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Five-star hotel in Barcelona, in a Noucentista building with a rooftop terrace, Spanish restaurant and suites with city views.
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Grand Hotel Central is a 5-star hotel in Barcelona, in an early 20th-century building representative of Catalan Noucentisme, 70 m from the Saló del Tinell. Its interiors combine this historic character with modern-design rooms featuring air conditioning, a private bathroom and city views.
The rooms and suites include a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, while some categories offer a bathtub, seating area or separate spaces for relaxing and sleeping. The Grand Suite has a living room and dining area; the two-bedroom suite has two bathrooms. The hotel has a Spanish restaurant serving small sharing plates and a list of more than 150 local and national wines. On the rooftop, the terrace is a place to have a drink or dinner with views of Barcelona. You’ll also find a gym, spa, sauna, massage service and a 24-hour reception. El Born is a three-minute walk away. Dogs are allowed on request, subject to weight and room restrictions and a surcharge.
The rooms combine air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and city views. Options include double rooms and suites, with floor areas ranging from the 20 m² Standard Double Room to spacious accommodation with a bedroom and living room. Some include a bathtub, toiletries, a bathrobe and slippers; others offer views of a landmark.
The suites provide different spaces for relaxing, working or dining. The Junior Suite has a seating area, while the Grand Suite combines a bedroom with a living and dining room. There is also a two-bedroom suite with two bathrooms, as well as a family room with several bed configurations. If you prefer separate beds, there is a Superior Double Room with two single beds. Rooms include a coffee machine and minibar, and some have separate bathtubs and showers.
At 38 m² and with views of a landmark, this Junior Suite has a seating area with a chaise longue, table and two armchairs. The bathroom combines a spacious shower and bathtub, and the room has a coffee machine. Its large windows frame views of Via Laietana.
This 28 m² room overlooks the city and has an extra-large double bed and a seating area with a chaise longue. The bathroom includes a bathtub, and the room has a coffee machine and minibar. Soundproofing and air conditioning complete the space.
At 60 m², the Grand Suite has a separate bedroom and living room with a sofa bed and dining area. It has views of a landmark, a bathtub and shower, as well as two TVs. The stay also includes free access to the hotel’s saunas.
This 25 m² room has an extra-large double bed, city views and a seating area with a coffee table and armchairs. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower. The coffee machine and minibar let you enjoy a break in your room.
At 56 m², this suite has separate sleeping and living areas, with a sofa bed and space to dine or work. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower, and there’s a spacious dressing room. City views accompany a stay with air conditioning.
The Standard Double Room covers 20 m² and offers city views from a soundproofed room with air conditioning. It has a private bathroom, bathtub or shower, minibar and TV with streaming services. It’s a simple option among the hotel’s rooms.
This 30 m² corner room has large windows and views of the city and a landmark. Natural light sets it apart, and the layout includes a seating area with a chaise longue and a bathroom with a bathtub or shower. It also has a coffee machine.
At 90 m², this suite has two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms, one with a bathtub and shower. City views and space for up to five people make it suitable for travelling in a group or as a family. It includes a minibar and flat-screen TV.
The hotel has two restaurants, a bar and a snack bar, with options such as wine, champagne and special-diet menus on request. It also offers breakfast in the room and room service. Rooms have a minibar, coffee machine or electric kettle, while free WiFi is available throughout the property.
For leisure, there’s a gym, spa and wellness centre, sauna and various massage treatments. The terrace and solarium offer outdoor space; you can also hire bicycles and join walking or cycling tours. The reception is open 24 hours, and the concierge service, luggage storage and room service help make your stay easier. Family rooms and accessible options for guests with reduced mobility are available.
Grand Hotel Central is at Via Laietana, 30, in Ciutat Vella, between the Barri Gòtic and El Born. The hotel is in an early 20th-century building, and the Born neighbourhood is a three-minute walk away. Nearby are some of the historic sites in the city centre: the Saló del Tinell is 70 m away, the Palau Reial Major is 90 m away and the Museu d'Història de Barcelona is 120 m away. The Museu Picasso is 250 m away, alongside squares and pedestrian streets that make it easy to explore the old town on foot.
Jaume I metro station is 100 m away and Urquinaona is 450 m away. Barcelona - Estació de França is 650 m away; there’s also a bus stop at pl. de Catalunya - Bergara, 650 m away. Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 10 km away and Girona - Costa Brava Airport is 74 km away. Sant Miquel and Barceloneta beaches are 1.4 km away. Public parking is available nearby for €37 per day.
You can spend the day visiting nearby museums and historic buildings, or walk to the Arc de Triomf, 700 m away, and Barcelona Zoo, 900 m away. The coast offers several ways to combine the city and the beach: Platja del Somorrostro is 1.4 km away and Platja de Sant Sebastià is 1.6 km away. Montjuïc is 2.4 km away and Park Güell is 3.8 km away; both offer more places to stroll and explore in Barcelona.
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Guests particularly praise the comfort, cleanliness and staff service. The facilities and WiFi connection also receive positive reviews, while value for money gets a somewhat more moderate score. Overall, reviews describe a comfortable stay with attentive service.
Rates at Grand Hotel Central vary according to the season, room type and dates selected. To check the current price for your stay, check the rates for your dates here.
Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 10 km from Grand Hotel Central and Girona - Costa Brava Airport is 74 km away. To get around Barcelona without a car, Jaume I metro station is 100 m away and Urquinaona is 450 m away. Barcelona - Estació de França is 650 m away. Public parking is available nearby for €37 per day; there’s no need to reserve.
Grand Hotel Central is in Ciutat Vella, next to the historic sites of the old town. The Saló del Tinell is 70 m away and the Museu d'Història de Barcelona is 120 m away; the Picasso Museum is 250 m away. El Born is a three-minute walk away. To get to the sea, Platja de la Barceloneta is 1.4 km away and Platja de Sant Sebastià is 1.6 km away.
Grand Hotel Central allows dogs on request, with a maximum of one per room and a weight limit of 12 kg. Dogs are only accepted in the Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Master Suite, Grand Suite and Two Bedroom Grand Suite. The surcharge is €65 per day; other types of pets aren’t accepted.
Grand Hotel Central offers a buffet breakfast. It also provides breakfast in the room, as well as restaurants, a bar and a snack bar for other food and drink options.
Grand Hotel Central requires a €400 deposit on arrival, charged to a credit card. After check-out, it is refunded in full to the same card once the accommodation has been inspected.
Guests under 18 can stay at Grand Hotel Central if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The hotel also has family rooms and offers babysitting or childcare services.
Grand Hotel Central offers double rooms and suites, including a 38 m² Junior Suite, a 60 m² Grand Suite and a 90 m² Two-Bedroom Suite. It also has a family room and options with two single beds, as well as rooms with city views.
