The Hotel Balmes Barcelona is a 4-star hotel on Carrer de Mallorca, in the Eixample, with a seasonal pool and a gym. It is a comfortable base for seeing the Modernisme of Passeig de Gràcia and having somewhere to swim in the warm months.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Carrer de Mallorca, 216, in the Eixample, near the junction with Carrer de Balmes. Casa Batlló and Passeig de Gràcia are about a 10-minute walk away, and Plaça de Catalunya about 15.
It is about 25 minutes on foot to La Rambla and the cathedral, and about 30 to the Sagrada Família. Park Güell is 2.7 km away: better by metro or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have parquet floors, air conditioning, a private bathroom, satellite TV and free wifi.
- Seasonal pool and a gym.
- Bar decorated with African art, like the rest of the hotel.
- 24-hour reception, with sales of tickets for tours and shows.
- Free computer in the lobby.
- Buffet or continental breakfast, with gluten-free options on request.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you travel between spring and autumn and want a pool at the hotel.
- A good fit if you do not want to stop training while travelling.
- Practical if you are interested in the architecture of the Eixample and prefer to walk.
- Handy if you need a gluten-free breakfast: ask for it in advance.
Good to know
The pool is not open all year; if it matters to you, ask for the dates before booking. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. You will be asked for photo ID and a credit card on arrival.
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