Posted on May 11, 2026|Economy Room
alizee0511Pros:
1. Super convenient location! Just steps away from Casa Batlló, literally a 2-minute walk across the street.
2. No breakfast service, but they offer some snacks and coffee at the front desk on the ground floor.
3. The room has a minibar, but it's chargeable.
4. Free water is available at the front desk on the ground floor (see picture).
Cons:
1. The bedding is too soft, and all the pillows are quite high. My neck was killing me the first night, and by the second night, my back started hurting too...
2. Only towels and toilet paper are provided; no other amenities.
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Price per night from:€111
Posted on Oct 1, 2026|Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory - Ensuite
KotaJPI had emailed in advance to let them know I'd be staying with a friend, but upon arrival, we were assigned separate rooms. I was told that since our reservations weren't made together, we couldn't be in the same room.
If they had informed me of this when I first emailed, I could have canceled our separate bookings and made a single reservation for both of us.
Eventually, Trip.com helped us out, and we were assigned to the same room for one night. However, since both my room and my friend's room had empty beds from the very first night, I'm still puzzled as to why we couldn't have been assigned to the same room from the beginning.
I was also surprised that a €50 deposit was required to borrow a hairdryer. When I actually tried to borrow one, all the hairdryers were already lent out. Since I had already paid the deposit, I think it would be better if they checked hairdryer availability before asking for a deposit.
Regarding the other guests, it's a dormitory, so I suppose it's to be expected to some extent, but my impression was that the quality of guests varied wildly.
On the positive side, the dining area was spacious, the coin lockers were very secure, the location was excellent, and the cleaning staff were very kind.
Thank you.
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Price per night from:€23
Posted on Jun 6, 2026
Guest UserIncredible experience! The hotel is really clean and just a short walk from the beach and the main tourist streets. The ladies at the front desk are incredibly kind and helpful.
The cafe located right next to reception belongs to them, and it's absolutely delicious.
However, be prepared to hunt for a parking spot on weekends. If you don't want to drive around in circles, there's a paid parking lot just a few meters away.
I highly recommend it!!!
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Price per night from:€39
Posted on May 15, 2026|Design Deluxe Room
CheelipI had an amazing 7 days and 6 nights stay at Ohla Barcelona. From the moment I arrived, it completely exceeded my expectations.
Beyond being a beautiful five-star hotel with a rooftop pool, gym, rooftop bar, and a Michelin one-star restaurant, what truly impressed me was the warmth of the service and the genuine focus on guest experience.
Even before arriving, I received thoughtful emails from their Experience Team — and yes, they actually call it the Experience Team — asking if there was anything I needed ahead of check-in. It immediately made the stay feel personal and intentional.
Upon checking in, guests are welcomed with free-flow bubbly from Barcelona, trays of chocolates, and a hospitality team that genuinely makes you feel cared for. The hotel also has its own app where you can request amenities, special pillows, support pillows, and other essentials conveniently. There is also a dedicated concierge/help desk that gives excellent recommendations for dining and things to do around the city.
The location is another huge highlight. The hotel sits directly across from Palau de la Música Catalana, and within walking distance to the Barcelona Cathedral and the Gothic Quarter, where every street and building feels layered with history and character. It’s the perfect place to slow down, wander through the Gothic streets, and eventually make your way toward El Born for dinner.
Even when heading further out to places like Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, or Casa Milà, everything is only a short taxi ride away, which made the stay incredibly convenient.
I also appreciated the well-equipped gym and sauna, which allowed me to maintain my workout routine while travelling.
One of the nicest touches was the turndown service every evening. There were always handwritten notes waiting for us, along with chocolates, little surprises, complimentary pictorial books about Barcelona, and even bottles of wine in the room. None of it felt performative or overly scripted. The warmth felt sincere and heartfelt.
Design-wise, the hotel strikes a beautiful balance between old and new Barcelona. From the exterior, you still see the classic architectural curves and aged character of the city, while inside, the interiors are dark, modern, contemporary, and thoughtfully designed. Cozy rooms, elegant marble finishes, and a global design sensibility that would appeal to travellers who appreciate aesthetics, comfort, and detail.
