Barcelona Universal Hotel
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Hotel Overview
4 Day break
The Universal is a great hotel. Very centrally located and adjacent to the efficient metro...
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DaveJ
- May 12, 2013
great hotel, excellent location
Very accomodating meal plan breakfast excellent, and had dinner one night very good
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Bobbie T.
- May 10, 2013
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 Triole - Free WIFI (3 people)
- These are the rooms that best define our hotel. Modern and comfortable rooms, much larger than Universal Roomm 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.
- 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.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Elevators
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Solarium
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Conference facilities
- Currency exchange
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Barcelona.
- Nearby airports
- Barcelona International Airport (BCN) only 12 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 Msica Catalana, the Cathedral, the Magical Fountains of Montjuc, 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
- Sant Pau del Camp: 0.1 mi
- Montjuïc funicular: 0.2 mi
- Air Raid Shelter: 0.2 mi
- Royal Square: 0.3 mi
- El Raval: 0.3 mi
- Port of Barcelona: 0.3 mi
- Palau Güell: 0.4 mi
- Maritime Museum: 0.4 mi
- National Library of Catalonia: 0.4 mi
- Centre d'Art Santa Mònica: 0.4 mi
- Old Hospital de la Santa Creu: 0.4 mi
- Teatre Principal: 0.4 mi
- Gran Teatre del Liceu: 0.4 mi
- Plaça Reial: 0.5 mi
- Columbus Monument: 0.5 mi
- Sant Pau del Camp: 0.1 mi
- Montjuïc funicular: 0.2 mi
- Air Raid Shelter: 0.2 mi
- Royal Square: 0.3 mi
- El Raval: 0.3 mi
- Port of Barcelona: 0.3 mi
- Palau Güell: 0.4 mi
- Maritime Museum: 0.4 mi
- National Library of Catalonia: 0.4 mi
- Centre d'Art Santa Mònica: 0.4 mi
- Old Hospital de la Santa Creu: 0.4 mi
- Teatre Principal: 0.4 mi
- Gran Teatre del Liceu: 0.4 mi
- Plaça Reial: 0.5 mi
- Columbus Monument: 0.5 mi
- Plaça del Rei: 0.5 mi
- La Rambla: 0.5 mi
- La Boqueria: 0.5 mi
- Ciutat Vella: 0.5 mi
- Carrer del Carme: 0.6 mi
- Santa Maria del Pi: 0.6 mi
- Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.6 mi
- Barcelona Wax Museum: 0.6 mi
- Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona: 0.6 mi
- Esglesia de Betlem: 0.6 mi
- Teatre Grec: 0.6 mi
- Escola de la Llotja: 0.6 mi
- Fundació Joan Miró: 0.6 mi
- Ancient synagogue: 0.6 mi
- Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya: 0.6 mi
- Basílica de la Mercè: 0.7 mi
- Basilica de la Mare de Deu de la Merce: 0.7 mi
- Teatre Lliure: 0.7 mi
- Archaeology CatalunyaMuseum of Catalonia: 0.7 mi
- World trade centre and Moll de Barcelona: 0.7 mi
- Plaça Sant Jaume: 0.7 mi
- Placa Sant Felip Neri: 0.7 mi
- Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya: 0.7 mi
- Montjuïc Castle: 0.7 mi
- Font de Canaletes: 0.7 mi
- Casa de l’Ardiaca: 0.7 mi
- Museu d'idees i invents de Barcelona: 0.7 mi
- Teatre Poliorama: 0.7 mi
- Palau dels Esports de Barcelona: 0.7 mi
- World Trade Center Barcelona: 0.7 mi
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 (144)
Ratings and reviews for Barcelona Universal Hotel
- All travelers (144) 4.3 / 5
- Business (4) 4.5 / 5
- Couples (78) 4.1 / 5
- Families (15) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (11) 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
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
sabou
Perfect!
The room was perfect... Lots of space, comfortable bed, free wi-fi, lot's of things included in the bathroom, safe deposit box in the room, etc etc etc. And I have never seen rooms cleaned that well in my life! I would go back there ANYTIME. The staff were very nice and helpful with everything. I don't know how was the bar and restaurant since i did not have the chance to try it. Plus, i think maybe it was a bit noisy outside, but, I sleep with earplugs so I didn't hear a thing... Besides, Barcelona is a big party city, so i'm not sure if a really quiet area exits! hehe I recommend this hotel to everyone... And it was perfectly situated for me, close to everywhere I wanted to go, and literally 3 steps form a metro station to go further!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sammy
Lovely stay, lovely people!
The location of the hotel is close enough to Las Rambla that you don't feel too far away from all of the action (10 minutes to the main strip of Las Rambla). The hotel itself is very well priced and the staff on reception and the concierges are all very professional and friendly. They could not do enough to help you. The rooms are clean and airy and cleaned every day. They even have a pool and seating area on the roof! All in all, I would recommend it to anyone wishing to stay whether young or old.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Loads of vegetarian cuisine available in Barcelona. Just ask at reception and they can print out details (even left a few cards on reception!)
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cute
town trip
a great hotel, very good breakfast, located very close to Rambla. Service nice and friendly clean... what do you want more
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SS 50
Super Location
Great place to stay and relax. This was perfect for our get-away before a Mediterranean cruise. Don't exchange your currency next door, the rate is not good. Walk over to La Rambla street for more exchange options. That street also has lots of dining, shopping, and gifts.
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
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.
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
Bobbie T.
great hotel, excellent location
Very accomodating meal plan breakfast excellent, and had dinner one night very good
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
las ramblas two streets down from hotel,
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DaveJ
4 Day break
The Universal is a great hotel. Very centrally located and adjacent to the efficient metro system. The staff were very helpful and nothing was too much bother, The hotel is very clean and all public rooms were kept tidy. the bathrooms were very hygienic and the free toiletries very useful. I would have no hesitation recommending this hotel to anyone and would definitely stay there again
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Buy a two day pass from the hotel as soon as you arrive
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Mami auf reisen
Gute Lage, schlechtes kleines Frühstück!
Wenn man sich alleine ohne Info der Mitarbeiter dieses Hotels Barcelona erkunden möchte und es lieber ohne Frühstück bucht, dann ist es ok! Falls nicht, dann unbedingt auf ein anderes Hotel zugreifen.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
