Barcelona Princess Hotel
A modern high-rise featuring a 23rd-floor rooftop pool with sweeping Mediterranean Sea and skyline views.
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Barcelona Princess is a 363-room high-rise hotel highlighted by its 23rd-floor rooftop pool and Mediterranean Sea views. Guests appreciate the bright contemporary rooms and affordable room service menu. However, visitors report frustrating delays at check-in and rooms that can get uncomfortably warm. 13410
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What travelers noticed
- The 23rd-floor sun terrace pool provides panoramic views across Barcelona and out to the Mediterranean Sea. 13104
- Modern rooms offer bright spaces with generous beds and bathrooms featuring a separate shower, toilet, and long glass sink counter. 8
- Room service is quick and affordable, complementing a breakfast buffet with a wide variety of morning options. 48
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers seeking rooftop sea and skyline views
- — Guests looking for lower nightly rates outside the city center
Skip it if
- — Travelers who want to stay steps from Plaça Catalunya
- — Guests sensitive to uncomfortably warm room temperatures
Seen on camera
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youtube.com0:00“With its unbeatable location near the beach and shopping centers, the hotel makes it easy to dive into everything Barcel…”
youtube.com0:10“Staying at the Barcelona Princes is like getting front row seats to some of the city's best views. Whether you're sippin…”
youtube.com1:23“The rooms at Barcelona Princess are a perfect blend of elegance and brightness with each one offering a fresh modern wbe…”
youtube.com1:52“Breakfast here is another highlight. With a wide variety of choices and high quality options, it's the perfect way to st…”
youtube.com3:02“The hotel features a Mediterranean restaurant serving fresh, flavorful dishes along with two chic bars, one of which is…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
89- “The bathroom was immaculate, with a separate toilet and shower, and a long glass surface with sink, perfect for all your toiletries.” 8
Location
76- “With its unbeatable location near the beach and shopping centers, the hotel makes it easy to dive into everything Barcelona has to offer.” 40:10
- “The location is excellent, just two blocks from Plaça Catalunya, with easy walking into the Eixemple (for restaurants) or down Las Ramblas (for "the scene").” 5
Room
86- “Staying at the Barcelona Princes is like getting front row seats to some of the city's best views. Whether you're sipping a coffee in your room or floating in the roofed uppool, the Mediterranean Sea stretches out before you in a stunning, everchanging canvas of blue.” 41:23
- “Middle of everything, with a lovely intermate longe/courtyard for evening drinks. We stayed at Hotel gallery and just loved it. The rooftop Terrace was fantastic.” 7
Service
83- “The reception clerk was friendly and was happy to answer all my questions about how to get around and where to find good restaurants. Our room was on the 20th floor, with gorgeous views of the city and the mountains.” 8
- “The rooftop bar had wonderful views and a nice place to relax after long days of sight seeing.” 5
Bed & Sleep
87- “I can also recommend Hotel Continental. We call it the pink palace -- all the rooms were in shades of pink, at least when we were there. It had probably the most comfy bed I've ever had in a hotel.” 3
Value
81- “We liked Hotel Jazz too. We really liked this centrally located BnB. Very clean, nice people, great breakfast, centrally located, great value.” 5
- “We were quite pleased ...great location, nice price, friendly staff, coffee and wine and snacks. We had a balcony room and it was very nice each evening. Andrea got it right. !” 3
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-31
Where it sits
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What’s nearby
Landmarks and transport around Barcelona Princess Hotel. Distances are straight-line, so walking times are approximate.
- Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona — 3 min walk · 0.2 km
- Barcelona East School of EngineeringEscola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est — 7 min walk · 0.5 km
- Parc de Diagonal Mar — 7 min walk · 0.5 km
- Parc dels Auditoris - El Parc del Fòrum — 8 min walk · 0.6 km
- Torre de les Aigües del Besòs — 10 min walk · 0.8 km
- Parc del Maresme — 12 min walk · 1 km
- Barcelona-El Clot — 6 min drive · 2.6 km
- Barcelona-La Sagrera-Meridiana — 7 min drive · 3 km
- Barcelona International AirportBCN — 17 min drive · 16.9 km
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the modest median of 88, across 342 hotels in the same bracket. In Barcelona it sits 7 points below the local median of 89.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 342 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 71 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “A favourite for many guests, the free mini bar will help get your holiday started” 13
- “The iron in the room didn't work, nothing was in the refrigerator had to cLl several times for those..I would never ever visit their again.” 1
- “The bedroom had a generous sized bed, small flatscreen and a desk.” 8
- “We were there about 6 months ago and stayed at the Renaissance Hotel Barcelona at C. Pau Claris 122. The rooms were quite nice, they had a roof terrace that was fabulous and a few restaurants within walking distance” 7
- “Sleek and modern rooms with a free minibar and free Wi-Fi” 14
- “Middle of everything, with a lovely intermate longe/courtyard for evening drinks. We stayed at Hotel gallery and just loved it. The rooftop Terrace was fantastic.” 7
- “These rooms are on the higher floors and offer the same in room facilities as standard doubles, including free mini-bar, hydro massage shower and free WiFi. There are 36 Superior rooms at the Barcelona Princess, each one with wonderful views of Barcelona from your own terrace.” 13
- “When the clerk at the desk saw me walk by one day with my Rick Steves book in hand, he stopped me to say he'd apply the Rick discount to our bill. Forever in our hearts.” 3
- “Staying at the Barcelona Princes is like getting front row seats to some of the city's best views. Whether you're sipping a coffee in your room or floating in the roofed uppool, the Mediterranean Sea stretches out before you in a stunning, everchanging canvas of blue.” On camera41:23
- “Forever in our hearts. We also stayed at the Catalonia Portal D'Angel, and loved it. The staff was great, the room was fine, and the breakfast was amazing.” 3
- “http://www.u232hotel.com/en/u232-hotel-barcelona/ L'NH Barcelona Centro és molt bo! We also really liked Catalonia Portal de l'Angel. Great location and lovely room. Very pleasant outdoor seating area too.” 5
- “The Superior Rooms and Standard Triple Rooms offer incredible views of Barcelona, while the Junior Suite provides a spacious and well-appointed option for a truly enjoyable stay in the city.” 10
- “As mentioned by the prior poster, the location can't be beat. Definitely get the balcony room overlooking the Ramblas.” 3
- “The food was not ready any at all the buffet needs to dump.” 1
- “Another vote for Hotel Jazz! We stayed there 4 nights a few years ago following the RS Portugal Tour. Modern facility, hospitable staff and wonderful breakfast buffet. Perfect location.” 5
- “The breakfast wasn't the best, but it has beer and white wine available 24/7, help yourself.” 3
- “We'll see. We really enjoyed our stay at the U232 Hotel in October 2017. We walked everywhere - except Park Guell. Great breakfast buffet.” 5
- “And if you fancy trying a different kind of pool, head down to the 3rd floor and its heated pool, which is adjoined by a gym, sauna and the Gym Bar, serving seasonal dishes, Med-inspired creations and quality Italian food, as well as a range of colourful cocktails.” 6
- “Nice restaurant and two bar/coffee shops” 14
- “Heartfelttraveler Members We just got back from a Windstar Cruise. We stayed at Hotel Colon. I highly recommend it. Very good location. Nice rooms. Good restaurant and easy walking to other great restaurants.” 7
- “Catalonia Portal de l'Angel is very nice, well located, a pool for cooling off, very nice breakfast.” 5
- “They offered Cava upon arriving. We had breakfast included with our room and it was delicious.” 7
- “The staff was great, the room was fine, and the breakfast was amazing. I don't know if they'll still be doing the breakfast buffet, but I could have parked myself down there and stayed all day.” 3
- “The delicious food selection ranges from small tapas dishes and sandwiches to more substantial burgers and pizzas.” 13
- “The breakfast is buffet style with plenty to choose from. Hot savoury food such as scrambled eggs and sausages, a wide selection of pastries, bread rolls with spreads such as jams and cheese, ham and salami, a delicious selection of fruits and cereals, and a good choice of drinks, like coffee, freshly squeezed juices and milk.” 8
