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Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

4 stars
Avinguda Diagonal, 205, Barcelona, 08018
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
42 reviews
Great couples break

Hotel was amazing. Even better than the photos on the site. Staff were very helpful and polite. The... See full review

  • Dublin Brian
  • Jan 1, 2013
Great location

Great location . Contemporary hotel with very clean comfortable rooms. Breakfast expensive but not... See full review

  • Jill 28
  • Nov 21, 2012
Swank high-rise hotel appeals to design and architecture hawks

Located in Barcelona's Sant Marti neighborhood, right by Jean Nouvel-designed Agbar Tower, Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona is a spectacular showpiece by Catalan architect Juli Capella. The property is a striking feat of cutting-edge architecture and interior design, with dazzling contrasts of black and white on the façade and stylish contemporary guest rooms. The rooftop swimming pool and solarium offer panoramic city views. The on-site Piano Restaurant serves renowned Basque and Catalan cuisine.

Highlights
  • Striking architecture and interior design
  • Stylish contemporary guest rooms with all the trappings
  • Excellent on-site restaurant serving Catalan and Basque fare
  • Rooftop swimming pool and solarium (open seasonally)

 

Rooms

The size and configuration varies in each of the 228 rooms and suites at Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona. What they all have in common is a contemporary design with warm-tone textiles, stylized lines and an overall minimalist aesthetic. Each unit is equipped with a mini bar, direct-dial phone, safe, high-speed Internet access (fees apply in some rooms), plasma TV with satellite channel, air-conditioning and great soundproofing. The glass-walled bathrooms have an avant-garde look with hydro-massage tubs. bathrooms come stocked with design toiletries. Some rooms and suites have sea views while others overlook the Agbar Tower and Sagrada Familia.

Features

Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona offers unique design elements such as a dazzling fishbowl-inspired entrance featuring a curved ceiling with water bubbles. Touches of wood and copper abound. The rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace at Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona has a bar serving snacks, sandwiches, tapas and drinks. The Piano Restaurant, recommended by the Michelin Guide, serves Basque and Catalan fresh-market cuisine for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday. The snazzy Tecla Cafe serves buffet breakfast and snacks daily till 11 p.m. The lobby bar features live piano music. The hotel provides private garage parking onsite (fees apply). Five well-equipped rooms are available for business meetings.

Transportation
  • Barcelona International Airport (9.4 mi/15.1 km)
  • Closest metro stop: Glories (L1 line)
Attractions
  • Sagrada Familia (.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Plaza Catalunya (1.5 mi/2.5 km)
  • Paseo de Gracia (1.5 mi/2.5 km)
  • Las Ramblas (1.8 mi/2.9 km)

 

 

 

 

 

Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona Rooms

CLASSIC - HOTEL
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Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Airport shuttle
  • Pool
Activities
Pool
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Internet
High-speed internet
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

41.404 2.1904
Area served
Barcelona
Nearby airports
Airport Information Not available, (BCN), 180.00, KM, NW;

Nearby points of interest

  • Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família: 0.8 mi
  • Hospital de Sant Pau: 1 mi
  • Catalonia Square: 1.1 mi
  • Olympic Port: 1.2 mi
  • Diagonal Mar Shopping centre: 1.2 mi
  • La Ribera: 1.5 mi
  • Passeig de Gracia - Metro Diagonal: 1.5 mi
  • Paseo de Gracia: 1.5 mi
  • Casa Mila: 1.6 mi
  • La Maquinista: 1.6 mi
  • Forum: 1.7 mi
  • La Sagrera Rail Station: 1.7 mi
  • Ciutat Vella: 1.8 mi
  • La Rambla: 1.8 mi
  • Plaza Catalunya: 1.8 mi
  • Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família: 0.8 mi
  • Hospital de Sant Pau: 1 mi
  • Catalonia Square: 1.1 mi
  • Olympic Port: 1.2 mi
  • Diagonal Mar Shopping centre: 1.2 mi
  • La Ribera: 1.5 mi
  • Passeig de Gracia - Metro Diagonal: 1.5 mi
  • Paseo de Gracia: 1.5 mi
  • Casa Mila: 1.6 mi
  • La Maquinista: 1.6 mi
  • Forum: 1.7 mi
  • La Sagrera Rail Station: 1.7 mi
  • Ciutat Vella: 1.8 mi
  • La Rambla: 1.8 mi
  • Plaza Catalunya: 1.8 mi
  • El Raval: 2 mi
  • Guell Park: 2 mi
  • Columbus Monument: 2.1 mi
  • Royal Square: 2.2 mi
  • World trade centre and Moll de Barcelona: 2.3 mi
  • Sants Rail Station: 2.5 mi
  • Port of Barcelona: 2.5 mi
  • Via Augusta: 2.7 mi
  • Les Corts: 2.8 mi
  • Fira de Barcelona: 2.8 mi
  • Plaza de Espanya: 2.9 mi
  • Barcelona Olympic Stadium: 3.2 mi
  • Plaza Espanya: 3.6 mi
  • Camp Nou: 3.9 mi
  • Nou Camp Stadium: 3.9 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (42)

