Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Catalonia Barcelona Plaza descritpion

Across from Arenas Shopping Center in Barcelona’s Plaza España, the Catalonia Barcelona Plaza has a seasonal rooftop pool and terrace with panoramic city views. It features a small fitness room and free Wi-Fi.
Espanya Metro Station is outside the hotel. There are also many bus stops on the square providing guests with easy access to the city and Barcelona Airport.
All rooms feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The marble bathroom comes complete with a hairdryer.
The Filigrana Restaurant at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza serves Catalan cuisine, and a Japanese restaurant is also available. The Gourmet Corner serves food all day long, including salads, hamburgers and pasta.
The hotel has views of the square, fountains and Montjuic Palace. It is also just over a quarter mile from the Olympic Stadium and Palau Sant Jordi.
Sants-Montjuïc is a great choice for travelers interested in Culture, Monuments and Architecture.

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Facilities of Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Outdoors ：Outdoor Pool | Terrace | Sun Deck

Pets ：Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Breakfast in the Room | Restaurant with Dining Menu | Snack Bar | Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 22 per day.

Languages Spoken ：Spanish | English

Reviews for Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Review 1：We stayed at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza for 4 nights two of those nights were miserable because of clogged up sink and shower which was never resolved also the entire luxury bathroom in room 803 smelled like a ditch. We were not able to move to an equivalent room because nothing was available. On the third day, we tried the clock room with picture windows which did not open, no bathtub and smelled like cigarette smoke. Tried room 902 had corner view windows - upon opening two windows unbelievable amount of dusts blew all over the place! Pick your poison. We were told that the spa facility was closed on New Years Day because the contract people were off.

Review 2：One of the managers did her best to make our stay better. After our complaints about the stench in the room, we were compensated for two nights. We eventually got what we booked for which was a clean room, firm mattress and a bathroom with a shower and tub. The Nespresso in the room was great and we really liked the Japanese Restaurant at the hotel. From the hotel there is a decent view of the Magic Font about 1/2 kilometer away but one of the Venetian Tower blocks the center view. The perfect view is from the center of the Placa d'Espanya but that circle is completely blocked on New Years Eve.

Review 3：Room service. The rooms were not cleaned well. Bed linen very dirty. Some staff rude

Review 4：The evening reception staff and morning staff were great and very helpful. Can't remember names but they were great. Room service was terrible and cleanliness of the room was not great.

Review 5：the pressure the the shower is not enough so that the water is really small

Review 6：The room is nice and big, the staff was helpful, and the room is also really clean. The wifi is stable.

Review 7：our room was too hot, the hotel switched into winter schedule and turned off the air conditioner. That's the answer I got after complaining about the room temperature.They told me to open the window.

Review 8：location was outstanding and staff personnel were top of line.

Review 9：Water pressure in the shower was low, there was mold on the bathroom's ceiling, felt like there should be more means of security at the front door

Review 10：location, comfortable beds, could open the window, nice staff, clean room, beautiful view from the roof

Review 11：No bad experiences at all

Review 12：Everything. The Hotel is in an excellent location and travel to anywhere in the City is easy. We were upgraded to a suite on arrival which was excellent. Staff are all first class and nothing was too much trouble for them

Review 13：The room service menu could have been better. You could choose either the Japanese or a pizza place outside of the hotel that bring food.

Review 14：We had a suite, and it was even bigger and nicer than expected. One of the nicest rooms i've ever stayed in. The staff were very friendly and helpful, they bought anything we needed (iron, plug adapters etc) The Japanese restaurant in the hotel was really nice. The rooftop terrace had great views.

Review 15：the noise of the flashing the toilet is very loud like airplane's, you can hear neighbour's as well, you can hear the heavy step from above room

Review 16：The view from my room, breakfast room atmosphere, lobby with piano play even she/he is not very good player, cleanness of the room

Review 17：Staff, great view, room, location, location, location. Airport shattle station in few meters. Plenty restaurants around from posh to regular ones. Arenas shopping center in 50 meters.

Review 18：we asked if we could do breakfast on terrace on sunday 1.11.15 but was told it was not enough notice. we was disappointed as it was my wifes 50th birthday so i wanted to surprise her.

Review 19：central for most areas.lively plenty of places to eat and drink.value for money.terrace area was great with swimming pool and bar area view was amazing

Review 20：Not much. Just window view from room 518. I think that's my room. I felt breakfast should have been included in stay.

Review 21：Front desk staff where excellent. Loved the roof top bar and pool. Great location. Thanks

Review 22：This is my second visit and yet again it is impossible to get through to reception in the evening; it's constantly engaged.

