Help with BARCELONMA HOTELS

I am sure I read in a previous thread recommendations for a Hotel in Barcelona, but I can’t seem to find it. I know this forum has many seasoned travelers that have stayed in Barcelona. Could anyone please give me your recommendations. I know I can count on you.

Most people recommend the Arts:

https://www.hotelartsbarcelona.com/en/

Location cant be beaten, one could literally walk to and from the ship, and if you're careful with the room that you choose, the prices can be a very pleasant surprise.

You can get more info on the European port of call forum.

We love the K and K Hotel Picasso. It is a rather new hotel with no smoking, free wonderful breakfast and great service. The staff speaks perfect English.

It is located near the zoo which is a quieter area than the Las Ramblas area. It is also near the El Born with great restaurants.

Enjoy your trip!

The Majestic and the W are both great hotels. The Majestic is right in the center of Las Ramblas within walking distance of a great many sites. The W is on the beach with fantastic views. Stayed in both.

Hotel Gaudi and Hotel Jazz are also very good, with Horel Gaudi less than a block off Las Ramblas.

As Jim and Stan wrote, the ARTS is fantastic and in a wonderful location with large rooms, fantastic service,

food and ocean and city views.

Personally we would never consider the area right around or on Las Ramblas to be a good one after many visits to Barcelona

Here’s another

Catalonia catedral. Great location. We loved it

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Most people recommend the Arts:

https://www.hotelartsbarcelona.com/en/

 

Location cant be beaten, one could literally walk to and from the ship, and if you're careful with the room that you choose, the prices can be a very pleasant surprise.

Love the Arts, but would be hard pressed to walk to the port from there. Probable a couple of miles and not in a straight line either. Love Port Olympic area by the beach. Much to do there and the hop on bus stops on the corner. Prices are a little high but worth it. :):):)

If you like great, little boutique hotels - The 5 Rooms. It's about 1 1/2 blocks from Placa de Catalunya (hub for the HOHO buses and others). Terrific little hotel that gets high ratings all over the internet ... and lots of pictures. Do a Google search.

and if you are looking for a clean economic hotel in a great location to sleep and shower in, we were very pleased with Arc La Rambla.

I am sure I read in a previous thread recommendations for a Hotel in Barcelona, but I can’t seem to find it. I know this forum has many seasoned travelers that have stayed in Barcelona. Could anyone please give me your recommendations. I know I can count on you.

After 40 years of international travel I have learned a few things one is about hotels. For the past 20 years I have standardized on ONE brand whether in Turlock CA to Singapore.... Go with Marriott... they are the largest hotel co and now took over Sheraton too. You can rely on what ever Marriott hotel you pick to be consistent in quality, service and comfort. The bed is fantastic. So I will say with confidence, anything Marriott anywhere is going to be one of the best and best value.

whether it is ther economy Fairfield or Ritz Carlton ( oh yes the Ritz is part of marriott) ( and you can earn points if your a guest) In Barcelona....Marriott, In Nice, Marriott, Paris, Vienna, Singapore..... Marriott..

Thought I would check out the Hotel Arts--it is owned by Marriott!

Right now we have reservations at Catalonia Hotel Catalunya. Good central location by Plaza Catalunya and has car rental on site. We plan to rent a car for a day or two so having that service on site was a plus.

It also has a room rate of around 125 euro, but breakfast not included.

I am sure I read in a previous thread recommendations for a Hotel in Barcelona, but I can’t seem to find it. I know this forum has many seasoned travelers that have stayed in Barcelona. Could anyone please give me your recommendations. I know I can count on you.

In past threads I've seen lots of recommendations for the hotel 1898. Perhaps that's the one you were thinking of?

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After 40 years of international travel I have learned a few things one is about hotels. For the past 20 years I have standardized on ONE brand whether in Turlock CA to Singapore.... Go with Marriott... they are the largest hotel co and now took over Sheraton too. You can rely on what ever Marriott hotel you pick to be consistent in quality, service and comfort. The bed is fantastic. So I will say with confidence, anything Marriott anywhere is going to be one of the best and best value.

whether it is ther economy Fairfield or Ritz Carlton ( oh yes the Ritz is part of marriott) ( and you can earn points if your a guest) In Barcelona....Marriott, In Nice, Marriott, Paris, Vienna, Singapore..... Marriott..

Except in Chicago. The Ritz Carlton there is not part of Marriott, but owned I think by Four Seasons. Don't know why or how.

Except in Chicago. The Ritz Carlton there is not part of Marriott, but owned I think by Four Seasons. Don't know why or how.

However the Chicago Marriott has an astounding exec lounge....and service

In Barcelona we stay here....

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/spain/hilton-diagonal-mar-barcelona-BCNDMHI/index.html

However the Chicago Marriott has an astounding exec lounge....and service

I am sure it is great, but not Ritz Carlton. Just saying.

Thought I would check out the Hotel Arts--it is owned by Marriott!

 

Right now we have reservations at Catalonia Hotel Catalunya. Good central location by Plaza Catalunya and has car rental on site. We plan to rent a car for a day or two so having that service on site was a plus.

 

It also has a room rate of around 125 euro, but breakfast not included.

In Barcelona, our favorite thing is to visit one of the small bakeries for breakfast. So having it oftered by the hotel is not important to us.

I am so very pleased with your responses to this thread, I am checking out Hotel by Hotel based on your recommendations. Thanks so much, I knew I could count on Oceania’s seasoned Travelers

In 2012 we stayed at the Hotel Colon. It is situated opposite the Gothic Cathedral with good reasonably priced Spanish restaurants(ie local Spanish were eating there) in the Cathedral Square It had very helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms and was close to a Hop on Hop off bus stop. I would stay there again. We didn't have any meals there preferring the nearby cafes.

In 2012 we stayed at the Hotel Colon. It is situated opposite the Gothic Cathedral with good reasonably priced Spanish restaurants(ie local Spanish were eating there) in the Cathedral Square It had very helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms and was close to a Hop on Hop off bus stop. I would stay there again. We didn't have any meals there preferring the nearby cafes.

Greetings from South Beach, triplestar. We also stay at the Hotel Colon. Our last visit was last year, when we sailed on Explorer's Spring TA to Barcelona. It is our hotel of choice in Barcelona because the location is perfect for us. We get a room overlooking the plaza, and the view is charming. It is easy to find places to dine in the area.

If any of you are interested in beading, we found an area in the shopping center that has great stuff. Shops there carried everything, at least they did last April, and at all price levels. Who knew?

Mary

Have a look at El Palace Hotel, it used to be the Ritz. Another Hotel with charme, that could be interesting is the Brummell. Have a look at trip advisor for reviews.

Ivi

It would be useful if the OP gave a price range or a max price. The recommendations, while lovely, are much too expensive for just a safe convenient place to sleep, imo! I prefer to spend my money on more nights away.

Hotel 1898 for us. Beautiful property; just don't book a room facing LaRambla!

I've stayed at the Continental on Las Rambla and Continental Palace above the Playa Catalona. Clean, convenient for touring, and 24 hour buffet. Reasonably priced To each their own.