The Gran Hotel Havana Barcelona is a 4-star hotel housed in Casa Fradera, a building from 1882 on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. It is in the Eixample, about a 10-minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya. It is a good fit if you want a hotel with a rooftop pool without leaving the centre.
Location and getting around
The address is Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 647 (08010). From the door it is about 10 minutes on foot to Plaça de Catalunya and another 10 to Casa Batlló, on Passeig de Gràcia. The cathedral is about 15 minutes away and the Sagrada Família about 20.
According to the hotel, Girona metro station is about 200 metres away. Allow about 40 minutes on foot to Barceloneta beach. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 14 km away, so the metro or a taxi is best.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have classic décor, a marble bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free wifi.
- Rooftop with a seasonal pool and a terrace with city views.
- Sauna.
- Restaurant serving traditional cuisine and, in summer, a terrace bar with light dishes, according to the hotel.
- Buffet, continental, American or à la carte breakfast.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you want to walk between Passeig de Gràcia and Plaça de Catalunya.
- A good fit if you travel in summer and fancy a swim on the roof when you get back.
- Practical if you are interested in the Eixample’s 19th-century buildings.
- Handy if you prefer a hotel with a restaurant and several breakfast options.
Good to know
The pool is seasonal, so do not count on it in winter. You can take your room from 15:00 and must leave it before 12:00. At reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. You have more options in the area on the page for places to stay in Barcelona.