Review 23：The friendliness of the staff, the location, a very comfortable bed and room

Review 24：We only stayed here for one night but an excellent location, right in the city centre friendly staff, and luxurious rooms. I really like the welcome macrons on arrival and the separate, enormous, shower. The bed was really comfortable and overall. It was excellent value for money. I'd like to come back and stay for longer.

Review 25：The pool was outside and practically unusable. The gym was small and not very well equiped.

Review 26：The room was very nice and had a magnificent view over beatiful parts of Barcelona. We also got an upgraded room for free at our arrival.

Review 27：The first room I was put in absolutely stank of smoke, the second room was already occupied, the third room was ok but the fridge was broken. The beds were uncomfortable, the decor was tired and old. I will not be staying here again.

Review 28：The pool area had been refurbished and was good

Review 29：Wonderful experience, nothing I did not like.

Review 30：The hotel is located within walking distance of the Olympic buildings and parks, the Poble Espanyol, museums, the Magic Fountains and many restaurants. The Airport bus picks up right in front of the hotel. The hotel staff was very helpful in answering questions and making suggestions. The hotel is very clean.

Review 31：NOTHING

Review 32：I couldnt believe that such wonderful hotel is so unexpensive !! It is very fancy and huge. 24 hours english speaking receptionists (at least 3 at all times). They help alot and treat you very kindly. The hotel location is excellent. 10 minutes to the camp nou by taxi (will cost 6 to 7 euros only). The area is lively and nice. I will definayely stay there again.

Review 33：Could have done with a pool in the spa area and spa staff not as helpful as hotel staff

Review 34：Really helpful staff helped with every need. Got free upgrade as was our anniversary

Review 35：Asked for extra bed as we booked a triple room.got no linen at all for this bed just a matress for firsy two days.finally wrote a note for the chambermaid and got linen.

Review 36：Very pleasant staff.always helpful.

Review 37：No kettle in the room and room service was very slow.

Review 38：We loved the pool but we weren't happy about the fact we couldn't have breakfast on the terrace or a drink at the bar as it was closed.

Review 39：The only issue I had was at check in on day of arrival . I paid for the accommodation by credit card and I had the choice of settling the bill in either GBP sterling or Euros. I settled in GBP sterling however in hindsight I should have settled by Euro as the cost was much more by sterling. The choice of payment was not fully explained to me by the reception staff and clients should be made aware of this when paying for accommodation when visiting a European destination.

Review 40：The location of the hotel was ideal for getting around Barcelona. There was a metro subway outside the hotel. Only a few metres to the Aerobus stop to get to the airport. Fantastic view of Plazad'Espanya and Montjuic from our hotel bedroom.

Review 41：we had the AC control box broken when we came in and although asking for it has not been fixed for 2 days. (probably will be left broken for long time)

Review 42：breakfast , location and parking

Review 43：We felt that the room itself was a little dated and not as big as we were expecting. We were a little disappointed with service, we called to ask for a wine bottle opener, an iron and an ironing board and all we got was the iron itself as the other things were not available. Generally, we thought that the hotel was a little overpriced for such a small room, but the location and views made up for it.

Review 44：The location of the hotel, and views from the room were great. The bed was very large and comfortable and the room was lovely and quiet and dark, so perfect for sleeping. The rooftop pool and bar had wonderful views, as well as a great cocktail list. The Japanese restaurant was lovely for dinner, and the breakfast choices were very good.

Review 45：No iron in room and when I requested one got an iron but no ironing board. Long queues at reception at some points. Gym very basic

Review 46：great location, comfortable rooms and helpful staff

Review 47：Reception should have a separate location for the concierge, and perhaps even information, as the reception staff were always busy and sometimes you had to wait.

Review 48：the staff were very nice and helpful, although the check in was not till two oclcok and then i had to queue up again, which was a little annoying

Review 49：The staff were extremely rude and unhelpful. We were checking in at 1am. We specifically requested twin beds not only at the time of booking but also at the time of check in. We were given a double bed..... When I explained that a double was not what was booked they more or less shrugged their shoulders. I paid 190€ for one room for one night...... This was very disappointing behavior and service.

Review 50：Location is good.

Review 51：Nothing bad but room service was limited to the menus of two local takeaways (pizza and sushi).

Review 52：We got upgraded to a suite, which included a surprise free bottle of cava.

Review 53：We were on a tour and stayed for two nights. The toilet was leaking and water was coming in through the ceiling in the passage near the bathroom. We reported this to reception. The problems were immediately attended to.

Review 54：Excellent location. Spacious dining room and bedroom. Staff friendly and helpful.

Review 55：Issue with the shower drainage, the water drains very slow.

