Hotels on Las Ramblas

[bbqbears]

I am in the process of exploring hotels for our September 2022 pre and post cruise stay in Barcelona.  I have stayed at Hotel Continental Palacete twice and am leaning toward that one, but am wondering what the "typical" rate is for a hotel on Las Ramblas these days?  I'm guessing that everything will be more expensive post-COVID as businesses try to recoup some of their losses.  

[bennybear]

We much prefer to stay in the beautiful Eixample district,  near great tapas,  Gaudi apartments and quiet leafy streets.  You may wish to try it and be pleasantly surprised.  

[cruisemom42]

....or in the Bari Gotic (Gothic Quarter) but just off Las Ramblas. You still have the proximity to everything but a bit quieter and not wall-to-wall tourists.

 

There are a number of smaller nice boutique hotels tucked into the old streets.

[bbqbears]

Bennybear and Cruisemom42-thanks for the tips-I will check out these areas. I haven't been to Barcelona in a decade and not sure what is "typical" for a hotel room in these areas.  Any ideas?

[pno4te]

We loved our stay at Hotel 1898 right on Las Ramblas. I don't know what costs are now,  however it would be worth looking into. 

[cruisemom42]

I stayed in the lovely boutique H10 Raco del Pi for about $100/night several years ago. Extremely well located for my sightseeing and there was a great bakery across the street and a wonderful place for tapas down at the Raco del Pi Placa. I do know their rates vary by season.

 

[bbqbears]

It looks like I won't be able to get an accurate price until we are less than a year out.  I will keep checking, but again, thank you all for the suggestions.

[Steeler Nation At Sea]

Another recommendation for H10 Raco del Pi. I paid around €400 for a 3 night weekend stay for a twin room with balcony and breakfast included last October.

 

The nearby basilica features in the latest installment of The King's Man movie series.

 

Note: my usual goto budget option when I'm solo is Hotel Curious.  Well located, clean and good breakfast.  Tiny rooms though.

 

 

Edited February 27, 2022 by Steeler Nation At Sea

[Steeler Nation At Sea]

10 hours ago, Steeler Nation At Sea said:

The nearby basilica features in the latest installment of The King's Man movie series.

 

 

 

 

 

Duh.  The recent movie featuring Barcelona was Uncharted! (Not The King's Man.) 🤦‍♀️

[dolls123]

On 8/1/2021 at 11:32 AM, bbqbears said:

I am in the process of exploring hotels for our September 2022 pre and post cruise stay in Barcelona.  I have stayed at Hotel Continental Palacete twice and am leaning toward that one, but am wondering what the "typical" rate is for a hotel on Las Ramblas these days?  I'm guessing that everything will be more expensive post-COVID as businesses try to recoup some of their losses.  

How did you like Hotel Continental Palacete? I just booked it for October and will be there for 4 nights 

[dolls123]

On 8/1/2021 at 11:32 AM, bbqbears said:

  I have stayed at Hotel Continental Palacete twice and am leaning toward that one,   

Were you able to take pictures inside the hotel? 

[mskaufman]

Anyone ever stay at the Meridien?

[Bizzie07]

On 5/9/2022 at 12:53 AM, mskaufman said:

Anyone ever stay at the Meridien?

Stayed there a number of years ago.  Beautiful hotel with main entrance just off Las Ramblas.  

[bbqbears]

• Dolls 123-I am so sorry, I somehow lost this stream of discussion and just coming back to it.  Re: The Hotel Continental -here are pictures of the main gathering room and the buffet which they have out 24/7. You can't tell from the picture, but there are doors in that gathering room which open onto balconies that overlook La Rambla.   I don't have any pictures of the rooms which can go from palatial to dark and tiny (the inside rooms with out windows).  I've stayed in both, and frankly, didn't spend a lot of time in the room so didn't care if the room was small.  We have booked rooms there for a couple of days before our cruise and the same after.  I hope you enjoy your trip. 

[FetaCheese]

Bbq, from website photos, it looks like the Hotel Continental Palacete.  Is that right?  I am booked for 2 nights there in Versailles suite pre-cruise later this year.  Got recommendations from CC "Hotels in Madrid and Barcelona".  Looked at all of them, and this one seemed to be right for us.  Will be 1st stay.  Any 1st hand advice will be appreciated.  Thanks.

Edited August 1, 2022 by FetaCheese
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[bbqbears]

FetaCheese-yes, that's right.  This will be my third stay at the Continental Palacete.  My brother and sister-in-law shared those pictures I posted, and they feel the same way I feel about the place.  I believe our first stay there was 15 years ago, and my second trip was 10 years ago-but from the pictures and interactions with the staff r/t my upcoming trip, it doesn't appear to have changed.  There are some funky things about it-the inside, windowless rooms are an example.  Like everything else, the price has increased, but considering the complementary food and beverages (including beer and wine), it's reasonable.   We loved the location.  The staff have always been attentive.  

[FetaCheese]

Will be there off season, so rates seemed really good.

[Charmslittleworld]

Hi everyone

 

Unfortunately The Hotel Continental is booked out when we want to go.  The Majestic Hotel, El Avenida and NH Gran Hotel Calderon are available.  Any recommendations?

[FetaCheese]

44 minutes ago, Charmslittleworld said:

Hi everyone

 

Unfortunately The Hotel Continental is booked out when we want to go.  The Majestic Hotel, El Avenida and NH Gran Hotel Calderon are available.  Any recommendations?

Did you try Hotel Continental Palacete?

[Charmslittleworld]

Yes, both Hotel Continentals are booked out.  Palacete was my first choice because of all the rave reviews it has.