This is a pretty, historic hotel in an excellent location. It is off La Rambla, with a metro just…read moredown a short block. One thing to be aware of, however, is that despite being next to the Opera House, the hotel is on the border of a more sketchy area. Just don't go too far west onto La Rambla, and you should be ok. The hotel doesn't seem to be keeping up with repairs; the room was showing its age. Wallpaper was tearing apart, and a piece of the closet was dangling out. The stitching/material on the back of the bed was really falling apart. When we first arrived in the room, we discovered that the safe wasn't working. To the hotel's credit, it was replaced quickly. The room was small, with no seating other than a chair at a small desk. There is a step up to get to the toilet, which is dangerous at night. A small light (i.e. one for the side mirror) would be helpful in this case. We had absolutely terrible WIFI, and initially the front desk people were not helpful. One employee suggested we come down to the lobby. My husband told him that we shouldn't have to do that at a four star hotel, where Internet is promised as part of the package. My husband realized that due to our corner room, the router on our hall was poorly positioned and the main reason we weren't getting good reception. He worked with the staff to fix this. Who knows what it's like on other floors! We do want to commend the hotel tech for his responsiveness and friendliness. Once called into action by the front desk, he was great for both the safe and WIFI.

The best thing about Hotel España happens to be its great location on Carrer San Pau which is a…read morepedestrian walkway between the ever popular happening La Rambla and an open plaza. The interior architecture is Gaudi inspired with the most magnificent piece being what struck me as an art nouveau, though I was told Gaudi, alabaster fireplace. It was sculptured by Eusebi Arnau and appropriately located in their Bar Arnau. Hotel Espana also has as its restaurant, Fonda España, serving up dishes that though traditional in preparation and concept are fused with unique modern day embellishing touches. Though the rooms are nice enough, rather noisy, nothing I would call exceptional and not very much in keeping with the rest of the hotels very nice lobby, bar and restaurant facilities. If staying here in this area, a word of caution. Be aware of your surroundings. I spoke with two different guests who I must say were rather naïve about life in European cities. Both managed to get pickpocketed outside of the hotel while in the nearby plaza square. Gentlemen would be wise not to carry wallets in their back pockets and never give money to a beggar because chances are that other eyes are watching you reveal where you keep your money. At night, though things tend to change, everything is actually very safe, basically problem free. Even the street prostitutes of the area are polite, friendly and will take a "not interested" as a final answer without pestering you.

My hubby and I stayed 2 nights at Hotel 1898 on La Rambla while in Barcelona, and what a beautiful…read morehotel. When my husband booked, he was able to add some special touches for our anniversary through their booking options. Once I walked into the room, there were a dozen long-stemmed roses, champagne, and chocolate cake! The room was very nice and looked out to the street. Our package also included breakfast each morning and the hotel also has a rooftop restaurant as well as a spa. I definitely felt pampered durning our stay.

Stayed here at the end of a work trip for four days…read more The Good Great location within walking distance of anything and everything. Beautiful, well-appointed building, lobby sitting areas, restaurant, etc. Staff were friendly and very accommodating with bag storage, delivering bags to our room before we returned, restaurant recommendations and more. The rooftop is big with pool, bar and a number of seating areas for a 360 view of the city. Relaxing place to sit with a drink. Spa in basement is nice with all amenities. You have to reserve use and it's capped at 30 mins. Rooms are decent size allowing for suitcases and still moving around room. Bathroom is clean and has everything needed including heated towel rack and bidet. Although robes weren't included we found some at spa we used for the remainder of our trip. Lobby is very spacious and comfy, and there is live music in Thur-Sun. Great place to relax with a drink after exploring all day. Breakfast was extensive and a nice start to each day. Included made to order as well as plenty of ready made options for all palettes. The Not as Good We reserved both a superior and classic room but couldn't tell the difference for an additional 130 euros. The front desk said the superior had "more light." Potentially but not sure that was described as difference for what we paid. The rooms lack power outlets. Nothing by bedside. USB by desk but no USB-C or Int'l plugs. We had phones plugged in behind chairs, tea kettle sitting on floor, laptop in bathroom... The subway is underneath the hotel and even though we're on the 4th floor it was loud with lots of vibration. We had Do Not Disturb on for our entire trip but staff entered regardless and made up room. Not a big deal but surprised us and meant we had to put our belongings away every time we left not knowing who would enter when. Overall it was a pleasant stay and we would come back but many hotels we passed by looked like good options as well.

