Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels - Barcelona

$$$$||View on mapBarcelona, SpainVia Laietana 30, Barcelona, Spain, 08003|
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Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels - Barcelona
Via Laietana 30, Barcelona, Spain, 08003·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.5
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.8
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families24%
Groups10%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.5
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.8
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families24%
Groups10%
Solo9%

5-star luxury boutique hotel in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter with a rooftop infinity pool

Amenities & Notable Spaces

Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels Barcelona has a roof terrace with an infinity pool open all year, offering city views from the Gothic Quarter. The rooftop is also home to La Terraza del Central, where guests can order dinner, cocktails or both while overlooking Barcelona's skyline. Outside the guest rooms, the hotel provides a historical library with the literary collection of Francesc Cambó, open for quiet work or reading.

Rooms

Each air-conditioned room at the Grand Hotel Central Barcelona has a 4K high-definition TV with Chromecast for streaming personal content. Bathrooms include a large rain-effect shower and luxury toiletries, with some rooms offering a separate bathtub. The elegantly refurbished design respects the building's early 20th-century heritage, housed in a 1926 Catalan Noucentisme structure.

Dining

The on-site restaurant, Can Bo, offers an authentic Spanish-style dining experience based on small platillos to share, plus a selection of over 150 local and national wines. Breakfast includes healthy and gourmet options, with a buffet featuring Spanish omelette, smoked salmon, fresh fruits, and hot dishes. The hotel also serves breakfast in the room, and guests can order special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Spa

Grand Central Barcelona houses a spa & wellness centre with a sauna, hammam, steam room, solarium, and spa lounge with relaxation area. Massage services include full body, couples, foot, hand, head, and neck massage, plus facial treatments, body scrubs, and body wraps. Personalized yoga and wellness programs are available on-site, and the hotel also provides a fitness centre with personal trainer and fitness classes.

Location & Activities

Situated in the Gothic Quarter, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Born district with its stylish shops and restaurants. Guests can walk to the Barcelona Cathedral, Picasso Museum, and La Rambla within minutes. The property offers bicycle rental, walking tours, and temporary art galleries, and the 24-hour reception can arrange car hire or tours.

  • Rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views
  • Historical building from 1926 in Catalan Noucentisme style
  • Library with Francesc Cambó literary collection
  • La Terraza del Central rooftop bar and restaurant
  • Can Bo restaurant with 150+ Spanish wines
  • Spa & wellness centre with hammam, sauna, steam room
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 36 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 32.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Catalan
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of floors:7
Number of rooms:83
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room
  • Room size:

    20 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
Superior Twin Room
  • Room size:

    25 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
Family Room
  • Room size:

    45 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed and 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

EUR 36 per day

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Make up services

Room view

  • City view
  • With view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels

💵 Lowest room price 165 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 17.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Barcelona-El Prat, BCN

Location

Via Laietana 30, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
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Via Laietana 30, Barcelona, Spain, 08003
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Event hall
Palace of Catalan Music
350 m
Church
Cathedral of Barcelona
230 m
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of the Sea
430 m
Museum
Picasso Museum
380 m
Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere
Gothic Quarter
370 m
Museum
Museum of the History of Barcelona
260 m
Church
Placa Sant Jaume
540 m
C/de la Ribera 18
El Born
580 m
Restaurant
Arcano
120 m
Restaurant
City Bar & Restaurant
0 m
Restaurant
Pura Vida Cocktails
80 m
Restaurant
Gloria Restaurant
30 m
Restaurant
Skybar
100 m
Restaurant
Perla Nera
30 m
Restaurant
Pizzeria La Perla Negra
30 m
Restaurant
Cuines de Santa Caterina
240 m
Restaurant
Fa Patxoca
140 m
Restaurant
Chocolateria Valor Barcelona
230 m

Reviews of Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels

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FAQ about Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels

What popular attractions are closest to Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels?
The closest landmarks to Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels include Frederic Mares Museum (just 5 minutes' walk from the property)-rated 8.8/10 by visitors-as well as Mercado de La Boqueria (750 meters).
Is airport shuttle provided by the hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 21-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel provides parking spaces nearby.
Is there any public transport near the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels?
Yes, there is Via Laietana - Pl Ramon Berenguer bus stop located only a few metres from the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels and Jaume I metro station set nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel?
Guests of the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-bar Bar Celta Pulperia offering Catalan cuisine.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel?
Guests of the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels?
At the 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does this elegant hotel comprise?
This elegant hotel provides such room types as Superior King Room, Standard Queen Room, and Two-Bedroom Suite.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels?
All rooms of the 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels feature a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making equipment as well as a safe, some of them boast a sofa set and a work desk.
Does the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel can speak Spanish, English, and Catalan.
Which facilities does the hotel provide?
Top locations of the hotel include a restaurant and storage for belongings, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Does the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel feature any spa facilities?
At a hammam spa and a wellness centre featured at the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty treatments, body scrub, and manicure. Additionally, a traditional Hammam, a treatment room, and sauna facilities are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels?
Yes, the elegant 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels features a swimming pool.
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