The Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto is in an industrial area of Barcelona lacking an abundance of restaurants, but it’s a convenient 15-minute ride via the free shuttle to the airport. There’s also a city bus stop right outside the hotel. The 99 guest rooms are modern with sleek bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has an indoor pool area with a sauna and a tiny fitness room attached (it has just two exercise machines). There’s a restaurant serving international cuisine with outdoor seating available, and a modern bar serving snacks and cocktails. For a similar price, guests may want to look into Hesperia Tower, a luxury hotel farther from the airport with a classy rooftop restaurant.
The Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto is in an industrial area of Barcelona lacking an abundance of restaurants, but it’s a convenient 15-minute ride via the free shuttle to the airport. There’s also a city bus stop right outside the hotel. The 99 guest rooms are modern with sleek bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has an indoor pool area with a sauna and a tiny fitness room attached (it has just two exercise machines). There’s a restaurant serving international cuisine with outdoor seating available, and a modern bar serving snacks and cocktails. For a similar price, guests may want to look into Hesperia Tower, a luxury hotel farther from the airport with a classy rooftop restaurant.
The Onix Liceo is a three-pearl option in El Raval, close to Las Ramblas and just a two-minute walk from Palau Guell. The property is smart and modern, and the 45 rooms feature LCD TVs with international channels, air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Noise from the streets outside can be an issue. There's a small outdoor pool surrounded by a sun terrace, and the hotel also has a breakfast restaurant, but no bar or fitness center. A cold continental breakfast is offered each morning, though it's not included in the nightly rates. Prices are reasonable for the central location, but travelers wanting a choice of restaurants, rooftop pool, and spa all within their hotel might try nearby Hotel DO Placa Reial. Keep in mind that rates there will be higher.
The Onix Liceo is a three-pearl option in El Raval, close to Las Ramblas and just a two-minute walk from Palau Guell. The property is smart and modern, and the 45 rooms feature LCD TVs with international channels, air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Noise from the streets outside can be an issue. There's a small outdoor pool surrounded by a sun terrace, and the hotel also has a breakfast restaurant, but no bar or fitness center. A cold continental breakfast is offered each morning, though it's not included in the nightly rates. Prices are reasonable for the central location, but travelers wanting a choice of restaurants, rooftop pool, and spa all within their hotel might try nearby Hotel DO Placa Reial. Keep in mind that rates there will be higher.
Guests seem to appreciate the warm welcome from the staff at the Best Western Premier Hotel Dante in the Eixample District. The upper-middle-range chain hotel has 82 basic, spacious guest rooms with minibars, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a lobby bar with big couches and a TV, as well as a Mediterranean-style restaurant on-site. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby. For a comparable price in the same neighborhood, the H10 Itaca Hotel has smaller guest rooms, but has a fitness center and outdoor pool which this Best Western lacks.
Guests seem to appreciate the warm welcome from the staff at the Best Western Premier Hotel Dante in the Eixample District. The upper-middle-range chain hotel has 82 basic, spacious guest rooms with minibars, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a lobby bar with big couches and a TV, as well as a Mediterranean-style restaurant on-site. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby. For a comparable price in the same neighborhood, the H10 Itaca Hotel has smaller guest rooms, but has a fitness center and outdoor pool which this Best Western lacks.
The 272-room Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya is located in Sants, a residential part of Barcelona a metro ride away from the action. While there are several restaurants in the immediate area -- including a rooftop restaurant on the hotel's top floor with gorgeous city views -- the area lacks nightlife. The Sants metro station is located across the street for easy access to central Barcelona. Rooms are bright and spacious with flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, and bathrooms with double sinks. There is an on-site indoor pool, fitness center, and spa. The morning breakfast buffet is an elaborate affair, but it costs extra if you don't book the breakfast package.
The 272-room Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya is located in Sants, a residential part of Barcelona a metro ride away from the action. While there are several restaurants in the immediate area -- including a rooftop restaurant on the hotel's top floor with gorgeous city views -- the area lacks nightlife. The Sants metro station is located across the street for easy access to central Barcelona. Rooms are bright and spacious with flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, and bathrooms with double sinks. There is an on-site indoor pool, fitness center, and spa. The morning breakfast buffet is an elaborate affair, but it costs extra if you don't book the breakfast package.
Located in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood and within walking distance of some of the city's top attractions, the Balmes Hotel is a good choice for tourists and families. The hotel's 102 simple and clean rooms come in a variety of sizes to accommodate any size travel party. Balmes Hotel's notable features include a small pool and an attractive interior courtyard. The hotel also has a collection of African art and artifacts that dominate the lobby decor. The three-pearl hotel is a good choice and decent value for travelers looking for simple accommodations close to the action, but some travelers complain of noise from the street and other guestrooms.
Located in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood and within walking distance of some of the city's top attractions, the Balmes Hotel is a good choice for tourists and families. The hotel's 102 simple and clean rooms come in a variety of sizes to accommodate any size travel party. Balmes Hotel's notable features include a small pool and an attractive interior courtyard. The hotel also has a collection of African art and artifacts that dominate the lobby decor. The three-pearl hotel is a good choice and decent value for travelers looking for simple accommodations close to the action, but some travelers complain of noise from the street and other guestrooms.
