deck chairs and fabulous views across the city. Staff so helpful
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Xavier Giner, Director General at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded Mar 27, 2023
Dear Claire T, Thank you for sharing your positive and beautiful experience at the hotel! It's great to hear that you had a super stay and found the beds to be very comfortable. It's also wonderful to hear that the rooms were clean, smart, and had all the essentials you needed including a mini bar. The hotel's convenient location near a metro station and local bars and restaurants is definitely a plus. The rooftop with its pool, gym, solarium, and deck chairs with fabulous views across the city sounds amazing! Lastly, it's great and a pride to hear that the staff were helpful during your stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future so please do not hesitate contacting me anytime you might need. Kind Regards, Mercedes
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Really enjoyed our stay at the Universal. The location is perfect. The staff were all helpful and friendly and the room was exactly like the photos. We had an internal room, so we didn’t hear any noise from the main road. A nice rooftop bar with great views.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear RTatford, Thank you very much for your amazing review. I'm glad to hear that you had a fantastic stay at the Universal Hotel! The ideal location, comfortable rooms, and helpful staff seem to have made your experience truly enjoyable. It's great that you were able to appreciate the rooftop bar and its splendid views. You can actually see the whole city from our roof terrace! I do hope to have teh oportunity to welcoming you back very soon. Kind Regards, Mercedes
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Lovely terrace, bar with pool. All clean . Good size bedrooms. Metro outside. Good location for walking around the city. Fresh daily towels, good shower. A tad noisy at night, but it’s on a main city road.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Mercedes Bosch, Director General at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded 1 week ago
Dear nicholasdiana, Thank you very much your lovely feedback and for taking the time to share ir with all of us. It sounds like you had a great experience at the hotel, with its excellent location, clean rooms, and friendly service. The terrace bar with a pool sounds like a fantastic amenity, and the convenience of the metro right outside is a big plus for exploring the city. While the noise from the city can be expected in such a central location, it's good to hear that the overall experience was positive. If you have any more questions or need further assistance with your travels or any other inquiries, feel free to ask. Thank you very much and kind Regards, Mercedes
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a pleasant hotel and comfortable if not lavish; our chief pleasure was attending the Terrace Bar on the rooftop which is a pleasant pool and bar area enhanced immeasurably by the fine service of Cherry - our very favourite bar person, she made us very welcome so please pass on our compliments and best wishes from Carolyn and Murray (the two Aussies 🇦🇺) now just leaving Copenhagen for Dubai
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Mercedes Bosch, Director General at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded 1 week ago
Dear mcharles2017, Thank you very much It's wonderful to hear that you had a pleasant stay at the hotel and that your experience at the Terrace Bar on the rooftop was especially enjoyable. Cherry sounds like she provided excellent service, and I'm sure your compliments and best wishes will be greatly appreciated. As you continue your travels from Copenhagen to Dubai, I hope you have safe and enjoyable experiences ahead. If you have any more questions or if there's anything else I might do for you please feel free to ask. Enjoy your journey and kind Regards! Mercedes
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We stayed here for 4 days, I’m extremely happy with the hotel the room was clean tidy & well equipped. The hotel itself had a fantastic pool & sun deck which was a great addition with wonderful views of the city. The restaurant was a lovely comfortable environment the food was excellent and really great choices for breakfast, the staff were always helpful kind & polite . The team of staff AnargyRos, Josephin, Dani & Alex were all so helpful every morning. All staff throughout the hotel were always helpful kind & welcoming. Our Barcelona city break was definitely improved by this great hotel and perfectly positioned for everything we wanted to do.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Mercedes Bosch, Director General at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Getaway37943692137, Thank you for sharing your positive experience during your stay in Barcelona! I am glad to hear that you had a wonderful time and that you were pleased with the cleanliness, amenities, and comfort of your room. It sounds like you took full advantage of the hotel's rooftop pool and sun deck, enjoying the breathtaking views of the city. It's also great to know that you enjoyed the restaurant and found the food to be excellent, especially the breakfast choices. Your kind words about the staff, including AnargyRos, Josephin, Dani, and Alex, are truly appreciated. We're delighted that their helpfulness and kindness contributed to your positive experience. I am happy to know we could be part of making your Barcelona city break memorable, and we hope to welcome you back in the future if you decide to visit again. If you have any more feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly! Warm Regards, Mercedes
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Helpful staff, GREAT breakfast - lots of options, healthy, cater for intolerances, non dairy, non gluten etc. Bed and pillow comfy, location central, easy to access metro if want to, not far to walk to Las Ramblas and Boquiera market, clean room, good space, security, stay here!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Mercedes Bosch, Director General at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Jodes61, Thank you for your positive feedback! I am glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay at the hotel. It's great to know that you found the staff helpful, enjoyed the breakfast with its wide variety of options, and appreciated the comfort and cleanliness of your room. I am delighted you found the location convenient for exploring Barcelona and taking advantage of the nearby metro. Your recommendation is much appreciated. If you ever plan to visit the city again, we would be delighted to welcome you back. Warm Regards, Mercedes
