A 4-star hotel on Ronda de la Universitat, about a 5-minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya. The Hotel Exe Plaza Catalunya Barcelona keeps things simple: rooms with air conditioning, free wifi and a terrace. It is a practical option for short stays in which you will spend most of the day out.
Location and getting around
It stands on the boundary between the Eixample and the historic centre, in postcode 08007. With Plaça de Catalunya so close, many of the city’s transport links are at hand.
On foot, Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Batlló are about 10 minutes away. The Cathedral and La Rambla are about 15, and the Mirador de Colón, by the port, about 25. For the Sagrada Família, allow about 30 minutes on foot; if you would rather not walk that far, the Metro or a taxi is a better idea.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a desk, a safe and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Wifi is free.
Breakfast is served as a buffet and includes gluten-free options. According to the hotel, staff speak several languages. There is no record of a pool, gym or car park.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you will sightsee on foot and only need a good base to sleep.
- Handy if you travel for work and like a desk in the room.
- Useful if you eat gluten-free and want options at breakfast.
Good to know
You can use the room from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00. On arrival you must show photo ID and a credit card. The address available does not give a street number, so confirm it in your booking. More hotels in this category are among the 4-star hotels.