The Hotel Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona is a 4-star hotel on the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, in the Eixample, a short step from Passeig de Gràcia. It has an outdoor pool, a gym and its own car park. It is a good fit if you want to get around on foot and come back to the hotel for a swim.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at number 644 of Gran Via, postcode 08007. Plaça de Catalunya and Casa Batlló are each about a 5-minute walk away. The Cathedral, in the Gothic Quarter, is about 15 minutes away, and La Rambla near the Liceu about 20.
Allow about 25 minutes on foot to the Sagrada Família. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 14 km away: better by taxi or public transport.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a Smart TV with built-in Chromecast, and wifi is free throughout the building. The shared areas include an outdoor pool, a terrace and a gym, free for guests.
The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and there is also a gastrobar and a cocktail bar. Breakfast is a buffet, with à la carte options and gluten-free dishes on request. The car park has a charging point for electric cars.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel in an electric car and need to charge it without leaving the hotel.
- Ideal if you want a pool in summer without going far from Passeig de Gràcia.
- Handy if you will explore the Modernista Eixample on foot.
- Useful if you follow a gluten-free diet and want to sort out breakfast at the hotel.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and the room must be vacated by 12:00 at the latest. At reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. To compare with other options in the centre, see the hotels in Barcelona.