The Grums Hotel & Spa Barcelona is in Poble-sec, in the part closest to the port, and is a 4-star hotel with its own spa. It suits you if you arrive or leave by ferry or cruise, or if you want the port and La Rambla within walking distance.
Location and getting around
The address is Palaudàries, 26. The Mirador de Colón and the Port Vell are about 10 minutes on foot; La Rambla, near the Liceu, about 15; and the Cathedral of the Gothic Quarter about 20. According to the property, the ferry and cruise terminals are about 5 minutes’ walk away. For the Sagrada Família, about 3.4 km away, the Metro or a taxi is best.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have large windows, themed decor and Rituals toiletries. Wifi is free throughout the hotel.
The spa has a hydromassage bath, a Finnish sauna and a steam bath, as well as a menu of massages and treatments. Access to the circuit is paid separately.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you are boarding a cruise or ferry and want to sleep near the terminal.
- Ideal if you are looking for a hotel with a spa in the centre for a couple’s break.
- Handy if you travel for work and want the port and the centre within walking distance.
Good to know
- The spa circuit carries a surcharge.
- You can check in between 15:00 and 0:00, and check-out is from 9:00 to 12:00. Reception asks for photo ID and a credit card.
- There is no information about breakfast or parking: ask beforehand if you need them.
If you want to compare other areas, the rest of the city is in hotels in Barcelona.