Hotel Barcelona Universal – A Favorite for Families in Barcelona
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
Hotel Barcelona Universal offers inner patio-facing double rooms with parquet flooring, queen or twin beds, and full baths. Superior rooms feature views over Avenida Paralel or the courtyard. Privilege rooms on higher floors provide panoramic city views. Junior Suites include a private terrace, Nespresso machine, and hydromassage tub. Jacuzzi Skyline Suites have a 34m^2 terrace, separate dining and living areas, and a round jacuzzi. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs, and minibars.
Dining Options
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast with made-to-order dishes, organic options, seasonal fruit, cured meats, and baked goods. The Tuniversal Terrace Lounge on the 10th floor offers Mediterranean tapas and cocktails with views of Montjuïc, the Port, and Plaza España. The rooftop pool area includes a solarium with deck chairs and showers.
Leisure & Entertainment
The 10th-floor rooftop features an outdoor pool, solarium, and fitness room with city views. Guests can see Montjuïc, the Agbar Tower, Sagrada Família, and the Olympic Port. The cable car to Montjuïc Castle provides panoramic views of Barcelona. The hotel is non-smoking and includes a business center on the 9th floor.
Location & Transport
Located on Avinguda del Paral·lel, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from La Rambla and close to Palau Sant Jordi, Fira de Barcelona, and the World Trade Center. The Paral·lel metro stop (L2, L3) is outside the hotel. From El Prat Airport, take the L9 to Zona Universitaria, then the L3 to Paral·lel. Buses 21, 24, 91, and night buses N0 and N6 stop nearby.
Services & Sustainability
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, business centers, and meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment. A voluntary towel-reuse program and automated chlorine monitoring for the pool support sustainability. Rooms use magnetic card-activated lighting, and the kitchen minimizes waste. The hotel is part of Barcelona+Sustainable, focusing on energy efficiency and reducing ecological impact.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Solarium
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Patio
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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