Hotel Aranea - Barcelona

Consell de Cent, 444 - 08013 Barcelona

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Average guest rating:

8.5

8.5 ( 204 Hotel Reviews )
  • Cleanliness of rooms
  • Quietness of rooms
  • Spaciousness of rooms
  • Quality of service provided
  • Hotel surroundings
  • 9.19.1
  • 7.87.8
  • 7.67.6
  • 8.58.5
  • 8.08.0
Mara has stayed here and says:

 ‹‹ it was better than expected. very quite, tidy, close to the most famous buildings and the north bus station and not expensive at all. Employees were competent,...››

23 Jan 2006 read hotel reviews

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Hotel Aranea Barcelona - Venere.com exterior - entrance Aranea hotel enjoys an excellent location in Barcelona, in the elegant L'Eixample quarter, within walking distance of famous Sagrada Familia.

The property, which opened its doors in September 2003, is a brand new building boasting 21st century design.

On-site facilities include a roof terrace with solarium (opened only in the summertime), two meeting rooms, a business center, a TV room, and a welcoming bar, opened only in the afternoon from Monday to Friday.

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LOCATION

Hotel Aranea - City Area:Eixample - Sagrada Familia

City Area:Eixample - Sagrada Familia

Hotel Aranea - City Area:Eixample - Sagrada Familia

Position of the zone in the city

Hotel Aranea - City Area:Eixample - Sagrada Familia

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The hotel is located between Diagonal and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes avenues, just minutes away from the city center, the Port Olímpic area and the beaches.

GUEST ROOMS

Hotel Aranea Barcelona - Venere.com double room The hotel has 84 carefully decorated rooms, including specially equipped accommodations for the disabled and non-smoking rooms.

All bedrooms are equipped with heating and air-conditioning, mini bar, mini safe, direct dial phone with modem plug and colour TV with pay TV channels. Additionally, all rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

  • Air conditioning
  • Colour TV
  • Direct dial phone
  • Facilities for disabled people
  • Hairdryer in room
  • Heating
  • Internet plug
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Pay TV
  • Safe
  • Writing desk
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BREAKFAST

breakfast breakfast buffet The breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant from 7 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Monday to Friday, and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the weekend.

HOTEL FACILITIES

  • Access for disabled
  • Credit card accepted
  • Entire property is air conditioned
  • Laundry service
  • Lift/elevator
  • Pets accepted
  • Room service - limited menu
  • City maps
  • City tour
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - fax service
  • Luggage room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Newspapers
  • Tourist information
  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Solarium
  • Bike rental
  • Rent a car in the hotel
  • Baby sitter
  • Internet/Email services
  • TV Room
  • Bar
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HOTEL REVIEWS

7.07.0

Irma Caballero
Not Specified
Argentina, Jun 2008

My experience at the hotel was really good but for some occasions when they forgot to change our towels and once I had to phone three times to ask for them.

7.87.8

RM
Young couple
Germany, May 2008

It was the first time for us in Barcelona and it was fantastic. Very interesting and exiting place to stay. The city is not too big and lots of the things are possible to reach by metro or the cheap taxis.

9.99.9

RH
Mature couple
USA, May 2008

Travelled to Barcelona week of May 5 and spent one night at hotel Aranea. Loved the hotel, photos on website accurately display rooms etc. Rooms very clean, nice size, minimal, bathroom great, looks new, very clean, everything you needed provided. Location was great. Away from the main tourist drag but close enough to walk to if you wanted. Yes there is street noise, but thats part of the atmosphere of staying in a city. We would definitely recommend this hotel to others and will stay there again.

9.99.9

Amanda Pickett
Young couple
United Kingdom, Feb 2008

We were very pleased with our accomodation & would certainlt stay here again. The short walk into town enables us to discover quieter bars & restaurants rather than the touristic ones on the main streets which was a plus. Will definately be recommending this hotel to friends & family. To finisg...we simply loved it.

8.78.7

Jack Luehrs
Mature couple
USA, Dec 2007

This was the first time we had stayed at this hotel in Barcelona. We were pleasantly surprised at the location and the convenience of shopping, restaurants, landmarks of the great city. We saw all kinds of clinetele: business, weekend visitors to the city, young and old.

