Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 22 per day. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 22 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Barcelona, just a 3-minute walk from Rambla de Catalunya and 9 minutes by foot from Passeig de Gràcia. It is also 0.3 mi from Casa Milà and 0.5 mi from Casa Batllo.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available. It is seasonal and operational hours are not specified.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. Specific age policies regarding free stays for children are not provided.

Olivia Balmes Hotel in Barcelona

Average nightly price at Olivia Balmes Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$257
February	$266
March	$309
April	$372
May	$435
June	$384
July	$302
August	$272
September	$358
October	$321
November	$243
December	$230

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Olivia Balmes Hotel, travelers consistently praise the exceptionally friendly staff, a convenient and safe Eixample location near metro and sights, modern comfortable rooms, and useful amenities, with breakfast frequently highlighted.

Guests also note a generally quiet setting and thoughtful touches like family amenities, early check-ins or upgrades, and helpful concierge support. Drawbacks mentioned include some small rooms or unusual bathroom layouts, mixed sound insulation, an unheated or small rooftop pool and occasional bar understaffing, a dated gym, and sporadic cleanliness or maintenance issues. Overall, expect a modern base in a prime area, with a few comfort trade-offs.

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Facilities

Rooftop pool and terrace are popular for relaxing, though several reviews note the water is unheated or the pool is small, and the pool bar can be understaffed. A basic gym is available with some outdated or broken equipment, and on-site parking is mentioned.

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Timo

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Das Hotel ist super. Der Pool auf dem Dach lohnt sich auch. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind zu Fuß zu erreichen. Parkmöglichkeiten gibt es in der Tiefgarage, die allerdings etwas eng ist. Einzige negative Punkt war die Abwasserleitung, die leider, zumindest in unserem Zimmer oft zu hören war.

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Marielle

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel. The staff are extremely accommodating. The rooftop area and pool is lovely to chill and have a swim/cool off. Location is perfect

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William

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a great hotel in Barcelona. The staff made us feel welcome as soon as we arrived. The hotel was clean and very nice in the lobby. The rooms were spacious for a Barcelona hotel. Great shower. Great mattress. The breakfast was outstanding and we enjoyed getting R&R on the rooftop by the pool. The only weird thing was coupons for towels at the pool that were 20E if we lost them. Seems like that is something they could figure out a little better. The location was excellent. Metro station(s) were easy access. 10 minute walk to P de Gracia. 20-30 minutes to get to El Gotic which was a really nice walk. Highly recommend.

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Kent Stefan

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice room, relaxing pool area (even if the water was a bit chilly this time of year), good breakfast and perfect location. We could walk to Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, Rambla, the harbour and there were lots of small restaurants around the hotel.

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Abraham

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location and the staff very good. The gym equipment is outdated and there is room for improvement.

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Tobías

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel, the gym could be better.

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Jeremy

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic hotel and location. Gym needs some updating (the main and only multi- machine is broken), but everything else was great.

10

Susana

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent staff and service. Very friendly and attentive. The rooms are spacious and modern and there’s parking available at good rates. Excellent location close to the center.

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Rachel

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, good size rooms and really well designed, friendly helpful staff. Train station across the road. Easy walk to Gaudi houses and shops. Quiet and comfortable. Pool too cold for my taste but still a lovely spot to sit and relax.

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Nisha

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a lovely hotel that is very well situated to the city centre. The rooms are clean and well equipped, and the breakfast that is included is very good. The pool is not a 'swimming' pool as it is a bit shallow, but the rooftop terrace and pool area is a nice place to hang out on a rest day or in the evenings. The restaurant, Seventeen is very good but they were quite understaffed (or it was particularly busy the day we went) which slowed things down quite a lot. I'd recommend this hotel and would stay here again. The staff are all lovely and very helpful.

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Cleanliness

Most guests found the hotel and rooms very clean, but a few reported issues such as dust, odors, stained or aging linens, and occasional bathroom smells. Overall standards are good with some inconsistencies.

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Eric

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and staff was exceptional

6

Danxuan

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff are very friendly and helpful, the location is convenient. Many attractions are within walking distance. However, there are some issues during our stay. First, our room has poor soundproofing. We could hear lound noise when the toilet was flushed upstairs. Second, we founded some blood stains on our quilt. It still made us very uncomfortable even though they changed after we had told the front desk. Third, shower towels are old and lose color. They shouldn’t be used anymore in such a hotel. I only found such towels in some motel rooms in the US. Fourth, pastries for breakfast are good, but the kiwi is solid and can’t eat at all. In general, this is a 3 star hotel with friendly staff and convenient location, but needs some improvement to reach a 4 star level.

