Poolside bar

Reviews of Hotel Barcelona Universal

4 out of 5
Hotel Barcelona Universal
Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1008 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a very good stay, great views from the rooftop area. The hotel is in a great location very close to lots of tourist attraction's and the metro is right outside the door! We were informed at reception when checking in that the pool that it was shut due to a water shortage in the city, it would of been nice to be informed about this before arrival by the hotel as we only booked the hotel due to it having a pool (I know this is not their fault but just a curtesy email would of been nice as I most probably would of booked a different hotel). Just a note that if you are a light sleeper this hotel might not be the hotel for you as I was woken up a few times by people slamming doors and running around in the corridors, I read people complaining about the noise from the road however when the window was shut you could not hear anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Here's a response to address the various points raised in the feedback:Dear Hollie,Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay with us. We're delighted to hear that overall you had a very good experience and enjoyed the great views from our rooftop area. We're also pleased that you found our hotel's location convenient, with easy access to many tourist attractions and the metro right outside the door.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the closure of our pool due to the water shortage in the city. Regarding the noise disturbances you experienced, we apologize for any disruption to your sleep caused by other guests. We strive to maintain a peaceful environment for all our guests and will address this issue with our team to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to minimize noise disturbances in the future.We truly appreciate your understanding and your detailed feedback, as it helps us improve our services and guest experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even better stay.

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access and can find anything on the surroundings. Sink on the room was blocked
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Dear Claudia,Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize for the inconvenience with the blocked sink in your room. We'll take immediate steps to address it. We hope to welcome you back and provide an improved experience.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 10 minute walk to Las Ramblas and outside metro station. Fab breakfast and roof terrace. Well equipped and clean room, loved the free sangria masterclass. The perfect short break location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walid, north hollywood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The staff members were truly genuine and professional. Loved the coffee machine in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Dear Walid,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our great location and that our staff members made your stay truly special with their genuine and professional service.We're glad to know that you appreciated the coffee machine in the lobby. It's always nice to have convenient amenities like that available for our guests.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another wonderful stay!Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was near to walk and very convenient for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Dear BrendaThank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our property conveniently located for shopping and within walking distance to nearby attractions. Ensuring our guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience is our priority, and we're glad to know that our location met your needs.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another convenient stay.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic long weekend stay at the hotel. It is very conveniently located with a main Metro stop right outside which will easily take you to the many attractions located within Barcelona. The rooms were clean, and the the facilities were also good (the rooftop pool was not open due to the recent draught in Catalonya, but that is understandable given the circumstances). I would definitely recommend it for the convenience and friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Dear Ali,Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic long weekend stay at our hotel.It's great to know that our convenient location, with the main Metro stop right outside, made exploring Barcelona's attractions easy for you. We appreciate your understanding regarding the temporary closure of our rooftop pool due to the recent drought in Catalonia.We're delighted that you found our rooms clean and our facilities satisfactory. Our team works hard to ensure that our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable experience, so we're pleased to hear that you appreciated their friendliness and professionalism.Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in the future!Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff and lovely breakfast. The room faced the main road so was a bit noisy at night
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Dear Mervyn,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our hotel's good location, helpful staff, and lovely breakfast.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by noise from the main road during the night. Your comfort is important to us, and we will take your feedback into consideration to ensure that future stays are more peaceful.We appreciate your kind words and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Garibaldi Highlands

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything worked well
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Dear Roberto,Thank you for letting us know! If you have any further feedback or if there's anything else we can assist you with in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to ensure your experience with us is always excellent.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only drawback was that the room was dark. No sunlight from the windows.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of natural light in your room. Next time we will assign you a exterior one. Kin regards

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel property was modern, clean and quiet. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful with any questions. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Dear Chanel,Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you found our hotel property modern, clean, and quiet, and that our staff were friendly and helpful throughout your stay. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're thrilled to know that you would choose to stay with us again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay! If you need any assistance or have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money and perfect location for accessing tourist attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Dear Theresa,Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our hotel to be a great value for money and that our location provided easy access to tourist attractions. Ensuring our guests have a convenient and enjoyable experience is always our priority, and we're pleased to know that we met your expectations. If you have any further comments or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay in the future!Kind regards