6.96.9

SAMURAY TERZIOGLU
Group
Turkey, Oct 2007

According you pay , I may advice you this hotel. The rooms are not big enough. And you may exactly hear what is talking in next room. Hotel stuff is very helpfull.and rooms are clean....

8.18.1

Paolo Francioni
Mature couple
Italy, Jan 2008

La colazione è troppo costosa (11 €)

9.79.7

Elisa Zanfi
Young couple
Italy, Jan 2008

Excellent hotel! Very close to amenities in city centre, to artistic sites. From 6th and 7th floor rooms you can have a beautifull view of Sagrada Familia's tower. Breakfast not included and expensive but in the surrounding there are very nice and cheap bakeries and cafes. Rooms are clean and it was worth staying there. Suggested both for short and long stay.

7.67.6

SD
Young couple
Greece, Nov 2007

The hotel is placed in an area close to most of the sights of the city.The rooms are quite nice and clean.The bad things were an extremily annoying noise from the boxes below the elevators everytime someone was using it,the fact that the walls were so thin that you could here what it was happening in the next room or in the corridor and finaly i was really disappointed from the staff (the recepsionist) who tried to sell me a room for dayuse (until 18.00 max) not under the day use price (about 50Euros) but for 140Euros although we've been paying about 95Euros per night.Generaly is a nice,clean not so expencive hotel. Ciao

9.69.6

Mehmet Bakir
Young couple
Turkey, Oct 2007

This hotel is very comfortable and centric. The staff are good humored and helpful especially the ones at the reception. Only 5 minutes walk to Sagrada Familia and Metro, only 2-3 stop to La Rambla...

9.09.0

Catherine Brassod
Young couple
France, Oct 2007

nice, welcoming and comfortable. Maybe a little far from facilities (metro & bus)

7.17.1

Marcello Orrù
Mature couple
Italy, Oct 2007

Camera un po' troppo piccola (dalle foto non si capiva). La colazione è veramente troppo cara per noi Italiani. La stessa identica colazione l'abbiamo pagata (2 persone) € 24,00 in hotel e € 4,10 in uno dei numerosi bar poco distanti. Il personale: se sei fortunato trovi i 2-3 ragazzi simpaticissimi. Altrimenti trovi quel demente che alla mia richiesta di chiamarci cortesemente un taxi mi ha risposto "guardi se esce in fretta ne sta per passare uno". Non il massimo della professionalità. Non fate l'errore, se arrivate alla Estaciò del Nord, di andarci a piedi pensando (come qualcuno ha qui fatto intendere) che l'hotel sia dietro l'angolo. Ci arrivere con la lingua fuori e i primi giorni di vacanza li utilizzerete per riprendervi dalla immane fatica. Ho riportato le poche note negative. Complessivamente è un buon albergo. Lo consiglierei ad un amico.

8.68.6

DB
Young couple
Italy, Oct 2007

Very good hotel, only one little trouble: the distance from metro, about 500mt, it's ok but between this lines (violet or yellow) and the best line(green) there is a whorst change at Paseig de Gracia station.

8.88.8

TW
Young couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2007

very good. clean, good size rooms, bathrooms very well equipped, all new looking, less than 10 minute walk to nearest metro, 20 mins to get to La Rambla, staff very helpful, ........... only minor negatives : little bit of outside noise from street but expected in a city centre, breakfast a little expensive at 11 euro's but plenty of cafe's in Barcelona. Overall, no hesitation to stay here again.

8.48.4

Giampaolo Momi
Group
Italy, Sep 2007

We were in 6 people and we had a great staying!! Bathrooms were perfectly cleaned, towels,too!! The minibar was well refornited and not so expensive. The hotel is about 2-3 blocks far from the first subway station, just need a little walk!!! Once in Barcelona I'll be back for sure!!!

7.97.9

GP
Mature couple
USA, Sep 2007

Helpful friendly staff. Has roof garden. Great for late night wine and cheese. Did not eat there. Breakfast no bargain at 11 euros. Would stay again. Spent three nights. Private room with internet access.