Review 56：Walking distance to the attractions. Staff are very attentive and provide good customer service.

Review 57：Our room was a bit run down, stains and mold on the bathroom ceiling. With that said it was a good room over all

Review 58：Pool area is great!! Hotel is nice over all

Review 59：The hotel is old fashioned. Some rooms And areas are reformed but not all

Review 60：Location! Ideal if you are going to an event At Palau Sant Jordi or Olympic stadium

Review 61：I can't think of anything that I didn't like. It was perfect!

Review 62：I've traveled quite a bit in my life and this hotel experience ranks at the top of my list of hotels I've visited. From the room, the views, location, staff, everything was top notch!

Review 63：The clerks at the frontdesk/reception when we arrived late in the day made a number of mistakes that were inexcusable.

Review 64：An employee named Tenzin, who was the Manager of the frontdesk/reception, did an exceptionally good job for us. Without her help, our visit would have been a bummer!

Review 65：My room had been recently renovated. I have not traveled much in my lifetime but this was hands down the most luxurious room I have ever booked. This was room 422, behind the large clock on building front. The view was amazing!

Review 66：All good!

Review 67：We are sometimes a little uncomfortable in a luxury hotel, but here the staff was welcoming and helpful. We picked it because of its location for the La Mercè closing festivities. It delivered.

Review 68：our only negative was with the pool, we would have liked to have a swim earlier & later than the opening hours. Also some mornings there would be businessmen carrying on loud conference calls up there, not very relaxing

Review 69：the view from our room was excellent, and the hotel location perfect for us with superb transport links to explore all areas of Barcelona

Review 70：We were fortunate enough to receive an upgrade to a suite which was an unexpected surprize which had spectacular views over the city and roof pool. The location is exceptional for exploring Barcelona's central southern neighbourhoods and only 20-30 minute stroll to Ramblas. Great for transport being right on Plaza Espana. Reception staff were friendly and helpful even though they were busy when we arrived.

Review 71：Air-Conditioning did not work even after a visit from staff, the shower directed the water at the ceiling rather than downwards + had obviously been doing this for some time as the ceiling was damaged, when reported to reception staff this was met with an uncommitted response and no apology.

Review 72：The roof top terrace + bar

Review 73：The location was not be best. The Restaurante looked like a canteen. It was too big and not cozy at all

Review 74：It was spacious. The swimming pool at the terrace was spectacular. Very good ambience for young people

Review 75：To enhance more the spa with jaccuzzi

Review 76：Amazing hotel, great service, very friendly and efficient staff! High end hotel that really cares about its clients. Love it

Review 77：Traveling with elders, checked out the night before. Paid for breakfast in euros and was still charged on credit card. I will dispute this charge with my cc.

Review 78：The cleanliness, the housekeeping service was excellent. Christain on the pool bar, excellent made sure our glasses were always full, ran down to the restaurant after food was not avail at the pool, and brought us some sandwiches. Rafael at the pool bar recommended sights to see that were not on any of the sights to see in Barcelona. Excellent Service by these two young men

Review 79：Good position with bus services and underground outside Hotel Away from the hustle and bustle down town. Great rooftop bar with good views. Will use again.

Review 80：Told had two free drink credits for rooftop pool area but after drinking our drinks and checking out of rooftop pool told only for cava and not for all drinks! Thank would not assign to room for payment..

Review 81：Excellent location. Front desk attendant assisted with bags to room when butler temporarily gone. Air conditioner actually noitcibaly cooled contrasted to other similar quality hotels on our . Excellent view from 641

Review 82：could have slightly better sound isolation from hallway, but was pretty good overall.

Review 83：large, quiet, clean room, good wifi, elevator comes fast, food options downstairs, good view

Review 84：The staff with the exception of Reception were not particularly friendly. Sorry but

Review 85：We got a free upgrade with a great view and room was spacious. We didn't book breakfast but got a discounted rate for breakfast during our stay where the choice was good for 10 euros per person. The area was great and metro and bus stops were very handy.

Review 86：Pool was not very big but very nice in lounche style environment. Rooms very spacious and we were lucky to have a great view on the fountains. Very friendly and helpful staff

Review 87：The location! The hotel is located right in front of the metro, the tour bus stop and the National museum of art. Also, it's right beside the Arenas which is where bullfighting used to take place but now it's a 5 story mall with tons of stores and restaurants. Everywhere we went was just a few stops on the metro or within 10 minutes by taxi.

Review 88：the breakfast was disappointing. It felt like we were in a high school canteen. The food was below average and the staff could not keep up with demand. The coffee machine had the same problem.

