At number 75 Passeig de Gràcia, the Hotel Monument occupies a 19th-century building in the heart of the Eixample. It is a 5-star hotel with a spa and rooms with balconies, practical if you want the most famous Modernista houses at your door.
Location and getting around
From the entrance, Casa Batlló is about a 5-minute walk away. Plaça de Catalunya is about 15 minutes on foot, and the cathedral and the Sagrada Família about 25 each. La Rambla is about half an hour on foot. If you are going to Barceloneta beach (3.1 km) or Spotify Camp Nou (3.6 km), take the metro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
According to the hotel, the building was the home of Enric Batlló. Rooms are soundproofed and most have a balcony with city views. They have a flat-screen TV, a Bluetooth sound system and a safe with a charging socket. Bathrooms have a freestanding bath, bathrobes and toiletries.
The hotel has a spa and high-speed wifi, plus its own dining, with a bistro serving Mediterranean cuisine. Breakfast can be a buffet, continental or American.
Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you come to see Modernista architecture and prefer to walk.
- A good fit if you value a soundproofed room on a central avenue.
- Practical if you want a spa without leaving the hotel.
- Handy if you are interested in food and want to dine in the same building.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out ends at 12:00. Not all rooms have a balcony: if it matters, choose one when you book. To compare with other 5-star hotels in the Eixample, check services such as a pool or gym, which are not listed here.