The Grand Hotel Central, located in the chic Gothic district in the heart of Barcelona offers a sophisticated yet relaxed environment to enjoy away from the bustle and buzz of the vibrant city. Enjoy a cocktail on the fabulous rooftop terrace at sunset.
Great rooftop bar with spectacular views across the city
Fantastic central location in the cool el Born district in the Gothic Quarter
Lovely rooms with huge windows looking out to Barcelona Cathedral
Probably the best pool in Barcelona!
The Grand Hotel Central is situated in the trendy El Born district in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Surrounded by narrow cobbled streets lined with lively restaurants, bars and designer boutiques, the location is fantastic and the hotel, provides a quiet retreat in which to relax after a busy day sightseeing.
The Grand Hotel Central, housed in a grand 20th-century building, is elegantly decorated in an urban minimalist style with wooden floors throughout, wrought iron lamps, neoclassical stairways and low-level sleek, dark furniture which is complemented by the muted colour scheme. The 147 bedrooms are contemporary and comfortable and have big windows; most of which face onto Barcelona Cathedral, the Gothic district or the ancient city walls.
The hotel's restaurant, City Restaurant serves a menu of traditional Mediterranean recipes with a contemporary twist, using local produce to deliver innovative and exciting dishes. The highlight of the Grand Hotel Central is the fabulous roof top infinity pool open during the warmer months. There are sunbeds and a rooftop bar making it the perfect place to enjoy a delicious cocktail while admiring the stunning views across the city while the sun sets.
The hotel also has a gym equipped with state of the art equipment, a spa with a few treatments rooms, a sauna and a steam room.
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British Airways operate a direct route from both London City and Heathrow to Barcelona. The flight time is 2-hours and the airport is located 20 minutes from the hotel.
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