Ratings and reviews for Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Overall score

4.2 / 5
42 out of 42
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.9

95% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Dublin Brian
Dublin, Ireland
Jan 1, 2013

Great couples break

Hotel was amazing. Even better than the photos on the site. Staff were very helpful and polite. The hotel is located on one of the nicest streets. There is a shopping centre across the road, metro station 2mins walk, tour bus and tram stop outside. Can't wait to go back

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Ask the staff where they like to eat in the city. Works out cheaper and you find some amazing spots

Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

5
Jill 28
Bray, Ireland
Nov 21, 2012

Great location

Great location . Contemporary hotel with very clean comfortable rooms. Breakfast expensive but not a problem as well located for a range of cafes. Staff pleasant & helpful. Would definitely recommend to others & use again on our return to Barcelona.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Good range of cafes nearby for breakfast. Good location for metro & tram stops only 1 minute walk to both.

Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

5
Daisyponcho
South wales
Oct 7, 2012

Fantastic first trip to Barcelona!!

The hotel was fantastic, the room was spotlessly clean, and it was in a great location. The rooftop pool and terrace was a great bonus, and even knowing the pool was freezing, it was still brilliant. Barcelona is the best city I have been to! And this hotel was amazing value for money, and topped off a great trip. I would highly recommend this to anyone!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Barcelona's rent a bike!!

Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
NicKin
Milwaukee, Wi
Aug 6, 2012

There is no airport shuttle

The hotel was easy to find and beautiful. The only frustration we had was that our reason for choosing this hotel was because this site claimed it had a shuttle to the airport. We were angry when the front desk told us it did not. This added stress to the end of a fun trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
Karnit
Washington
Jul 30, 2012

Stylish clean but pool is too small

I stayed one night at this stylish hotel. Location was good and right next to metro giving access to all tourist attractions in Barcelona. Food was good at the restuarant and service was great! Pool on rooftop is too small so if you go there for the pool, you will be disappointed as it fits 4-6 people at a time an it is more like a bathtub/jaccuzi. Overall recommended for quality/service/location/ price

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
Asboxerb
Business
Bay area, California
Jul 13, 2012

Ultra modern accomodidations with very friendly staff

Overall, a great experience. The staff were constantly helpful, and the hotel was beautiful. My only minor quib was that sometimes the modern architecture was not as functional. For example, the shower has a glass wall - no privacy, and the bathroom has a glass door - easy to walk into late at night. But still, I'd go here again. The rooftop pool is delightful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
Vegas Couple
Las Vegas, Nevada
Jan 29, 2012

Barcelona

The Diagonal Hotel Barcelona was a great boutique hotel that was away from the tourist area. This hotel was easily accessible by tram, metro or bus. The Front Desk staff gave us some great restaurant suggestions and assisted us in renting a car for the day. The hotel appearred to have a lot of business travelers. It was a quiet hotel. There was a mall accross the street if you needed anything. There were only 2 english tv channels (BBC & CNBC). The bed was a little hard but think this is a european "thing" as the hotel we stayed in Rome was the same way. If you are a modest person this won't be the hotel for you. The bathroom is clear and anybody staying with you can see everything. If I ever went back to Barcelona I would consider staying here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
EnamH
New York, NY, USA
Oct 5, 2011

Decent place, but more familys and couples

Location is about a 5-10 min. train ride to the Rambla. Cab is about 5-7 euros from the heart of the old city. Extremely accessible by train (trains stop at midnight during the week and all night during the weekends. Rooms are clean, a bit small. The bathrooms have glass, so when you take a shower it's a bit exposed. Fo

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Mall across the sheet has a large modern grocery store with everything you need. Food choices as well, ranging from Italian to Chinese if you start getting sick of Tapas.

Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
cincinati, ohio
Jul 21, 2011

awesome modern hotel

we really enjoyed our stay here. the location was perfect for what we wanted to do in Barcelona. The staff was friendly enough, but one specific girl seem really impatient and unwilling to help us when we were needing an extra bed in the room because of our friend missing her flight, and needing to stay with us. We were charged 69 euros for a foldout bed! The room we had had 2 couches in it that would have accommodated her, but the front desk clerk didn't even suggest it. I felt she was rude and very unhelpful. we asked her to help us out in some way, and she refused, saying her manger was not on the premises and having 3 guests in the room without paying for an extra bed was not acceptable. The hotel room was awesome, the restaurant was nice, but food very expensive, the servers really nice.The rooftop view is a dream! the bar ambiance surreal, drink price fair, service great. The pool is tiny, but so pretty. Very nice sitting area. would stay here again, but hope and pray "mean girl" wouldn't be there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Silken Diagonal Hotel Barcelona

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Seattle,WA
Jun 16, 2011

Resonable price

sightseeing the city with city tour bus for 2 day-pass with senior discount fare in Barcelona,Spain

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
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