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Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

4 stars
Via Laietana, 30, Barcelona, 08003
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
45 reviews
Great Staff

I was there for business and pleasure trip. At the last minute needed to add another person and it... See full review

  • Endowomyn
  • 24 Apr 2012
enjoyable

We enjoyed the stay at the Grand Central along with the attention of the reception staff. however... See full review

  • mr and mrs 65
  • 2 Apr 2012
Stylish and sleek, GRAND HOTEL CENTRAL, has a privileged location in the heart of Barcelona, situated in the historic Gothic Quarter, next to the Cathedral.El Born, Barcelona's most fashionable area with its designer shops, bars and restaurants scattered throughout its narrow streets and plazas, is right next door to the hotel while Las Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya and sea front are just minutes away. Dating back to 1926, the building retains many of the classic elements of the original structure and combines a host of contemporary features and luxurious touches to create this timeless hotel. All 147 rooms, including 22 suies, feature generous windows that provide magnificient views and fill your room with natural light. The chic avant-garde dcor and cool ambience put you instantly at easy and provide a welcoming sanctuary after a busy day of sightseeing, shopping and meetings. For further repose, visit the roof-top for a refreshing dip in the infinity-edge pool with spectacular views from your lounger on the terrace or indulge your taste in the Skybar. Fitness buffs will appreciate the state-of-the-art gym and do not forget to spoil yourself with a relaxing massage in the Wellness Suite. Famed chef Ramon Freixa runs the Avalon Restaurant on the ground floor, giving you the ideal opportunity to appreciate imaginative fusion Mediterranean cuisine. Definitely an urban oasis! Each of the 147 quien spacey rooms in the Grand Hotel Central has a numer of little details and services, wich, along with the elegan atmosphere, create an atmosphere of luxury and comfort. Wifi is available in public areas and Wired internet is also available in rooms and cost 4 Eur per day.

Grand Hotel Central Barcelona Rooms

Central Twin Room
Large comfortable exterior rooms. Large windows and high ceilings. Fitted out in a comfortable elegant style. Each room has is completely soundoproofed and has: 2 beds 2x1m, a 27" LDC TV; CD,DVD, MP3 player; Internation TV channels, I-Home, alarm clock, large desk,Safe able for a laptop computer,minibar (chargeable), high speed internet connection,large wardrobes, etc.
Superior Twin Room
The same standard of luxury, comfort and services as the Central rooms, but with additional space for enjoying your stay with us. All Executive rooms are located in the areas of the building with the most privileged views of the city. From: 27 sqm
Loft Suite
For those of you seeking the most exclusive views of the city monuments, we would suggest the Loft room, a spacious room measuring over 40 sqm. It has an special area to read or relax, a large bathroom with independent bathtub and shower, a panoramic television and a king size bed (2 x 2 mts). It also includes the same services as our other distinguished rooms, as well as a special welcome gift and the option of a late check-out.
City Room
With the same details and services as the Superior rooms, a unique bright room thanks to its 5 large windows around the room giving an incredible panoramic view of the city. The high level of services also has: Welcome Gift, Late check-out option depending on availability, King Size bed (2 x 2 metres) From 30 square metres.

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Hotel Map

Area served
City Center, Barcelona
Nearby airports
BARCELONA EL PRAT AIRPORT, (BCN), 17.00, KM, S; Gerona-Costa Brava, (GRO), 76.00, KM, NE; Reus, (REU), 87.00, KM, W; Palma, (PMI), 211.00, KM, S; Castres Mazamet, (DCM), 240.00, KM, N; Blagnac, (TLS), 256.00, KM, N;

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Doctor on Call
  • Elevators
  • Fitness Center or Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Solarium
  • Spa Services
  • Wheelchair accessible elevators
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

AVALON
AVALON Restaurant is managed by the prestigious chef Ramon Freixa, selected as the best chef in the country a few years ago and internationally recognised for his imagination and talent. Breakfast, lunch or dinner become an opportunity to enjoy fresh, Mediterranean dishes with just the right measure of fun and imagination. All of this in a warm and modern space that simply invites you to enjoy a dining experience using your 5 senses any time of day. As Ramn Freixa says "I have been wanting to mix the best of our cuisine with flavours, techniques and products from other lands for a long time. This is how AVALON came about".

