Hotel Gran Vía - Barcelona

9.2

This was my second time in Barcelona although the first time in this hotel. I had looked at various reviews of the hotel and noted that some were good whilst others were less so. For people looking for a modern plastic covered hotel, this is not for them; it is an old restored building, as clean and well decorated as is normal for these things. The fitting in my room were all in good functioning condition, hot water at all times and a good shower. The public rooms had antique furniture which was interesting. In this respect there was also plenty of "public space" including a large lounge which could not be said for the hotel I stayed in last year for twice the price. There were two desktop computers in the lounge as well as free wireless internet access. Turned out that this didn't work properly on the third floor where I was, but OK elsewhere. It took a few days before the staff acknowledged this. Pity, if they knew this, that they hadn't told me at the start, could be just my language problems. An excellent hotel in a very convenient position

8.3

The bed was very hard and we could not sleep very well. Changed rooms and the bed was still too hard. For this reason we will not stay at the hotel again.

7.2

l'hotel grand via è molto bello (era un'antica villa) e pulito. è situato in una posizione strategica, a 2 min. a piedi da piazza catalunya (da dove partono tutti i bus turistici e anche quello per l'aeroporto), ubicazione veramente centralissima e di conseguenza, purtroppo, molto rumorosa...

4.4

The room smelled badly. The shower was broken and was only partially repaired during our stay. The entire hotel is run down and needs renovating. The staff was not rude but neither were they friendly or welcoming

7.4

Positive: Excellent position, near underground, Plaza Catalunya, Paseo de Gracia and Ramblas. Negative: rooms that overlook Gran Via are very noisy

8.3

At first glance the hotel looked a bit shabby on the outside but inside it was fine. The staff at the hotel were polite but a bit abrupt at times. The room was large, clean and comfortable and at the back of the hotel which is quiet(the front is quite noisy). We didn't have breakfast at the hotel as there are numerous cafes around the area which were very good. The hotel location was excellent - just a stone's throw from Placa de Catalunya plus a metro station at the end of the street. Overall I would recommend the Gran Via mainly for it's location.

9.4

For that price hotel is great. Its in town centre and its just 350 m from plaza catalunya and la rambla you can do and see everything on the foot. 10 min with metro to camp nou. very nice breakfast. Overall its great for that price and I will be back there that for sure.

8.6

The location of Granvia hotel is excellent. Extremely central with acces to many tourist attractions as well as public transportation. The room was not as nice as in the pictures on their website, but overall it was ok. We asked for a room with balcony when we made the reservation and kindly asked it again to the receptionist when we got there, but they did not care about this request. I found that a bit annoying. The breakfast was good. Granvia is a very good choice if you are looking for a central hotel but you don't want to spend a lot of money on accomodation.

7.0

The hotel was decent. It was not too overpriced and the region where it's located is great for tourism. The room where I stayed was a little too small and it could use a bigger bed even for a single person but the sheets and towels were pretty clean.

7.9

Hotel perfetto come base per stare a Barcellona. La posizione è ottimale, circa 200m da Plaza Catalunya e solo 50m da Passeig de Gracia. Le camere non sono molto spaziose (e i bagni privi di bidet) ma pulite e silenziose. Anche il letto è un po' più corto e più stretto di un normale matrimoniale. Onesti i prezzi del frigobar. Il personale è abbastanza cortese anche se non propriamente espansivo. Bisogna specificare alla prenotazione se si desidera un letto matrimoniale altrimenti vi assegnano una doppia con letti songoli. Non abbiamo usufruito della colazione in hotel perchè cara (10€) e perchè nei dintorni ci sono parecchie caffetterie doce fare buone colazioni spendendo un terzo. La posizione dell'albergo fa si che sia abbastanza tranquillo poichè la Gran Via non è molto trafficata di notte ma assolutamente sicuro anche di notte perchè molto centrale. Comoda la vicinanza a Plaza Catalunya poichè da lì partono i bus turistici scoperti.

