In the Eixample neighborhood, near two metro stops
On-site lobby bar with
comfortable seating
Rooms are quiet and well-maintained
Breakfast buffet with
continental and cooked options
Two on-site meeting rooms
Room service available
during limited hours
Laundry and dry cleaning
services available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Breakfast not included in most rates
No on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner
One meeting room lacks windows
The Hotel HCC
Open is a mid-range hotel in the Eixample neighborhood, within
walking distance of the metro and many of Barcelona’s major landmarks. Overall, this isn’t the most stylish hotel,
but business travelers and tourists looking for a decent place to rest
after long days of sightseeing or business meetings can find solid, if
barebones, accommodations here. The 100 rooms are basic and have generic decor, but they're quiet and well-maintained. Amra Barcelona Gran Via is a good alternative for those looking for more contemporary rooms in the Eixample. It offers fresh design
elements and a more intimate, boutique vibe, often at a lower price
point.
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Scene
Modern building with sparse, functional atmosphere
The HCC is housed in a modern building
wedged between historic Eixample architecture, and though its generic and simple look isn't particularly impressive, it's a perfectly decent place to spend a few nights. The lobby is bright and spacious, with light
tiled floors, green marble accents, and not particularly inviting rattan seating. A few potted plants add life to
the space. A bright marble-topped bar just off the lobby is a far more
inviting place to relax, with several comfortable, contemporary chairs and a
love seat, all arranged around marble cocktail tables. The breakfast space that
opens off of the bar area is also bright, though it doesn’t seem like somewhere
guests would want to linger. The hotel sees mostly
tourists, including couples and families, although some business guests are drawn to
its central location.
Location
Quiet yet central Eixample location near shopping, restaurants, and bars
Barcelona’s Eixample is a
sprawling residential district filled with shops, restaurants, bars, and
nightlife, though the immediate area around the hotel is exceptionally quiet. Casa Batllo -- one
of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces -- is
about 20 minutes away from the hotel on foot, just off the upscale shop-lined Passeig de Gracia. Two metro stations -- Rocafort and Urgell -- are a five-minute
walk from the hotel, with trains reaching central landmarks like Plaza
Catalunya in less than 10 minutes (alternatively, the walk takes around 20 minutes). MACBA -- Barcelona’s contemporary art museum -- and the bohemian El Raval
neighborhood in Barcelona’s Old City can both be reached in 15 minutes on foot. El Prat International Airport is less than 40 minutes away using
the Aerobus, while the same trip takes about 20 minutes in a taxi.
Rooms
Basic rooms with slightly dated vibe and en-suite bathrooms
Guest rooms are spacious
and clean, just don’t expect the most sleek and stylish lodgings here. Despite
being a relatively new property, the generic design scheme feels lifted from the 1990s. Pink-and-red paisley carpets line the floors and the dark-wood
headboards and cheap-looking modern furniture contribute to the overall generic, dated vibe. However, rates are low and rooms are quiet, with minibars,
safes, and flat-screen TVs. Comfortable beds have striped motel-style
comforters instead of duvets. Note the double beds are simply two twins pushed-together. Bathrooms are clean
and simple, with faux-marble vanities, tiled floors, and shower/tub combos.
Features
Breakfast buffet, cozy on-site bar, two meeting rooms, but no on-site restaurant
The HCC serves a decent
buffet breakfast with hot and cold options, though it's not included in most room rates, and it's expensive compared to the many cafes or pastry shops serving breakfast in the surrounding neighborhood. The on-site bar off the lobby
is a fine place to relax and enjoy a drink or grab an afternoon coffee before
heading back out into the city. There's no on-site restaurant, but room service is available during limited hours.The hotel also has two carpeted meeting
rooms, one of which has windows that let in some natural light. Audiovisual equipment can be arranged upon request. Wi-Fi
is free throughout the hotel, and there are free newspapers in the lobby. Dry cleaning, laundry services, and some concierge services can be arranged through the front desk.
