Hotel Barcelona Universal
- Kath W
- First Reviewer
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 9
- Reviews
Ok, but misleading description
- May 29, 2009
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
First of all, this hotel was NOT in the Barrio Gotico as advertised; it was in the Raval which is MUCH grittier an area. Being a young guy, I felt fairly safe walking late at night, but I would not have wanted my wife walking in our area at night. The safest walk from this hotel to Las Ramblas passed a regular prostitute hang-out; the worst path passed several homeless people, etc. I would recommend staying either farther north in Eixample or actually in the Barrio Gotico instead. If you must stay in the Raval, this was not a bad hotel -- fairly clean, fairly large room, decent bathroom, and nice enough service (plus, free internet). The beds were among the least comfortable I've experienced in 10+ hotels in Europe.
Great location, great value
- January 11, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Staying at the Hotel Barcelona Universal was such a wonderful experience. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful (all fluent in 3 or more languages).
The location is perfect, on the avinguda Paralel, the metro stop is a few steps from the doorway and it's in easy walking distance to Raval, Las Ramblas and many other Barrio's.
The rooms are extremely clean and furnished with minimalist style.
Don't forget to stop by the roof-top pool for the AMAZING views, you can see the Sagrada Familia and the Olympic torch just to name a couple of things. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it any anyone!
A Wonderful Experience!
- September 23, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
BCN Universal was lovely. Excellant desk service, tastefully done lobby and rooms. Immaculate! Reminded me of some NY boutique hotels I've stayed at without the NY price. This hotel made my Barcelona experience even better since it was located near Los Ramblas.
This is a good hotel
- April 6, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The hotel has a very convinient location. There is a subway station at the door.
The staff is very friendly. Rooms are very clean. The cleaning ladies are practically not noticable.
New Years Trip
- January 9, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The hotel has a great location, next to a metro stop and three blocks to the waterfront and 5 blocks to LaRamba. The hotel was clean and the staff helpful. My only complaints are the beds were very uncomfortable and we requested a smoking room only to find out the hotel is non-smoking.