HOTEL CONTINENTAL BARCELONA, Barcelona – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Amenities
The hotel offers 19 rooms and suites, all with air conditioning, a safe, TV, iron, microwave, and mini-fridge. Each room includes a private bathroom with shower or bathtub. A crockery and cutlery set is provided for in-room dining. Some rooms feature balconies with views of La Rambla.
24-Hour Dining Access
Guests have access to a complimentary 24-hour buffet with savory items, sweets, and beverages. Options include homemade sausages, eggs, assorted omelets, chocolate treats, coconut bites, and fruit in syrup. Coffee selections feature decaffeinated Italian-style espresso. Dining is available in the Salon Versailles lounge or on the balcony overlooking Rambla de Catalunya.
Historic Central Location
Hotel Continental Barcelona is on Las Ramblas in Ciutat Vella, a 5-minute walk from Plaça Catalunya. It is near Mercado de La Boqueria (0.5 km), Picasso Museum (1 km), and Casa Batlló (1.5 km). The Rambla de Mar footbridge connects to Maremagnum shopping center. Bus #14 stops at Plaça Catalunya, and the train from the airport goes directly to Passeig de Gràcia station.
Complimentary Services
The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property and welcomes pets. The 24-hour snack and drink buffet is included. Staff assistance is available at all times. The historic lounge with an 1863 marble fireplace serves as a common area.
Notable Hotel History
Established in the late 19th century, the hotel has hosted figures like conductor Herbert von Karajan, singer Antonio Machín, soccer player Helenio Herrera, and writer George Orwell. It is recognized for its neoclassical style and recent renovations that maintain its historical character while updating facilities.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor