Hotel Gran Ronda - Barcelona

Compared to our 3 star stay in Madrid this hotel was a disapointment. Although our room looked out onto the street, it was not very noisy when the windows were closed and the room was nicely sized, not small at all. The bathroom and thus the room had a nasty smell but we got used to it. The main problem was that at any time, there was always only one front desk personnel and since the hotel is quite busy, you have to wait a long time to even ask a question. Since Hotel rooms are very expensive in Barcelona, I think this hotel was ok; but the front desk lack of staff was unacceptable. Location is also good.

Location is very good;close to metro and major shopping district;clean;quite;overall-very good!Recommend!

Great hotel in an excellent location to explore the city, safe area, nice open wide street near University and Catalyna end of Las Ramblas. Nearest Metro a 100m up the street so access easy, Aeorbus drops at Catalyna a couple of minutes walk away. Staff were very helpfull and welcoming. Breakfast not included in our room rate so can't comment plus at 11 euros compaired to the plentiful local places to pick up something, not a bargain. Rooms really good, modern feel and spacious, only downside our room internal one whose window looked onto ground to 6th floor aitrium, this made it noisy due to wooden floors and lift, this also meant you kept the blind shut as lift occupants looked straight in. Room overlooking the street with a balcony would have been preferrable!

One of the best hotel in Barcelona, rates are reasonably okay and very accessible...I would definitely stay here again in the future!

My wife and I requested a room with double bed and they gave us a room as big as a single room with a three-quarter bed, a small window looking towards a very noisy elevator. If you are a couple and you choose this Hotel ask for a room as big as the room no. 409. Io e mia moglie abbiamo chiesto una stanza con letto matrimoniale e ci hanno rifilato una camera singola con un letto a una piazza e mezza e con una piccola finestra che guarda verso l'interno vicino a un'ascensore rumorosissima. Se siete una coppia e scegliete questo Hotel chiedete una stanza grande come la nr. 409.

Central, handy and would stay there again.

I was very disappointed that the first night of our room felt like a sauna. The airconditioning was not working and was very loud. We asked to change our room but it was not possible until the 3rd and last night of our stay. Fair enough. The 2nd room was cool and had an airconditioner that was quiet and worked well. I felt 2 out of 3 nights was unsatifactory and asked for a discount which was flately denied. The woman at the desk said she had no authorisation without the manager. There should be procedures in place for unsatisfied customers.

We loved the location and the lady at the front desk was very helpful with recommendations for restaurants airport transfers etc. We felt the price was reasonable. We would recommend coffee service in the front lobby in the morning. Thank you Patricia Rathwell

Perfect for a short stay. Very clean, nice, efficient and central.

Excellent location but the rooms and bathrooms are very tight.

Bellissimo e centralissimo albergo, lo consiglio a tutti

Nice room. Clean, spacious, good bathroom. Unfortunately breakfast was not included in the price but plenty of choice nearby to make this not an issue. Hotel staff helpful. Good location. Worth a visit for the price.

This hotel was an amazing value. The rooms were clean and the hotel staff was very accommodating. You can't beat the location. Its on a main street just off the gothic quarter. We crossed the street and were surrounded by small beautiful Barcelona alleys. The only problem were the twin beds were connected to make a queen size bed but there was no way to fasten them together. There may be a chance you will fall through the crack. Great hotel, great price.

L'hotel è situato in una buona posizione, si possono raggiungere comodamente a piedi i principali punti di interesse turistico. Le camere non sono eccessivamente grandi ma sono confortevoli. Televisore LCD, frigobar e cassaforte sono in ogni stanza. Si può percepire il passaggio dei treni della metropolitana ma non è un grande fastidio. Il bagno è spazioso e sempre ben pulito, ampio specchio e phon in dotazione.

L'unico problema che ho avuto è il caldo in camera, probabilmente non sono riusdcito a far funzionare bene l'aria condizionata...per il resto tutto ok, lo consiglierò sicuramente adaamici che vorranno recarsi a Barcelona. ciao

Nice people We found no common toillets on Placa Catalunya.

