Barcelona Universal Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Great!
We had a really great stay in this hotel. Location, room, breakfast... everything was awesome.
The...
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konalisa
- Dec 27, 2012
Great place to stay
We were there after a 14 day cruise and it was better than what we expected. The staff was very...
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enrichment2000
- Nov 21, 2012
Up-to-the-minute lodging with free Wi-Fi close to downtown attractions
A hop and a skip on foot from Las Ramblas, Barcelona Universal Hotel offers contempo-chic rooms and suites with up-to-the-minute trimmings such as free Wi-Fi. A favorite among business visitors to Barcelona, it features extensive on-site facilities and well-trained staff. The tenth-floor swimming pool showcases stellar vistas of Barcelona's skyline. The solarium and fitness center next door are a boon for leisure visitors. The first-floor restaurant dishes out international fare.
Barcelona Universal Hotel Rooms
- Universal Room - Free WIFI (1 or 2 people)
- These are the rooms that best define our hotel. Modern and comfortable rooms with ensuite full marble bathroom. Room Facilities: Free of Charge Safety Deposit Box, Free of Charge WIFI + High Speed Internet Connection, Minibar, Full Bath, TV, Telephone, Air Conditioning and heating, private toilet, Satellite TV, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Work Desk, Ironing Facilities, Bathroom amenities.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Barcelona.
- Nearby airports
- Barcelona International Airport (BCN) only 14 KMS away from the hotel.
- Area description
- Hotel Barcelona Universal is located on Avenida Paralel, number 76, just a few steps away from Las Ramblas (metro station "PARALEL", lines 2 and 3, just in front of the hotel). The locations gives to the hotel's guests access to some of Barcelona's most emblematic and celebrated areas such as the Old Port, the Gothic neighbourhood, the Liceu Theatre, the Palau de la MĆŗsica Catalana, the Cathedral, the Magical Fountains of MontjuĆÆc, CaixaForum, the Grec Theatre, Poble Espanyol, the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion and the Olympic Stadium. Hotel Barcelona Universal is nearby to countless tourist attractions, as well as the city's key business and commercial areas, the World Trade Centre, the Barcelona Fira and the Palau de Congresos Convention Centre.
Nearby points of interest
- Royal Square: 0.3 mi
- El Raval: 0.3 mi
- Port of Barcelona: 0.3 mi
- La Rambla: 0.5 mi
- Columbus Monument: 0.5 mi
- Ciutat Vella: 0.5 mi
- World trade centre and Moll de Barcelona: 0.7 mi
- Fira de Barcelona: 0.8 mi
- Plaza Catalunya: 0.9 mi
- Barcelona Olympic Stadium: 0.9 mi
- La Ribera: 1 mi
- Plaza de Espanya: 1 mi
- La Maquinista: 1.2 mi
- Paseo de Gracia: 1.2 mi
- Passeig de Gracia - Metro Diagonal: 1.3 mi
- Royal Square: 0.3 mi
- El Raval: 0.3 mi
- Port of Barcelona: 0.3 mi
- La Rambla: 0.5 mi
- Columbus Monument: 0.5 mi
- Ciutat Vella: 0.5 mi
- World trade centre and Moll de Barcelona: 0.7 mi
- Fira de Barcelona: 0.8 mi
- Plaza Catalunya: 0.9 mi
- Barcelona Olympic Stadium: 0.9 mi
- La Ribera: 1 mi
- Plaza de Espanya: 1 mi
- La Maquinista: 1.2 mi
- Paseo de Gracia: 1.2 mi
- Passeig de Gracia - Metro Diagonal: 1.3 mi
- Catalonia Square: 1.4 mi
- Casa Mila: 1.4 mi
- Plaza Espanya: 1.6 mi
- Les Corts: 1.6 mi
- Sants Rail Station: 1.7 mi
- Olympic Port: 1.8 mi
- Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada FamĆlia: 2 mi
- Via Augusta: 2.3 mi
- Nou Camp Stadium: 2.4 mi
- Camp Nou: 2.4 mi
- Hospital de Sant Pau: 2.5 mi
- Guell Park: 2.8 mi
- La Sagrera Rail Station: 3.3 mi
- Diagonal Mar Shopping centre: 3.4 mi
- Forum: 3.7 mi
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference facilities
- Currency exchange
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
- High-speed internet
- Laundry service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Pool
- Room service
- Safe deposit box
- Solarium
- Tour desk
- Wireless internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- There are 4 meeting rooms (under request directly to the hotel). Also, on the 9th floor there is a lobby that clients can use free of charge for small meetings.