8/10 Good

Sarup Dhillon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a good area. Metro station nearby and Ramblas is just a 5-10 min walk away. Room was a good size. I was happy with it. The only negatives were; -Wifi was bad!! Literally did not work on 8th floor. Had to use my own data. They could improve on that. -Toilets in reception could have been better. Not much space for people to freshen up seeing as check in is 3pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
hank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found our hotel to be in a good area, with convenient access to the metro station and the Ramblas within walking distance. We're also pleased that you were satisfied with the size of your room.We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the Wi-Fi during your stay. Ensuring a reliable internet connection is important to us, and we will address this issue to improve our service for future guests.If you have any further comments or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to let us know. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future.Kind regards

6/10 Okay

Connor Daly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The best parts were the staff and terrace. The pool is closed due to the drought and no one told us about this - it does not even say on their website and we only found out during checkin, which was very disappointing as this was a large reason we decided to stay here. We also got given room 211 which was right above the main road and metro station. The windows were single glazed (it sounded like they were open) and we slept terribly because of this. We mentioned this at reception the next day and got switched to a room which was much quieter and nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable attractive room staff very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jurgita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were family of 3, we got very dark room . It was room with inside window, so it seemed night time 24/7 :( towel dryer doesn’t work in bathroom, we told in reception but no action was taken :( it was rainy period so dryer would help .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

MICHEL

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Viktoria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The terrace bar didn’t work the whole time we were there. The pool doesn’t work as well. Very limited choices of breakfast. I will not come back, and don’t recommend! The only good thing about the hotel is the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Santos, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, everything was within walking distance and the staff was incredibly amenable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo el Persanal fue muy amable gracias nos miramos pronto
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located next to a metro station with great transport links, and it’s also a walking distance from many of the city’s attractions. The rooms are well-furnished and spacious, and we found the beds very comfortable. The staff is welcoming and friendly, and the reception is 24/7 if you need anything. The only thing to bear in mind is that it’s on a busy road, so at night it’s not the quietest location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel, Atlit

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough, clean, helpful staff. Good that it is possible to open the window for fresh air. Pillows uncomfortable. Some things in the room could use a refresh. The desk in the room was unsuited to business travel. The view from the room of the neighbour's laundry was... Interesting.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is first class The area is noisy and busy but our room was quiet I think bottled water should be complimentary The restaurant was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and polite
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Great location at an affordable rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a good location for las Ramblas and port vell but the surrounding area is quite dark, dismal and everywhere is covered in lots of graffiti which is quite off putting. The hotel is extremely clean and the hotel staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is a rare find like an oasis in a desert
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for rating your stay at the Barcelona Universal Hotel. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Barcelona.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

varatharajah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the metro and other amenities and attractions of the city, ideal place to stay if you're a first time visitor to Barcelona on a business trip or a city break.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for rating your stay at the Barcelona Universal Hotel. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Barcelona.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large clean rooms very convenient location. Very close to metro station. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room did suffer from outside street noise. And shower was in need of a little TLC aesthetically but worked excellently and was nice and powerful. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay. The staff was exceptional. I’m super glad I chose this hotel because it was even better than I expected. Will definitely be staying there again next time I go back to Barcelona!

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for rating your stay at the Barcelona Universal Hotel. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Barcelona.Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Jade Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a great hotel for a trip to Barcelona. Within walking distance of key areas e.g. La Rambla, Arc de Triomf and the Museum district. Surrounded by lots of shops, bars and restaurants so super convenient. It’s a modern hotel, so has a dark ambience that is cool for photos, the staff were super friendly and the rooms are spacious too. The only thing that was missing was an iron in the room but I’m sure you could request one from reception. The rooftop terrace provides 360 views of the city which was nice to see. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisesy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant. Special mention to Cherry in the restaurant and Nicolas in reception both super friendly and helpful. I would happily recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Alba L. on 28 Jan 2024
Dear Conor, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We are happy to hear that you had an excellent experience with us! Best regards, Alba

10/10 Excellent

Ghazaros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Barcelona Universal Team on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for rating your stay at the Barcelona Universal Hotel. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Barcelona.Warm regards