Grupotel Gran Via 678 is an upscale hotel with modern style. Though not huge, chic guest rooms are decently sized for a European urban hotel and feature a red, black, and white color scheme, modern artwork, and contemporary furnishings that make for a streamlined feel. All have flat-screen TVs and well-stocked minibars -- and some even have lovely views of the tree-lined street below. The modern vibe extends to the bathrooms, though the glass doors may make some guests uncomfortable. Public spaces include a small outdoor pool, casual bar, and lobby with contemporary decor, albeit somewhat tired furnishings. Comfortable, clean, and centrally located, this hotel is a solid value.
Grupotel Gran Via 678 is an upscale hotel with modern style. Though not huge, chic guest rooms are decently sized for a European urban hotel and feature a red, black, and white color scheme, modern artwork, and contemporary furnishings that make for a streamlined feel. All have flat-screen TVs and well-stocked minibars -- and some even have lovely views of the tree-lined street below. The modern vibe extends to the bathrooms, though the glass doors may make some guests uncomfortable. Public spaces include a small outdoor pool, casual bar, and lobby with contemporary decor, albeit somewhat tired furnishings. Comfortable, clean, and centrally located, this hotel is a solid value.
The 90-room Hotel Vilamari is an upper-middle-range property situated in the Sants district close to Plaza de Espana, Joan Miro Park, and the Montjuic Magic Fountain. It's a 15-minute metro ride from Plaza Catalunya, but metro and bus stations are only a five-minute walk from the hotel. Simple rooms are modern and come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges stocked with free bottled water. However, some lack views. A breakfast buffet is offered daily for a fee, and the restaurant and bar serve lunch, dinner, and light fare. Travelers looking for a place with a pool could check out the nearby B Hotel, which has a lovely rooftop infinity pool and terrace with nice views of the city.
The 90-room Hotel Vilamari is an upper-middle-range property situated in the Sants district close to Plaza de Espana, Joan Miro Park, and the Montjuic Magic Fountain. It's a 15-minute metro ride from Plaza Catalunya, but metro and bus stations are only a five-minute walk from the hotel. Simple rooms are modern and come with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges stocked with free bottled water. However, some lack views. A breakfast buffet is offered daily for a fee, and the restaurant and bar serve lunch, dinner, and light fare. Travelers looking for a place with a pool could check out the nearby B Hotel, which has a lovely rooftop infinity pool and terrace with nice views of the city.
The 30 rooms at this hotel, located slightly outside Barcelona's city center and near the large stadium known as Camp Nou, are part of a larger property consisting of three different hotels, all with a variation of the name Madanis. (Guests are encouraged to make sure they have the right venue before booking.) Madanis Hotel claims a four-star rating, but it's more of a mid-range property: Many visitors have commented on the cleanliness of the rooms, its comfortable beds, and the modernity of the fixtures, but some are disappointed by the lack of amenities beyond a small massage room and a meeting room. Still, the property gets favorable marks for its reliable, attentive service.
The 30 rooms at this hotel, located slightly outside Barcelona's city center and near the large stadium known as Camp Nou, are part of a larger property consisting of three different hotels, all with a variation of the name Madanis. (Guests are encouraged to make sure they have the right venue before booking.) Madanis Hotel claims a four-star rating, but it's more of a mid-range property: Many visitors have commented on the cleanliness of the rooms, its comfortable beds, and the modernity of the fixtures, but some are disappointed by the lack of amenities beyond a small massage room and a meeting room. Still, the property gets favorable marks for its reliable, attentive service.
The four-pearl Hotel & Spa Villa Olimpica Suites is a 150-room hotel with lots of features, including a large spa with an indoor pool, hot tubs, and a gym. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and minibars, though bathrooms with glass walls may not offer a lot of privacy. However, the hotel is located in an industrial neighborhood -- an area filled with graffiti, nightclubs, and little in terms of dining options or attractions. There's also a fee to use the outdoor pool. Travelers set on swimming who don't want to pay extra for the privilege might want to consider the nearby AC Hotel Barcelona, which offers views of the ocean from some rooms and the rooftop pool.
The four-pearl Hotel & Spa Villa Olimpica Suites is a 150-room hotel with lots of features, including a large spa with an indoor pool, hot tubs, and a gym. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and minibars, though bathrooms with glass walls may not offer a lot of privacy. However, the hotel is located in an industrial neighborhood -- an area filled with graffiti, nightclubs, and little in terms of dining options or attractions. There's also a fee to use the outdoor pool. Travelers set on swimming who don't want to pay extra for the privilege might want to consider the nearby AC Hotel Barcelona, which offers views of the ocean from some rooms and the rooftop pool.
The 24-room Ciutat de Sant Adria Hotel is a no-frills budget property situated in a residential area that's a 20-minute drive outside the center of Barcelona. The neighborhood has a supermarket, restaurants, and bars, and the metro is within a 10-minute walk for getting to the city center. Rooms are basic but clean, and include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. The on-site cafe and bar is open 24/7, and there's a computer that guests can use. Eurostars Hotel Parc del Valles is another budget-friendly hotel outside the city center. It's in a technology park and travelers will likely need a car to get around, but it does have a pool.
The 24-room Ciutat de Sant Adria Hotel is a no-frills budget property situated in a residential area that's a 20-minute drive outside the center of Barcelona. The neighborhood has a supermarket, restaurants, and bars, and the metro is within a 10-minute walk for getting to the city center. Rooms are basic but clean, and include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. The on-site cafe and bar is open 24/7, and there's a computer that guests can use. Eurostars Hotel Parc del Valles is another budget-friendly hotel outside the city center. It's in a technology park and travelers will likely need a car to get around, but it does have a pool.