9.7

The Grand Via is in the best location for touring BCN. We stayed in an enormous triple room (#117)and enjoyed the parlour with internet desks and outdoor terrace every day. The staff was pleasant. We did not eat breakfast in the dining room but it looked lovely. I had tried to reserve directly to take advantage of the Rick Steves discount but was told the hotel was full, however I could reserve through Venere. Thanks! It was a great experience. The only slight negative was that the beds were very small and low.

7.1

It is an old stuffy city palais but the location and price make it up. Good location to discover the city.

9.3

Muy buena relación calidad/precio comparando con otros hoteles céntricos de Barcelona. Sin duda cuando vuelva a Barcelona volveré al Hotel Gran Via

9.1

Ottimo albergo a 150 metri da plaça Catalunya, vero cuore della città. Rapporto qualita/prezzo ottimo.

9.5

beautiful hotel, very clean and near to all the main sites of Barcelona. We stayed in a double room which was very authentic. The restaurant and the other rooms in the hotel were absolutely beautiful, Very good value for money.

9.6

A lovely old grand hotel in a great location. Very spacious rooms with closet space to hang clothes. We stayed in a room with 4 single beds very comfortably. The outside terrace in the back of the hotel was great to sit in the evenings to relax.

4.0

Great location, which is about the only positive comment to be made, other than that there was access to internet for free. Staff was MOST unhelpful in making suggestions, giving directions to places, etc. In adition, we were overcharged by about 7 euros by the taxi from the airport. When I asked the staff if that was a normal fee, they affirmed (it clearly was not). Despite the fact that we were on a busy street with absolutely no need to phone for a cab, the staff was isnsistent upon call taxis (for which the driver added a 3 euro fee, I assume to be "shared"). Spanish breakfasts are not consistent with my preferences, but nevertheless, the brekfast was only slightly adequate. All in all, other than a good location, this hotel is not friendly and is overpriced.

8.7

The place was both clean and reasonably quiet.The location is perfect as it is near any major form of transportation. Also, its proximity to both Pl. Catalunya and Passeig Gràcia is a plus.

8.5

You can tell straight away on entering Hotel Gran Via that at one time in its history, it was a clasical hotel. The rooms and hallways are decorated in a classical period architectural style and the original woodwork is in very good condition. The air conditioning is individual rather than being an entire system for the building. Overall, I was happy with everything during my stay there.

9.4

The hotel is very grand with a really nice old lounge and terrace out the back. The rooms were clean and well maintained. The area is very nice with wide boulevards and lots of cafes and shops close by. Its about a 5 minutes walk down the La Ramblas where most of the crowds & bars are. The airport bus stops just a few minutes away so easy to get to.

7.0

Room was very small. Walls were thin, I could here the guy next door snoring. Very central. Good location.

5.4

room was dirty, in the bathroom plenty of hair obviously from different precedent guests plus a nice cockroach. friends who wanted to see me were not allowed to come to the room. concierge was not willing to call us a taxi but send us to next corner, after 30 min in the rain we got one. location in ther very center of bcn is great, otherwise worst hotel I ever stayed in.

8.5

good value, could not fault the hotel. I would recommend this for short stay breaks as you can easily visit all the sights on foot or by public transport

7.8

Very centrally located, only 2 min walk from Pl.de Catalunya and easy acess to shopping aereas, subway and Ramblas. All taxi drivers knew the hotel. Breakfast at tapas bars close by, 7-8 E pp. Nice stay.

9.9

This is a beautiful old hotel near the Ramblas of Barcelona. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would highly recommend this hotel.

9.2

great hotel at great price. very good breakfast not included in the room price (10 euro)

8.9

For the price I paid, this is the best hotel I've ever stayed in. It was one of the cheapest hotels I found in Barcelona through Venere, and I couldn't understand why. Great location and the room had no problems other than being a little small. It was very clean and the staff was very helpful. The hotel is very near (2 minute walk) Plaça Catalunya, which is very central to get anywhere in Barcelona.

8.9

very good hotel at good price. Breakfast non included at 10 euro, but great.