The staff is very accommodating. Modern, clean facility. Located close to the arc de triomf.read more

Our friends stayed here & I visited the hotel. It has a pool area on the rooftop and a cute sitting…read morearea. I love the location very close to the "Arc de Triomf" (Spanish spelling) & not far from La Sagrada Familia & walking distance to the Passeig de Gracia shops.

We stayed here for 3 nights while we toured Barcelona before a repositioning cruise. Very clean,…read morequiet and comfortable. Convenient walking to tourist attractions. Fridge, hot water pot and hair dryer in room. Complimentary water bottles in room. Chilled champagne welcomed us in the room when we arrived. Modern bath. Be careful of shower curtain staying in shower. We had a wet floor the first time. Shampoo, conditioner and bath soap dispenser in shower. Umbrellas, infused water and sweets in the lobby. It was an excellent breakfast with numerous hot and cold choices. I highly recommend.

Fantastic stay at Hotel Jazz! Great location, although a bit tucked away off of the main street. It…read moreis sleek and modern in design, and my room was clean, comfortable, and surprisingly large. The staff was helpful and friendly, and the included buffet breakfast was tasty. There weren't tons of options, but it hit the spot. Prices were also quite reasonable for my stay. The rooftop pool bar wasn't busy, but it was a nice escape for a few moments. Definitely recommend!

Excellent hotel in Barcelona and great location. I was able to get an electric bike and ride all…read morearound from this hotel. The restaurant has some really good food. Breakfast was very nice and had everything you could want in a morning meal. There is also a nice coffee shop right outside. Really good coffee. In all, the service was great. The rooms were nice. The beds were comfy. The food was good. The location was ideal. Great for a precruise hotel stay.

Checkin is at 3p, which is fine; however front girl made me wait till 3p sharp before handing out a…read morekey. It is quiet here, so the room was ready, but they still made me wait. (I was at the lounge for 4-5hrs). I was trying to get the room 10minutes earlier- not unreasonable. Room reserved as a King & beds were not configured, there was no hand soap, no hangers and the fridge does not work. It took over an hour to get this all sorted. Not impressed & she really didn't care one bit. My fridge is not working & I have meds that need refrigerated. I'm not impressed & I NEVER complain, but this really is ridiculous. While I'm on a roll, ppl not staying at the hotel were treated better. Their bus was blocking the front entrance & no one would move out of the way. Massive crowd of ppl having breakfast from Viking cruise line. Just absolutely ridiculous.

TLDR: Come for the rooftop views of Barcelona, not so much for the stay…read more While Barceló Raval's rooftop offers one of the best panoramic views of Barcelona, the hotel itself is giving knockoff of the W. They try to give off that sexy, mysterious vibe, but as soon as you step into the room, the green ceiling, cheap fixtures and damask wallpaper give it away. The hotel is reasonably "affordable" for its location (near the Gothic Quarter and La Barceloneta), but definitely in a sketchy area. I highly advise walking outside the hotel at night, as you'll find the rough crowds your parents warned you about. The nearest metro station is about a 10-minute walk, and to get there, you have to cut through some of the sketchiest alleys. I booked through Expedia and was upgraded to a room with a view, a bottle of mini wine & an extra bottle of water. My amenities weren't so great from the moment I opened the door. Since my room was pretty high up, the room was stifling & those views were blocked by a stainless steel mesh. FYI: your room requires a key card at all times if you're trying to use electricity, which includes air conditioning. The shower initially felt luxurious--spacious with a giant waterfall head and solid water pressure--followed by lush bath towels, but that impression faded once I noticed the pockets of mold and grime in the corners. Sleeping was also a challenge since walls are thin and anytime the guests next to me entered their room, it sounded like someone was entering mine, which kept me paranoid and on high alert. Rooftop: the rooftop not only offers panoramic views of Barcelona, but also has a bar and pool, though hard to even suggest the pool is an amenity since it's more so for aesthetic than functionality. On the roof, it's not an open floor plan, so you'll have to walk around the building to get a full 360 view. For those who are height deficient such as myself: prepare for obstructed views because of the high railings (great for safety, but not so much for those under 5'3).

