Barcelona Universal Hotel

4 stars
Av. Paral-lel, 76-80, Barcelona, 08001
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
137 reviews
4 Day break

The Universal is a great hotel. Very centrally located and adjacent to the efficient metro... See full review

  • DaveJ
  • May 12, 2013
great hotel, excellent location

Very accomodating meal plan breakfast excellent, and had dinner one night very good See full review

  • 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.

Highlights
  • The three suites come with Jacuzzis and private terraces
  • Complimentary bottle of cava (Catalan champagne) in superior rooms
  • Prime views of Sagrada Família from the tenth-floor swimming pool
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi in the rooms
  • Superb location a stone's throw from Las Ramblas
Rooms

Barcelona Universal Hotel offers four different room types. Universal rooms are the simplest and smallest. The superior rooms that occupy the building's corner are more spacious and include a complimentary bottle of cava. Triple rooms are ideal for families, as they feature enough space for a sofa bed. The ninth-floor skyline suites at Barcelona Universal Hotel come equipped with marble-clad bathrooms with Jacuzzis and panoramic city views from their private terraces. All units have air conditioning and heating, safe, LCD TV, en-suite bathroom and free Wi-Fi.

Features

Well-suited to business as well as leisure travelers, Barcelona Universal Hotel provides all guests with free Wi-Fi. Two complimentary business centers offer broadband Internet connection. One is in the hotel lobby and the other on the ninth floor. Open seasonally, the small swimming pool on the tenth floor offers city views from its two terraces. The first-floor Medea restaurant dishes out international cuisine for breakfast and dinner. A variety of dining options sits within walking distance of Barcelona Universal Hotel. Guests can pay extra for private parking and laundry services. 

Transportation
  • Barcelona International Airport (7.2 mi/ 11.5 km)
  • Closest metro stop: Paralel (the hotel is right in front of the Nou de la Rambla exit)
Attractions
  • Las Ramblas (.4 mi/ 0.8 km)
  • Plaza de Cataluña (.8 mi/ 1.3 km)
  • Picasso Museum (.9 mi/ 1.5 km)
  • Plaza de España (1 mi/ 1.6 km)
  • Montjuic (1.2 mi/ 2 km)
  • Sagrada Família (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)
Business
  • Four conference rooms and seven private offices
  • Free wireless and hard-wire Internet service
  • Audio-visual setups
  • Two 24/7 business centers

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

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Hotel Map

41.3751 2.1685
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

  • 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 Família: 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

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.

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Guest Reviews (137)

Ratings and reviews for Barcelona Universal Hotel

Overall score

4.3 / 5
137 out of 137
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.5
Value:
4.2

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Reviewer score

4
Hildegard
Zürich, Schweiz
Jan 22, 2013

Ideal für Städtetrip

Empfehlenswert! Gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis und zentrale Lage.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Tomppa79
järvenpää
Jan 11, 2013

Hyvä hotelli

Lähellä kaikkea, ja metro kulkee ihan vieressä joten pääsee kivasti joka puolelle kaupunkia.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Heidi&Hannes
Weissenbach a.d. Triesting
Jan 7, 2013

Exzellenter Service

Sehr guter Service und sehr nettes Personal. Zudem befindet sich direkt vor dem Hotel eine Metro Station - optimal um schnell in die Innenstadt zu kommen.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Metro direkt vor der Tür

Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

4
ccmg
Schweiz
Dec 9, 2012

Städtereise

Die Lage des Hotels ist ideal. Gleich vor dem Eingang befinden sich Bus- und Metrohaltestellen sowie die Station der Standseilbahn zum Montjuic. Zu Fuß ist man in ca. 10 Minuten auf der Rambla bzw. am Hafen.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Kuleeee
Romanshorn
Dec 8, 2012

Gut

Sehr gute lage freunliches personal und reichhaltiges frühstük sehr gut.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Manuela u. Ewald
Wien
Dec 4, 2012

Super Lage tolles Hotel

Super Lage, ca 5 min Gehzeit von der Rambla und Strand entfernt. Vor den Hotel ist die U-Bahn L3(grün). Die Zimmer modern und sauber. Frühstück sehr gut , die Auswahl reichhaltig. Freundliches hilfreiches Personal. DasHotel ist einen 4* in Österreich gleichzustellen, in jeder Hinsicht.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Tolles Stadthotel in jeder Hinsicht

Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Christoph Hanke
Hilpoltstein
Sep 11, 2012

Schönes Stadthotel

Zuvorkommendes Personal, Wünsche wurden nach Möglichkeit erfüllt. Die Zimmer sind schön und gut eingerichtet. Die Zimmer zur Straße sind etwas laut. Der Pool und die Dachterreasse sind für die Anzahl der Gäste zu klein, wobei der Blick über die Stadt sehr schön ist. Das Frühstück ist teuer, aber dafür reichhaltig und qualitativ gut.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Sini
Tampere
Sep 7, 2012

Paras hotellivalinta!

Todella siisti ja viihtyisä hotelli! Sopivat etäisyydet keskustaan. Allasalue olisi voinut olla hieman isompi ja ikkunasta näkymät olisivat voineet olla paremmat, mutta kokonaisuudessaan 4,5 tähden hotelli!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Miri
Wien
Sep 4, 2012

perfekter Sighseeingurlaub..

Zentral gelegenes Hotel, 4 Sterne ok, super Frühstücksbuffet man muss nur anstehen bis ein Tisch frei wird. Die Farben braun7beige sind im ganzen Hotel warme Farben aber auf dem Flur wirkt es beengend. Das "Solarium" ist die Terrasse mit Liegestühlen.. Alles in Alles Top!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Barcelona Universal Hotel

Reviewer score

3
crle
Montfort
May 8, 2012

BRUIT

Nous avons passé 3 nuits dans ce bel hotel qui est récent et bien équipé.Le buffet du petit déjeuner est très bien.Le seul gros problème de cet hotel est le bruit que l'on entend aussi bien du couloir que des WC voisins.Le pire étant le bruit de la rue (2 X 4 voies) qui résonne tout au long de la nuit avec les sirènes de la police en prime.Donc très très mauvaise insonorisation qui vient gacher ce bel établissement et nos nuits

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
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