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Yaroslaw

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, good location, free loaner stroller was helpful.

10

Anastasios

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay, clean room and convenient location.

10

Traun

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay at a very clean and host friendly property.

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Stavroula

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent all around. Impressed with staff and cleanliness

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Carlos

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very good value for money. Pros: 1) location Cons: 1) sound insulation is terrible, I could hear the flushing or water running when people were showering just like if we would be in the same room. 2) cleanliness needs to be improved, dust, hair. 3) furniture stained, not appealing to sit on chairs or using them. 4) toilet area, too dark The staff was nice. The food for breakfast was average

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Lawrence

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room smelled of smoke but otherwise a great stay

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Paulina

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel had great service. The room was clean, comfy, and quiet. The only problem was that it was stinky do to dry drain pipe, not sure if they can fix that problem but the smell was very unpleasant. Otherwise the facilities were great, the terrace pool was nice for the location and the breakfast was really good with good selection. The location is great, there were many great restaurants and attractions in walking distance and metro was very close too.

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Mitchell

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were excellent. The hotel location is fantastic, and every place we wanted to visit, was within walking distance. The rooms very very clean, comfortable and quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally modern, quiet and often spacious with comfortable beds, but feedback is mixed on layout and size, with some noting open bathroom designs and hard mattresses. Noise and Wi‑Fi reliability vary by room.

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Kevin

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were exceptional and very respectful. Room was spacious, clean and awkwardly functional. It was interesting but trying too hard. Mattress was super hard and pillows leave something to be desired. Location is excellent - one block or so to the walking strip La Ramba, subway station right there, gluten free bakery and coffee shops across street.

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Christopher

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Incredible. Great staff.including Max and my new friend from Armenia, BUT, basically no internet in Rooms 201 and 202. That is a real issue.

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Bonita

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very nice hotel with spacious rooms, good beds, a nice view. The hotel pool had a nice view, was never busy, and had a nice bar. It took 10 minutes to walk to the nearest hop on hop off location and we were central to some of the main tourist attractions, taking 10 to 30 minutes to walk to each. The breakfast was really good and well worth the cost.

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Hekai

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I booked a room for 2 adults and 1 child (1 queen bed and a double sofa bed). When checking in, I informed the receptionist that we had an additional 9-year-old child and was willing to pay any extra charge. However, the hotel refused to accommodate us and forced us to book an additional room, which was very frustrating and inconvenient. The extra room they gave us was on the third floor next to the elevator, and the sound insulation was terrible. We could hear everything from the hallway, and it made it very difficult to rest. Overall, the service was unhelpful, and the room quality was poor. I would not recommend this hotel and will not be staying here again.

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Benoit

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located but bot worth the price. Bathroom and bedroom barely separated.

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Ekaterina

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very silent room! Amazing windows with non existent outdoor sound! Would be nice to have soap and conditioner everyday. Bed and pillows are pretty comfortable. Definitely will come back. Missing one touch : one big bottle of free water as a courtesy everyday.

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Rachel

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, good size rooms and really well designed, friendly helpful staff. Train station across the road. Easy walk to Gaudi houses and shops. Quiet and comfortable. Pool too cold for my taste but still a lovely spot to sit and relax.

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sammer

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Shower faucets are impossible to use. Room rather small even though I booked two. I was sick but their service was great

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Carlos

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very good value for money. Pros: 1) location Cons: 1) sound insulation is terrible, I could hear the flushing or water running when people were showering just like if we would be in the same room. 2) cleanliness needs to be improved, dust, hair. 3) furniture stained, not appealing to sit on chairs or using them. 4) toilet area, too dark The staff was nice. The food for breakfast was average

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Muhammed

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I am delighted with this hotel. The location is amazing. A short stroll to the main tourist and shopping areas like Ave de Gracie. We walked from here to Rambla and all over. Room sizes were huge and comfortable

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Service

Service is a standout with consistently warm, attentive staff, helpful concierge support, and flexible check-in/out. A few guests reported lapses such as rudeness at breakfast, unhelpful handling of a booking change, or slow responses at the pool bar.

