Hotel Listings by Porter
Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$160
If you are seeking an architecturally ultramodern designed hotel with a striking neon lighted exterior and even more striking interior design; look no further than the Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona which was inaugurated in 2004.
The 4 star hotel is situated only minutes away from the bustling center of Barcelona. You can find the metro station (Plaza de las Glorias) just around the corner and the tram stops outside the door, so access to Barcelona’s sights couldn’t be easier. Private transfer to and from the airport are available and can be arranged at time of booking with the hotel. Also nearby are several bus lines and the friendly and helpful personnel will be more than happy to direct you to which bus to use for your desired destination in the city.
The Silken Diagonal has 240 rooms with a modern décor of wood that is clean and spacious including a flat screen digital satellite TV, individually controlled air conditioning and heating units. You do not need to be leave your laptop at home as every room includes a safe that is large enough to store it. The rooms have a huge window from the floor to the ceiling with a view of the city or possibly a glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea in the near distance. Read more »
ME Melia Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$237
The Melia Hotel Corporation has always been known for good quality hotels. This time with their new Flagship hotel, the ME Melia Hotel Barcelona, they have outdone themselves. With 29 floors, the hotel opened in August 2008 and has the impressive five star rating and rightfully so.
Be greeted by the friendly staff upon your arrival at the front desk, speaking numerous languages effortlessly, including English. Check in; then be whisked up to your room and personally be shown around by a member of their fashionable young staff. A dedicated “Anything is Possible” line is suggested to be used for “no matter what” you require. Now that is service.
Rooms can overlook incredible views such as the Mediterranean Sea or the infamous Gaudí Sagrada Familia.
The decor is modern, bright and airy with interactive 32″ plasma TV, free WIFI internet connection, an in-room safe and individually controlled air-conditioning and heating. Aveda toiletries, as well as nice fluffy robes and slippers can be found all bathrooms. Read more »
Barcelo Atenea Mar Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$226
Barcelona breathes art, contrasts and coexistence of many cultures. Its popularity as a world class city is increasing as its hotel infrastructure is year after year, thus making a choice for a hotel difficult. It need not be when booking a holiday to Barcelona at the 188 room Barceló Atenea Mar, a four star jewel facing the sea.
The hotel is relatively new, built and designed for business travelers as it is close to the Forum conference center. It is trendy, very comfortable and due to its close proximity to the Nova Mar Bella Beach, makes the Atenea Mar a perfect hotel for a beach holiday with the family too. The added bonus is to mix in the city of Barcelona.
There are good transport links to the center with the number 41 bus just outside the hotel’s door, only taking 10-15 minutes to the city center at Plaza Catalonia. The hop-on hop-off tour bus stops relatively close to the hotel during the peak season. The metro is a 10 minute walk away. The area is very safe and not isolated and within walking distance to Diagonal Mar Shopping Center. Read more »
Tryp Apolo Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$186
For those who are seeking an excellent location and spacious accommodations in Barcelona, then the Melia hotel chain can offer you their boutique style hotel, the 314 rooms Tryp Apolo Hotel Barcelona.
This four star modern hotel is located within walking distance to Port Vell, the Gothic Quarter and La Ramblas, so you will never miss out on any of the action or the historic parts of Barcelona. A metro station (Paral-lel) is literally outside the lobby door as well as local city bus service and a taxi stand. All of this comes in handy for getting around to other parts of the city. The double decker tourist bus is only a five minute walk from the hotel.
The check in area is very pleasant and efficient with marble floors and subtle lighting. The staff are multi-lingual with 5 languages (English, French, Catalan, Spanish and German) and they will seek to make your stay a pleasant one. They will always have a smile and a greeting when you are leaving or returning to the hotel. It is not unknown during low season periods that a guest will be upgraded to a higher category of room at no extra cost to them. Read more »
Hesperia Del Mar Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$219
One of the great benefits of Barcelona is its location along the Mediterranean Sea. Not many cities can boast a metropolis filled with culture that can offer some quality time along the beach.
The 84 room Hesperia Del Mar Hotel Barcelona is located across from the seafront and is a contemporary hotel built in the newly developed area of Diagonal Mar.
There is no need to be concerned about the distance from the hotel to the city centre, because those anxieties will be quickly dispelled upon arrival. The Metro (Poblenou) is a 10 minute walk, which gives you access to the whole city centre in a manner of minutes. Another option is to see Barcelona’s residents in action by taking the local bus. There is a bus stop in front of the hotel, so it is very convenient to go to the city center. If you want to sightsee, the double-decker Bus Turistic stop for the Green Line (Forum Route) is located right across from the hotel, from March 30 until September 30 and will take you throughout the city. You will not miss a moment of Barcelona staying here. Read more »
Hilton Diagonal Mar Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$353
If you are the type who develops apprehension when planning to locate a hotel in a foreign city, then you can be assured with the quality of the 433 room Hilton Diagonal Mar Hotel in Barcelona. This hotel is certainly not outdated and stands out for its modern architecture.
This is an outstanding hotel is located in a newly developed area of Barcelona known as Diagonal Mar. The hotel is only 15 minutes away to the city center and is less than a block from the beach. Some may consider the Hilton Diagonal Mar Hotel a little off the beaten path but there are several metro stops nearby and local buses which will whisk you directly to the center of the city. The tourist bus stops across the street during most of the year, therefore you can begin your sightseeing steps from the hotel’s doorway.
If traveling with children, the newly installed tram is located down the block from the hotel and leaves you off outside the entrance to the zoo (last stop) at Parc de la Ciudadela. From here you can discover other sights of interest such as the immense collection of modern art at the Picasso Museum. Read more »
Catalonia Roma Hotel Barcelona
Rates start at
$135
Barcelona is a bustling city of many hues. The sun rises upon the Mediterranean, the Gaudí glass sparkles during the day and the mountains illuminate at dusk.
The Catalonia Roma is a comfortable three star hotel offering accommodations in a subdue area of the city being walking distance to the Sants Barcelona train station and the metro stations of Entenca and Sants. It is an ideal location to hop a train, if you are planning on outside of the immediate city, such as home to The Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres, Spain.
A hop on the metro or local bus will take you to Plaza de Catalunya (the unofficial center of Barcelona) within ten minutes, so exploring the rest of the city is easy. What’s more, if you are a Real Barcelona fan, catch a game at Camp Nou nearby to the hotel An assortment of restaurants are in the immediate area at inexpensive pricing. Read more »