Review 89：the location was perfect for transportation. The rooftop bar was beautiful for the views.

Review 90：No help with luggage either when coming or going out from hotel No door men to help with things opening doors etc

Review 91：Location Quite place Bath room nice spacious and clean View excellent

Review 92：Breakfast not at the level of the hotel. Upgraded the room to a more expensive one with terrace but terrace was facing swimming pool, thus sitting there would mean everybody looking at you. Very loud room with people not letting you sleep till 2 in the morning! Normal room far away from pool would have been better. Waiters in front of hotel and lady at the breakfast desk could say hallo / wish a nice day, would not cost a penny!

Review 93：Position of hotel, friendly staff at the desk.

Review 94：Despite the pluses I still think this was not rly value for money. Because we booked thru booking.com we had breakfast in a separate dining area but it was only basic continental. Breakfast in the main dining area was very busy, not enough machines for tea and coffee.

Review 95：Location brilliant next to to metro and buses. . Roof terrace amazing both view and comfortable loungers.

Review 96：bar service / food next to the pool : -meals are too expensive but not good enough -the staff seems overworked too much time of waiting -problems to pay with credit cards parking price is too expensive, but i had to take it as i had rented a car

Review 97：location, cleanliness room service

Review 98：The location is premium, just walking distances to every public transport, easy to travel to every places in barcelona, also near a mall, restaurants, supermarket etc. Very near montjuic and we can see the montjuic fountain show from the rooftop .... we love this hotel and surely will recommend to anyone.

Review 99：The above was supposed to be of what' I did not like

Review 100：We booked 2 connecting rooms due to young kids and got what booked.However on the first night and next morning we found lots of bedbugs inboth rooms beds and the skirtings of the bed, which is not obviouslychanged with each customer. The bedbugs were all over the place. Wealerted staff who changed us to other 2 connecting rooms other side ofthe same floor. However these rooms were with dirtiest of floorsI've ever seen, and even after 2-3 requests to clean the floors thecleaning ladies only shortly brushed the areas. It was like walking onstreet with sand and who knows what. Further requests did not even getfilled. I had in my own room no aircon working for the whole 3 day staywith sweaty nights. No amount of complaining helped to get any change inthis predicament. At last morning before leaving we found bedbugs inthese rooms as well. I did get a promise of refund on no-aircon roomthough, but am still waiting for it. Hotel is generally super dirty alltrough corridors and ceilings and sitcoms and especially the rooms. Noreal cleaning happening and on top of that you will personally feed alegion of bedbugs during your stay..

Review 101：the rooms are a little dated - kind of like staying in a Travelodge.

Review 102：Lovely pool area, great seating and nice view. Great staff - security guards and staff at the pool were really friendly and helpful.

Review 103：It is not 4 star hotel! Unsilenced walls! You can hear what people sayin the room next to You, when they take bath etc.! Lack of carpet in thehallway@rooms. Very poor breakfast. Cleaning stuff doesn't speakenglish. Rooms unclean.

Review 104：Localization - close to metro station

Review 105：,for the amount of money paid I expected a more comfortable bed especially that the extra bed was really really bad and uncomfortable

Review 106：Staff were very helpful

Review 107：Easily a four star with an excellent location on Plaza Espana. Major shopping centre across the road. Magic Fountain is less than 5 minutes away. Very central.

Review 108：Helpful stuff , nice location , perfect hotel position near from the metro station , the breakfast was soo delicious and there was a big variety in the food types.

Review 109：- Unfriendly staff. This is the "No, not possible" hotel, whatever you ask the answer is "no, not possible". - Very noisy room despite being in a suite on the 7th floor. - Cannot charge the room when ordering from the bar near the pool. Must be cash. - We had to ask 3 times to have our luggage stored: reception pointed at door man, door man pointed at reception...

Review 110：Nice view from the pool.

Review 111：The entire experience was really bad. The staff here are pathetic to saythe least. Absolutely no level of service. We requested an early checkin, which they said they will try to accommodate but when we reachedthey told us they can'T. No problems there, am assuming they tried.I reached at 2 and tried to check in. The lady at the counter told methat the check-in was from 2pm not at 2pm. To top it off she was not atall inviting and quite blunt. Front desk is not staffed adequately and Ihad to wait in line for 30 minutes, yes you read that right 30 minutesto just get a room. Post that the guy who takes the luggage to the roomwas not there and I had to wait for another 15-30 minutes as they hadonly one guy. So I ended up taking the luggage myself. They didn'teven have the courtesy to tell me that they will have it delivered.Once we got a room, the hand shower was leaking which was fixed promptly. We had some meal which we wanted to heat and we thought we will ask for room service. I know it was a special request but when we called them the lady at counter told us rudely that this is a hotel and not an apartment and if we wanted all these facilities we shouldn't have come here. I mean, there is a nicer way to put things. I don't think I am asking too much here. Basically post that, avoided all interaction with the staff. I would definitely NOT recommend this place unless there is not other hotel left to stay in Paris. The staff will make you feel * * this small. You deserve better!