Absolutely perfect

Good location, near Plaza Catalunya and Ramblas

I travelled to Barcelona with my boyfriend. It was our first time there. We stayed in the Gran Ronda Hotel, booked it on the internet because it seemed central enough to Las Ramblas. They couldn't have been more helpful at reception desk. We checked in with no problems and they even asked us what type of room we would like (even though we had booked a double). The room was very clean, spacious bathroom, safety deposit box and daily cleaning was also provided by the hotel. The room was at the back of the hotel so it was very quiet. It was a bit small, that was the only thing. It was also about 7 minutes walk to Las Ramblas which was fine really because the weather was nice and warm. In the evening though, after all the walking during the day, we found it a bit out of the way. It was a brilliant stay in a beautiful city. We had four full days there and for two of them we toured around on the open top bus. Great way to see the sights. Would highly recommend that. Fantastic restaurants and all very reasonable. Fantastic port at the end of Las Ramblas over the bridge. Beautiful restaurants there and walks. Definitely will go back but might stay in a hotel that's nearer Las Ramblas next time. We went early October and the weather was lovely. It rained one day but it was still very mild. We had our meals outside every night. Not much nightlife in Las Ramblas itself, few Irish bars but not much entertainment. You have to travel to Port Olympic for the clubs and pubs. You would definitely need a taxi. Would highly recommend Barcelona for a city break. Travelled with Ryan air who were fantastic for time etc.

The staff couldn't have been more friendly from the front desk, dining room staff and even the chamber maids. We were given advice, tips and directions by the receptionists and Cesar sticks out in our minds because his English was so good and his sense of humour was great. The rooms were spotless and comfortable. My only critism was that the air conditioning could have been hiked up a bit. The central location made travel very easy by either bus or Metro and everything was in walkiing distance as well. Local restaurants were good and the connection to the airport could not have been easier.

The position is great and the staff is friendly. The only problem is, that our room didn' t have an external window, so there wasn't any chance of fresh air and in the morning you could hear the cleaning ladies and clients checking out. make sure you get a room with an external window!! I would recommend the hotel for its position and its clealiness.

Generally location, quality and the price of hotel was fine.I didn't have breakfast or dinner at hotel, so don't know the exact quality for service.But there was no enough channell on TV for foreigners, most of them was local.I already informed this complaint to the hotel as well.

The staff is very welcoming and nice. The rooms are clean. I thought that the hotel was closer to the Gothic quarter when I booked and was disappointed that it was still a good 25 minute walk down Las Ramblas. I would have not minded except it was middle of July and Las Ramblas was overcrowded with people. Otherwise a great hotel!

We made a reservation a long time before, but got maybe the worst room, with no outside window and no curtains on the vaguely Gaudi-inspired inside window giving us no privacy. The lift has some noisy mechanism and is just in front of the rooms with inside windows. The reception was unfriendly, smiling seems to be out (actually only one person). The hotel is modern, clean, essential. Good position.

Staff was very nice, they have let us check it at 10 am, although we got the only empty room, which was the smallest in the hotel, but the receptionist did inform us about that.

This hotel has a great location -- close to the Metro and walking distance from Las Ramblas. The hotel design is very modern. We did not like the location of the A/C vent in the room -- it was in the entry way, rather than near the bed, making it difficult to cool off at night. We were also not completely pleased with the front desk staff. On two different occasions, we needed assistance (first with locating a local laundrymat and then by requesting extra pillows), and the front desk staff could not help with either request. The hotel also does not provide irons for the guests to use -- this caused an incovenience.

Hotel situato realmente al centro vicino alla rambla, pulito e organizzato,stanze carine l'unico difetto piccoline

Very contemporary and good as an overnighter. A tad small.

L'hotel è situato in ottima posizione ed ha delle stanze accoglienti anche se un pò piccole. La nota negativa riguarda la nostra stanza:un pò calda ma soprattutto SENZA FINESTRE!!!!! O meglio, con un'unica finestra che affacciava all'interno dell'hotel (che tempo fa? boh!!!!). Ci tornerei comunque (in un'altra stanza).

Great hotel, great location but very very noisy, due to the wooden decor. Dont expect much sleep if staying here, which is a shame as the hotel itself is of a high standard

This hotel was spotless. The hotel has been recently renovated and very nicely done. The room did not have any wasted space but certainly was large enough. We did not eat the breakfast in the hotel as we had not realized that the breakfast room was in the basement. When we found it later we wished we had done so as it looked lovely. However this hotel is in a very good location and we found a pub selling Guinness and reputedly the best hamburgers in town just around the corner. I would certainly stay there again. Most helpful staff.