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Rebecca

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff were so attentive and flexible with our late check out - brilliant service and hotel.

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Frank mesa

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Outstanding customer service

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Rosanna

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff at the hotel are amazing. They treat you with respect kindness. They take care every details to make you feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend Olivia Balmes hotel.

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Bettina

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check-in gave us such a good impression - Xavi, Irene and Cris were wonderful, attentive and polite. Jaume from the restaurant was also attentive and thoughtful. Based on our interactions with these members of the staff, I would have given the hotel a 5 star across the board. Monica from breakfast, however, was extremely rude. When we came for breakfast, she immediately said we had to move (didn't ask us, told us) and insinuated that we didn't know it was 20 euro each (which we knew and had no problem with). Then, she and the guy in the suit (didn't catch his name) welcomed other guests with additional breakfast options we were not given (omelette and other kitchen offerings). On this interaction alone, I would have given a 2 but I gave a 4 because the other members of the staff were exceptional from start to finish.

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Michelle A L

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would like to thank the staff for great and genuine service throughout our entire stay. The room was comfortable and clean and amenities were quality and sufficient. Thank you for taking care of our needs and will highly recommend this hotel which provides privacy and superior standards in terms of product and services.

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Hekai

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I booked a room for 2 adults and 1 child (1 queen bed and a double sofa bed). When checking in, I informed the receptionist that we had an additional 9-year-old child and was willing to pay any extra charge. However, the hotel refused to accommodate us and forced us to book an additional room, which was very frustrating and inconvenient. The extra room they gave us was on the third floor next to the elevator, and the sound insulation was terrible. We could hear everything from the hallway, and it made it very difficult to rest. Overall, the service was unhelpful, and the room quality was poor. I would not recommend this hotel and will not be staying here again.

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Olivia

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff rude

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Javier

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The facilities and staff at the Olivia Balmes are top notch. The hotel is in a location that is convenient and walkable to all major attractions. We would definitely stay there again.

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Mike

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The OB is situated in a great location with access to dining, cafes, retail. It felt safe no matter the time of day and conveniently located across the street from the metro. The room was clean and the AC cooled great on hot days. Everything worked as expected. The bed was on the firm side and walls a little thin between rooms. We had booked two rooms, but due to an unanticipated medical issue half of our party could not travel. The OB would not entertain any adjustment to their cancellation policy. That was disappointing as we provided as much notification as possible (and I’m sure they re-booked our second room). The front desk staff was somewhat rude (short in responses, cut off questions) when asked about a refund.

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Scott

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. Unbeatable, friendly service. Excellent location. Spectacular all round. The best place to stay in Barcelona!

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Location

Excellent, safe location close to metro, shops and restaurants, and walkable to major sights like Passeig de Gracia and La Rambla. Guests find it convenient for exploring the city.

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Catriona

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location and lovely staff who work hard to ensure your comfort. They were very kind and well trained. Enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you

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Kevin

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were exceptional and very respectful. Room was spacious, clean and awkwardly functional. It was interesting but trying too hard. Mattress was super hard and pillows leave something to be desired. Location is excellent - one block or so to the walking strip La Ramba, subway station right there, gluten free bakery and coffee shops across street.

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Mourad El

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is great, facilities available and location is great

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Kent Stefan

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice room, relaxing pool area (even if the water was a bit chilly this time of year), good breakfast and perfect location. We could walk to Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, Rambla, the harbour and there were lots of small restaurants around the hotel.

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Ka Wing Jimmy

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice counter services and a very convenient location. 1 min to Provence Metro station. walkable distance to most of the famous scenic spots.

10

Tahereh

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice, clean and quiet hotel with spacious, bright rooms , comfortable beds and amazing breakfast buffet. It takes 15 minutes to walk to the Catalunya Square & main shopping area.

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Karine

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This hotel was very clean, the staff was very friendly and it is located in the heart of the City where the action is so you can walk everywhere or take Uber to go to the beach.

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Javier

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The facilities and staff at the Olivia Balmes are top notch. The hotel is in a location that is convenient and walkable to all major attractions. We would definitely stay there again.

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Ying ying

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very good location

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Muhammed

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I am delighted with this hotel. The location is amazing. A short stroll to the main tourist and shopping areas like Ave de Gracie. We walked from here to Rambla and all over. Room sizes were huge and comfortable

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, and the restaurant receives positive remarks, but staffing can be thin and some meals or buffet experiences were disappointing. Overall food ranges from very good to average.

