Expert review on Hotel Barcelona Catedral in Barcelona
Hotel Barcelona Catedral is a romantic hotel that is located close to the cathedral and Liesau Square.
This hotel has a modern design and comes with a variety of air-conditioned rooms, equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV. A restaurant and bar are available on site, and guests can enjoy the rooftop swimming pool and relax on the terrace. There are facilities for disabled guests, and bicycle rental is possible at the hotel.
Surroundings of Hotel Barcelona Catedral
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 Barcelona Catedral
Hotel Barcelona Catedral offers 80 rooms.
The hotel has several rooms spread over several floors. Therefor, it is recommended to make sure there is an elevator that reach all the floors of the hotel in case you have a problem with going up and down the stairs either for physical limitation or because you travel with kids and have a stroller you’ll be need to carry up and down the stairs, or for any other reason.
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 relatively spacious, which is an advantage whether you come alone, as a couple, as a family or group.
In terms of the bathroom – in each room there is a private bathroom used only by room guests.
Hotel Barcelona Catedral Facilities
Wifi and Internet:
done Free internet throughout the hotel
AC and heating:
done Air conditioning and heating throughout the year
Elevator:
done there is an elevator
Parking:
done Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges are applicable.
Restaurant and Breakfast:
done There is a restaurant on site
done The hotel serves a continental breakfast that received good reviews by the hotel’s guests
Balcony and Garden:
done Rooftop terrace
Health facilities:
done Solarium
done Massage
done Fitness center
done Rooftop pool
done Small gym
Services:
done Meeting and banquet rooms (recommended by hotel before)
done Business center is active
done Luggage storage
done Business services such as fax and photocopying services.
done Concierge service
done 24-hour front desk
done Ironing facilities
done Dry Cleaning
done Laundry
done Babysitting services
done Bicycle
Other Facilities:
done Mini bar
done TV
done Hair Dryer
done Free toiletries
done Safe box
done Bar
done Facilities for disabled guests
done Soundproof rooms
done Snack bar