Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya

Good for brief stay before/after cruise

My wife and I stayed at the Torre Catalunya for the night before, and the night after, our cruise out of Barcelona. We were pleased. It's location by the train station is excellent for many transporation options around Barcelona. The staff were very helpful and friendly, including working directly with the airline (who lost our luggage) on our behalf. Further, even though we arrived early on one stay, and left late on the other stay, they accommodated us in the room for our extra time with no questions or problems. The room was clean and comfortable. We got the breakfast (extra 12 Euros/person if you sign up at check-in), which is a bit expensive - but the breakfast is a full buffet (fruits, breads, eggs, meats, cheeses, juice, tea/coffee, etc.) and is in the top floor dining room with impressive view of the city. The main disadvantage of this hotel is that not too many things in Barcelona are in easy walking distance, so you need to use bus, subway, etc. Also, neighborhood to the northwest is a bit sketchy.

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Outstanding Hotel

This hotel is a little of the main drag of Las Rambles but quite honestly it was nice to get away from that craziness. A few minutes walk from the Art museum and the 1992 Olympic Stadium (which we happened to see a Madonna concert in while we were there).

convenient, but not great

This hotel is very convenient for getting to and from the airport. The bed was quite hard. The ice machine was broken, but room service promptly brought ice to the room when we reported this. It was fairly loud, with noise both from the street and from the hall.

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Beautiful Hotel for a Great Price!

I only hoped the hotel would live up to it's reviews, and it most certainly did! The room was very spacious, the marble bathroom was luxurious and the view was awesome and went on forever, and the staff was very helpful and spoke English well! I've never seen such a large hotel room in Europe! I highly recommend this hotel to anyone going to Barcelona! I hope I have the opportunity to go back and stay longer next time!

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Needs improvement.

The improvement that they need, is in the area of the air condition. After 10:00pm they control the air condition in the room and it was hot. I had to open the window and it was so noising out side in the street. It took time for me to fall asleep.

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Convenient location

This hotel is right across from the train station and only 1 stop away from Plaza Catalunya. There's also a convenience store right downstairs. The views from the breakfast lounge were spectacular. Overall, we were very satisfied with this choice.

Gran Hotel Catalunya Barcelona

Excellent hotel with large, well appointed rooms. Location is convenient for both business and tourism. Good value for the money.

Excellent locat?on

Great locat?on next to the sants stat?on. B?g open rooms I had two d?ferent rooms. The ones ?n the front seems to be more used the ones ?n the back are almost brand new. Try to get rooms ?n the upper floor. Very helpful people.

Torre Catalunya is indeed "Grand"

Other than a somewhat out-of-the-way location, there is nothing but praise for this fine hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff, immaculately clean, lovely very comfortable room with plush and sleep-supporting bedding. Opt for the higher floors and you get a spectacular view of the city. Buffet breakfast only 10 euros if reserved on check-in, and excellent. The Visual restaurant is top-notch, albeit a little expensive. Would definitely stay here again.

Great Hotel

The hotel was very nice, and close to the train station and metro. The metro, possibly the best system I have experienced, made it easy and pleasant to quickly access all of the sights of Barcelona. Ambitious walkers can reasonably walk to places like Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, Old City, etc. I would stay at the hotel again.