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Hotel Barcelona Universal

Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78 Barcelona, 08001 Spain

Business hotel in the city center with rooftop pool

Near La Rambla
This 167-room Barcelona hotel on Avenida Parallel is less than 1 kilometer from the Maritime Museum, La Ramblas and Old Town. The Paralel metro station is in front of the hotel. Show more
Rooftop pool
Medea restaurant serves buffet-style breakfasts and a la carte lunch and dinner. The terrace surrounding the unheated rooftop swimming pool offers city views. A fitness center is on site.
Free WiFi
Rooms are spacious and airy with light wooden floors and large windows, and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Bathrooms have towel warmers, telephones, and bidets. Hide

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4.4out of 5

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94%

of guests recommend

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Single Room
One double bed or two twin beds. Desk. Complimentary wired (high-speed) Internet access. 32-inch flat-panel TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Hair dryer. In-room safe.
Standard Double
One double bed or two twin beds. Includes separate sitting areas with upholstered blue chair and wooden table. Complimentary wired (high-speed) Internet access. 32-inch flat-panel HDTV. Bathroom has towel warmer, large mirror, black marble floor, bidet and shower and bath tub combination.
Standard Room Breakfast
One double bed or two twin beds. Desk. Complimentary wired (high-speed) Internet access. 32-inch flat-panel HDTV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Hair dryer. In-room safe.
Triple room - Room Only
3 beds. Separate sitting area. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Complimentary wired (high-speed) Internet access. 32-inch flat-panel HDTV with cable service. Premium TV channel(s). Pay movies. Minibar. Handheld shower. Bidet. Bathroom telephone. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Soundproofed rooms. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Climate control.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: EUR 22 per day
    • Buffet breakfast fee: EUR 15 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Banquet facilities
  • Year Built - 2001
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business services
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Fitness facilities
  • On-site car rental
  • Total number of rooms - 167
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry facilities
  • Library
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking garage
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Tour assistance
  • Translation services
  • Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary) (discount for guests)
  • Wedding services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • 24-hour business center
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 4
  • Swimming pool - outdoor (seasonal)

Rooms

Hotel Barcelona Universal has 166 guestrooms in which dark blue duvet covers complement light wooden headboard panels. The light wooden floors and large windows give the rooms an airy feel. All have complimentary wireless Internet access, desks with blue upholstered chairs, glass paneled wardrobes, and safes.

Room Amenities

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bidet
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Handheld showerhead
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • Window opens
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Direct-dial phone
  • In-room safe
  • Daily housekeeping (daily)
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub only
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Non-smoking only
  • Digital television service
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Dining

Medea - Restaurant serving buffet-style breakfasts and a la carte lunch and dinners.

Recreation

  • Golf - miniature nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Swimming on site

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.6
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.5
Neighbourhood:
3.8
95%

of guests recommend

out of 475 reviews

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A Traveller from Philadelphia, PA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 10 Dec 2011

“Good hotel at the right price”

Stayed 3 nights and enjoyed reasonably convenient hotel. It looks new and clean. Easy access, less than 10 minutes walking, to any major attraction along the Rambla. The surrounding neighborhood may feel inconvenient to some, though we had no problem. Great breakfast. Overall, we recommend that hotel.

Area recommendations
Great city. Don't miss all the well indicated attractions, but also the less known, such as the arc of triumph
Mike Z from Boca Raton, FL
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 5 Dec 2011

“can't go wrong with this one”

nice and clean. excellent location.

Brad G from Riverside, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Dec 2011

“Impressive!”

Great hotel! Use the local restaurants to eat at. They are less than half the cost of those in the more touristy areas. Staff is exceptional.

A Traveller from South Yorkshire, UK
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Dec 2011

“Very nice hotel, convenient location”

The good: - Friendly staff who speak good English - Clean room, quality bedding, powerful air conditioning - Bathroom had nice thick towels, heated towel rail, powerful shower, hairdryer, and a little box with the stuff you might forget eg toothbrush, razor - Excellent location. Close to Montjiuic, a few minutes' walk to the marina and to Las Ramblas (although I'm never really impressed by it!), and right on top of Parallel Metro station which gives easy access to Parc Guell, Sagrada Familia, the Gothic quarter, and the airport - Plenty of small shops nearby to get a few essentials and a good choice of places to eat The not-so-good: - The gym only had about 4 machines - The pool was very small - The breakfast seems expensive at 15 Euros

Getting around
The T10 ticket for the Metro is great value: 10 journeys for 8.25 Euros.
What to pack
When we visited in late November / early December it was warm and sunny during the day, but the temperature dropped off fairly quickly once the sun set. T-shirt or similar was fine during the day but definitely needed a jumper or jacket at night. It would be a shame to get the Metro everywhere so pack some comfortable shoes for lots of walking!
Must see
The Sagrada Familia has finally been finished inside (although there's another 15 years' of work to complete the remaining spires on the outside) and looks amazing. A wander round Parc Guell is a must, and there's a few other Gaudi buildings if you want to overdose on his work. The magic fountain offers a really impressive music, lights and water display in the evenings, and the view over the city from the castle on Montjuic is spectacular at night.
A Traveller from Sammamish, WA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 4 Dec 2011

“Visit Barcelona!”

My wife and I had a wonderful time in Barcelona, and this hotel put us close to all of the action! Could easliy walk to La Rambla and the two hop-on, hop-off bus routes. Room was right on a busy street, Parallel, so a little noisy, but that added to the ambiance. Visit Spain - it was fun!

A Traveller from San jose, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 26 Nov 2011

“Best location, free Wifi”

Best location, free Wifi

Lester S from Honolulu, Hawaii
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Nov 2011

“Barcelona bargain”

Great location. Metro is right outside the hotel front door. Rooms are beautifully lined in wood.

Area recommendations
Sagrada Familia and Park Guell are musts and if u have time visit the Monsaratt monastery
Stephen P from Glasgow
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Nov 2011

“Nice hotel - not great view”

Nice room but view on to central storage area not great . Pool closes in October and work on roof area started very early .

A Traveller
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Nov 2011

“Great hotel”

Good location

Maz from kent
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Nov 2011

“nice and central”

go location nice and cetral

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78 Barcelona, 08001 Spain

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Sant Pau del Camp - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Maritime Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Palau Guell - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Centre d'Art Santa Monica - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Gran Teatre del Liceu - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Mercat de la Boqueria - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Monument a Colom - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Placa Reial - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Las Ramblas - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Montjuic - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Rambla de Mar - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Fundacio Joan Miro - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Teatre Lliure - 1 km / 0.6 mi

Location Highlights

  • Marina nearby
  • In city center
  • In business district
  • In entertainment district
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby

The preferred airport for Hotel Barcelona Universal is Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.) - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Barcelona, Spain (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)

Area:

Sants-Montjuic, Barcelona, Spain: The verdant hill of Montjuic has long been a place of recreation and achieved worldwide fame during the 1992 Olympics. Experience its breathtaking views by taking the cable car from the port and then a smaller cable car to the castle at the very top. The area is chock-a-block with historic and cultural treasures; don’t miss the Museu National de Arte de Catalunya (MNAC) or the Fundació Miró.

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78 Barcelona, 08001 Spain

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