The breakfast buffet was also excellent, and every member of the staff always seemed ready to help and serve with genuine hospitality.
I truly enjoyed my stay here, and if I return to Barcelona, I would absolutely stay here again. Easily one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in Spain, if not the best.
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Price per night from:€207
Posted on Apr 29, 2026
Lidia Essen
As a repeat guest of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts (I’ve stayed at Catalonia Square 4* Sup several times and consider myself a loyal member of the chain), I had high expectations when booking Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia 4*. Unfortunately, this stay was a complete letdown.
I’ll start with the positives: the location is excellent, and the room itself was clean and comfortable. Beyond that, however, there was a striking absence of genuine hospitality.
The luggage delivery service felt staged and carried an obvious expectation of tips, more reminiscent of a comedic trope than professional hotel service.
As a returning guest, I received zero acknowledgment or mention of any loyalty recognition. To make matters worse, the reception staff at checkout didn’t even bother to say “thank you” or “goodbye.” The overall demeanor felt indifferent, as though accommodating guests was a burden rather than their responsibility.
What’s particularly concerning is the complete lack of transparency regarding costs. Trip.com does not receive the full pricing breakdown from the hotel, which results in misleading booking conditions.
There was absolutely no mention of a required deposit during the reservation process. Yet, I was charged a €200 hold for a two-night stay, allegedly to cover minibar charges or potential room damage. At checkout, no one inspected the room. If there’s no verification process, what is the real purpose of withholding funds? It felt less like a standard safeguard and more like an unnecessary financial hurdle.
Even more troubling was the city tax discrepancy. My booking voucher clearly stated a €12.45 tourist tax, but I was charged €19.50 upon departure. When I questioned the difference, I received no explanation and was not provided with an official receipt. For a 4-star property, this level of billing opacity is unacceptable.
The hotel’s policies and general atmosphere feel rigidly outdated, evoking 19th-century formality without any of the accompanying warmth or modern guest care. Finally, the breakfast was notably underwhelming: limited selection, repetitive, and well below the standard expected at this price point.
While my previous experiences at Catalonia Square have always been positive and professional, Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia failed to meet even basic standards of courtesy, transparency, and service. I strongly advise future guests to verify all fees directly with the hotel before arrival and to keep detailed records of any charges. Until management addresses these operational gaps, I cannot recommend this property to fellow travelers or to loyal guests of the Catalonia chain.
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Price per night from:€147
Posted on May 12, 2026
fei07Large and Clean, I booked it because its near the airport, i wish i get to stay one more day, its by the beautiful beach and Messi spent 15 years living in this town. it has a kitchen as well. 😊
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Price per night from:€70
Posted on Dec 2, 2024
Guest User
The room itself was really good: clean, comfortable and spacious. However, my first impression of the stay and the stuff of the hotel was suboptimal, which coloured the whole experience.
I arrived at the hotel at about 1 p.m. First thing that surprised me was the fact that there were actually 2 hotels and only one of them had a check-in desk, to find which I had to ask around. When I finally arrived at the reception, I was second in line as there were some people checking out. While I was waiting a family (parents and a child) came in, and then one more group of travellers arrived. When the receptionist was done with the people who were before me, I asked to be checked in. In response, I got told that she was going to check the family in first. She wasn’t apologetic or nice about, she told me this as if that was what always happened and not that people got served in the order of their arrival. I am sure the family really appreciated what she’d done and I wouldn’t have minded either if that action was followed with acknowledgement of this not being okay and an offer of some services to recover their reputation. Not only had I not got an apology or anything like that but also I was again bypassed for registration as the receptionist decided to invite 5 people who came in later on to check them out. At that point me and other people in the line were quite baffled by the behaviour and understood that there was nothing fair about this interaction.
