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Hotel Balmes, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.4
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

Balmes is located in central Barcelona, 5 minutes’ walk from the famous Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard. It offers a seasonal swimming pool, a gym/fitness center and modern rooms with satellite TV. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Balmes feature parquet floors and smart, simple décor. They all come with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. B Bar, like the rest of the hotel, is decorated with works of African art. Staff at the hotel’s 24-hour reception can help booking tickets for guided tours, live shows and other events. There is a computer in the lobby which guests can use for free. Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are both under 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. You can walk to Las Ramblas and Barcelona’s charming Gothic Quarter in around 15 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Derby Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Barcelona, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Biosphere Certification
Biosphere Certification

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Angie
United States United States
“Great location, spacious rooms, excellent facilities”
Saib
Canada Canada
“During our staying everything was very good and comfortable .”
Willys
United States United States
“Great size room for the price. The executive room is actually a suite. The room is actually the second floor of an old apartment building on Carrer de Balmes. Yes the hotel is located in several buildings and it was a bit of a maze to get to my...”
Nicole
United States United States
“The front desk staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable! When our cab canceled at the last minute to take us to the cruise port, the Concierge ran down the street to find a cab to take us, he was incredible! The room was huge and very clean....”
Feyhan
Turkey Turkey
“The staff is very helpful and hospitable . The rooms are clean and well maintained .. It is not the largest room in town but very adequate.ç”
Omar
Egypt Egypt
“Hotel is in a great location, centered but yet not too close to the noisy crowded streets. Walking distance to Placa de Catalunya & Passeig de Gracia (big main streets for first time visitors). There are plenty of restaurants nearby, a coffee shop...”
Tegan
Australia Australia
“Location is great to walk to the key attractions and good restaurants. The room was nice, spacious with new furnishings.”
Mark
United States United States
“The staff and accomodations were absolutely wonderful”
Anne
United States United States
“The room had a private patio with 2 lounge chairs and an outside tub which was a perfect place to enjoy the late September sunshine. It seemed like we were the only guests at the hotel (even tho it was fully booked). The staff went above and...”
Sandra
United States United States
“Quiet location, great staff especially Ryan ,close to dining, laundromat , easy to get taxis”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Balmes, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel Balmes, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel reserves the right check the validity of the credit cards before the arrival date by making a charge, or pre-authorization for the total amount of your reservation. When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance, no later than 24 hours after booking. For bookings with a non-refundable or pre-paid rate, the accommodation may require payment to be made before arrival via a secure online payment platform. Should pre-payment be required, the guest will receive the relevant instructions via the communication channels associated with their booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Balmes, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: HB-003888

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