Four-star hotel in Barcelona’s Eixample, with an outdoor pool, solarium, restaurant and soundproofed rooms near Passeig de Gràcia.
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Olivia Balmes Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Barcelona’s Eixample, 400 metres from Passeig de Gràcia, with an outdoor pool and solarium. Its modern style combines spaces to relax with services for visitors to the city on holiday or for work.
The rooms have air conditioning, an open-plan designer bathroom, a satellite flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some offer city views, while others overlook an inner courtyard; there are also options with a balcony and a suite with a seating area and sofa bed. Wi-Fi is free in the rooms.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the bar offers cocktails and snacks; the poolside bar may close outside the summer season. The hotel has a gym, meeting rooms and a 24-hour reception. Casa Milà and Casa Batlló are within easy walking distance, and Plaça de Catalunya is 1.1 km away.
The rooms at Olivia Balmes Hotel offer a modern space with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar. The double options include a 25 m² Standard room with city views and different bed configurations, and a 28 m² Premium room with a large double bed and the same type of views. These options include soundproofing and a flat-screen TV.
If you prefer views of an inner courtyard, there are rooms with a balcony and a 30 m² Superior room with a bathtub and sofa. The 40 m² Suite adds a seating area, balcony and bathtub; it can accommodate up to three people with an extra-large double bed and sofa bed. You can choose between city or courtyard views and different spaces for a stay as a couple or with family.
At 25 m², this room offers city views and a choice of a large double bed or two single beds. Air conditioning, soundproofing and a minibar complete the modern space, which has an open-plan designer bathroom and a satellite flat-screen TV.
This 28 m² room offers city views and a large double bed. Air conditioning and soundproofed walls complement the modern design; a satellite flat-screen TV, minibar and open-plan bathroom complete the stay.
At 40 m², the Suite adds a seating area and can accommodate three people with its extra-large double bed and sofa bed. It has a balcony and views of an inner courtyard; the bathroom includes a bathtub, bathrobe and slippers.
This 30 m² room overlooks an inner courtyard and has a bathtub, air conditioning and a sofa. It can be set up with an extra-large double bed or two single beds, with a sofa bed in either configuration. Soundproofing helps keep outside noise separate from your rest.
At 25 m², this room stands out for its balcony overlooking an inner courtyard. It has a double bed, air conditioning and soundproofed walls, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. It’s an option for two people looking for their own outdoor space.
The stay combines places to relax with services designed to help you get around Barcelona and enjoy the hotel. There is a 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. The outdoor furniture and terrace with solarium offer a place to unwind, while the gym and massages provide further ways to relax. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.
The hotel’s restaurant, bar and café offer different options for a meal or a drink; there is also a minibar in the rooms. For business trips, the business centre and meeting and banquet rooms provide functional spaces. The hotel also has family rooms, rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. A flat-screen TV, air conditioning and private bathrooms complete the in-room facilities.
Olivia Balmes Hotel is at Balmes, 117, in Barcelona’s Eixample, 400 metres from Passeig de Gràcia. This part of the city combines wide streets, shops and Modernist buildings. Casa Milà (La Pedrera) is 400 metres away and Casa Batlló is 550 metres away; you can visit both on a walk along Passeig de Gràcia. Antoni Tàpies Foundation is 400 metres away and Museu Tàpies is 440 metres away.
For getting around, Provenza FGC station is 40 metres away and Provença metro station is 100 metres away. Passeig de Gràcia station is 550 metres away, while Plaça de Catalunya is 1.1 km away. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 9 km away; the drive takes around 20 minutes. From this area, you can combine metro, train and walks to visit different neighbourhoods and museums.
Nearby places of interest include Plaça del Sol, 1.1 km away, the Arc de Triomf, 1.8 km away, and Picasso Museum, 2 km away. Sant Miquel Beach and Barceloneta Beach are 3.2 km away; in the warmer months, they’re options for adding a seaside stop to a day in the city. In April, Sant Jordi fills the streets with books and roses, while September’s La Mercè celebrations offer another chance to discover Barcelona’s cultural life.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s attentiveness and the comfort of the rooms. Cleanliness and facilities also receive good reviews, while value for money gets a slightly more moderate score. Overall, the reviews reflect a comfortable stay and well-regarded service.
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Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 9 km away and the drive takes around 20 minutes. For public transport, Provenza FGC station is 40 metres away and Provença metro station is 100 metres away; Passeig de Gràcia is 550 metres away. From the airport, you can connect to Barcelona’s public transport network. Olivia Balmes Hotel does not have parking.
Olivia Balmes Hotel is in the Eixample, 400 metres from Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Milà (La Pedrera). Casa Batlló is 550 metres away and Antoni Tàpies Foundation is 400 metres away. Plaça de Catalunya is 1.1 km away. To get closer to the sea, Barceloneta Beach and Sant Miquel Beach are 3.2 km away.
The restaurant at Olivia Balmes Hotel serves a buffet breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner. Lunch and dinner are available throughout the year, except on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January.
Olivia Balmes Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a solarium with sun loungers. There is also a poolside bar serving cocktails and snacks; it may be closed outside the summer season, although bar service is still available.
Olivia Balmes Hotel has areas adapted for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. The building also has a lift. These features make it easier to get around the communal areas.
Olivia Balmes Hotel offers family rooms. The Suite and Superior Double Room can accommodate up to three people; the Suite has an extra-large double bed and sofa bed, as well as a seating area and balcony.
Olivia Balmes Hotel has meeting and banquet rooms, as well as a business centre. Bookings of more than three rooms may be subject to different conditions and additional supplements.
Olivia Balmes Hotel has a gym and offers massages, including full-body and couples’ massages. For outdoor relaxation, it also has a solarium with a pool and sun loungers.