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El Avenida Palace Hotel

Property class: 4

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A grand entrance with ornate gold railings, marble columns, and a detailed ceiling.
A building with ornate, curved balconies and multiple windows with decorative glass.
An ornate, marble-adorned staircase with a blue carpeted area and golden railings.
A rooftop pool with a view of a cityscape and a large cathedral under construction.
A terrace with a view of a cityscape, including a notable building with spires, and a table with glasses and a candle.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $231
$192 nightly
$231 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Explore the area

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Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 605, Barcelona, 08007
  • Place, La Rambla
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaça de Catalunya
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Batllo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family room renovated

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench with cushions, a wall-mounted picture, and two bedside lamps.

Family room renovated

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Junior Studio Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for City Double Room, City View

Room

City Double Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite Superior Sagrada Familia with terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Suite Superior Sagrada Familia with terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Superior Tibidabo with terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a door leading to another room.

Suite Superior Tibidabo with terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Design Double Room (Beatles)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a guitar on the wall, and a poster of a famous band on the wall.

Design Double Room (Beatles)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (El Avenida Palace)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a decorative wall.

Junior Suite (El Avenida Palace)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room (Avenida)

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a sofa, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double Room (Avenida)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (Avenida)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room (Avenida)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, Terrace (Avenida)

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the city, a bed, a chair, and a suitcase.

Superior Room, Terrace (Avenida)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area by the window, and a desk with a lamp.

Superior Double Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a small table, a chair, and a TV.

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a framed picture on the wall, and two lamps.

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a framed picture on the wall, and two lamps.

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a skirted footboard. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed, and a framed picture hangs above it.

Family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family room views

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, a window with curtains, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a chair.

Family room views

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family room views renovated

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area by the window, and a desk with a lamp.

Family room views renovated

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family room, superior views

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, a window with curtains, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a chair.

Family room, superior views

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family room, superior views renovated

A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area by the window, and a desk with a lamp.

Family room, superior views renovated

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table with a magazine and glasses.

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a skirted footboard. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed, and a framed picture hangs above it.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Barcelona

A stay at El Avenida Palace Hotel places you in the heart of Barcelona, within a 5-minute walk of Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Casa Batllo and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Barcelona Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Passeig de Gràcia - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rambla de Catalunya - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • La Rambla - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casa Batllo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Barcelona Paseo de Gracia Station - 1 min walk
  • Passeig de Gracia Station - 3 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cerveseria Ciutat Comtal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oassis Natural Cooking - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Colosal - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Avenida Palace Hotel

El Avenida Palace Hotel offers 153 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 153 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. 47-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Casa LLibre - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Batea - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20.50 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Batea
  • Casa LLibre

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1952
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 9.24 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20.50 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number No, HB-000016-12, ES:B-63036834, country:ES|stateProvince:|city:Barcelona|address1:Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 605|address2:|postalCode:08007, B-63036834, Spanish Commercial Registry, ES

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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El Avenida Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1022 out of 1360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1360 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice breakfast, lovely pool and its views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant and room was roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful experience and close to wonderful shops and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, awesome property overall
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a fantastic staff in a great location! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay! beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Very good breakfast, rooftop swimming pool, nice view, friendly staff! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, liked the surprise welcome champagne.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely attentive and helpful upon arrival and throughout! The room also exceeded our expectations and we would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone travelling in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, always smiling 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel and very clean with great location, Staff are amazing I would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the upstairs pool and bar and the friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent service, excellent location and nice room and accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! Staff super helpful. Rooms super clean. Welcome was great! Loved the place and the location. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this stay, especially being so close to the hub of activities and amenities close by, including restaurants and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
recently renovated room was very comfortable, location was central to all the places we wanted to walk to visit and very close to a lot of great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent beautiful and full of history place. I recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were really friendly and understanding. I do think the hotel could use more amenities like a gym but overall, it’s in an amazing location and it was a very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Is fantastic great staff very helpful really enjoyed the the stay..😃
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, staff very friendly, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing staff. They do live music in the bar on Friday and Saturday nights and we loved ending our days that way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026