Barcelona hotels

[Sunseeker322]

We have a group going out of Barcelona 

The 4 cruise hotel options are Gates Diagonal , Condes de Barcelona, NH Sants or Silken Gran Havana.

Which one would be best suited for walking to tourist areas such as La Ramblas or Gothic Quarter. 

 

Been yelled at all day about our cabin prices for this 12 night cruise so thought I would refocus on hotels.  Thank you for your valued input .

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[helpthejuggler]

4 hours ago, Sunseeker322 said:

We have a group going out of Barcelona 

The 4 cruise hotel options are Gates Diagonal , Condes de Barcelona, NH Sants or Silken Gran Havana.

Which one would be best suited for walking to tourist areas such as La Ramblas or Gothic Quarter. 

 

Been yelled at all day about our cabin prices for this 12 night cruise so thought I would refocus on hotels.  Thank you for your valued input .

 

Of those Condes do Barcelona, which we have stayed at around 2011.

It is good for Casa Batllo and Casa Mila.

 

But it was quite expensive (thru Celebrity), nothing special and not convenient for walking to those locations. I reckon 20 min walk to Pl. Catalunya at the end of Las Ramblas.

 

I would recommend H10 Madison, Barcelona Catedral, Hotel Jazz, Hotel Lleo or Hotel REC as other better choices

[Sunseeker322]

12 minutes ago, helpthejuggler said:

 

Of those Condes do Barcelona, which we have stayed at around 2011.

It is good for Casa Batllo and Casa Mila.

 

But it was quite expensive (thru Celebrity), nothing special and not convenient for walking to those locations. I reckon 20 min walk to Pl. Catalunya at the end of Las Ramblas.

 

I would recommend H10 Madison, Barcelona Catedral, Hotel Jazz, Hotel Lleo or Hotel REC as other better choices

My problem is right now I need 14 rooms and most hotels are refusing to give me more than 6 so we probably have to go with cruiseline hotels . Excellent information thanks so much 

[Sunseeker322]

I am not sure why most hotels are refusing to give me 14 rooms 

[helpthejuggler]

36 minutes ago, Sunseeker322 said:

I am not sure why most hotels are refusing to give me 14 rooms 

 

How many nights?

When are you visiting? Does it clash with a huge event? UEFA Champions League etc

 

When you say refused is it just the booking form doesn't support it?

 

I would contact the hotels directly for a large group booking or ask a travel agent. That is a group beyond my experience, but others may have advice

[Host Jazzbeau]

Here's a thought:  normally it is a good idea in Barcelona to book a hotel in the central area [near Las Ramblas, or in Barri Gòtic or El Born areas].  But when there are protests, these are the areas they are likely to focus on [and Plaça d'Espanya, which reports say isn't really convenient for tourists anyway].  So take a look at a Barcelona map and find a hotel that is outside these areas, but convenient to a Metro stop.  That might also help you find places with lots of rooms available to you.  We have never considered the Hilton Barcelona but now I would, and it might be perfect for you:  near the Maria Cristina L3 Metro stop, and large enough to have blocks of rooms available [not to mention Hilton Honors points].

[Sunseeker322]

8 hours ago, helpthejuggler said:

 

How many nights?

When are you visiting? Does it clash with a huge event? UEFA Champions League etc

 

When you say refused is it just the booking form doesn't support it?

 

I would contact the hotels directly for a large group booking or ask a travel agent. That is a group beyond my experience, but others may have advice

I am used to doing a 70 room block but on this trip most folks are flying straight to the ship. I have never had so much trouble getting more than 6 rooms and that's considered a group. I will try Hilton and see if that helps. I had wanted to do a more local hotel with local flavor and was looking at the H10 hotels specifically Casanova, however my customers object to paying in euro.

I am a Hilton Honors member so let's see if that works.

 

I still have 5 balconys left if I sell those I may need even more rooms !

 

Thanks for all your help

[Sunseeker322]

If I sell the 5 balcony cabins with 3 perks I will most likely need 20 plus rooms as I still have oceanview too. 

[Sunseeker322]

Apparently there is a rule about anything over 6 rooms. That is why every place has told us they dont like more than 6 rooms and we may have to do cruise line hotels but they may have the same issue. Many folks flying straight to the ship as it is a 12 night cruise and they can only be away so long. For those that are not we want a hotel in a good area not a business, financial or industrial district. 

[Northern Aurora]

Have you contacted the Hotel Universal Barcelona?