Pros

  • Central Eixample location, near shopping and major sights
  • Elegant, spacious rooms with air-conditioning and free bottled water
  • Outdoor terrace with solarium and small pool
  • On-site Les Delicies Restaurant has an excellent Catalan menu
  • Free early evening tea, coffee, and small bites in the lobby bar
  • Free walking tours of Barcelona's historic sites
  • Fitness center on-site with free bottled water
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Pet-friendly
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Cons

  • Many Standard Rooms look out onto an airshaft
  • Some twin beds pushed together to make a double
  • Some guest room terraces abut the pool area
  • Expensive breakfast, not included in all rates
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Bottom Line

The 74-room luxury Hotel Catalonia Passeig de Gracia is located in the heart of Barcelona's posh Eixample, just down the block from Passeig de Gracia’s high-end shops and trendy boutiques. The hotel offers classically elegant, spacious rooms with luxury features such as in-room massages, and there's an excellent on-site restaurant, Les Delicies. The outdoor terrace and pool are great after long days of sightseeing, and free snacks in the evening are a nice touch, though breakfast isn't always included. Guests looking to stay in the heart of the Old City can find similarly priced rooms and amenities at the hotel's sister property -- Catalonia Portal de l’Angel -- or at Hotel Barcelona Catedral.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Catalonia Passeig de Gracia

Scene

Contemporary style meets classic elegance in a historic building

The building’s ornate 1928 facade -- typical to the many historic buildings in Barcelona’s Eixample -- is a hint at the classic style embodied by the hotel. Ornate wrought-iron doors open onto a bright lobby with marble checkerboard floors, dark-wood furnishings, and mid-century black leather couches that look out onto a lively street. A chic little bar and a small business center are just off the lobby, and the on-site Les Delicies Restaurant attracts a blend of locals and tourists for its reasonably priced contemporary twists on Catalan cuisine. The romantic vibe in the hotel is great for couples, though the property also attracts business travelers, solo travelers, and families.

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Location

Posh Eixample address near high-end shops and great restaurants

The hotel is located on a lively street in Barcelona’s posh Eixample neighborhood, a short walk from bars, restaurants, and tapas places. It's just one block from the Passeig de Gracia, packed with trendy boutiques and high-end retailers. Plaza Catalonia is just a five-minute walk around the corner, and leads to Barcelona’s famous La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter, both of which take 10 minutes to reach on foot. The Passeig de Gracia Metro station is at the end of the block, and trips to Sagrada Familia or Barcelona’s beach take less than 20 minutes. El Prat International airport can be reached using the Aerobus from Plaza Catalonia in 45 minutes, or by taxi in 20 minutes.

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Rooms

Modern but elegant rooms with excellent beds, though some have views of an air duct

The hotel's modern rooms have light-wood floors, taupe walls with white molding, satin drapes and upholstered headboards. Beds are comfortable, despite most double beds being twin beds pushed together. Cordovan nightstands and desks with antique silhouettes give the rooms a bit of throwback flair. All guest rooms have large flat-screen TVs, safes, electric kettles with coffee and tea, minibars, and free bottled water. Some Standard Rooms look onto a light well and can feel dark, but the other rooms get a good amount of natural light or at least have street views. The Duplex, a two-floor unit with a separate living area, also has a terrace overlooking the Eixample and there are views of the mountains in the distance. Seating is limited to a desk chair and a small, cushioned bench in Standard and Terrace Rooms, though larger Superior Rooms and Suites offer a wider array of velvet-upholstered, antique-style seating. Note that some rooms with terraces abut the pool. Bathrooms are modern, with contemporary fixtures and good-size vanities. Most rooms have spacious walk-in showers, though Superior Rooms have shower/tub combos. Rooms in categories above Standard Rooms also have terrycloth bathrobes and come with free chocolates.

