Expert review on Hotel Rialto in Barcelona
Hotel Rialto is a high class tourist hotel that is located close to the cathedral and Liesau Square.
This large hotel has an authentic design and provides double, twin and triple rooms for rent. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with hairdryer. There is a spacious dining area where breakfast is served every morning, and a 24-hour front desk is available at the hotel.
Surroundings of Hotel Rialto
The property is situated in the old town of Barcelona, in the center of the Gothic Quarter, a quarter best described by its rich history and gothic architectural style. It is right next to the Barcelona Cathedral, one of the major tourist attractions in the city. Tourists that choose accommodation in this area will pay more for their vacation, but they get the opportunity to stay in the most beautiful and romantic area of the city.
During daytime, you can find many shops, restaurants and various tourist activities just a few steps away. During the night you can enjoy the street shows and nearby bars. If you choose to stay here, be aware that during the summertime, it can get a really crowded here due to the popularity among the tourists.
As mentioned, the hotel is situated in a very central location, it is located close to two main metro stations (Liceo and Jaume I), which makes it possible to reach any point in Barcelona easily. In terms of transportation, this area is not a good option for tourists who use a private car, because parking is mostly inaccessible and some streets are reserved only for local’s cars.
Lastly, keep in mind that this is one of the most requested areas for tourist accommodation. Its popularity and the limited options together, raise the area’s prices compared to similar accommodation options in other parts of Barcelona, such as Plaça d’Espanya or the north of the Eixample.
The rooms at Hotel Rialto
Hotel Rialto offers 205 rooms.
The hotel is a large hotel with a large number of rooms. Thus, it is likely that even at the last minute there will still be available rooms at the hotel, mainly standard single, double and twin rooms, that way you will be able to save money. However if you wish to stay at this hotel specifically, you might want to reserve a room in advance, especially when Barcelona is busy with tourists like summer vacation and public holidays, as well as the days before and after big soccer games.
The hotel rooms are relatively similar in size and quality, so when you decide which room is the one for you you should pay extra attention to the last date for cancellation, deposit, whether breakfast is include or not, the room type and how many guests the room can accommodate and of course the price. The rooms are standard in terms of space.
In terms of the bathroom – in each room there is a private bathroom used only by room guests.
Hotel Rialto Facilities
Wifi and Internet:
done Free internet throughout the hotel
AC and heating:
done Air conditioning and heating throughout the year
Elevator:
done The elevator reaches all floors
Restaurant and Breakfast:
done There is a restaurant on site
done The hotel serves a rich and varied breakfast buffet
priority_high The breakfast has mixed reviews from guests
Services:
done Meeting and banquet rooms (recommended by hotel before)
done 24-hour front desk
done Business services such as fax and photocopying services.
done Luggage storage
done Concierge service
done Laundry
done Daily maid service
done Entertainment for children
Other Facilities:
done TV
done Wardrobe
done Hair Dryer
done Free toiletries
done Safe box
done Facilities for disabled guests
done Public lounge/TV area
done Vending machine
done Bar