- “The hotel features a Mediterranean restaurant serving fresh, flavorful dishes along with two chic bars, one of which is a laid-back poolside spot where you can sip cocktails while taking in sweeping panoramic views.” On camera43:13
- “Breakfast here is another highlight. With a wide variety of choices and high quality options, it's the perfect way to start your day in Barcelona.” On camera43:02
- “We liked Hotel Jazz too. We really liked this centrally located BnB. Very clean, nice people, great breakfast, centrally located, great value.” 5
- “Conveniently located across the road from Barcelona's International Convention Centre in the Sant Marti quarter, the Hotel Barcelona Princess is a contemporary, four-star hotel perfect for visitors staying in the city on business or a weekend break.” 13
- “For those who love a hit of shopping, the Diagonal Mar shopping centre is conveniently located next door to the hotel.” 13
- “http://www.u232hotel.com/en/u232-hotel-barcelona/ L'NH Barcelona Centro és molt bo! We also really liked Catalonia Portal de l'Angel. Great location and lovely room. Very pleasant outdoor seating area too.” 5
- “There is so much to see! We stayed at the Gaudi Sagrada Familia family apartments, just down the street from the Gaudi's cathedral. It's on Booking.com, has availability for November, if you would be interested. It is an older property, and certainly not luxurious, but the location is incredible.” 3
- “When we sail again out of Barcelona, we'll stay at The Meridien which is really nice and centrally located.” 7
- “The Princess Barcelona is conveniently located in Sant Martí, synonymous with fun, near the metro station El Maresme-Forum and just a short walk from the Auditori Forum-CCIB.” 10
- “Catalonia Portal de l'Angel Hotel. Centrally located at Portal de l'Angel 17 it is clean, reasonable and in the heart of town.” 5
- “The location is excellent, just two blocks from Plaça Catalunya, with easy walking into the Eixemple (for restaurants) or down Las Ramblas (for "the scene").” 5
- “With its convenient location near the beach and major attractions such as the Diagonal Mar shopping center and the CCIB convention center, guests can easily explore the best of Barcelona while enjoying the comfort and sophistication of The Princess Barcelona.” 10
- “Another vote for Catalonia Portal de l'Angel Hotel. Quiet, clean, a great location just a couple of blocks from Plaça Catalunya (where the Aerobus or Metro from the airport will bring you), and had a good breakfast buffet.” 5
- “The location is excellent, just two blocks from Plaça Catalunya, with easy walking into the Eixemple (for restaurants) or down Las Ramblas (for "the scene"). They have a nice rooftop terrace, with a tiny pool but the views are nice.” 5
- “We liked Hotel Jazz too. We really liked this centrally located BnB. Very clean, nice people, great breakfast, centrally located, great value.” 5
- “We didn't book it that early. We stayed at the Arc la Rambla Hotel and loved it. It was clean, quiet, safe, and well located.” 7
- “The hotel is close to the beach and a large shopping mall, but the location isn't ideal for visitors who want to explore the major tourist sights of Barcelona.” 14
- “With its unbeatable location near the beach and shopping centers, the hotel makes it easy to dive into everything Barcelona has to offer.” On camera40:10
- “I can recommend the quiet location of Hotel Jazz. hoteljazz.com. It's an unbeatable location in the center of Barcelona, between Plaza Catalunya, the Passeig de Gràcia and the Rambla (200 yards away); easy access to Gothic neighborhood and the modernist buildings, Boqueria marketplace, Catalan Music Palace, etc.” 3
- “Location: Well-placed for shopping, chilling at the beach, and exploring the neighbourhoods of Poblenou and Sant Martí, there are numerous amenities close to the Barcelona Princess.” 6
- “I was just in Barcelona and stayed at Hotel Europark which I definitely recommend. It was about 15 minutes from Las Ramblas so it was a little more reasonably priced than some more central hotels but still within walking distance.” 7
- “Being situated slightly further out, means that nightly hotel rates can be cheaper than other similar hotels which are more centrally located.” 13
- “We were quite pleased ...great location, nice price, friendly staff, coffee and wine and snacks. We had a balcony room and it was very nice each evening. Andrea got it right. !” 3
- “We liked Hotel Jazz too. We really liked this centrally located BnB. Very clean, nice people, great breakfast, centrally located, great value.” 5
- “I was on the RS Spain Tour in 2016, and we stayed at the K & K Picasso, which was lovely, but appears to be a 4-star and quite expensive when booking privately, well over 200 euros per night, depending on the season.” 5
