The Hotel Nouvel Barcelona occupies a 19th-century building on Carrer de Santa Anna, in the Gothic Quarter. It keeps its ornate ceilings, crystal lamps and marble floors, and has its own restaurant. It is a good fit if you want to sleep between Plaça de Catalunya and the Cathedral and walk almost everywhere.
Location and getting around
Santa Anna is a pedestrian street off Portal de l’Àngel. Plaça de Catalunya is about 5 minutes’ walk away, and so is the Cathedral. You reach the Liceu in about 10 minutes down La Rambla, and Passeig de Gràcia in about 15. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 13.5 km away in a straight line and Barcelona Sants station about 2.7 km: for those journeys, the metro or a taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have double-glazed windows, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
The La Lluna restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. Breakfast is Mediterranean or continental. According to the property, reception is open 24 hours and offers laundry, luggage storage and car hire. There is also a reading room with computers and vending machines.
Who it suits
- If you are interested in buildings with period decor.
- If you travel as a couple and would like to have dinner at the hotel one day.
- If you plan to explore the Gothic Quarter and the shops of Portal de l’Àngel on foot.
Good to know
Check-in is between 15:00 and 23:30, so if your flight arrives very late, let them know beforehand. Keep your ID card or passport and a credit card to hand for registration. Check-out is from 6:00 to 12:00. You will find more 3-star hotels in the guide.