After I was finally checked in and went back to the other side of the street for my hotel, the room pleasantly surprised me. It was clean and had all the necessary amenities. However, I was a bit confused at first by the thing you need to do to get electricity. I was told by a friend that the system of inserting the key card into a specific slot in order to get electricity is now the norm, but this month I’ve been to 5 different hotels and all of them had different systems and none of them were this particular one, so I personally would’ve appreciated a heads up or an informative poster on the door. The only downside of the room that I found was that that side of the street was quite loud. It was much better with the windows closed, however, if you are a light sleeper, I recommend taking ear plugs.
The rest of the stay went pretty okay for me, but that first experience unfortunately is something I’ll never forget.
If you are travelling as a family, I would imagine this hotel would prioritise you over other guests any time, so maybe that’s just who they cater to. As a solo traveler, however, this was not what I was expecting.
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Price per night from:€66
Posted on Sep 25, 2026|Premium Apartment, City View, King + Twin
Guest UserThe location was very good. A 15 minute walk to the pueblo and beach. The walk back is slightly uphill, so it would be difficult for persons who do not walk on a regular basis. Unit 313 had a lovely view of the hills, town, and in the distance the ocean. The balcony is narrow, with only two chairs. It is not conducive to relax and enjoy the views unless you are standing, because when sitting the railing is too tall and blocks the view. The modern furnishings are in excellent condition. The two bedrooms, each with queen beds, are small but have good storage areas for clothes and belongings. The beds and pillows are comfortable. The living room sofa can convert into two twin beds or double. It was very convenient to have two markets on each side of the complex. There is a washer but no dryer. The clothes took two days to dry because of humidity or rain. Supplies were either not provided or very limited: 1/2 roll of toilet paper, no hair conditioner, no clothes detergent, one bath towel and one hand towel per person for a seven night stay (we were expected to wash our towels and often they were not dry the next day). The cabinets were empty! no spices, salt, pepper, or tea, No napkins, just 1/2 roll of paper towels, only one liner for kitchen and bath trash containers, small packet for one handwash of pots and pans, and only 2 tablets for the dishwasher. They did provide dishes and utensils for five, a nice capsule coffee maker, toaster, hot water kettle. We requested a can opener, grater, and pitcher. The did bring us a can opener. When I approached the manager with requests for more of the above, she stated that the accommodations were not a hotel but more like an Airbnb, and we were expected to buy everything we needed. Of the more than 20 Airbnb's we have stayed in, we have never experienced such limited basic/cleaning supplies. I would think that for the upkeep of the apartment it would be in the best interest of the owner and housekeeping staff to provide enough liners so that they wouldn't have to wash the trash containers, or cleaning solution for the sinks and shower so we could tidy up during the 7 days before they returned. As a registered guest at an AirBnb, I understand going in what I am essentially responsible for purchasing, but to not find any cleaning supplies, and only half a roll of toilet paper/paper towels, etc. I was very disappointed to say the least. The housekeeping staff were very thorough and left the apartment spotless on the two cleaning days we were provided for our three week stay.
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Price per night from:€111
Posted on May 26, 2026
ハムタロウIt's close to the city center and convenient for getting anywhere.
The hotel is very clean, and the staff are polite.
There were a few amenities provided. There are no toothbrushes, so you need to bring your own. There are no USB outlets. The location was fantastic!
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Price per night from:€123
Posted on Aug 24, 2026|Deluxe Room
Anonymous UserI might be slightly harsh about this hotel and setting standards too high, but upon checking in to my room, I found the room to be somewhat old (normal given to age), but the water kettle was extremely dirty (hotel was kind to give me a replacement). Service was good, as expected from a 5 star hotel. Location was decent, a bit far from the tourist action which was nice. Saturday nights = party on the roof top bar which meant lots of noise and music even on the 9th floor. I was hoping for better but maybe this is what 5 star meant in Barcelona? I am not sure, I had a pleasant stay for my 4 nights but there were some ups and downs. Good restaurant, nice lobby. Also the bathroom window is completely see-through so if you like your privacy you might want to request it being blocked before you stay. Nice view from the roof.
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Price per night from:€184