Name: El Avenida Palace
Address: Gran Via, Barcelona, Barcelona, ES
Price range: US$184–US$463 per night
Rating: 8.85

What guests think

At El Avenida Palace, travellers consistently praise the unbeatable central location near Plaça Catalunya and Las Ramblas, the elegant historic atmosphere, and especially the friendly, professional staff who make stays feel welcoming and smooth.

Rooms range from newly refurbished and spacious to a bit dated or small, and several guests report thin walls and temperature control or AC issues. Cleanliness is generally strong, though some note musty odors, stained carpets, or inconsistent housekeeping. The rooftop terrace and small pool offer great city views, but there is no gym and the old elevators can be slow. Overall, expect a charming historic stay with warm service and some trade-offs.

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Facilities

Guests love the rooftop terrace and small pool for panoramic city views. Downsides mentioned across reviews include no gym, aging/slow elevators, and the rooftop/bar area feeling smaller than expected.

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Magnus

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Lokationen var fantastisk (i gåafstand til stort set alt, undtagen Sagrada Família), og personalet var super imødekommende. Lækker rooftop pool med helt utrolig udsigt, og med bar der dog ikke er åben om vinteren. Det er klart det bedste hotel, jeg har boet på i Barcelona.

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Kiran

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No gym at the facility. The room was spacious and comfortable however bathroom shower wasn’t as clean; the location was excellent!

10

Laurence

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location and a great place to stay in the centre of Barcelona. The rooms only have one temperature setting - though opening the windows can help with cooling down - and the pool is far too small for any swimming - though nice for an outdoor cooling soak - however, the quality of the place and the friendliness of the staff make it a place worth revisiting on a return trip.

10

Trevor

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Nice hotel, great location, easy access to everything. Staffs were great. Loved the lady at the buffet greeting us in the morning. Key was a pain and the roof top super small not great, no we’re to seat.

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Ara

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

No parking,

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Lisa

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing public spaces, beautiful bar, excellent very accommodating staff, the lovely terrace in my room and huge bathroom, rooftop pool area, really everything.

10

Emma

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy checkin and refreshment when I got to room. Large size of room. Pool on roof was comfortable and had a great view.

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Peter

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel at a great location. The breakfast buffet was great. The front desk service was very friendly. Only issue is the roof bar. The internet pictures made it look bigger than it actually was

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Andrew

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great find and extremely central. The shops were on the doorsteps and an enjoyable walk to some of the tourist attractions. Very nice loony and small rooftop pool area, but was perfect to cool down and see a great skyline view of the city.

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jose Joaquin

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

clean room,nice swiming pool beautiful views from de rooftop

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms and common areas very clean or spotless. A minority report musty odors, stained carpets, or bathroom grout/mold, plus occasional housekeeping misses.

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David

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and attentive service! The room was immaculate and well appointed. It actually had plenty of outlets which is not always true of hotels, especially in Europe. The location is central and convenient. We will definitely be back- I was sad we only had a one night stay.

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Susan

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I don’t know if I received cup room upgrade. The staff are outstanding except one at front desk when asking for change but initial check in was exceptional. Housekeeping exceptional. The smell of perfumeish masking musty odor is overwhelming. The whole place looks like it needs “polished” - it’s more of a 3.5 star hotel. Could be much better. The carpeting on beautiful staircase needs thoroughly cleaned, the dark hallways need to be repainted and it needs to either not smell or smell clean vs perfumed. Again, excellent staff but property needs attention if they are 4 star.

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Jose Luis

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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Ronald

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We were in #307 in a redone portion of the hotel (card key, not physical keys). They did not receive Expedia requests for two beds (this has happened with other hotels). Housekeeping came late in the day and wouldn’t enter if we were there, so we often missed getting room changed. The room needs a deep clean. There was a lot of grime around the handicap bars on the shower and a lot of the grout has started turning black (especially under towel hooks). The tub shower door was missing the bottom seal so lots of water on the floor.

