Four-star hotel in Ciutat Vella, with 19th-century architecture, rooms with terraces, a Mediterranean restaurant, a rooftop bar and a small pool.
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Hotel España Ocean Drive is a 4-star hotel in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, housed in a 19th-century building less than 100 m from Las Ramblas and the Liceu. It combines elegant rooms with a Mediterranean restaurant run by Martín Berasategui, a rooftop terrace with the AlAire bar and a small pool.
The rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom; depending on the room type, they may also have a terrace or balcony, city views, a bathtub, a seating area and a coffee machine. Rooms range from 16 to 76 m², and some suites accommodate up to three people. The hotel offers free WiFi and continental and buffet breakfast; pets weighing up to 10 kg are also allowed on request, with possible supplements. Mercat de la Boqueria is 200 m away and Liceu metro station is 150 m away, making it easy to explore the old town on foot and reach other neighbourhoods by public transport.
The seven room types all have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and range from 16 to 76 m². The Boutique Room is 16 m²; the Superior Room, 18 m²; and the Deluxe Room, 26 m². There is also a 24 m² Deluxe Room with Balcony, a 35 m² Suite and two options with a terrace: the 30 m² Deluxe Room with Terrace and the 76 m² Suite with Terrace.
The differences are in the space and layout: some rooms have city views, a balcony or a terrace; the suites also have a seating area. The Suite with Terrace accommodates up to three guests, as do the Suite and Deluxe Room. Depending on the room type, you’ll find a bathtub, coffee machine, minibar, soundproofing, bathrobe and slippers. Bed configurations include a double bed, single beds and a sofa bed.
At 30 m², the Deluxe Room with Terrace opens onto a private terrace with city or inner courtyard views. A coffee machine and minibar complete the amenities; the bathroom has a bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer. It’s an option if you’d like your own outdoor space during your stay.
At 76 m², this suite has a bedroom, a seating area and a terrace, with city views and space for three guests. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower, and the room also has air conditioning, a coffee machine and a minibar. Its layout separates the sleeping area from the space to relax.
The Boutique Room covers 16 m² and has wooden or parquet flooring, a detail that adds warmth to the space. It has a seating area with a TV, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A bathrobe, slippers and minibar complete the amenities.
At 26 m² and with space for three people, the Deluxe Room’s main configuration combines a large double bed with a sofa bed. It has soundproofed walls, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The coffee machine and minibar add practical options for your stay.
This 18 m² room offers a choice of one large double bed or two single beds. Wooden or parquet flooring and a seating area with a TV distinguish its layout; it also has soundproofed walls, air conditioning and a private bathroom. A minibar and coffee machine complete the amenities.
At 24 m², this Deluxe Room stands out for its balcony, giving you access to your own outdoor space. Inside, there’s air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a private bathroom; the coffee machine and minibar make it easy to enjoy a break in your room. The layout accommodates either a double bed or two single beds.
The Suite is 35 m² and accommodates three guests, with a seating area and balcony. Its bathroom has a bathtub and shower, while the room features air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a flat-screen TV. A minibar and coffee machine complete a layout combining a bedroom and a space to relax.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, snack bar and breakfast in your room; the rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. For relaxation, there’s a terrace and solarium, as well as a lift, soundproofed rooms and outdoor furniture. The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, concierge, luggage storage and tourist information, along with daily housekeeping.
Other facilities and services include room service, express check-in and laundry, dry-cleaning and ironing services. There’s a safe, heating, and family and non-smoking rooms. The hotel is accessible to guests with reduced mobility. Pets are allowed on request, with possible supplements, and bowls and baskets are available for them. Airport transfers are also available.
At Sant Pau, 9-11, Hotel España Ocean Drive is in Ciutat Vella, in the Raval area, with Las Ramblas and the Liceu less than 100 m away. Mercat de la Boqueria is 200 m away, as is Plaça Reial. From there, you can walk through the streets of Barri Gòtic to Plaça de Sant Jaume, 400 m away, or stop by the Columns of the Temple of Augustus, also 200 m away. Palau Güell is 180 m away and the Maritime Museum is 450 m away.
Liceu metro station is 150 m away and Drassanes is 400 m away, with connections for getting around Barcelona’s different neighbourhoods. FGC Plaça de Catalunya station is 800 m away; Barcelona - França railway station is 1.2 km away. The bus stops at pl. de Catalunya - Bergara and Barcelona (rda. Universitat, 33) are 700 and 900 m away, respectively. If you’re travelling by boat, Moll de Drassanes is 740 m away. Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 9 km away.
For a cultural outing, the Picasso Museum is 850 m away, Barcelona Aquarium is 1 km away and the Arc de Triomf is 1.4 km away; Casa Batlló is 1.5 km away. Montjuïc, 1.8 km away, offers walking routes and views over the city. If you fancy a trip to the sea, Platja de Sant Miquel is 1.5 km away, while Platja de la Barceloneta and Platja de Sant Sebastià are 1.6 km away. In the warmer months, these beaches offer a coastal option alongside your city visits.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, as well as the cleanliness and comfort. The facilities and WiFi connection receive favourable reviews; value for money scores a little lower than these aspects, though it still receives a positive rating.
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Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 9 km from Hotel España Ocean Drive. Liceu metro station is 150 m away and Drassanes station is 400 m away; you can also reach FGC Plaça de Catalunya station, 800 m away, or Barcelona - França railway station, 1.2 km away. The hotel has no parking. The bus stops at pl. de Catalunya - Bergara (700 m) and Barcelona (rda. Universitat, 33) (900 m) provide other connections.
Hotel España Ocean Drive is in Ciutat Vella, less than 100 m from Las Ramblas; Mercat de la Boqueria is 200 m away. Liceu metro station is 150 m away. Palau Güell is 180 m away, Plaça Reial is 200 m away and Plaça de Sant Jaume is 400 m away; Platja de Sant Miquel is 1.5 km away.
Hotel España Ocean Drive offers continental and buffet breakfast, which you can request in your room. Breakfast is not included in the rate. The hotel also has a Mediterranean restaurant run by Martín Berasategui.
Hotel España Ocean Drive allows pets weighing up to 10 kg on request and may charge a supplement. The stated supplement for dogs is €35 per day; you must make the request before your stay so the accommodation can authorise the animal’s presence.
The Suite with Terrace at Hotel España Ocean Drive is 76 m², has city views and accommodates three guests; it has a bedroom, a seating area and a terrace. The 35 m² Suite and the 26 m² Deluxe Room also accommodate up to three people.
Hotel España Ocean Drive has a small pool and the AlAire bar, located on the rooftop terrace, where drinks and cocktails are served. The terrace provides an elevated outdoor space within the hotel, while the pool is one of its facilities.