- “Another happy Hotel Continental patron. We were quite pleased ...great location, nice price, friendly staff, coffee and wine and snacks.” 3
- “After our cruise we stayed at the Ibis Barcelona Centro ( Sagrada Familia ). Decent price, near the Sagrada Familia and two metro lines.” 3
- “I stayed several nights at the Catalonia Portal de l'Angel and liked it. Nice room, helpful front desk, attractive courtyard in back, nice bar with food, good breakfast.” 3
- “Another happy Hotel Continental patron. We were quite pleased ...great location, nice price, friendly staff, coffee and wine and snacks.” 3
- “The reception area is quite big, with a seating area, entrance to the 'Corner Bar' and the reception desk. We were quick to be served and checking in went smoothly.” 8
- “The hotel is not ready .they took forever to check us in and immediately at 12 when your to check out tour access is deactivated.” 1
- “It was my bday and I didn't feel welcome despite realizing upon checking in.The service not good..when we went to our room it wasn't ready. The room attendant was still cleaning.” 1
- “The rooftop bar had wonderful views and a nice place to relax after long days of sight seeing.” 5
- “It's a very modern hotel with a good size bathroom, nice rooftop deck with a pool on one side and seating on the other, a really nice breakfast buffet and friendly staff.” 7
- “We liked Hotel Jazz too. We really liked this centrally located BnB. Very clean, nice people, great breakfast, centrally located, great value.” 5
- “The reception clerk was friendly and was happy to answer all my questions about how to get around and where to find good restaurants.” 8
- “Forever in our hearts. We also stayed at the Catalonia Portal D'Angel, and loved it. The staff was great, the room was fine, and the breakfast was amazing.” 3
- “The reception clerk was friendly and was happy to answer all my questions about how to get around and where to find good restaurants. Our room was on the 20th floor, with gorgeous views of the city and the mountains.” 8
- “Take a taxi or walk. We liked Hispanis7Suizas, an aparthotel with wonderful front desk help.” 3
- “Alot of guys were complaining . I realize they are short of staff in every areas.” 1
- “The bathroom was immaculate, with a separate toilet and shower, and a long glass surface with sink, perfect for all your toiletries.” 8
- “We didn't book it that early. We stayed at the Arc la Rambla Hotel and loved it. It was clean, quiet, safe, and well located.” 7
- “There's lots to see in Barcelona for a first timer especially. You say you are active, but still be aware that when we were at this hotel the elevator was broken more often than it worked, and the stairs to reception and the rooms are quite steep.” 3
- “I can also recommend Hotel Continental. We call it the pink palace -- all the rooms were in shades of pink, at least when we were there. It had probably the most comfy bed I've ever had in a hotel.” 3
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
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- 1Princess Hotel Review : r/AllInclusiveResortsreddit.comForum thread2025-05-18Recent5 quotes used
“The food was not ready any at all the buffet needs to dump.”
Read originalreddit.com - 14Barcelona Princess Review: What To REALLY Expect ...oyster.comReview site2024-08-18Ageing5 quotes used
“Sleek and modern rooms with a free minibar and free Wi-Fi”
Read originaloyster.com - 6Barcelona Princess | Hotels in Sant Martí ...timeout.comReview site2017-11-16Ageing4 quotes used
“It has around 360 bedrooms, most of which are doubles although there are also triples and quadruples plus a number of suites; all the rooms are light, clean and practical.”
Read originaltimeout.com - 8Hotel Barcelona Princess reviewnonstopdestination.comReview site2015-07-12Ageing6 quotes used
“The bathroom was immaculate, with a separate toilet and shower, and a long glass surface with sink, perfect for all your toiletries.”
Read originalnonstopdestination.com - 12Barcelona hotel for family - Other Mediterranean and Black ...boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2007-02-04Ageing2 quotes used
“We found the Olivia Plaza Hotel worked well for us 4 rooms for our extended family of 11. http://www.oliviahotels.es/ Very convenient, classy modern architecture too!”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 7Barcelona Hotel recommendationsboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2005-09-25Ageing17 quotes used
“We stayed at Ohla and really enjoyed it. The rooftop bar and pool was a nice area to relax in between exploring. They offered Cava upon arriving. We had breakfast included with our room and it was delicious. Location wis…”
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