Dining
- Restaurant
- The restaurant offers full breakfast buffet in the morning and a salads buffet for dinner.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (114)
Ratings and reviews for Barcelona Universal Hotel
- All travelers (114) 4.3 / 5
- Business (3) 4.3 / 5
- Couples (54) 4.1 / 5
- Families (13) 4.6 / 5
- Friends (8) 4.4 / 5
- Singles (5) 4.2 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (3) 4.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.6
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.3
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
konalisa
Great!
We had a really great stay in this hotel. Location, room, breakfast... everything was awesome. The view from the terrace is beautiful, you can't miss the sunset up there, great picture to take!! Thanks also to the stuff for the useful advice!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
William the conquerer
Great location
We had a great stay at this hotel over Christmas. The staff was excellent and very helpful. The rooms were very nice and everything seemed to work well. The internet was somewhat slow but worked well all the same. There is a subway stop right outside the door that will take you anywhere in the city in minutes and La Rambla and the whole Gothic quarter were easily reached on foot or subway. The waterfront is also nearby as is the funicular that will that you to a cable car to the amazing views on top of Montjuic. The hotel was perfectly situated to explore the city. The breakfast buffet was also excellent.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Suggest a "tapas tour" with the Barcelona Tourism Board as an initial introduction to all that can be explored further on your own time.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Henryka
convenient location, good value
Stayed 4 nights. Room was clean, modern decor with graphite color wallpaper and light-colored wood furniture. Even though located on the major thoroughfare, with closed windows it wasn't noisy. Staff friendly. Convenient to major attractions.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
El Gran Cafe restaurant on Avinyo 9 had good food, great decor and good prices.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Love Traveling with the w
Barcelona Vacation
Hotel was clean and will maintained. Staff was very helpful and professional. Main issue with the hotel was that the rooms were not very sound proof. I Could hear the elevator across the hall and my neighbors.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
Take a Hop on Hop off bus tour of the city.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
enrichment2000
Great place to stay
We were there after a 14 day cruise and it was better than what we expected. The staff was very helpful and the location was perfect for the hop-on-hop-off bus. not far from the cruise terminal and airport. The room was spacious and very clean. Not only would we recommend this hotel but we plan to stay there on out next trip to Barcelona.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Peter the Canuck
A great place to stay in Barcelona
Wonderful hotel and staff. Metro and bus right outside the door. Only a short walk to Las Ramblas. Very helpful staff
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Take the Travel Bound Barcelona "Free" walking tour that starts from the Internacional Cool Local Hotel on Las Ramblas
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Derbyman 66
Nice but can be noisy!
My wife and I are light sleepers and if we had realised how noisy the road to the front of the hotel could be at night we certainly would have requested a room at the rear. I feel this problem could be addressed with improved sound deadening methods. On the plus side the hotel is in a great position for downtown Barcelona and Metro network.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Luke89
Good base from which to explore the city
The hotel is smart, clean and a great place to relax and recharge after a day exploring this great city. Majority of sights/attractions within walking distance with a metro right outside for those further distances. A well located hotel which made a perfect base from which to explore Barcelona.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
If your a sports fan the Olympic stadium/park and the Nou Camps are a must.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sam2012
Mid week break
Location of hotel very good for exploring Barcelona. Metro stop right outside. Less than ten minute walk to Les Ramblas and Marina area.Lots of cafes for eating nearby. Room nice clean although room at front of hotel can suffer from alot of noise from traffic. Staff were helpful did not avail of restaurant in hotel so cannot comment on food. Rooftop terrace nice for sunbathing pool small but nice to cool off in. Would stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Breakfast expensive in hotel lots of places within walking distant for good value coffee and snacks. Be aware of restaurants not displaying drink prices on menu can work out very expensive one place Mickys 11 euro for a beer.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
30th anniversary party
A rare experience
Fantastic. Stayed Late September 2012. Arrived early as a party of 3 couples. Desk staff polite and extremely helpful, only 1 room available on arrival (5 hours early) but despite this being a superior room, was freely offered as an upgrade at no extra charge. remaining rooms available on the dot at 3pm. Everything clean, showers with plenty of pressure and lashings of hot water. If the staff had control over the weather, I'm sure that also would have been nothing but sun! A tribute to excellent customer service and satisfaction.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Use touristic bus to get your bearings on the first day (and a mass of money off vouchers), then by the transport travelcard.
