According to the hotel, the Hotel Acta Atrium Palace Barcelona occupies an 1888 building with a renovated interior. It is a 4-star hotel on the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, in the Eixample, about a 5-minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya. It is designed for anyone who wants to explore the Modernista centre on foot and have service at any hour.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at number 656 of Gran Via, postcode 08010. It is about a 10-minute walk to Casa Batlló, on Passeig de Gràcia. The Cathedral is about 15 minutes away, and La Rambla about 20.
The Sagrada Família is about 25 minutes on foot. Plaça d’Espanya, with the Fira, is about 2.5 km away: if you are going to a congress there, the Metro or a taxi will save you time.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are modern in style, with air conditioning, satellite TV and free wifi. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe and toiletries.
There is a 24-hour reception and room service, plus a tourist information desk with car hire. Breakfast is offered as a buffet, continental or à la carte. There is no private car park; according to the hotel, there is a public one nearby.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you arrive or leave at unusual hours: reception never closes.
- Handy if you like ordering something to your room at any time.
- Ideal if you are going to the Fira or to meetings in the centre.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. You need to show photo ID and a credit card on arrival. There is no record of a pool or gym. More similar options are among the 4-star hotels.