GRAND HOTEL CENTRAL, SMALL LUXURY HOTELS, Barcelona

Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels - A 1920s historic building with rooftop infinity pool, urban spa, and library in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter

Grand Hotel Central, Small Luxury Hotels occupies a 1926 Noucentist building by Adolf Florensa on Via Laietana, between the Gothic Quarter and El Born. This 5-star property features 147 rooms with Nespresso machines, premium minibars with complimentary soft drinks and beer, and bathrooms with Carner Barcelona amenities. The rooftop includes La Terraza del Central restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and an infinity pool with views of the Sagrada Familia and Santa Maria del Mar. The 8th-floor urban spa offers Natura Bissé treatments, sauna, hammam, and a Technogym fitness center. The hotel's historic library houses Francesc Cambó's personal collection. Can Bo restaurant at street level serves Spanish tapas and sharing plates with over 100 wine labels. The Gothic Quarter location places guests within 300 meters of the Barcelona History Museum and 500 meters of Santa Maria del Mar Basilica.

Pros

Rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of Barcelona's landmarks

Complimentary soft drinks and beer in all room minibars

Historic library housing Francesc Cambó's personal literary collection

Central location within walking distance of Gothic Quarter attractions

Natura Bissé treatments and thermal facilities in the urban spa

Cons

The rooftop pool operates from 7:00 to 18:00 daily

No on-site parking facility (nearest parking is 70 meters away at Saba Catedral)