Gran Hotel Barcino

“Good hotel”

Great location in the heart of old city. Terrific breakfast buffet and helpful front desk. Housekeeping not great. No tissues in room or ice machines anywhere. Only one large towel per person and when I requested an extra for my granddaughter who has thick long hair and prefers a separate tow... more

Great location in the heart of old city. Terrific breakfast buffet and helpful front desk. Housekeeping not great. No tissues in room or ice machines anywhere. Only one large towel per person and when I requested an extra for my granddaughter who has thick long hair and prefers a separate towel for hair, head housekeeper refused.

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“Hotel in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.”

We were so happy this was our hotel for the 8 nights of our 9 nights in Barcelona. Our room was spacious and very clean. The best part of our room though may have been the small balcony overlooking the front street. Our daily late afternoon ritual was to sit out there to enjoy a glass of wine... more

We were so happy this was our hotel for the 8 nights of our 9 nights in Barcelona. Our room was spacious and very clean. The best part of our room though may have been the small balcony overlooking the front street. Our daily late afternoon ritual was to sit out there to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the action on the street below as we rested from our busy days. Hotel staff were all so professional and friendly. The hotel location is perfect too. Walkable to almost everything. Metro stations nearby for getting to places further away. Buffet breakfast was worth it. Food was good and it was so nice to not have to find a restaurant first thing every morning. The only negative was the lack of sound proofing between rooms. We could, and did every night, hear our neighbors talking, snoring, and unzipping their suitcases! We were on the 1st floor so the street noise was quite intense throughout the night too. But we each used ear plugs and were able to have decent sleeps most nights. Would recommend staying on a higher floor or at the back of the hotel to reduce street noise if you are a light sleeper. For us though, I don't think we'd have changed a thing because we loved the city bustle outside our room. I would stay here again if I ever go back to Barcelona.

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“Three star hotel, not 4 star”

This hotel is definitely a three star. The location is great with only a 2 minute walk from the Metro, which was excellent for getting around the city. The room was basic but clean, and the beds were comfortable. Double-glazed windows were excellent in keeping out the very noisy street. Good rest... more

This hotel is definitely a three star. The location is great with only a 2 minute walk from the Metro, which was excellent for getting around the city. The room was basic but clean, and the beds were comfortable. Double-glazed windows were excellent in keeping out the very noisy street. Good restaurants and shops nearby. On the negative side, the complimentary toiletries were a little stingy and could be better. The breakfast is worth paying the extra and there was a good range of food to choose from.

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“Medium considering cost”

Positive: Very friendly staff, spacious room, comfortable matress and pillow, very clean and tidy. Ideal spot, in walking distance of basic must see city highlights.Negative: Restoration work took place next to our room, resulting to intensive noise during rest hour one day out of the four we st... more

Positive: Very friendly staff, spacious room, comfortable matress and pillow, very clean and tidy. Ideal spot, in walking distance of basic must see city highlights.Negative: Restoration work took place next to our room, resulting to intensive noise during rest hour one day out of the four we stayed... Never had that experience before. When complained to the reception, they proposed changing room the next day, but it was our departure date. Also, blind windows that made it difficult to understand the difference between morning and night.

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