Best 360 view of Barcelona located in el raval. Reasonably…read morepriced drinks with an amazing view! Dj available weekends to get the party started !

We didn't stay at this hotel when we were in Barcelona, but we did go to the rooftop bar. Obviously…read moreeveryone is there for the view of the Familia Sagrada Cathedral to post on social media, but the overall view of Barcelona is very nice from the bar. The food on the menu is definitely Spanish, particularly from Barcelona and Catalan cuisine. This is a plus and that they're not modifying their cuisine to cater to tourists and still offering popular Catalan dishes. Overall, it's a good experience if touring Barcelona and definitely a bucket list item to sip on an aperol spritz and eat Spanish dishes while taking in a view of the most famous cathedral in Barcelona.

Booked a room here for 4 nights. I got a deal for $200USD with 1 free night. When I booked the…read morehotel, I worried that there might be a catch. In the photos, the hotel seemed to be located very close to Sagrada Familia that you could see it up close from the terrace of the hotel. It is located in a good location in the city. I wondered why the price is lower than the other similar hotels. But this turned out to be a sweet deal! The hotel staff spoke enough English and they could not be any more courteous and pleasant! Everyone I interacted with at the front desk during my stay were just wonderful! The decor through out was modern and pleasing! The room I stayed in was on the 4th floor and it was well kept. It was a bit small, but for one person, it was perfect! WiFi worked well and the room had all the basic amenities. Breakfast is not included, it is additional $14 for a buffet. They have fresh fruit, chia pudding, croissants, pastries, hazelnuts and walnuts, boiled eggs, omelette, fresh fruit smoothie, juices and coffee. One night during my stay, I ordered room service for which they charged about 2 euros additional on the total price. The food was delicious! All guests get free water bottles on the first day of the stay. Make sure that you get them when you check-in. I have used their laundry service and it was quick and efficient. I handed them the clothes,that need to be washed , in the morning and they handed them back in the evening. Coming to the view of the Sagrada Familia from the terrace, it was wonderful! So was the terrace! The hotel is actually one block away from it, but the view was still beautiful! The metro is right around the corner from the hotel, there are plenty of food places nearby, quite a few convenience stores, an electronics store, a camera store and more. There is also a Burger King and McDonald's. Hotel is about 10 mins away from the beach. My only complaint with the room was that it didn't have a window looking outside. The window was facing inside the building. So, when it got a bit warm inside the room, I was not able to open the window to cool it down a bit. There was a thermostat in the room, but I wanted fresh air.

Hotel is located smacked down in the middle of a buzzling city which is nice and convenient if you…read morelike that. The design is bright and modern feel and they have a Rooftop Pool & Bar. They have amazing 360 view, you can see tbewith a nice small pool and service is great, drinks are not bad.

I stayed at NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón for a week, and by the end, it truly felt…read morelike a home away from home. My room on the 9th floor was spacious, well-appointed, and very comfortable. The bathroom was also roomy, with plenty of counter space -- enough for both of us to spread out our things easily. I really appreciated the Nespresso machine, which got daily use, and housekeeping was generous with restocking pods, water bottles, and toiletries. The housekeeping team did an excellent job tidying up every day -- it always felt fresh and welcoming when we returned. The mini fridge was another plus -- there was actually space to store a few personal items (a rare treat these days!), unlike those weight-sensitive setups you find in Las Vegas that charge you for just picking something up. Our room had lovely city views facing toward the coast, and the bathroom even had a charming peek-a-boo view of the Sagrada Família -- such a fun surprise! If I'm being picky, a couple of small details showed a bit of wear: the tub drained slowly, and the A/C never got super cold (thankfully, I travel with a small fan, so that helped a lot). But overall, the positives far outweighed the little quirks. The location was excellent -- convenient for everything we wanted to do -- and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. It might be a 4.5-star experience on paper, but it served us so well that I'm happily rounding up. Five stars from me -- I'd absolutely stay here again!