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Arturo

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the first time in many years that I have not have any qualms about the cleanliness of the room. It was spotless. The linens were first class.

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Brenda

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I loved my stay there! The hotel is very well maintained and has a charming historic feel. The rooms are spacious and spotless. The staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable—everyone was super friendly. We even received a surprise treat for my daughter’s birthday, including a small bottle of champagne and chocolates. It was completely unexpected and truly appreciated. The location is unbeatable—close to everything, with excellent access to public transportation, and in a very safe area. I would stay here again and again!

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Christine

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and staff were most helpful

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Naoko

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

立地が良くて便利です。しかし、掃除はイマイチで、チェックインして部屋に入ると床に細かいゴミとバスルームに髪の毛が落ちていました。防音性が悪く、部屋のドアが開閉音が大きいので、隣室のドアが開閉される度に、自分の部屋に誰か入ってきたのかと思ってしまいます。

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Wendelyn

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building. We had a bad smell from the vents which was the only downside. Our stay was short so we didn’t enjoy the rooftop but everything else was nice.

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Karen N.

20 Nov 2024

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Excellent location, and rooftop. But, the rooms are not up to the standards (two rooms, same problem), very outdated and filthy bathrooms. You are literally taking a shower in a Petri dish with a lot of moldy grouts, water damage (the exhaust fan does not work) and dirty carpet with stains. I have to say that they have a really good location and nice staff; but please renovate the bottom floors. Even the budget hotels look better than the standard room and way cleaner.

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Rooms

Rooms vary: many are renovated, comfortable and sometimes very spacious (including suites), while others feel dated, small or dark. Repeated comments note thin walls and temperature or AC control issues.

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Eliza

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

El avenida palace hotel is in a great location. Easy for getting around and the rooftop pool and bar was fun at night for a view of the city. The hotel itself is tired. Our room was one of the renovated ones but we had to pay more. There is a phone in the room but it wasn’t working so we had to walk downstairs when we needed someThing which was a bit of a pain. It is a beautiful old hotel, but it feels old and tired for what you pay. The service was fine though. Very attentive staff.

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LUBOV

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great modern luxury property with stunning views from the rooftop and very spacious and comfortable rooms

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Yingbo

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the staff were amazing and friendly, location is perfect and accessible to everywhere we wanted to go during our trip! only complaint was that the walls seemed very thin, you can hear any little sound in the hallway or normal conversations in the next room which made sleeping a little difficult as im a light sleeper

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Vince

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Our room was magnificent, we stayed at the tibidabo suite and it was very very large (91m2!!). Amenities in the room were extensive and sometimes even to much for 2 people. The hotel staff was very nice, and friendly but the best thing was, they helped with whatever you asked with a genuine smile. Only downside to the room in particular was that when we showered the smell of the gutters came up through the other draining holes, so there was a bit of smell after that. But after a few minutes of ventilation it was resolved. Overal a very very pleasant, central and friendly stay.

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HECTOR

6 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Nos tocó una habitación exclusiva, la de The Beatles, y nos encantó. Muy amplia, con clóset aparte, excelente servicio. El hotel está muy bien ubicado y el personal super amable.

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Jean

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Had ZERO WIFI in room. They argued with me about it. Stained peeled wallpaper. Drain loose. Horrible loud construction.

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nicolas

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel très jolie personnel très serviable… Mais isolation catastrophique bref très mauvaise nuit

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James

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small and dark compared to the grandeur of the lobby area!

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MINHA

10 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

장점: 프론트데스크친절합니다. 위치 너무 좋구요. 마루바닥이라 쾌적한 느낌입니다. 단점: 방음 잘 안됩니다. 중문이 있지만 벽 자체가 방음이 안돼서 다른방 기침 소리도 들립니다. 난방 하루종일 틀어놔도 23.5도까지 최고온도로 올라갔고 머무는 내내 썰렁했습니다. 핸드샤워기 수압별로지만 해바라기샤워기로 사용시 씻는데 불편함은 없었습니다.

