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    Barcelona Universal Hotel

    Avda Paral.lel 76-80, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
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    Overview
    • Excellent52%
    • Very good39%
    • Average7%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “metro station” (316 reviews)
    “las ramblas” (359 reviews)
    “great hotel” (321 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Breakfast Buffet
    Air Conditioning
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Suites
    Rooftop Bar
    Fitness centre
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    Rooftop Terrace
    4.0 Star Hotel
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    Reviewed 1 week ago

    The location of the hotel offers the convenience to access the L2 and L3 metro lines just right outside the hotel, L2 gets you to La Sagrada Familia and L3 gets you to Sants Estacio, Camp Nou of FCB, and Plaza Espanya. For a short...More

    Thank G W
    Reviewed 1 week ago

    Had a good experience at Barcelona Universal. Just ten minutes away from La Rambla. Room didn't have great views but were clean and comfortable. Good communication with the staff, who were polite and friendly. My wife loved the roof top terrace with the little pool....More

    Thank terrymkm67
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

    My wife & I stayed in the Barcelona Universal & found everything one could expect in a 4star Hotel. We were met at the door by the concierge who directed us to the reception desk where the check in was completed efficiently by a charming...More

    Thank Raffrey
    Reviewed 1 week ago

    Roof top pool for when it is hot, it is small but does the trick. Great views from higher floor such as 819, can see the Sagrada Familia and the hills. Service of staff very good. Right next door to the metro, can take the...More

    Thank EimsM-C
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

    Good Hotel with only 10 minute walk to Las Ramblas. Hotel next to Paral.lel Metro with lots of amenities which open till late outside e.g. Macdonalds, Subway, 24hour Minimarket. 5mins walk from Avocado restaurant (try!)

    Thank Mel S
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    About
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Pool
    • Room Service
    • Restaurant
    • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Room Service
    • Business Centre with Internet Access
    • Dry Cleaning
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Laundry Service
    • Concierge
    • Banquet Room
    • Multilingual Staff
    • Conference Facilities
    • Room amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Minibar
    • Things to do
    • Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    • Bar/Lounge
    Details
    • Price range
    • US$119 - US$329 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Hotel class
    • Hotel Style
    • #36 Family Hotel in Barcelona
    • #38 Romantic Hotel in Barcelona
    • #59 Luxury Hotel in Barcelona
    • #101 Business Hotel in Barcelona
    • Room types
    • Suites ,
    • Accessible rooms ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 167
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    • Location
    • Spain >
    • Catalonia >
    • Province of Barcelona >
    • Barcelona >
    • El Raval
    • Also Known As
    • Universal Barcelona ,
    • Hotel Barcelona Universal ,
    • Barcelona Universal Hotel Catalonia
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    Bathroom (108)
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    Once a downtrodden corner of downtown Barcelona, this
    gritty area has seen a cultural resurgence boasting an
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    spots in the entire city. A sense of humble
    authenticity protrudes from the many independent
    record stores, second hand shops, and student bars
    that seem to light up the streets day and night. The
    rocking epicenter, the MACBA Plaça, is a modern day
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    Kirstycoomber2
    9 July 2017|
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    Response from Miss_banana84 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes they have a luggage room so they will be able to store your bags, we used this service on our last day - just ask when you are checking out.
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    Michael L
    1 July 2017|
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    Response from amrano | Reviewed this property |
    Dennis T hit nail on head
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    Rebecca P
    9 June 2017|
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    Response from Roger_Llado | Property representative |
    Dear Rebecca; The beach is located approximately 30 minutes walk from the hotel. You can also get there by bus (15 minutes) or by taxi (10 minutes). Kind regards
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