Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels
Via Laietana, 30
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“Facilities and location great”
“The staff were very efficient and friendly”
“The staff are friendly, welcoming, and nothing seems too much trouble”
“Room was available early, which was great”
“The rooms are beautifully decorated and very clean”
“Location was nice and close proximity to where we wanted to go and room was clea…”
“Great location, staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the hotel was clean a…”
“The roof top bar with pool and sauna were nice and the hotel restaurant was very…”
“There was an infinity pool on the roof which we did not use but looked lovely”
“The breakfast had plenty of choice all very good”
“Breakfast was plentiful and the staff were super helpful”
Overview
Grand Central Hotel Barcelona is a design hotel offering fantastic views of the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral from its rooftop infinity pool. It has stylish rooms and free high-speed WiFi. The elegantly refurbished hotel is housed in an early 20th-century building and it is a clear example of the Catalan Noucentisme. The air-conditioned rooms at the Grand Hotel Barcelona have a modern design. They are equipped with a 4K high-definition TV´s with Chromecast . Each one has a bathroom with a large, rain-effect shower and luxury toiletries. The restaurant offers an authentic Spanish-style dining experience with small "platillos" to be shared, as well as a selection of over 150 local and national wines. An excellent culinary proposal that will make you feel like a local. La Terraza del Central, in the rooftop, is the perfect place to enjoy a dinner, a cocktail or both overlooking the city lights of Barcelona. The hotel has a fitness centre and massage services are also offered. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Barcelona, and you can also hire a car or a bicycle. The Born district, full of stylish shops and restaurants, is just 3 minutes’ walk from the Grand Central Hotel.
Traveller reviews
udi
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
Location
Sandra
couple
April 28, 2026
“Stayed here before, would again!”
Room was available early, which was great. Facilities and location great.
kevin
couple
April 20, 2026
“Pleasant enough but wouldn't rush back due to value”
Location was nice and close proximity to where we wanted to go and room was clean.
Alison
extended_group
April 12, 2026
“Beautiful hotel, amazing staff”
Great location, staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the hotel was clean and the food was excellent.
Luiza
couple
April 6, 2026
“Not a 5* hotel. A mediocre experience at an excessive price.”
This is not a 5* hotel. Excessively expensive for what it offers. 1) Facilities: Underwhelming entrance, lobby area and elevators. Corridors and carpets worn-out and interior design dated. It looks more like a 3-4 star hotel with its glory in the past. 2) Rooms: Small rooms with cheap and unattractive furniture. No fridge in the room. No proper wardrobe. A few hangers on a rail in an open cabinet. No desk. The interior design involves a bare wall with a cheap TV hanged on it. More of a 3* room vibe. The bathroom layout is awkward: the sink is part of the room and the toilet is separated by a glass door from the room. Not sufficient privacy. The windows cannot be opened, so no fresh air for 4 days. On arrival, the room was cold. I asked the reception for help with setting up the heating. They said they would send somebody to the room that evening. Nobody came. Hence, I slept with my jumper on that night. 3) Breakfast: Definitely not 5*. No chef on site and no cooking station. The menu repeated intelf for 4 days. The only fresh vegetables are some cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Very limited choice for vegan people. As I am a vegetarian, I asked for some fresh vegetables cut on a plate. I was told that I needed to pay 10 euros for this. As I paid £400 per day with breakfast included, charging me extra 10 euros for a few vegetables seemed very poor understanding of what a 5* standard should be. 4) Extra charges: I was charged 100 euros per day for a deposit (400 euros in total), in spite of the fact that the Booking.com site mentioned that the total deposit should be 100 euros for the entire stay. In addition with them taking 400 euros deposit at the check-in, they also took £26 euros per day as city tax. Overall a disappointing experience. If you want a 5 stars experience, this is not the place to be.
Helen
solo_traveller
April 3, 2026
“Beautiful hotel in the city”
The reception and lounge area are beautifully decorated. The Rooftop is stunning. The staff were very efficient and friendly. The rooms are beautifully decorated and very clean. The breakfast had plenty of choice all very good.
James
couple
March 2, 2026
“First-class hotel in a brilliant location.”
This is a first class hotel in a really convenient and interesting part of Barcelona. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and nothing seems too much trouble. The rooms are very well-appointed - a real pleasure to have stayed here.
Emma
couple
February 24, 2026
“Very nice”
Lovely hotel, friendly helpful staff. Great location.
Janet
couple
February 23, 2026
“A great hotel in a central location with a warm welcome and great facilities.”
The location was great, really easy to walk to most places and felt safe. The staff were very friendly, efficient and helpful. The facilities were great and the food and drinks really good. There was plenty of bottled water in the room which was replenished often. The rooms were very clean. The roof top bar with pool and sauna were nice and the hotel restaurant was very good. Breakfast was plentiful and the staff were super helpful.
Beth
couple
February 19, 2026
“This is a place I stay often coming in and out of Barcelona often”
Fantastic location, excellent staff… amazing restaurant
Edmond
couple
January 12, 2026
“Worth it”
Good facilities and perfect location. The staff were amazing too!
Leanne
couple
December 20, 2025
“Luxury in the heart of Barcelona.”
Great hotel , excellent location . Fabulous views from the roof top bar . Lovely on site restaurant. Very comfortable rooms . Brilliantly situated to explore the city. Excellent staff . Spotlessly clean .
