From the pictures and reviews this looks like a top class hotel. But this certainly doesn't offer value for money and just about scraps over the 4 star mark. The location from this hotel to La Ramba is about 10 mins walk, but you can find better value for money in Barca closer to the action. THE GOOD * Free... More

We visited Barcelona with a group and had an enjoyable stay in the Universal. Most people were very happy with their rooms but some had a window looking on to a dark well making the need to have the lights on at all times. Staff were very friendly and helpful particularly in the restaurant. The hotel is very central for... More

We booked this hotel through Hotels.com as the price ($129 per night) and location for one night post-cruise due to flight scheduling. We had previously stayed in Barcelona for 3 days prior to our cruise and had seen the hotel off of a busy street. Upon our arrival, our room was ready for early check-in. The reception staff told me... More

We arrived on May 1 on a transatlantic cruise... It was our first time in Barcelona and of course since we got off a cruise ship our arrival was very early. We were checked by a wonderful front desk whose name was "Christian". He took care of us every step of the way! Such wonderful service! I also have to... More

What a find, this Hotel is within walking distance of just about everything. The rambles, cafe's shops,well you name it.Highly recommend seeing the magic fountain. The only thing I can say is that we first had a room at the front of the Hotel and I am a light sleeper,so we changed to a room at the back of the... More

We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights and all in all our stay was good. Check in was quick and our room which was on the 8th floor was large and spotless. Staff friendly. We had booked the room with breakfast included but I agree with other reviewers that I would have been really disappointed if I was paying... More

The staff were very nice when we had an aggressive drunk pounding on our door at 5 am on our 2nd night and resolved the situation immediately. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about the manager, when I complained the following morning he did not offer any form of apology or even assurance that it would not happen again as... More

This was one of the few hotels we found in Barcelona that could accommodate three adults in one room. The room, L shaped, was even bigger than we thought after looking at photographs online. Two large beds on one side of the room with a sofa bed in the other corner. All mattresses, including the sofa bed were very comfortable,... More