8.08.0

MANUEL TENDI
Young couple
Italy, Sep 2007

... la mia prima volta a Barcellona.... tutto fantastico !!!! l'hotel molto accogliente ( meglio delle foto visionate sul sito di Venere ), molto curato e soprattutto ben pulito, posizione ottima, molto vicino al centro città e facilmente raggiungibile dall'areoporto di Girona con un bus, vi consiglio di fare la colazione nei bar, buonissima e sicuramente molto più economica! sono un tipo abbastanza esigente e in questo hotel mi sono trovato molto bene... buona Barcellona a tutti!

9.49.4

MF
Group
Ireland, Sep 2007

A very straight-forward, comfortable hotel, with a good location, helpful staff, and very clean rooms. I would certainly stay here again, and would also be inclined to book a stay at another Apsis hotel.

7.97.9

MJ
Young couple
France, Aug 2007

le petit déjeuner facturé 11 euros est excessivement cher

9.09.0

Kathryn Wardle
Young couple
United Kingdom, Aug 2007

excellent hotel. staff very good. rooms good. could be a little noisy as near very squeaky lift. good location for city sites. would definitely use again.

6.86.8

Tania Sultana
friend
Malta, Jul 2007

I expected better facilities and services for such a recently built hotel. floor leaking and hair dryer not working.

5.75.7

Mirko Baehr
Young couple
Germany, Jun 2007

hotel ist OK, but much too loud. The acoustic insulation seems so poor that we got the impression the guests next door were in the same room with us. There's no chance of having a lie-in.

7.07.0

JA
Mature couple
USA, May 2007

Thought hotel was closer to famous parks, monuments, etc. Check-in clerk on 5/2 was very welcoming and nice. Rest of front desk staff, not too nice. We also thought that continental breakfast was included, but was not. Hotel did not meet our expectations. Will try another hotel on next trip.

7.17.1

MA
Young couple
Italy, Apr 2007

hotel in posizione strategica (2 linee diverse delle metropolitana vicine) e allo stesso tempo si può raggiungere il centro a piedi in 15 min circa. Zona molto tranquilla e allo stesso tempo sicura.Personale cortese e hotel pulito.

8.48.4

Janne Ahola
Not Specified
Finland, Apr 2007

Otherwise a very good hotel but the rooms were not quiet, we could hear almost everything from the hallway and neighbouring rooms. About 15 minutes walk from Placa Catalunya. The nearest metro station was quite close so the location was not a problem. The hotel was very good value for money compared to e.g. hotel Nouvel near Rambla that we stayed in the last time.

8.68.6

Norman Bitter
Mature couple
USA, Mar 2007

Very satisfied with the hotel and personnel. They were always very helpful and cooperative. Breakfast room and food was very good.

8.98.9

LIONEL MELUN
Young couple
France, Mar 2006

Hôtel bien situé, accueil agréable, services iiréprochables: une très bonne adresse...

9.19.1

PM
Young couple
Italy, Dec 2006

L'hotel e molto carino e accogliente, anche meglio di quanto appare in foto. Non è cetralissimo, ma la metro è a 5 minuti e si arriva facilmente anche al centro (15-20 minuti a piedi). Sorprendente il rapporto qualità/prezzo, unico neo: le stanze dell'ultimo piano accanto alla centralina dell'ascensore..piuttosto rumorose

7.57.5

Herbert Horak
Mature couple
Germany, Dec 2006

We had booked a mostly quiet room, but got one in front of a mayor road. It was nearly impossible to open the window during night for getting fresh air, because the traffic was very heavy! Nevertheless the service was excellent inside the hotel with very kind and helpful employees. So it could happen we would book the same hotel next time we come back to Barcelona!

9.89.8

Mark Price
Group
United Kingdom, Oct 2006

3rd time we have booked a Hotel via Venere, and again, it met the standards set out on the web site and the various reviews/comments posted. Our 7/10 quietness of room rating was no surprise, as previous notices had warned of this; I'd put this down to the fact that night life starts off late in Barcalona. The rooms were spotless, and extremely well maintained. All staff very courteous, and breakfast excellent. I'd estimate located roughly midway from Tetuan Metro stop and Segrada Familia (The Cathedral), roughly 15 mins walk from each. Some might say a bit away from the Ramblas and the Port area, but I thought a great base, as quiet and safe at night, away from hussle, bussle and noise of the Centre. Took taxi to and from the Airport; 4 up with cases, apx 35 Euros inc the various supplements.