7.8

great breakfast but not included in the room price. (10 euro)

10

I felt welcomed and very comfortable at all times. The staff was very helpful and fun to talk with, specially that young guy with blue/green eyes who explained to me all about the catalunian statut.

7.9

Excellent location, great tapas restaurant around corner. Room on 1st floor (118) noisy in the early morning due to reception area. No view from window, but otherwise fine. Breakfast expensive (10 Euros), but convenient and good value if you are hungry! We would use this hotel again.

6.7

The room was really ugly. but the hotel is well placed.

8.7

perfect location, nice & comfortable (triple) room, good value for money, I would stay there again

8.5

Wonderful old-fashioned character, with a grand entrance, and staircase leading into a beautiful drawing room. The bedroom was spacious with lovely wooden furniture. Clean bathroom. I would definitely recommend it, and would stay here during my next visit to Barcelona.

10

Excellent location.Rooms not facing the street are very quiet.Breakfast at the hotel is expensive(10 euro p/p),but there are a lot of cafes and restaurants within 2 blocks around the hotel.I would stay there again.

7.8

Unverständlich für mich ist, warum Kollegen im gleichen Zeitraum für gleiches Zimmer 20 € weniger zahlen mussten. Meine Buchung lag zeitlich später !

9.8

WE HAD A VERY PLEASANT STAY AND LOOK FORWARD TO RETURNING NEXT TIME I AM IN BARCELONA

9.9

Very good hotel! Strongly recommended.

9.4

Very well situated, about 30 minutes from airport with "blue busses" that deserves "Placa Catalunia", which is 3 minutes from the hotel away and in the center of Barcelona. We had a very quite room as It was in the back. Gastronomic restaurant next to the hotel and very nice "basque" tapas bar at the corner. We whould recommend this hotel and come back again with pleasure.

8.2

The location was great, extremely convenient to the Plaza Catalonia and Las Ramblas. The room we had faced the street Gran Via which is a bit noisey as there's the constant sound of traffic but overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay.

8.7

We asked for single Bed, but we had 2 beds.

7.2

A nice hotel in a great central Barcelona location. Very near to Plaça Catalunya, La Rambla, Barri Gotic and public transporation. Good breakfast served daily. I would stay here again.

8.5

We had a room with a south facing patio area to the rear of the building on the first floor. I think there are three room like this, well worth having. Justin & Nina

9.2

GREAT lOCATION...iT WAS WALKING DISTANCE TO MANY SIGHTS AND ALSO TO bUS AND METRO. TAPAS RESTAURANT AROUND THE CORNER WAS FABULOUS.

7.1

We where prommesed a room in the back but got a room in the front. Verry noisy whith the street below. Good breakfast. Nice garden in the back.

7.5

If a hotel at reasonable prices is located excellently you may be forced to satisfy yourself for otherwise less.

8.1

habitaciones muy pequeñas buena ubicacion

8.2

Great hotel, friendly atmosphere, very welcoming staff.

7.7

Hotel is a 19th century palace. Lobby and stairwell are beautiful, but sounds echo and no matter where your room is you risk being woken-up by noises. I didn't mind, it made me get up and at it quicker. Rooms are very small, small double bed, but clean, bathroom sparkled, hair dryer provided. Two men, especially one in day time, are nasty, don't like to answer questions, but there's a public info booth just up the street. The breakfast I thought was free but they charged my 8 euros, but it was a great meal served in a beautiful dining room. The location is excellent, at the top of La Rambla and by upscale shopping/restaurants of Gracia. If drive, can park underground near hotel off of Gran Via. For 90 Euro, this is an incredible value despite the small imperfections.

9.3

The Hotel Gran Via is quite comfortable and a good value. The buffet breakfast is very good, and well worth the price of 8 euros. The second floor salon and interior courtyard are a wonderful oasis in the midst of busy Barcelona. Too bad breakfast is not served in the courtyard in good weather. The hotel's location is excellent -- easy to get to everything, Metro stop half a block away. I had a rear room, and it was very quiet, the A/C worked well, and I was quite comfortable there. I would stay there again without hesitation.