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lily

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was poorly ventilated with one window that opened to an interior space. We turned on the AC and instead of cooling down the room, it heated the room to an uncomfortable temperature around 75+ degrees. The staff ended up providing a fan and we had to leave the fan on during the rest of the stay.

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Service

Service is widely praised as welcoming, professional and helpful, with staff often going above and beyond. A few guests mention slow or unfriendly front-desk interactions.

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David

14 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and attentive service! The room was immaculate and well appointed. It actually had plenty of outlets which is not always true of hotels, especially in Europe. The location is central and convenient. We will definitely be back- I was sad we only had a one night stay.

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Michael

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The staff was helpful, breakfast good and the ambiance pleasant. The location central and the view from the rooftop terrace amazing.

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Eric

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is clean, front staff were professional, formal and very helpful. Lots of nearby shopping centers and restaurants. We will definitely book here again next year.

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David

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceptional throughout our stay. Everyone was so welcoming and supportive. The hotel is beautiful and located perfectly. I think I have found my new favourite hotel. Thank you

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Lisa Maria

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. The location can’t be beat!

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Joanne

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very well run hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful and the property is really lovely and in a very good location. We were made to feel very welcome with a beautiful presentation of sparkling wine on ice. A block away was hub of activity and so easy walking distance to everything.

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Vida

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and went above and beyond. One of the workers in the lobby (so sorry I forgot his name) walked a few blocks to find a taxi for us ❤️

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Karla

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The breakfast was fantastic! The hotel was historically elegant! The staircases were beautiful! We loved the location, convenient to tourist destinations and next to a metro stop. The staff was friendly and our stay was wonderful overall!

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BENJAMIN

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect. The check-in was smooth and easy. The reception desk (Gabriela) was very good & professional, the attendants (George, Biel, Rafael, Sergi) were very helpful, the lobby bartender (Luciano) was very accommodating.

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Rondelle

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel, very professional, friendly and helpful service team. Great location just a few minutes from Plaça Catalan. Plenty of options for food and shopping

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Location

Exceptionally central and walkable—steps from Plaça Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia and Las Ramblas, with easy access to transit, shopping and dining.

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Nancy

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

In the middle of everything

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Carlos Pena

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Inmejorable ubicación: a distancia caminando de varios de los principales atractivos de Barcelona: el barrio gótico, paseo de Gracia, Barceloneta, Corte Inglés, Sagrada familia, casas de Gaudi, y estación de metro para ir a otros lados, además de restaurantes, tapas top. Y con mucho charming el Lobby-parte central-bar. . Muy cómodo, práctico , funcional y con clase , además del costo beneficio que en mi opinión, muy razonable para el conjunto de beneficios que aporta.

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PAUL

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our first stay at this historic hotel was simply wonderful. Welcoming and helpful staff, squeaky clean and quiet room (even in a front-facing "city view" room). Half a block off la Rambla and within easy walking distance of Picasso museum, Gothic Quarter, Casa Batlló, etc.

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Manon

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

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Ruby

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great! We could walk to most of the places we wanted to go to. Hotel staff were friendly and were always very helpful.

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Laura

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was absolutely perfect for everything we wanted. The airport bus stops right down the road and public transport is close and easy to use if needed, walking distance of most main attractions and in the heart of the shopping!

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Loreta Tania

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

El Avenida Palace May 24-May 30 We stayed 6 nights here and were fascinated from the moment we walked through the lobby doors. The lobby is beautiful, the rooms are pristine clean, the breakfast buffet has a great selection and everything is very fresh. We loved the rooftop pool and bar, the views overlooking Barcelona are stunning. This hotel is in a prime location and close to many attractions. The customer service is excellent and we would like to thank the entire staff for going above and beyond for us. In particular we would like to thank Sr.Rafael at the front desk for making our first time to Spain a most memorable welcome. We definitely recommend this hotel and we plan to return to El Avenida Palace in the future.

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Cirlaine

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excelente localização no coração de Barcelona e serviços de qualidade !

