Grand Hotel Central
Via Laietana 30, Barcelona, Cataluña, 08003, Spain
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Via Laietana 30, Barcelona, Cataluña, 08003, Spain
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Business Center
- Pets Allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- Babysitting/Child Services
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Elevator
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Snack bar
- Private check-in/check-out
- outdoor pool
- 24-hour security
- Accessible parking
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Massage services
- Restaurant(s)
- Sun Deck
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Rooftop pool
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Pet basket
- Outdoor furniture
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
- Personal trainer
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Temporary art galleries
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Invoices
- Access to health care professionals
- Electronic room key
- Audible alarm
- balcony/terrace
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Fitness center
- Indoor Tanning
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Restaurant (special diets available)
- Soundproof rooms available
- Spa services
- Spa/sauna
- Tour services
- Professional cleaning services
- Allergy-free rooms available
- Room service available
- Pets allowed (charges may apply)
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Indoor parking (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
Airports Show all on map »
- Barcelona El Prat Airport - 7.96 mi
Museums
- City History Museum Museu d Historia de la Ciutat - 232 f
- City History Museum - 308 f
- Picasso Museum - 915 f
- Museo Picasso - 915 f
- Mercado de la Boqueria - 0.41 mi
- Modern Art Museum - 0.42 mi
- Modern Art Museum Barcelona - 0.42 mi
- Picasso Museum Museu Picasso - 0.46 mi
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Maria (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location
Roof top restaurant and pool
Not enough vegetarian breakfast options but really not an issue
Jelena (Group Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Nothing
Terrible experience – definitely not a 5-star hotel!
When we arrived, the hotel tried to charge us more than the price shown on Booking. While we were standing there, they even changed the price online to make it look higher! Luckily, we took a screenshot.
We were too tired to change hotels, so we stayed — big mistake. The room smelled awful, the window couldn’t be opened, and there was no ventilation in the bathroom. They gave us a disabled-access room without asking, and never followed up when we asked for another one.
The beds and pillows were extremely uncomfortable, and the service was poor. This place is nowhere near 5-star quality.
Would never stay here again!
Nida (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location was great
Walking distance to all attractions
Clean
Staff were great and very helpfull
Size of rooms
KARIM (Couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location and very nice rooftop terrace pool area.
Very expensive for what it is. Small room and honestly nothing amazing that justifies such a high room rate. Not even a scale or an ironing board in the room…
Shari H. (Couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff excellent
Dr. M. (Couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
I recently stayed at this hotel and overall, I had a mixed experience. The location is excellent, making it convenient to explore the area, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Firstly, I found the prices to be somewhat overrated, especially considering that there are other hotels nearby with better locations that offer similar or even better amenities at roughly half the price. Additionally, the pool closes quite early at 7:00 PM, which limited our options for evening relaxation. The gym is quite small and not open 24 hours, which was inconvenient.
Another area where the hotel could improve is housekeeping. During our five-day stay, we noticed that the bathrobe was not replaced or cleaned properly; we kept the same one for the entire duration, which was less than satisfactory. It would be great if they paid more attention to these details to enhance the guest experience.
Overall, the hotel has a good location and friendly staff, but there’s room for improvement in value and service consistency.
pamela (Couple)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location is outstanding! Staff is excellent except at the rooftop lounge where the service was poor.
Roof top lounge. The views are terrific, however.
Nour (Couple)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Rooms too small
Entrance not very impressive
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Anna F. (Couple)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The location is great, it was our favorite thing about the place. In general, definitely a beautiful renovation, fancy and a rooftop with a great view of the city. The staff was helpful in most cases, the cleaning ladies were very pleasant.
The start - My husband and I arrived here for our honeymoon, 4 days after our wedding day. I let the staff know this upfront but no one congratulated us even once (not even saying about anything else that could have been done by a 5-star hotel). On the first day, we were waiting for our check-in for 7 hours (from 8 am to 3 pm) and it looked like no one even tried to check-in us earlier although there were free rooms of our type available on booking.com.
The facilities - We hated that the windows did not open and we couldn't ever get fresh air. Although the design of our room was very modern, it wasn't very practical - very little room for storage of your own things (some storage compartments are so high that you can't use them; others are filled with the hotel's brochures and mini bar), my husband kept his things in a suitcase for a whole week eventually. The bathroom - door never closed property/completely from the start, which made it hear everyone's everything all the time. While taking the shower, water easily spilled over and made the floor always wet. Soundproofing with the corridors was not perfect. We also asked for a second chair in the room since the room was for 2 people but only one could have a place to sit at first - this was done. In general all cosmetics were provided only for 1 person and some of them were never renewed. Same story with face towels, which I personally do not like. It was very unpleasant to experience such a constant economy while you pay a lot. We also asked for water to be renewed at 2-3 pm instead of the evening but this was done only once after the request.
