Gran Hotel Barcino Barcelona
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Gran Hotel Barcino Review
At 150 metres from Jaume I underground station, this 4-star Gran Hotel Barcino is set in a shopping area of Barcelona, at 0.4 km distance from Picasso Museum. Boasting location next to Gothic Quarter Centre, the elegant hotel comprises 61 rooms as well as a baggage storage and a supermarket.
This luxury hotel serves a buffet breakfast. It offers a pub, and overlooks narrow street views. Guests can try European, Mediterranean, Spanish and Catalan meals at the restaurant Cafe De L'Academia located within 100 metres away.
The property is located in 10 minutes' ride away from the gigantic Camp Nou Stadium and 1.5 km from Passeig de Gracia Thoroughfare. Esglesia de Sant Jaume Apostol is right near the hotel in Barcelona.
Some of the comfortable rooms of this Barcelona hotel face the courtyard, and comprise a balcony and a terrace. Furnished with a sofa and a writing desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower along with comforts like hair dryers and towels.
The nearest train station is FGC - Provença, which is 2.2 km away. Gran Hotel Barcino enjoys a comfortable location within 20 minutes' drive from Barcelona-El Prat airport.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Good value for money small hotel with a comfortable central setting.
- Located directly in the Ciutat Vella district and just a walking distance from the Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona.
- Brand-new rooms, each with its huge bathroom and nice decor items.
- Some rates include air conditioning and a safe.
- A varied buffet breakfast for my taste was missing more cheese.
- The tapas restaurant serves Chinese fare for lunch and dinner.
- Hot beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service; amenities are good.
- Mixed reviews of beds, some might be uncomfortable.
- Occasional complaints about a few not very friendly staff members.
Key Features
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Elevator
- Laundry
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Leisure/ TV room
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Cathedral of Barcelona 400 m (1312 ft)
- Columbus Monument 400 m (1312 ft)
- Casa Batllo 1.67 km (1.04 mi.)
- Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona 780 m (2559 ft)
- Las Ramblas 780 m (2559 ft)
- Guell Palace 780 m (2559 ft)
- Gothic Quarter 400 m (1312 ft)
- Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art 780 m (2559 ft)
- Casa Mila 2.39 km (1.49 mi.)