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Elizabeth

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was wonderful!! Centrally located in Barcelona so easy walks to many sites along with close Metro stops. We dined at both eateries they suggested, and they gave us super directions. Gorgeous hotel with a very nice breakfast in the morning. Had airport shuttle there immediately. We look forward to returning soon.

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Roxana

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel. The location was great

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, though a few found the selection average. The lobby bar/restaurant also gets positive feedback.

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Susan

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was very good except that they did not replace glasses when they cleaned our room. The breakfast was okay - self serve except for fried eggs. The fruit selection could have been better. The pastries were great!

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Malgorzata

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I enjoy breakfast

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VICTORIA

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A Wonderful Stay with a Minor Flaw I recently had the pleasure of staying at this hotel and overall, it was a truly delightful experience. The location is excellent—conveniently situated near key attractions and amenities, making it easy to explore the area. The rooms were spacious, impeccably clean, and well-maintained, offering a comfortable and relaxing environment throughout my stay. What stood out most was the staff. Everyone I encountered was friendly, professional, and genuinely eager to help, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The only aspect that fell short was the breakfast. Unfortunately, the selection of food was quite limited and didn’t match the high standards set by the rest of the hotel. A more varied and generous breakfast offering would have made the stay absolutely perfect. Despite this minor drawback, I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and would be happy to return in the future.

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Bart

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very beautiful hotel, located within walking distance from all the places to visit. Nice rooftop bar with a stunning view over Barcelona. Very good breakfast.

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Michael

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The staff was helpful, breakfast good and the ambiance pleasant. The location central and the view from the rooftop terrace amazing.

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Karla

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The breakfast was fantastic! The hotel was historically elegant! The staircases were beautiful! We loved the location, convenient to tourist destinations and next to a metro stop. The staff was friendly and our stay was wonderful overall!

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Elizabeth

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was wonderful!! Centrally located in Barcelona so easy walks to many sites along with close Metro stops. We dined at both eateries they suggested, and they gave us super directions. Gorgeous hotel with a very nice breakfast in the morning. Had airport shuttle there immediately. We look forward to returning soon.

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edward

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely amazing hotel. Staff cannot do enough for you. Breakfast was wonderful. Lots of options. The history of the hotel is fantastic and I will be returning.

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Debra

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is beautiful, central to shopping and sites. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent and rooms were comfortble

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Ralph

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful hotel within easy walking distance tof the Gothic Quarter. The property is elegant and well maintained. The rooms were very comfortable and the breakfast buffet was excellent. We would definitely stay here again.

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Month	Average price
January	US$194
February	US$236
March	US$250
April	US$279
May	US$355
June	US$320
July	US$245
August	US$227
September	US$310
October	US$268
November	US$209
December	US$168

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8 $406	9 $373	10
11 $236	12 $395	13 $266	14 $291	15 $292	16 $463	17 $431
18 $361	19 $427	20 $237	21 $259	22 $333	23 $400	24
25 $341	26 $425	27 $298	28 $265	29 $247	30 $263	31 $273

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $256	2	3	4 $210	5 $238	6 $241	7 $247
8 $224	9 $222	10 $216	11 $209	12 $232	13 $226	14 $229
15 $184	16 $219	17	18	19 $240	20 $237	21 $241
22 $229	23 $229	24 $190	25 $192	26 $248	27 $273	28 $273
29 $184	30 $185

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Junior Suite (El Avenida Palace)

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Junior Suite

Suite Superior Tibidabo with Terrace

Junior Studio Suite

Superior Double Room, City View

Superior Room, Terrace (Avenida)

Triple Room

Family Room, Superior Views

Suite Superior Sagrada Familia with Terrace

Classic Room (Avenida)

Family Room

Family Room Renovated

Basic Double Room

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City Double Room, City View

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Design Double Room (Beatles)

Premium Double Room (Avenida)

Family Room, Superior Views Renovated

Family Room Views Renovated

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

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