Barcelona Center Hotel - Barcelona

Balmes 103-105, Barcelona, 08008 Spain
Hotel Info: 866-539-0036
Guest rating 4.4 / 5
93% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 4.0)
Location. The Barcelona Center Hotel is located in the Eixample district of central Barcelona, Spain, 300 metres from the designer boutiques of historic Passeig de Gracia avenue. Barcelona's Museum of Modern Art, the lively promenades of Las Ramblas and Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia cathedral are within one-and-a-half kilometres. Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is 12 kilometres from the hotel. Hotel Features. The Barcelona Center Hotel's lobby has large windows, striped sofas and orange-and- brown...
41.39179, 2.15937
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  • 4.4 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 93% Recommended
  • 15 Reviews
  • 4.5  Hotel Service
  • 4.3  Room Comfort
  • 4.6  Hotel Condition
  • 4.7  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (15) 4.4
Business (0) 0
Romance (4) 4.8
Family (1) 3.0
With Friends (1) 5.0
All Others (9) 4.3

Overview

Location. The Barcelona Center Hotel is located in the Eixample district of central Barcelona, Spain, 300 metres from the designer boutiques of historic Passeig de Gracia avenue. Barcelona's Museum of Modern Art, the lively promenades of Las Ramblas and Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia cathedral are within one-and-a-half kilometres. Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is 12 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Barcelona Center Hotel's lobby has large windows, striped sofas and orange-and- brown furnishings. There is a sun terrace, and guests can receive sightseeing advice from staff at the 24-hour front desk.

International and local cuisine is served in the modern Balmes 103 Restaurant. Guests can relax on the sofas in the Lobby Bar. In summer, cocktails are served at the alfresco Terrace Bar.

The hotel offers meeting rooms, business services and computer rental. There are complimentary high-speed Internet connections in public areas.

The hotel has a well-equipped fitness centre and a sauna.

Guestrooms. The Barcelona Center Hotel's 132 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in warm tones with contemporary furnishings. Rooms offer complimentary high-speed Internet connections, satellite television, complimentary newspapers, minibars and safes. Bathrooms have bath/shower combinations.

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Amenities

Services

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Multilingual staff
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Sauna

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Exhibit space
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Secretarial services
  • Translation services

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom phone
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Satellite television service
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking permitted
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Television in lobby;
  • Umbrella
Check-in time is 1 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Dining

Balmes 103 Restaurant - Balmes 103, with its modern design and natural lighting, serves a wide range of local and international dishes.

Lobby Bar - Guests can relax on the sofas at the hotel’s lobby bar.

Terrace Bar - Opens for al fresco drinks in the summer months.

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.


  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis nearby

Guestrooms Guestrooms

Everest Room

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom phone
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Satellite television service
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Smoking permitted
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
Accessibility features

Standard Room

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

One double or two twin beds. Contemporary decor. Air conditioning, minibar, safe. Satellite television, direct-dial telephone, complimentary high-speed Internet, complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with hair dryer and telephone.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Superior Room

Hotel Info: 866-539-8117

One double or two twin beds, and extra bed if requested. 30 square metres. Contemporary decor. Air conditioning, minibar, safe. Satellite television, direct-dial telephone, complimentary high-speed Internet, complimentary newspaper. Extra storage space. Bathroom with hair dryer and telephone.

All rooms include
Accessibility features

Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

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Barcelona Center Hotel Eixample

A short guide to Eixample

The Eixample suburb was created 1860–1920 and consequently holds the city’s finest Modernist buildings. The Passeig de Gràcia is the main artery, its wide pavements lined with designer shops and chic cafes. It is also home to Gaudí’s two fairy-tale masterpieces, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, plus many other architectural gems. The undoubted star of the Eixample is La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s fabulous unfinished emblematic church.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Fundacio Antoni Tapies - 400 yards
  • Casa Mila - 500 yards
  • Eixample - 500 yards
  • Casa Batllo - 500 yards
  • Casa Amatller - 500 yards
  • Casa Lleo-Morera - 600 yards
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 600 yards
  • University of Barcelona - 800 yards

0.5 - 1.0 mi

  • Placa Catalunya - 1200 yards
  • Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona - 1200 yards

3.0+ mi

  • Barcelona Intl. Airport (BCN) - 7.5 miles
  • Gerona Costa Brava Airport (GRO) - 47 miles

