Hotel Barcelona Universal
Barcelona, Spain
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Is Hotel Barcelona Universal good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 7.7/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: location; staff; pool. Main complaint: AC failure.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Barcelona's metro stay”
Near Paral·lel station with taxis always outside — Ramblas walkable, the sea under a kilometre, restaurants around Hotel Barcelona Universal is a pretty-good great-location stay: cozy rooms, nice service, a small tenth-floor pool, friendly staff and top-city facilities per one. A severe dissent though: at most three stars, not four a dead AC system left a set-19 room at 26 degrees overnight, street noise blocked window opening, plus small rooms, soft beds and old facilities; also not-soundproof rooms and a pickpocketing warning.
- Rooms
- Cozy amid heat and size reports.
- Service
- Nice staff amid the dissent — service noted by guests on their stays.
- Location
- Metro adjacent for guests here — location noted by guests on their stays.
- Food
- An okay breakfast for guests — food noted by guests on their stays.
- Facilities
- A small rooftop pool here — facilities noted by guests on their stays.
- Value
- Mixed amid the severe dissent — value noted by guests on their stays.
- Noise
- Street noise reported here — noise levels noted by guests on stays.
- Cleanliness
- Fine for guests on most stays.
- Location
- Staff
- Pool
- Value
- Gym
- Private parking
- AC failure
- Small rooms
- Noise
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How it compares
Hotel Barcelona Universal ranks #111 of 288 hotels Staylist lists in Barcelona and #63 of 123 4-star hotels there. At about $267 a night it is priced in line with 4-star hotels in Barcelona (median $271). The closest listed alternative is Hotel Best Auto Hogar, 100 m away (score 5.8).
About the hotel
- Address
- Av. del Paral·lel, 76-80, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Catalonia, 08001, Spain
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 2001
- Renovated
- 2014
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.6 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Barcelona Intl. Airport (14.3 km) · Train Station: Barcelona-Catalonia Square (1.75 km) · Metro: Paral·lel (0.02 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Hotel Best Auto Hogar100 m · 5.8 · $217
- Innside by Meliá Barcelona Apolo200 m · 8.0 · $355
- Grums Hotel & Spa400 m · 7.4
- Abba Rambla Hotel500 m · 7.0 · $201
- Barceló Raval500 m · 7.6 · $211
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Private parking
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Car rentals
- Conference room
- Business center
- Multi-function room
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Pool bar
- Pool lounge
- Fax/copying service
- Multimedia display system
- Lockers available
- Express check-in and check-out
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Catalan
- Italian
- Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, pool bar, pool lounge.
- Is there parking at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
- Yes: private parking.
- What wellness facilities does Hotel Barcelona Universal have?
- Gym.
- How far is Hotel Barcelona Universal from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Barcelona Intl. Airport, about 14.3 km away.
- How far is Hotel Barcelona Universal from the centre of Barcelona?
- About 1.6 km.
- Is Hotel Barcelona Universal suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.