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Returned home from here a couple of days ago, and it would definitely be our hotel of choice if we are ever lucky enough to visit the great city of Barcelona again. The location is perfect and guests are easily within walking distance of many of the famous sights, restaurants, shopping areas or just a visit to the sea. The staff were welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Whether they were reception staff, or domestic staff, they always seem to be smiling! The hotel itself was constantly cool, despite the high temperatures outside. The seating area, bar and pool on the roof has fantastic 360 degree views of the city, and is worth a visit at night just to see the landmarks lit up. Finally, the cleanliness could not be faulted. This hotel was pretty much immaculate!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Mercedes Bosch, Director General at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Resort06304675605, Thank you for sharing your positive experience at our hotel in Barcelona. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that our location, staff, and facilities contributed to a memorable visit. It's wonderful to know that our team made you feel welcomed and provided you with excellent service throughout your stay. We're also glad that you appreciated the cool ambiance of the hotel, especially during the warm weather, and that you enjoyed the rooftop area with its stunning city views. Maintaining a high level of cleanliness is a top priority for us, so we're pleased that you found our hotel to be immaculate. Should your travels bring you back to Barcelona in the future, we would be thrilled to welcome you back for another great stay. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to stay with us! Kind Regards, Mercedes
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Excellent stay in this establishment where kindness is the key word towards guests. Staff very friendly and very attentive to the needs of its customers. Quick response and always with a smile. Half board very good and comfortable room very appreciable.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from Mercedes Bosch, Director General at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded Aug 19, 2023
Dear K9152MUclaire, We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent stay at our establishment! Kindness and attentive service are indeed top priorities for us, and we're glad that our staff was able to make your stay enjoyable. It's great to know that you found the staff friendly and responsive, and that you enjoyed the half board option and comfortable room. If you have any more feedback or suggestions to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future! Kind Regards, Mercedes
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An excellent stay in a lovely hotel , ideally situated in centre of town adjacent to a metro station giving easy access to all major tourist sites and within walking distance of many others. Very friendly helpful and efficient staff, spacious rooms and very comfortable beds and good choice of food well presented for breakfast. All staff we dealt with were extremely helpful and efficient and went out of their way to respond to our questions and queries and could not have been more helpful. Highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for a short stay in Barcelona and will definitely retain details for a return stay in the future. Thank you to all the staff for making this a great and enjoyable stay and easy online check in , in advance of arrival was great option.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Really good location adjacent to Paralel Metro which is good connection for many trips
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Response from Xavier Giner, General Manager at Hotel Barcelona Universal
Responded Aug 10, 2023
Dear KevinDfromHH, I'm delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience during your stay at the hotel! The hotel's central location and proximity to a metro station definitely make it convenient for exploring the city's attractions. It's wonderful that the staff's friendliness, helpfulness, and efficiency left a lasting impression on you. A comfortable room and a well-presented breakfast can certainly enhance the overall stay, and it's great that the hotel met your expectations in these areas. Your recommendation speaks volumes about your satisfaction with the hotel, and it's fantastic to know that you're considering returning in the future. It sounds like the staff's efforts, as well as the option for easy online check-in, contributed to making your stay even more enjoyable. If you ever plan to visit Barcelona again or have any more questions, feel free to reach out. Wishing you wonderful travels ahead! Xavier Giner General Manager
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$123 - $235 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
SpainCataloniaProvince of BarcelonaBarcelonaCiutat Vella (Old Town) / El Raval
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Barcelona Universal
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Nearby attractions include Taller Gingell (0.3 miles), Bizarre Escape Room (0.2 miles), and Old Monastery of Sant Pau del Camp (0.09 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Conveniently located restaurants include Xiloka, Tandoori Nights, and Papadam.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and locker rooms available in the fitness center during their stay.
Is Hotel Barcelona Universal located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.7 miles away from the center of Barcelona.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Barcelona Universal offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Catalan.