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Features

Free guided tours and early-evening tea, as well as sunbathing terrace with small pool

Free guided tours of the city’s Modernist architecture or Ciutat Vella meet in the hotel’s lobby, and the chic lobby bar provides free coffee, tea, and small bites in the early evening. Les Delicies restaurant is a modern space with artsy touches, and serves great fixed-price menus featuring Spanish and Catalan dishes. However, the generic space can’t shake the hotel-restaurant vibe. The hotel’s terrace and small pool are a great place to relax, though views only include the higher buildings surrounding the hotel and the lack of a bar means that guests will have to bring their own drinks. Although there's no spa, in-room massage services can be booked through the front desk and there is an attractive, free fitness center on site with cardio equipment, free weights, and cable machines. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and there is a small business center in the lobby. The front desk can arrange car services, and laundry and dry cleaning are also available. Room service is provided by Barcelona’s Nomi Group, and their Japanese-influenced menu is available until late in the evening. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Hotel Catalonia Passeig de Gracia

Scene

Contemporary style meets classic elegance in a historic building

The building’s ornate 1928 facade -- typical to the many historic buildings in Barcelona’s Eixample -- is a hint at the classic style embodied by the hotel. Ornate wrought-iron doors open onto a bright lobby with marble checkerboard floors, dark-wood furnishings, and mid-century black leather couches that look out onto a lively street. A chic little bar and a small business center are just off the lobby, and the on-site Les Delicies Restaurant attracts a blend of locals and tourists for its reasonably priced contemporary twists on Catalan cuisine. The romantic vibe in the hotel is great for couples, though the property also attracts business travelers, solo travelers, and families.

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Location

Posh Eixample address near high-end shops and great restaurants

The hotel is located on a lively street in Barcelona’s posh Eixample neighborhood, a short walk from bars, restaurants, and tapas places. It's just one block from the Passeig de Gracia, packed with trendy boutiques and high-end retailers. Plaza Catalonia is just a five-minute walk around the corner, and leads to Barcelona’s famous La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter, both of which take 10 minutes to reach on foot. The Passeig de Gracia Metro station is at the end of the block, and trips to Sagrada Familia or Barcelona’s beach take less than 20 minutes. El Prat International airport can be reached using the Aerobus from Plaza Catalonia in 45 minutes, or by taxi in 20 minutes.

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Rooms

Modern but elegant rooms with excellent beds, though some have views of an air duct

The hotel's modern rooms have light-wood floors, taupe walls with white molding, satin drapes and upholstered headboards. Beds are comfortable, despite most double beds being twin beds pushed together. Cordovan nightstands and desks with antique silhouettes give the rooms a bit of throwback flair. All guest rooms have large flat-screen TVs, safes, electric kettles with coffee and tea, minibars, and free bottled water. Some Standard Rooms look onto a light well and can feel dark, but the other rooms get a good amount of natural light or at least have street views. The Duplex, a two-floor unit with a separate living area, also has a terrace overlooking the Eixample and there are views of the mountains in the distance. Seating is limited to a desk chair and a small, cushioned bench in Standard and Terrace Rooms, though larger Superior Rooms and Suites offer a wider array of velvet-upholstered, antique-style seating. Note that some rooms with terraces abut the pool. Bathrooms are modern, with contemporary fixtures and good-size vanities. Most rooms have spacious walk-in showers, though Superior Rooms have shower/tub combos. Rooms in categories above Standard Rooms also have terrycloth bathrobes and come with free chocolates.

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Features

Free guided tours and early-evening tea, as well as sunbathing terrace with small pool

Free guided tours of the city’s Modernist architecture or Ciutat Vella meet in the hotel’s lobby, and the chic lobby bar provides free coffee, tea, and small bites in the early evening. Les Delicies restaurant is a modern space with artsy touches, and serves great fixed-price menus featuring Spanish and Catalan dishes. However, the generic space can’t shake the hotel-restaurant vibe. The hotel’s terrace and small pool are a great place to relax, though views only include the higher buildings surrounding the hotel and the lack of a bar means that guests will have to bring their own drinks. Although there's no spa, in-room massage services can be booked through the front desk and there is an attractive, free fitness center on site with cardio equipment, free weights, and cable machines. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and there is a small business center in the lobby. The front desk can arrange car services, and laundry and dry cleaning are also available. Room service is provided by Barcelona’s Nomi Group, and their Japanese-influenced menu is available until late in the evening. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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