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Bonita

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really nice place. The room was nice, the pool was great, and we walked to most of the tourist attractions or to the hop on hop off bus. The breakfast was excellent, and the supper we had at the restaurant was really good.

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Christina

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was amazing and the staff was the best!! The room was clean and well stocked with anything we could have needed. Breakfast was great and the bar was well stocked.

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Johan

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a terrible experience in the rooftop pool restaurant. First, there was no staff at that pool bar. I had to go down to the restaurant on the ground floor so they could send staff up. I ordered a hamburger. After a long wait with a luke warm beer, I got my hamburger and cut the first bite. It was raw and cold inside. The staff had disappeared. I had to take my plate and take the elevator down to the lower floor and the restaurant there. I spoke to the butler who apologized and promised to come up with a new one. Back to the roof. A new hamburger arrived after 20 min. Cut up a piece. Same thing again. Completely raw and cold inside. I manage to call the waiter before he had disappeared and announce that this was unbelievable. Same thing again. Raw hamburger. He apologizes and announces that he will immediately get a new one. I'm waiting.... The waiter now came back with? .... the same hamburger I just cut a piece off. Now reheated. And with the same fries that have been going up and down the hotel for about 1 hour.... Not crispy directly! I go straight down and complain and get apologies from the manager with a promise to get the money back for the burger (not the beer). And receive a gift in the form of the hotel's own Cava as a goodwill gift. Unfortunately, the ice bucket is not sealed, so the shelf where the bucket stood is soaked and has soaked everything that was on the shelf: books, clothes etc. It didn't really work as a goodwill gift!

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Tomasz

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, breakfast was phenomenal!

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Alexandra

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fint rum. Obekväma kuddar. Dålig frukost, inte värt priset. Supertrevlig personal.

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Bettina

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check-in gave us such a good impression - Xavi, Irene and Cris were wonderful, attentive and polite. Jaume from the restaurant was also attentive and thoughtful. Based on our interactions with these members of the staff, I would have given the hotel a 5 star across the board. Monica from breakfast, however, was extremely rude. When we came for breakfast, she immediately said we had to move (didn't ask us, told us) and insinuated that we didn't know it was 20 euro each (which we knew and had no problem with). Then, she and the guy in the suit (didn't catch his name) welcomed other guests with additional breakfast options we were not given (omelette and other kitchen offerings). On this interaction alone, I would have given a 2 but I gave a 4 because the other members of the staff were exceptional from start to finish.

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hyoungcheol

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

직원들이 정말 별로 였고 시설도 많이 낡았다 오후5시에 방에 다시 돌아와도 턴다운 서비스가 진행되지 않았고 하우스키핑은 늘 먼저 요청해야 그제서야 진행되는 불편함이 있었다 조식은 성인 1인당 20유로정도 였지만 진짜 실망스러웠고 한번 먹고 다음날 부터는 근차 베이커리에서 사먹었다 조 식당 스태프는 입구에 손님이 서있는데 안내를 하지 않고 티비를 보고 동료들과 떠들고 있는 등 무례하고 고객을 기분나쁘게 했다

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Carlos

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very good value for money. Pros: 1) location Cons: 1) sound insulation is terrible, I could hear the flushing or water running when people were showering just like if we would be in the same room. 2) cleanliness needs to be improved, dust, hair. 3) furniture stained, not appealing to sit on chairs or using them. 4) toilet area, too dark The staff was nice. The food for breakfast was average

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Paulina

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel had great service. The room was clean, comfy, and quiet. The only problem was that it was stinky do to dry drain pipe, not sure if they can fix that problem but the smell was very unpleasant. Otherwise the facilities were great, the terrace pool was nice for the location and the breakfast was really good with good selection. The location is great, there were many great restaurants and attractions in walking distance and metro was very close too.

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Nisha

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a lovely hotel that is very well situated to the city centre. The rooms are clean and well equipped, and the breakfast that is included is very good. The pool is not a 'swimming' pool as it is a bit shallow, but the rooftop terrace and pool area is a nice place to hang out on a rest day or in the evenings. The restaurant, Seventeen is very good but they were quite understaffed (or it was particularly busy the day we went) which slowed things down quite a lot. I'd recommend this hotel and would stay here again. The staff are all lovely and very helpful.

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