Location is perfect, 3 minutes on foot also it appear in the main foot street. Numbers spacious and pure, but it is noisy. We in room had a smell of dampness and what we spoke, employees could not clean it. Breakfasts do not take - it is not tasty, but discuss it before arrival. The street is safe in the evening, but on it prostitutes cost. After 22-00 the nearest cafe do not work and there are snackbars where it is full of whoremasters, but it is safe.

This hotel was great !! good situation, 2 blocks from the mains attractions (catalunya, rambla...)everything can be done by walk. Nice room with balcony, breakfast ok, nice staff. Could be a bit cleaner ( They dont know how to vacum pretty well !!! lol) but ok even for smby proper!!! dont worry I recommande you to stay there for a trip to Barcelone

Our first time and would go again. The location was good and was generally happy with the service. We took the advice of previous visitors and asked for an outside room. This was on the back of the hotel, view not great but ok, but the room was quiet and we had no problems. Overall we had a great time in Barcelona.

The Gran Ronda is a newly remodeled extremely clean hotel with a helpful staff. It is in walking distance to most attractions. I would stay here again without a doubt when traveling to Barcelona.

Overall very good; central location very close to partying district. Small room. No fans in bathrooms and poor flushing of toilets. Free minibar & champagne in foyer were great! Many staff spoke good English & this was much appreciated.

It is a modern hotel in the city center. Although hotel has many rooms with windows on internal hall. Avoid this rooms. The rooms are loud, poor ventilated and you have to have curtains on – because others can see you from the staircase (so it is dark in the room).

We were very comfortable and the Hotel was within easy access to resteraunts and to sightseeing tours.We would recommend to anyone.

I was EXTREMELY disappointed esp at time of checkout. The night before checkout I asked for the number of the local airline- Iberia. The man at the desk gave me the wrong number twice. When I finally did call the airlines from the room I was put on hold for about 5 min- The hotel charged me approx $20.00 for 4 local calls 2 of which were for the wrong number. On checkout the woman at the desk acted like I was a thief for objecting to the local calls costing that much. Further I was charged for breakfast which I understood was included in the price of the room. I would NEVER recommend this hotel to anyone! I feel I was taken advantage of and Ive never had this happen at a hotel before.

Siamo stati ospiti dell'hotel dal 9 al 12 marzo 2006. Ottima collocazione (in un attimo si arrivava a piedi alla metropolitana o sulla rambla). Camere spaziose con parquet, buona anche la colazione, internet gratis con 2 pc a disposizione nella hall(Bella un vano interno con ascensori trasparenti). Noi avevamo la camera 404 con finestra sulla strada (rumorosa con la finestra aperta). Ci siamo trovti bene e ci tornerei. Unico neo il prezzo ho prenotato con un totale di 277E ne ho pagati 347 con le colazioni (Venere,ma non erano incluse?) e le tasse. Consigliato!!!!!

Albergo con arredamento moderno (tv in camera al plasma, ...), colazione a pagamento veramente eccellente, molto comodo per spostarsi in centro. Ricordarsi di portarsi gli adattatori per le spine elettriche spagnole!!

Cause of lack of possibiliy of comparison I can't estimate the offered prize. The hotel is renovated and the rooms looks nice ans stylish. Breakfast we didn't consume. At next stay at Barcelona, we will check in there again.

Gute ruhige Lage, relativ zentral, nächste Metrostation ganz in der Nähe, Zimmer sehr sauber. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis absolut o.k.! :-))

Un tres estrellas muy correcto, limpio y bien equipado. Situado cerca del metro y a un paseo de la rambla de cataluña y sus teatros. No hay parquing en el edificio pero al lado hay un garage privado. Por comentar algo es que se nota un poco cuando pasa el metro, pero estabamos en una 2ª planta.

We asked for a quiet room upstairs, which we got. The renovated hotel could use another shelf in the bathroom. Good central location was very satisfactory. For the type of breakfast provided, we thought the price was a little high. Overall we were pleased with the staff, hotel and visiting Barcelona.

At the time i booked the room, thare was a little mistake about the position on the map of the website.. but the address was correct and there was no problem to find the hotel! On the other hand the hotel was very comfortable and sweet. Try it!!! A couple from Venice, Italy.

I had to pay twice more than I was expecting and what was stated in the confirmation that I recevied from venere.com (235 for 2 nights in Rotonda (Barcelona) instead of 117). So it was really frustrated and it's good i had extra money on me. Still don't understand how price on your w-site and actual price in the hotel can be so different!