The money - First of all, they tell you about an obligation to pay €100 per day as a deposit (not €100 overall as it says on booking.com). This money just gets stuck at the hotel for your whole visit.
Mike (Couple)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location in the heart of Barcelona that was a short walk to many points of interest with a lot of good restaurants nearby. The bed was very comfortable, the room had black out shades which was nice if you didn't want sunlight in the room too early, nice size bottles and well stocked mini bar, great cocktails in the lounge and pool deck. A great pool deck outside on the top floor with nice views and an infinity pool. Both restaurants had good menus. Staff was very friendly and happy to assist with any needs.
No desk in the room, no rooms with a balcony and like many properties in Spain, wish the sound proofing between rooms was better.
Harry (Couple)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff was friendly and very helpful. Great location for walking to major tourist sites. Breakfast well worth the cost! Would stay again.
Carolyn (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very clean, wonderful staff without exception and the rooftop pool area was gorgeous. Just wish we had more time to enjoy it.
Susan (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff, Location, food and Bev, gorgeous rooftop bar/pool
Mmmmm nothing ?
Joanne (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We had a corner room. It was spacious and modern. The bathroom facilities were well appointed. The room was comfortable and well appointed with everything a guest could want even a hair straightener. The staff were fabulous. They couldn’t do enough for you. Moraine assisted me with some tickets I booked and remembered me to check the next day if the tour went well. The Concierge was so helpful I consulted her numerous times. Breakfast was also outstanding. I couldn’t rate this hotel higher.
Absolutely nothing.
Nicky (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean , central to everything , staff are magnificent always happy to help with a huge smile. Our room is clean and airy this is our fourth visit to the Grand Central and we will be returning again.
Sigurdur (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nanette (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location
Too small of the room super expensive and not much of service
Judy (Business Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Constance (Business Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Avril (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location. Modern & clean
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Area information
- Barcelona El Prat Airport - 7.96 mi
- City History Museum Museu d Historia de la Ciutat - 232 f
- City History Museum - 308 f
- Picasso Museum - 915 f
- Museo Picasso - 915 f
- Mercado de la Boqueria - 0.41 mi
- Modern Art Museum - 0.42 mi
- Modern Art Museum Barcelona - 0.42 mi
- Picasso Museum Museu Picasso - 0.46 mi
- Jaume I - 386 f
- Liceu - 0.34 mi
- Urquinaona - 0.39 mi
- Estacion de Francia - 0.42 mi
- Estacio de Franca - Railway Station - 0.42 mi
- Barceloneta - 0.45 mi
- La Seu Cathedral of Barcelona - 468 f
- St Mary of the Sea Cathedral Eglesia de Santa Maria del Mar - 0.23 mi
- Guell Palace - 0.45 mi
- Catedral Barcelona - 468 f
- Tourism Information office - Sant Jaume Square - 783 f
- Placa Sant Jaume - 790 f
- Santa Maria del Mar - 0.25 mi
- Plaza Real - 0.33 mi
- Ramblas - 0.35 mi
- Tourism Information office - La Rambla - 0.36 mi
- Tourism Information Office - Catalunya Square - 0.43 mi
- The Palau Guell - 0.43 mi
- Plaza Catalunya - 0.45 mi
- Placa de l'Arc de Trionf - 0.45 mi
- Palau de la Musica - 0.21 mi
- Sala Merce - 0.34 mi
- Teatro Liceu - 0.41 mi
- Portaferrissa - 0.26 mi
- Portal de l'Angel - 0.27 mi
- Port Vell - 0.43 mi
- Moll de la Fusta - 0.45 mi
- The Gothic Quarter - 314 f
- Placa Sant Jaume - 774 f
- Placa Sant Jaume Tourism Office - 783 f
- Barcelona Segway Glides - 0.21 mi
- Palau de la Musica Catalana - 0.23 mi
- Palace of Catalan Music Palau de la Musica Catalana - 0.23 mi
- El Born - 0.26 mi
- Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria - 0.27 mi
- La Rambla - 0.34 mi
- Boqueria Market - 0.36 mi
- La Rambla Tourism Office - 0.36 mi
- Cook and Taste - 0.36 mi
- Parking Placa Catalunya - 0.38 mi
- Placa Catalunya - 0.43 mi
- Placa Catalunya Tourism Office - 0.43 mi
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Grand Hotel Central
Via Laietana 30, Barcelona, Cataluña, 08003, Spain