Hotel Barcelona Universal

4.0 star property
4-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Sant Pau del Camp
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Hotel Barcelona Universal

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Poolside bar
Property entrance
Privilege | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast and dinner served, local and international cuisine
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Overview of Hotel Barcelona Universal

8.8

Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Gym
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Del Paral.lel, Del 76-78, Barcelona, 08001
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

Superior

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Privilege

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Downtown Barcelona
  • La Rambla - 10 min walk
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 16 min walk
  • Plaça d'Espanya - 21 min walk
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 21 min walk
  • Casa Batllo - 29 min walk
  • Passeig de Gràcia - 29 min walk
  • Barceloneta Beach - 34 min walk
  • Casa Mila - 34 min walk
  • Port Vell - 2 min drive
  • Palau de la Música Catalana - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 23 min drive
  • Plaça de Catalunya Station - 21 min walk
  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 24 min walk
  • França Station - 25 min walk
  • Parc de Montjuic Station - 1 min walk
  • Paral-lel Station - 1 min walk
  • Drassanes Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • Sala Apolo - 2 min walk
  • La Confitería - 3 min walk
  • Bar Borrell - 2 min walk
  • Antic Cafè Espanyol - 3 min walk
  • Abirradero - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Hotel Barcelona Universal features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of La Rambla. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy local and international cuisine at THE WOLF, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Parc de Montjuic Station and Paral-lel Station are only steps away.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches
Comprehensive food waste policy
Vegetarian dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
This information is provided by our partners.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 167 rooms
  • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until 2 AM
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property is located in the city's Low Emission Zone; only low-emission vehicles are permitted to enter. Guests with non-Spanish license plates must register their vehicle with the city in advance.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (EUR 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (646 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

THE WOLF – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
TERRACE BAR – This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.90 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17.5 per person
  • Hosted evening meal costs EUR 20

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, November and December:
  • Bar/Lounge

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 30 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-out is available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Barcelona Universal offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Barcelona Universal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 30 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
You can check in from 3 PM - 2 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Barcelona Universal?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Barcelona (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Barcelona Universal and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and skydiving, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Barcelona Universal?
Yes, THE WOLF offers local and international cuisine and poolside dining.
Does Hotel Barcelona Universal have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Hotel Barcelona Universal like?
Hotel Barcelona Universal is in Downtown Barcelona, a short 1-minute walk from Parc de Montjuic Station and 10 minutes' walk from La Rambla. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Reviews

8.8

Fabulous

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Rafael, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Samantha, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Marc, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay in Barcelona
Vey comfortable hotel and very conveniently located. Short walk to La Rambla and easy for Montjuic to either walk or catch the Funicular. Metro on the doorstep..
Paul, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jacqueline, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

hezy, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tatiana, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Barcelona Universal.
What a fabulous hotel ! Great location. Super friendly staff. Comfortable and clean. Great value for money. Safe and secure. Plus a roof top bar and pool !
Gary, 4-night family trip
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