Located in the popular L'Eixample neighborhood, the Eurostars Monumental is part of the Eurostars chain (with several hotels in Barcelona). This 45-room property isn't as luxe as the nearby Eurostars BCN Design, but decor is fresh and attractive, and rates here are cheaper. Rooms have dark wood headboards, coffee-colored throws, tan furniture, funky light fixtures, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs; some have balconies with views of Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Marble bathrooms are spacious with large vanities. Amenities are few, but there's a small lobby bar serving coffee and cocktails.
Located in the popular L'Eixample neighborhood, the Eurostars Monumental is part of the Eurostars chain (with several hotels in Barcelona). This 45-room property isn't as luxe as the nearby Eurostars BCN Design, but decor is fresh and attractive, and rates here are cheaper. Rooms have dark wood headboards, coffee-colored throws, tan furniture, funky light fixtures, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs; some have balconies with views of Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Marble bathrooms are spacious with large vanities. Amenities are few, but there's a small lobby bar serving coffee and cocktails.
With an enviable city center location and superb classical-grandeur-meets-modern-chic styling, the Grand Hotel Central certainly lives up to its name. While rooms are fresh and contemporary with excellent amenities, it's the rooftop terrace with infinity-edge pool and panoramic city vistas that really steals the show. A Michelin-starred chef at the restaurant's helm also means outstanding -- if expensive -- dining, while wellness facilities are also high-end, though pricey. Rates, too, are high, so for a rooftop pool for a lower price tag, guests may want to consider the nearby Hotel Barcelona Catedral -- but don't expect the same level of panache.
With an enviable city center location and superb classical-grandeur-meets-modern-chic styling, the Grand Hotel Central certainly lives up to its name. While rooms are fresh and contemporary with excellent amenities, it's the rooftop terrace with infinity-edge pool and panoramic city vistas that really steals the show. A Michelin-starred chef at the restaurant's helm also means outstanding -- if expensive -- dining, while wellness facilities are also high-end, though pricey. Rates, too, are high, so for a rooftop pool for a lower price tag, guests may want to consider the nearby Hotel Barcelona Catedral -- but don't expect the same level of panache.
A fixture in the Gothic Quarter since 1920, the Hotel Colon has drawn numerous celebrities and dignitaries through the years, having hosted everyone from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to film director Francis Ford Coppola. Its dignified facade and classically furnished interiors make for a stately ambience, which is enhanced by stunning views of the iconic Barcelona Cathedral across from the hotel. Rooms are spacious and warm, though furnishings (think 1980s-style patterned bedspreads) could use some updating. The views are the real highlight, as some rooms have French balconies that face the cathedral. The property offers a formal dining room, elegant bar, and casual sidewalk terrace, but lacks amenities such as a pool or fitness center.
A fixture in the Gothic Quarter since 1920, the Hotel Colon has drawn numerous celebrities and dignitaries through the years, having hosted everyone from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to film director Francis Ford Coppola. Its dignified facade and classically furnished interiors make for a stately ambience, which is enhanced by stunning views of the iconic Barcelona Cathedral across from the hotel. Rooms are spacious and warm, though furnishings (think 1980s-style patterned bedspreads) could use some updating. The views are the real highlight, as some rooms have French balconies that face the cathedral. The property offers a formal dining room, elegant bar, and casual sidewalk terrace, but lacks amenities such as a pool or fitness center.
The Holiday Inn Express is a fairly standard chain hotel located in an up-and-coming business district near the Port of Barcelona, but far from the city's popular tourist spots. Rooms are small, with generic light wood furnishings and wall-to-wall carpeting that make for a chain-like (albeit contemporary) feel. The bathrooms are modern, though there is mildew in the tile grout. Apart from a small business center and drab bar in the lobby, the only amenity is a rooftop terrace that does offer nice views, but no seating. Free breakfast is a nice perk, but Wi-Fi fees are pricey.
The Holiday Inn Express is a fairly standard chain hotel located in an up-and-coming business district near the Port of Barcelona, but far from the city's popular tourist spots. Rooms are small, with generic light wood furnishings and wall-to-wall carpeting that make for a chain-like (albeit contemporary) feel. The bathrooms are modern, though there is mildew in the tile grout. Apart from a small business center and drab bar in the lobby, the only amenity is a rooftop terrace that does offer nice views, but no seating. Free breakfast is a nice perk, but Wi-Fi fees are pricey.
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.