Review 112：There is nothing good except the location and the view from theterrace I guess

Review 113：The wait at check-in in reception. Cost of parking at the hotel. Arrival in a car was a challange as no-where to park outside the hotel and no directions to the underground car park.

Review 114：Comfort of beds and air conditioning

Review 115：For a family with 3 children the family suite was perfect. We were on the 12th floor which gave us a fabulous view too. The rooftop pool was stunning and v stylish.

Review 116：It was an amazing hotel and staff and experience. Thanks so much! We loved every moment of our stay there. Me and my wife had one of our best ever experiences of a trip there. We will go back there hopefully soon!

Review 117：The rooftop pool area and breakfast was very nice. The hotel was also close to both buses and trains. The room was comfortable and air conditioning was nice in the warm weather. Overall, would stay again.

Review 118：Really unfriendly staffwhen they had to something slightly out of the norm, such as asking for some ice to take to the room! In general, not very polite... No tea/ coffee making facility in room.

Review 119：The hotel management seems to have a "No" philosophy based on lots of rules. Definitely not the easy-going Barcelona type establishment. No to traditional room service (choices were tele-pizza and very expensive and error-prone Japanese), no to helping us out with our AppleTV connection, no to taking a beer from the pool to the room, etc. You get the idea. Big hotel with zero personality. Many of the staff tried their best but it just felt like management runs the place by the numbers and the rules, not by the heart. A pity. Almost forgot: English language skills were generally poor. We try to speak Spanish of course, but basics such as asking for a hot water pot (answer was no!) were difficult at best.

Review 120：The beds are good and top floors are quiet

Review 121：Uncomfortable pillows to sleep on. No kettle or tea and coffee in rooms. Basic service poolside. I ordered a cocktail for 12EUR On the rooftop bar in the evening and there were no serviettes, drip mats or nibbles etc offered which I would have expected for this standard of hotel.

Review 122：Location, pool and helpful staff on reception.

Review 123：The front desk was always under-staffed and not very well informed.

Review 124：Right near the metro and bus stops. Gorgeous roof-top pool and bar overlooking the city.

Review 125：The rooms were poor - standard rooms looked into court yard which was dark & ugly. Small rooms. Air con wasn't controllable other than on or off! Breakfast - like a canteen in looks & quality! But the desk staff were very nice & found a room with a better view that didn't smell of cigarettes. Didn't feel I could complain about the breakfast & aircon. Ate breakfast at cafe next door!

Review 126：The pool is great

Review 127：Noise noise noise. Rooms have paper walls. Breakfast in a huge hall. Cheap and average Rooftop poor no seats. Help with directions etc poor

Review 128：Position.

Review 129：Breakfast was more like 3 star, did not like the location for Breakfast, un uncosy "Hall" loud, medium Quality of food, room was not so clean

Review 130：Location very good, rooftop pool and bar very nice, room was ok, bed comfortable, German TV, good Restaurants arround the corner

Review 131：The room had not been cleaned properly for some time. There was dust on the wooden floor, on the bedside lamps and the TV. Alerted reception but nothing done.

Review 132：Staff very friendly, location great right on a major square near to transport and shopping

Review 133：Pool & pool bar staff could have been more helpful and attentive. No TV in siting room only in bedroom.

Review 134：Booked a suite and got a suite of fair size.

Review 135：Cleaners in the morning just seemed to be leaving doors bang behind them it seemed to go on for ages

Review 136：Location is perfect view from pool was excellent very clean hotel

The Fine Print

For reservations for more than 5 rooms, a prepayment is required. Once the reservation is made, the hotel will get in touch with the customer to agree on how to prepare the prepayment.The swimming pool is open from Easter until October.Please note that only dogs and cats under 20 kg are allowed in the hotel and upon prior request. A supplement of EUR 10 per night per pet will be applied; and a deposit of EUR 200 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.Please note that children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 14 cannot access the spa.Please note, guests can book breakfast with city views at the property's terrace at a cost of EUR 30 per person. Breakfast is served from 09:00 to 12:00 and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance at reception. It includes: cakes, a selection of cheeses, smoked salmon, ham, bread with tomato, fresh orange juice and a glass of Cava. Please note, this is only available for hotel guests.Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation upon arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.Please note, when booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.