Hotel Barcelona Universal  

In central Barcelona, just a short walk from La Rambla and Paral·lel. Steps from Sant Pau del Camp, the Gothic Quarter and a cluster of theaters and cabarets, with Montjuïc, the Palau de la Música and the Fira district all within easy reach.

This city hotel offers 167 rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars and parquet floors. Some suites sit on the top floor and feature private terraces and in-room Jacuzzis with panoramic city views. Rooms include deep soaking tubs, bathrobes and slippers, and there are accessible options for guests with mobility needs.

A sun-soaked 10th-floor lounge and pool terrace serves up panoramic city vistas, an outdoor pool and a solarium. Keep fit in the gym, unwind with a massage, or browse the on-site library. Practical perks include 24-hour reception, concierge, paid on-site parking, laundry and luggage storage.

A 24-hour business center, meeting room and about 646 sq ft (60 m²) of conference space make this a solid choice for events. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet keeps work moving.

On-site dining features a restaurant serving local and international dishes, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. Buffet breakfast is available each morning (for a fee), and room service operates during limited hours. Expect tapas and cocktails on the rooftop terrace for evening drinks.