6.86.8

AV
Mature couple
Argentina, Oct 2006

Buen hotel, bien ubicado, buena relación producto precio. Volvería a hospedarme.

9.19.1

Marco Bartolucci
Family with older children
Italy, Aug 2006

Vicino alla Sagrada Familia, piuttosto vicino al centro storico, metro a 10 min. Unica pecca, per chi raggiunge Barcellona con l'auto, la mancanza di garage. Ho dovuto rivolgermi ad una autorimessa molto vicina, ma cara.

6.66.6

LL
Family with young children
Italy, Aug 2006

Molto pulito e cortesi al nostro arrivo: il lettino in camera ce l'hanno fornito e montato subito. Servizio bar per colazione un pò caro rispetto a quanto atteso. Per il resto è vicinissimo a tutto, anche alle fermate metro.

8.18.1

Elisabeth Rumpold
Not Specified
Italy, Jul 2006

The Hotel was very nice and in a quiet location. The room was clean and spacious but unfortualtely we had a terrible view on a wall just 1 metre in front of the window. At least the room was very quiet. Anyway good quality for good money.

8.58.5

Anna Mueller
Young couple
USA, Jun 2006

The location is good because you are not in the heart of the chaos, but there are underground stops near by the hotel which are easy to use. We wanted to sleep in some mornings, and it was hard to since the whole place is hardwood floors you hear the cleaning people in the mornings. There is a grocery store right next door if you wanted to buy a cheap breakfast, and restaurants around. You are not a far walk from Las Rambas. The rooms were very clean and the staff spoken English, which was beneficial for us.

9.49.4

PV
Single traveller
Italy, Jun 2006

Bell'albergo a 15 minuti dal centro e comodo per i mezzi di comunicazione. Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo

8.58.5

Drew Roberts
Young couple
United Kingdom, Jun 2006

First time in barcelona. 2 tube stations within 4 block walk, but only 11 blocks to walk to major road. Great location for for Sagrada Familia. Nice area. 2 skinny elevators in building, great facilities, modern.

8.68.6

Gianluca Marrazzo
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, May 2006

Ottimo hotel situato in zona tranquilla a circa 4 isolati (15 min a piedi) dalla fermata della linea 3 (Girona) del metro. Personale cordiale e disponibile, con buona conoscenza della lingua italiana. La colazione, 11 € da pagare a parte, è abbondante e varia, in alternativa nei pressi della struttura ci sono varie caffetterie e bar con prezzi più che ragionevoli. Dalla stazione degli autobus provenienti da Girona si impiegano circa 20 min. Consigliato

5.85.8

Ralf Fries
Group
Germany, May 2006

Obwohl wir etwa 4 Monate vorher unsere Zimmer reserviert hatten, wurde ein Ehepaar unserer Gruppe gezwungen in einem Einzelzimmer im Einzelbett zu übernachten. Noch nicht einmal ein zweites Kissen wurde ihnen angeboten. Bezogen auf den Preis war dies ein sehr mieser Service. Nachts mussten wir wegen elektronischen Problemen erst einige Zeit vor der Tür warten, um dann den Fahrstuhl nicht benutzend den sechsten Stock zu Fuss zu erklimmen. Dies nach einem anstrengenden Besichtigungstag in Barcelona. Entschuldigung oder Wiedergutmachung Fehlanzeige! Und wie überall im Süden werden Singles diskriminiert. Ein Einzelzimmer ist nur unwesentlich billiger als ein Doppelzimmer.

9.59.5

PG
Family Group
Australia, Sep 2005

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Our two rooms, though not large, were comfortable and clean. The staff were helpful, informative and efficient. The restaurant breakfasts (we didn't have other meals there) were quite satisfactory, with a reasonable array of choices. There is an underground rail station about four blocks' walk away. Overall, we were very satisfied.

8.58.5

Anthony Turner
Heterosexual Couple
United Kingdom, Mar 2006

I am happy to recommend using the Apsis Aranea. The hotel is in a quiet location and is within walking distance from most tourist areas. We visited Barcelona for a long weekend and would happily use the Apsis Aranea again.