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Alba L. on 28 Jan 2024
Dear Julius, Thank you for your positive review and kind words! We look forward to seeing you soon. Best regards, Hotel Barcelona Universal Tema

4/10 Poor

Boran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They put me in a room that has no window ( false wrong description) and a broken bad. The bedroom next to me smoked all night. 2nd day I changed the room but even at first they insist on not changing the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Alba L. on 28 Jan 2024
Dear Boran, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment you experienced during your stay with us. We take note of this situation in order to improve the assistance to our customers. Best regards, Hotel Barcelona Universal Team

10/10 Excellent

Jayke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very clean, the staff were friendly especially the man who stands by the entrance and helps with bags etc he was very polite and always happy. The hotel location itself Within a 30 minute walk from the main shopping centre, zoo and aquarium, also directly above the metro less than a 30 second walk so easy access to transport links. Depending on which direction you head there are nice spots and not so nice spots so it is always best to research where you are heading before hand. Overall for the price you cannot complain really, good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Alba L. on 28 Jan 2024
Dear Jayke, Thank you very much for your positive review and kind words about the hotel, location and our staff. We are always happy to hel you. Best regards, Hotel Barcelona Universal Team

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet room, friendly staff and a rooftop patio with panoramic views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mercedes on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you Samantha for your lovely feedback.Looking foward welcoming you back.Kind Regards,Mercedes

8/10 Good

Jozef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mercedes on 14 Jan 2024
Thank you Jozef for your review.I do hope to welcome you back soon.Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Mercedes on 10 Jan 2024
Dear Regina,Thank you very much for your amazing feedback.Kind Regards,

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will recommend anyone to come this hotel very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Mercedes on 9 Jan 2024
Dear Mohammed,Thank you very much for your feedback.I do hope to have the chance to welcoming you back soon.Lind Regards,

10/10 Excellent

German, Pacoima

Travelled with partner
Property was clean. Hotel is conveniently right by train station so easy to get around
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mercedes on 9 Jan 2024
Dear German,Thank you very much for your lovely feedback.I do hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon.Kind Regard,

10/10 Excellent

Yasnay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mercedes on 9 Jan 2024
Dear Yasnay,Thank you very much for your great feedback!Looking forward welcoming yo back soon.Kind Regards,

8/10 Good

Dana, fishers

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would stay here again and would recommend it to others. What i liked: Location is great! Staff are great for the most part. The room we had was large. Kettle was nice. TV size and channel options were just eh. The private patio was awesome and I'm not sure how we ended up with it. Lots of food options nearby by and within walking distance of a lot of activities. The metro is literally right outside the building. What I didnt like: i think its a bit pricy. The room we were in was run down (safe didn't work, sink cracked in several places, toilet lid cracked and would run or flush randomly, had to open window, in the winter, in the bathroom to aleviate the steam, the edges of the furniture were all beaten up and missing). The fridge was crammed with items to purchase so you had remove their stuff if you want to put your own drink in. Apparently, even tho they have a resturant and a rooftop dining area, you cannot get eating utensils if you get take away and forget to check. The walls were only so-so at filtering out noise, especially talking, from other rooms and hallway. We all need to be quieter and not do things like let the door swing and slam shut, having full blown conversations in the hallway or letting your kids run like lunatics but apparently some people are oblivious to everything. And finally, laminent or hard flooring might looks nice and easy to clean but it also means you're going to hear every foot step, child running, and item drop from the room above you bec
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mercedes on 9 Jan 2024
Dear Dana,Thank you very much for your lovely words.I am glad you enjoyed your stay, services and location.I do hope to have the oportunity to welcome you back on a near future.Warm Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Subramanian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Alba L. on 28 Jan 2024
Dear SubramanianThank you for your positive feedback!Best regards, Hotel Barcelona Universal Team

8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in an excellent location, with a metro stop right outside. It’s also a 5 minute walk from La Rambla! Staff were friendly and efficient. The breakfast was basic but good for a continental option. Our room was spacious, we had a large terrace but it was overlooking the back of other properties so we didn’t use it. Tea and coffee making facilities welcome in the room. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mercedes on 9 Jan 2024
Dear Abigail,Thank you very much for your lovely review and beautiful comments abour the Hotels staff.I do hope to have the chance to welcoming you back.Kind Regards,