Lorraine
couple
November 18, 2025
The bed was exceptional! The location
Sarah
couple
November 5, 2025
“Comfortable nice well located hotel”
First time in Barcelona lovely hotel we had lunch in rooftop restaurant some nice wraps with chips. There was an infinity pool on the roof which we did not use but looked lovely.The view was great.The hotel had a spa but on a one night stay did not use this.which was great Had a lovely room with nice bath and very comfortable bed.The in room refreshment tray was very good and mini bar .Hotel was great for access to Barcelona.Had some room service a nice fruit salad can’t remember what my husband had.
Jose
couple
October 25, 2025
Great view from the room of the city. In the go this quarter, very welcoming staff.
Yookyung
family_with_children
October 12, 2025
Location was exceptional. Staff was friendly. We enjoyed the restaurant downstairs and rooftop bar
Marina
family_with_children
September 10, 2025
“A perfect base from which to explore Barcelona.”
The location is perfect. The staff are super helpful and the hotel is lovely and clean.
JENINE
solo_traveller
August 27, 2025
“Hotel too expensive for what it is.”
Location.
bart
couple
August 10, 2025
“Great place”
Pool bar
Naomi
couple
August 9, 2025
“Fabulous hotel and very friendly staff”
The facilities and room were exactly as shown on the imagery and the location was perfect
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Fitness centre, Solarium, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hammam, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Fitness, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Walking tours, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Allergy-free room, Soundproof rooms, Safety deposit box, Lift, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking garage, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Rooftop pool, Infinity pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Ironing service, Barber/beauty shop, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room
The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The family room offers soundproof walls, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box along with parquet floors.
Deluxe Corner Room
With a privileged location at the end of the building that gives it luminosity and exceptional panoramic views, these rooms include a king-size bed. It includes a Nespresso coffee machine, a flat screen TV with Chromecast media and Egyptian cotton sheets. The bathroom includes a shower, a bath and toiletries. With a unique perspective of Barcelona's Roman walls and natural daylight streaming into the room through the many windows. These luxurious corner rooms are furnished to make your stay memorable. Comfy king size bed and a large bathroom with a bathtub. Lounge area with bespoke chaise longue.
Deluxe King Room
Overlooking the Gothic Quarter and the ancient city wall, these rooms include a king-size bed. They also feature a Nespresso coffee machine, a flat screen TV with Chromecast media and Egyptian cotton sheets. The bathroom includes a bath and toiletries. For travellers demanding a truly deluxe experience. These rooms offer an extra dose of elegance and space with a lavish bed with ottomans, bathroom with a generous bathtub, and a lounge area with a chaise longue designed exclusively for the hotel. All rooms have large double windows that offer stunning views of Barcelona's historic center.
Standard Double Room
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Double
These rooms include a Nespresso coffee machine, a flat screen TV, and Egyptian cotton sheets. Lounge area to unwind with coffee table and armchairs. It includes a Nespresso coffee machine, a flat screen TV, and Egyptian cotton sheets. Spacious bathroom with a bathtub. The bathroom includes a toiletries. A perfect balance between style and comfort. Immerse yourself in peace and quiet. King size or twin beds, lounge area to unwind with coffee table and armchairs. Spacious bathroom with a bathtub and all the comforts to make the most of your stay.
Superior Twin Room
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Grand Suite
Featuring a living and dining area , the suite has a a Nespresso coffee machine, two flat screen TVs with Chromecast media. The bathroom includes a shower, a bath and toiletries. It comprises a bedroom, living room with L shaped sofa-bed, custom cowhide armchair and working area. XL bathtub + rain shower and toiletries. With outstanding views to the gothic quarter, is filled with natural light, and adorned with paintings by local artists. this suite includes: Free access to the hotel's saunas The ultimate expression of luxury. The Grand Suite comprises a bedroom, living room with L shaped sofa-bed, custom cowhide armchair and working area, XL bathtub + rain shower. With outstanding views to the gothic quarter, this sophisticated room is the perfect answer for guests seeking a unique experience.
Junior Suite
Overlooking the ancient city walls, these rooms feature a seating area, and a king size bed. They also include a Nespresso coffee machine, a flat screen TV with Chromecast media, and Egyptian cotton sheets. The bathroom includes a shower, a bath and toiletries. Ideal for guests looking for a sophisticated experience. With wood panelling throughout, large windows and incredible views over Via Laietana Barcelona. These rooms feature a lounge area with chaise longue, a table and two armchairs, large walk-in closet with a triptych mirror, king bed, separate XL shower and a large bathtub.
Suite
Panelled throughout, with separate areas for relaxing and sleeping. A living room with sofa bed for 2, dining/working area as well as the luxury bathroom with shower and bathtub. Walk-in closet with triptych mirror. It includes a Nespresso coffee machine, two flat screen TVs, and Egyptian cotton sheets. The bathroom includes a shower, a bath and toiletries. Our Master Suite exudes calm and comfort. Panelled throughout, with separate areas for relaxing and sleeping. A living room with sofa bed and armchair, coffee table and dining table for 4. The luxury bathroom is equipped with shower and bathtub. Walk-in closet with triptych mirror. A large space that can accommodate up to three adults in great comfort or two adults and two children.
Two-Bedroom Suite
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The spacious suite offers soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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