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
At Grand Hotel Central, we have thought of every last detail to ensure your event is a complete success. From private dinning to business meeting for up to 70 people, our collection of four comfortable meeting rooms, all fully equipped with the latest technology, together with our spectacular rooftop terrace & infinity pool provide a discreet and exclusive venue for meetings, conferences and corporate entertaining.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (45)

Ratings and reviews for Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Overall score

4.3 / 5
45 out of 45
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.1

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Endowomyn
Business
Des Moines, IA, USA
24 Apr 2012

Great Staff

I was there for business and pleasure trip. At the last minute needed to add another person and it was no hassle. The staff were great about attending to needs and giving great instructions on how to get anywhere. Our only problem was climate control; the room was too warm. Breakfast was good but repetitive; dinner at the hotel was outstanding. In room frig contained water and and other non alcoholic drinks at no added cost. It was too cool to use the pool but the rooftop area was wonderful just to view the city!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
mr and mrs 65
London, UK
2 Apr 2012

enjoyable

We enjoyed the stay at the Grand Central along with the attention of the reception staff. however the restaurant service has a lot to be improved upon. Bookings commenced at 8.30pm onward. This is far to late for guests staying who prefer and earlier meal and bed ,fresh and ready for another days sight seeing.Once seated at 8.30pm we then waited until gone 9pm for our order to be taken, once received, the meal was very poor standard for a highly recommended restaurant. The staff and Reception were notified of this..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
NJ Mare
Küsnacht, Switzerland
24 Jan 2012

Romantic Weekend

Great location. Took bikes to beach which is 5 minutes. Right in the Gothic section so food and shopping was superb. Hotel has a pool bar on the roof with fantastic views of Barcelona. It was too cold to swim but we were able to lie out in the sun by the pool and read our books. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

A fish restaurant, local, non tourist..called Barcelona. Great food and friendly staff. Need to book ahead and ask for directions...off the tourist path by the waterfront.

Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
aussie889
Geneva, Switzerland
2 Jan 2012

Great hotel in a great location

The hotel is located in a great location very close to the subway and touristy areas. It is a short walk to many different great restaurants around the area. The staff is really nice and helpful and the hotel is modern and clean. A great place to stay when in Barcelona!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
World traveller
New York
18 Jul 2011

good boutique hotel

- location was great, just behind the cathedral and adjacent to the up-coming Born district. - roof-top pool provided a extremely nice venue for a relaxed drink and dip in the evening. - reception was helpful in securing reservations in restaurants. - room was on the smaller side and double glazed windows were not very effective at protecting from street noise.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
monstermash56
Las Vegas, NV
9 Jul 2011

Interesting hotel w/ contemporary style

From check in to check out, very nice place. Location can't be beat if you like exploring and walking through the Barcelona streets with shops everywhere! The roof pool deck was amazing and expectingly busy on a warm summer day and afternoon.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
Captos
Geneva
23 May 2011

Not bad but...

+ Very quiet Very good location Very good bed sheets - Small rooms No view Overrated roof terrasse

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Stawl along the streets of Bario Gotico - beautiful

Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

5
Thomas and Denise DeStefano
Fernandina Beach Florida
23 May 2011

A really Grand Hotel

The hotel was right in the middle of everything. Great restaurants all around. Hotel staff was great!!!! Everyone went out of their way to help.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
MrsP
London
19 Apr 2011

Dark, but lovely

The hotel was centrally located within easy walking distance of the gothic quater, Born, Las Ramblas (horrible) and the lovely harbour and beach. The staff were really helpful. We had a loft room with extra bed. It had a big walk in shower with extra bath/shower next door. Huge main bed, plenty of storage. The mini bar is stocked with water, orange juice, coke and cava and is refilled each day free of charge! We also got 3 yummy mini muffins each day aswell - a lovely touch. The rooftop pool area is really cool with plenty of sunbeds - the pool itself was freezing but refreshing! The interior of the hotel is really dark - a bit strange but not a problem. Breakfast is pricey but buffet so you can fill up for the day. All in all a really good base for exploring lovely Barcelona.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

The bus from the airport to the hotel was 5 euros each and drops you about a 10 min easy walk from the hotel - taxi is about 33 euros.

Review of Grand Hotel Central Barcelona

Reviewer score

1
Unhappy in Barcelona
Business
New York, New York
25 Mar 2011

Not recommend

This was one of the worst hotel experiences I have ever had, and I would most definitely not recommend staying here, particularly for business. The room was very small, noisy, and more surprising without heat. The hotel staff, promptly responded by bringing us a portable heater fan, which was incredibly noisy. I didn't sleep. The staff was pretentious. Not to mention a 21 euro breakfast didn't even include hot food. In addition, internet access is not free as advertised, and there was no wireless available. The only good thing about this hotel is the pool on the roof, which is what the hotel is noted for. So maybe for swimming it is great, but for anything else, look elsewhere.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

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