Reviews

Barcelona Center Hotel 2009.12.06
Recommended Trip type: Family "Nice hotel but too long a walk to metro"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Dec 6, 2009

The room is nice and clean and the reception staff was helpful. It just a bit too far from the metro, but it is accessable to bus stops.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2009.09.24
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great hotel great location great rooms and great service"

Reviewed by D of Ireland on Sep 24, 2009

Only stayed the one night but cannot fault this hotel in any category. Great stay & will be back.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2009.09.14
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Good, But Not Great"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 14, 2009

Overall, staff was pleasant, however one staff member was not very courteous and placed us in a smoking room when we asked for a non-smoking room. Restaurant in the hotel was good.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2009.09.01
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Terrific hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 1, 2009

We stayed here for our first night in Barcelona and we wished we had a few more. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the location was great-right near the main shopping/sightseeing area. Would recommend it to a friend.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2009.07.17
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 17, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2009.04.30
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Wonderful Hotel!"

Reviewed by Martha of L.A. on Apr 30, 2009

This hotel exceeded my expectations! From arrival on, the staff was exceptional, helpful and professional. The room was very comfortable, beautiful, nice decor, gorgeous and spacious bathroom. The location is perfect for walking on to nice shops and cafes, and convenient to several Metro lines. It rained part of the time I was in Barcelona, which was fine, but it was really nice to have a good restaurant and bar on the premises. As a woman travelling on my own, I was never uncomfortable in this location. A real treat!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2009.04.11
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 11, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2008.11.20
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Nice Hotel"

Reviewed by Yulia of New York on Nov 20, 2008

It is a nice, modern, clean hotel with pleasant and helpful staff. We were satisfied with all aspects of our stay. The location is great - walking distance to Gaudi's famous sites in Eixample, to La Rambla and to Gothic Quarter. One misunderstanding on our side was the assumption that the buffet breakfast was included in the price (which was the case for some people staying in the hotel). However, we found out that hotels.com never include breakfast in their price quotes.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2008.08.31
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Lovely Hotel, Beautiful Room"

Reviewed by stephanie of phoenix on Aug 31, 2008

Having never traveled outside US, I did not have any expectations really, (although reading other reviews prepared me for the small size of rooms!), but found this room quite nice! was probably the largest of all rooms stayed at during trip even. The bathroom was downright luxurious compared to others as well! Beds seem to be very hard as a standard everywhere we stayed, and these were no exception. The area is definately quiet at night, a bit away from everything. We took the bus from the airport, as suggested on other reviews, but is was a bit longer of a walk, uphill, than expected. still, not a problem if you like to walk. We used the metro to get around town after that. Thought it was a good value for money, would stay again-

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2007.04.05
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed by Dave of Kansas City on Apr 5, 2007

It was a great hotel with comfortable rooms and a friendly and helpful staff. I would definitely stay there the next time I am in Barcelona.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Barcelona Center Hotel 2008.08.15
Recommended Trip type: All Others "No Complaints"

Reviewed by B of NOTTINGHAM on Aug 15, 2008

This hotel is well situated away from noise and was comfortable and clean. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and able to offer advise on where to go etc. There is an excellent Tapas Bar just across form the Hotel and shops are easily reached on foot. The roof terrace is a peaceful retreat. I would stay here again. Good value for money.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2008.06.18
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Too noisey to sleep"

Reviewed by A of London on Jun 18, 2008

A wedding was held in the hotel the night we stayed. The music was louder in our rrom than it was in the street or the hallway. We reported this and were told we had to wait until 3.00am for the music to stop. The besa and pillows were uncomforatable and service was poor.

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1.0 out of value="5"
  • 1.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 1.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2008.04.02
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Friendly comfortable Hotel"

Reviewed by D of London on Apr 2, 2008

Nice staff, good location and very clean. Would recommend it. However breakfast expensive and TV choice limited. Suggest you use local places for food and not the hotel itself.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Barcelona Center Hotel 2007.11.14
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Charming superplus 4 star hotel"

Reviewed by X of Cambridge on Nov 14, 2007

The best 4 star hotel I once have been and believe its rate will be raised soon.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

The following foreign language reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Barcelona Center Hotel 2009.04.04
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Superbe hotel"

Reviewed by A of STRASBOURG on Apr 4, 2009

Hôtel magnifique, bien placé au centre de la ville pour découvrir Barcelone..Chambre spacieuse, propre et confortable, grande salle de bain. Excellent petit déjeuner

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

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