9.99.9

Raine Andersson
Not Specified
Sweden, Feb 2006

I recommend this hotel too everyone. Good value for money, but you most pay for the breakfast :-(

8.18.1

CK
Heterosexual Couple
Germany, Feb 2006

tolle, zentrale lage. höpchstens 10minuten zu allen sehenwürdigkeiten. würde wieder in dieses hotel fahren

9.59.5

HR
Not Specified
Belgium, Feb 2006

Excellent hotel for the price, good facilities and helpful, competent staff. Good breakfast, nice modern decor and pleasant atmosphere. Good location within easy walking distance of Sagrada Familia (10 mins), Passeig de Gracia (15 mins), Plaza de Catalunya (20 mins). Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to friends.

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Mara Lucidi
Heterosexual Couple
Italy, Jan 2006

it was better than expected. very quite, tidy, close to the most famous buildings and the north bus station and not expensive at all. Employees were competent, kind. We are completely satisfied

7.27.2

Holger Klubitschko
Group of friends
Germany, Nov 2005

Das Hotel kann ich nur empfehlen. Zwar bleibt man vom Personal schon mal unbeachtet, aber das Hotel liegt zwischen der Sagrada Familia und der Altstadt, zu der man in 10 Minuten Fußmarsch gelangt. Das Hotel ist sehr sauber, unser Zimmer war mit Laminat ausgelegt und holzvertäfelt. Und das Bad war fast so groß wie das Zimmer, und vor allem sehr sauber!!!!

9.49.4

Thomas Koehler
Family Group
Germany, Nov 2005

wir waren mit unserem 5-jährigen Sohn im apsis aranea und hatten ein doppelzimmer mit kostenlosem beistellbett. wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. man merkt, das hotel ist recht neu und darüber hinaus trifft man auf sehr freundliches personal.die nächste metro-station ist 3 minuten zu fuss entfernt und auch zur sagrada familia ist es nicht weit. das hotel ist ein prima ausgangspunkt füer einen besuch im herrlichen barcelona.

9.59.5

SS
Single leisure traveller
United Kingdom, Nov 2005

I stayed as 3 night offer. I liked the Cleanliness and Spaciousness of the room. The service was sufficient. And the deco of the room was nice and basic (as you can see from photo). If other people who stay at the hotel go by the corridor not laud at night, then it is very quiet. There is nearly no sounds coming out from outside. It locates local area and I liked it. There are 3 stations from Hotel on foot takes around 10min. I don’t know this called far or not, but I felt not that close to public transport. There is no breakfast included the prise, I knew that through the Venere web page, so I bought fruits and bread in a supermarket. There are lots of shops near by. So that was no problem. It is good place to stay. I am very satisfied, and I will go back there again if I visit Barcelona again.

9.89.8

Christine Van Muylder
Heterosexual Couple
Belgium, Nov 2005

Well located, quiet area. If i return to Barcelona, will stay in Aranea again.

9.19.1

Luc Moreels
Group of friends
Belgium, Nov 2005

very nice and good hotel for 3 stars good situated near busstation North and Sagrada familia quiet area to reserve it again

HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL

By car
A 25-minute ride will take you from the El Prat airport to the hotel. The best way is to enter Barcelona through the Gran Via and continue until reaching Nàpols street, where the hotel is located.

By underground
The nearest underground station is Tetuan (200 meters away - line 2).

By train
A convenient train service connects the airport with the main railway stations in around 25 minutes. From Arc de Triomf station you can take bus line 51 and get off at Pl Tetuan-Pg de Sant Joan stop, a few minutes on foot from the hotel.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

  • Bike rental
  • Rent a car in the hotel

Guests can leave their cars in the on-site parking area, available at an extra charge.

HOTEL POLICIES

METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. You cannot cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a non refundable or prepaid rate.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in:
the rooms are available at any time.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than midday.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Parking is not included in the price and costs €18,00.
Breakfast is not included in the price and costs €11,00.

CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of late cancellation (or no show), first night charge will apply.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 1 day before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. You cannot cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a non refundable or prepaid rate.