Grand Hotel Central Barcelona
Via Laietana, 30, Barcelona, Spain
Neighborhood: Vía Laietana
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Spacious, cool and clutter-free, the Grand Hotel Central melds the scale and efficiency of a business hotel with the textures and colors of a city-center boutique hotel. The minimalist-chic design looks immediately familiar, immaculately clean and gracefully illuminated, but is confidently handled, and finishes lengths ahead of the average minimalist boutique. And the location elevates it as well: the proximity to Barcelona’s cathedral and the Gothic quarter makes it tourist-friendly, and the arty El Born district which surrounds is the natural habitat of the young and stylish.
Inside it’s well-equipped for business or pleasure; each of the 147 guest rooms features crisp white linens, spotless glass doors, a large flat-screen television, high-speed internet access, and conveniences like an oversized work desk, a hands-free telephone, and ruthlessly efficient soundproofing. Some guests report Blackberry connectivity issues, though whether that’s a feature or a flaw depends somewhat on one’s perspective. In any case, luxurious bathrooms contain anti-steam mirrors and roomy bathtubs. And fully half of the guest quarters are actually rather extravagant, either expanded Executive rooms or full-fledged suites, with high ceilings and huge windows facing out to the cathedral.
Tart sangria and Catalan-inspired lunches are served in Avalon, the hotel’s stylish restaurant. The rooftop’s sparkling blue infinity pool, however, may be the hotel’s most notable feature, as the panoramic views of ancient monuments and the contemporary city-dwellers that bustle around them are truly unmatched in Barcelona.
- 147 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 65 Guest Reviews
- Grand Hotel Central Barcelona
- Via Laietana, 30
- Barcelona, Spain
- Neighborhood: Vía Laietana
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour room service
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Golf nearby
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (seasonal)
- Restaurant
- Rooftop terrace bar
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
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65 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Michel
- Stayed January 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The room was spacious and the roof top terrace is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view of Barcelona
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Vasco
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The staff was friendly and well trained. Nothing to complain about. Well done !
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- neil
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great hotel; beautiful terrace and pool and nice public spaces. Top location near both the beach and in the centre of the city.
What the hotel could do better:
Not much really, the basic bedrooms could be a little better decorated to maximise the sense of space. They're quite small and the dark, moody palate doesn't help.
