Overall this is a fair hotel - we stayed for 4 nights in July - the location was excellent (5 mins from Las Ramblas and in a lovely area with bars/ shops) but there are probably better value hotels for the 150-180 euros a night. Like the other reviews we found the soundproofing was not very good at all and... more

If you are given room 101, ask for another one - if you value your sleep! We stayed three nights (last day in June, first two in July 2009). We were given room 101 for our three-night stay. The hotel claim the rooms are all soundproofed - well we were kept awake by non-stop noise from the reception area until... more

I was somewhat skeptical before staying at the Grand Hotel Central, mostly due to the mixed reviews on this site. However, I was pleasantly surprised by an amazing stay there. The property was a true four star, clean and upscale property, with friendly and helpful staff, good food and an amazing roof-top pool, with city wide views. However, the location... more

Nice hotel, modern, trendy, friendly, customer minded, centrally located in busy Via Laietana. Small but nice rooftop swimming pool, excellent & healthy breakfast with fresh fruits & juices, loungy music everywhere. 2 minor points of critic : even with triple glass the street noise makes you think the window is open. Secondly the interior architect has done a nice very... more

If you like stylish modern interior, a pool that makes you feel like you're at a Vogue Photo Shoot and staff that will go the extra mile than this Hotel is for you. If you have children than the dark grey interior and endless halls might not be for you. Our Room was overlooking a busy square and thanks to... more

My wife & I stayed 3 nights in this excellent hotel. It can be best be described as modernistic & minimalist, with all the best in modern design living (save the lighting - see later). The staff were second to none - just couldn't have been more helpful at all times. Attention to detail was obvious throughout, with all areas... more

If you're looking for boutique and a trendy hotel this is the place! Everything in the mini bar is included in the rate of the room, this included soft drinks plus 2 beers, You don't get that any where! Nothings ever free! The rooms are excellent, the baths are massive which is great after a long day walking! The mood... more

my mom and her friend (age 58) went for a 5day trip to Barcelona and stayed to the Grand Central and they asked me to write a review for their wonderful stay. At first the location was perfect, you could go walking to every part of the town without using the underground. They chose a room for smokers in the... more

This was our second trip to Barcelona so our goal was simple: hang out by the pool. We were not disappointed. Lots of sun and cava. The Avalon restaurant in the hotel was a pleasant surprise. Excellent food at a very reasonable price. Even the wine list was reasonably priced. Try the pork shin, cod and tomato salad. Only get... more