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
- 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.
Guest Reviews (138)
Ratings and reviews for Barcelona Universal Hotel
- All travelers (138) 4.3 / 5
- Business (4) 4.5 / 5
- Couples (74) 4.1 / 5
- Families (14) 4.6 / 5
- Friends (10) 4.4 / 5
- Singles (5) 4.2 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (3) 4.7 / 5
- 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
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
Chatcha
Great hotel, staff, and location!
The hotel's presence alone makes you feel good compared to the other hotels near by. Front desk spoke many languages and were helpful. Room amenities were very nice and probably the closest to a 4 star hotel during my entire trip in Europe. Room safe protected against loss. Wifi was fast trouble free. Many outlets available. Metro stop right in front of hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
natha
great BARCELONA
Had a fantastic weather in winter !! and the city is full of attractions !!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ron44
They're Not The 4 Seasons!
Great place to stay. Dont get confused thinking that like most BCN area tourist class hotels, that breakfasts are included. At this one, it isn't. Don't open the mini bar, and you won't be charged. Even if you attempt to look, front desk knows. Keep these two things in mind, and you'll be in good shape.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Traveler girl with friend
Barcelona 4 day trip
Good location, friendly staff. We liked that it was near La Rambla.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Adam74
Good Central location
All up an enjoyable stay, room was clean and hotel well located.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Freat Tapas restaurant not far away, just ask the concierge.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Nakul
excellant location and comfort and very helpful staff
The only disappointment was that the swimming pool was closed . very convenient location for all the sight seeing places. Neat and clean , big rooms excellant shower and bathroom facilities good breakfast Free Internet at the lounge and the satff helped a lot in keeping the luggage after check out and insturcting on how to use local buses metro and their own input into makig the trip pleasant if i have to come back to Barcelona i will choose this hotel again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
the underground metro trains are right at the door of the hotel .A "Barcelona pass" is available at the tourist section at the airport .or via internet which allows mutliple journeys on trains buses and metro and some of the museums are free with Barcelona pass and at reduced entry rate at others
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Retire2Travel
Great hotel
Staff is so helpful- made reservations for airport shuttle and tour for us. Comfy bed, towel warmers, great location to La Rambla and all attractions.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
EvieB
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms
We stayed here for a week. Great location near to the old city but outside the bustle and right next to a metro stop. Very clean with large rooms and a luxurious bathroom. We never used the pool or health club but it was nice to have them available. The desk staff was very helpful in all ways. Our only frustration was that the wifi internet connection was inconsistent, but when needed, we were allowed to use the computer behind the desk to check mail, make reservations and print our boarding passes, so the incnvenience was minimal.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Gourmet restaurant Montiel. Expensive but worth every bite!!! Flassaders, 19 93 268 37 29
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Groucho
Very pleasing lodgings in Barcelona
This is a relatively small hotel with a helpful staff, located not-to-far from the famous Rambla area, waterfront, and historic areas of Barcelona. It has a very good but modest restaurant, pleasing bar/lounge. We arrived very early in the morning after a long flight. They made special effort to get us into a room as soon as one was available
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
Walk the Rambla and surrounding area.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
WCD1213
Convenient location
The hosts at the front desk were very knowledgeable and attentive to my questions around the clock. Free internet access at their business center. The Metro is right in front the hotel. The hotel is within walking distance to most of the activities.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
