Hotel España Ocean Drive

Hotels
8.3 (1382 reviews)
Sant Pau, 9-11 , Barcelona , es

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Ongoing renovations
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some concerns about cleanliness due to ongoing renovations.
Service
9.6
The staff were amazing and attentive, providing excellent service.
Location
8.64
Great location, very convenient for exploring Barcelona.
Room Quality
7.09
Rooms were described as small and in need of repairs.
Amenities
8.62
Good amenities including free water and juice, although some areas were under renovation.
Value for Money
9.08
Value considered good given the price despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
7.13
Limited options as the restaurant was closed during the stay.
Overall Experience
8.6
A pleasant stay overall with minor issues overshadowed by quality service and ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 18:25

Property Description

Historic Charm in Central Barcelona Hotel España, located in a 19th-century building, offers a unique stay in the heart of Barcelona. Culinary Delights by Martín Berasategui Enjoy exquisite Mediterranean cuisine at the renowned chef's restaurant. Relaxation and Convenience Unwind at the rooftop terrace bar with a drink, take a dip in the small swimming pool, and explore the city with ease from the nearby metro station. Book your stay at Hotel España for a memorable Barcelona experience.

Important information:

Please note when booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Pets up to 10 kg are allowed on request and for an extra charge of EUR 35 per day.

The property will undergo renovation works from July 1, 2025, to early May, 2026 (dates subject to change).

The renovation will affect the following areas: Sky Bar, Restaurant, Swimming pool and solarium. Renovation work will be carried out only during business hours.

Every precaution will be taken to minimize noise and potential disturbances.
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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Apr 29, 2026 until Sun, May 31, 2026
Bar is closed from 2026-05-31 until 2026-04-29

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BCN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1382 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 7.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Jordan couple fr
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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GARIK family_with_children ru
1
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Pros:

НИЧЕГО

Cons:

ВСЕ

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Csaba Antal family_with_children hu
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Hans couple de
1
Eine absolute Enttäuschung für diesen extrem hohen Zimmerpreis!!!
Pros:

Dass wir das Hotelzimmer bereits um 12 Uhr beziehen konnten.

Cons:

Das Hotel ist absolut seinen Preis nicht wert! Wenn ein Hotel so umfangreichen Renovierungsarbeiten unterzogen wird, dann sollte es eigentlich in dieser Zeit geschlossen werden und nicht zu einem solch unverschämt hohen Zimmerpreis vermietet werden! Die Lärmbelästigung war erheblich und dauerte bis spät abends. Auch die Staubentwicklung war sehr unangenehm! Das Frühstücksangebot war ebenfalls sehr mager!
Das Hotelzimmer war sehr klein, und man hatte keinen Platz, um seine beiden Koffer komplett zu öffnen!
Die Erreichbarkeit des Hotels mit dem Taxi war äußerst schwierig. 2 von 4 Taxifahrer ließen uns früher aussteigen, da sie nicht genau wussten nicht, wie sie zum Hotel kommen sollten, da auf der Rambla zusätzlich umfangreiche Bauarbeiten im Gange sind!

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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SILA NAZ couple tr
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Lina solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Historic landmark. It was completely in awe my whole stay due to the architecture and the historic meaning of the hotel. The service was also top notch. Javier made our breakfasts the best and fully tailored to our liking.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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jie family_with_children cn
10
Pros:

我真的非常满意,后悔行程订的太满,要不然真想多住几天!下次我还会选择这个酒店

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Subarno couple in
1
Sold a Dream, Delivered a Disappointment — 1/10
Cons:

I booked this hotel at a premium price specifically for two reasons: the balcony and the location. On both counts, and several others, it failed to deliver.

Key Card Deactivated Prematurely: On the third day, my key card stopped working. When I went to the front desk to have it reprogrammed, while in a hurry to leave for a museum, I discovered the hotel had only activated it for two nights despite a three-night booking. I had settled the full payment at check-in and provided an additional card hold for incidentals, so the hotel was fully aware of the duration of my stay. There is no excuse for this oversight, and the disruption it caused was entirely avoidable.

The Balcony: The headline feature of the room turned out to be a narrow strip of space barely large enough to stand on. Worse, it was clearly not maintained: thick with dust and with rusted metal guardrail. This is a safety and hygiene concern, not just an aesthetic one.

The Shower: A persistent plumbing fault meant water flooded across the bathroom floor every single time we showered. We reported this multiple times across our three-night stay. The hotel neither sent anyone to fix it nor provided additional bath mats despite requests to manage the flooding. We were simply left to deal with it.

Water, A New Low: In years of hotel stays across multiple countries, I have never encountered a property that provides less than 50cl of complimentary water per person per night. Here, two guests received two 33cl bottles between them. When I politely requested more, a bellboy curtly directed me to the minibar at €4 for a 33cl bottle. The response was rude and the policy is frankly unreasonable for a hotel at this price point.

Despite informing the hotel that we do not drink coffee and would need extra tea bags, we were provided just two per night, one each for double occupancy. To make matters worse, these were generic branded bags rather than anything of a quality befitting the room rate.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple it
10
suspended between past and future
Pros:

Historical building recently renovated , perfect mix!

Cons:

Breakfast too expensive for the level of the buffet

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Sabina couple it
9
ottimo soggiorno da ritornarci
Pros:

Ottimo albergo vicinissimo alla rambla.Buona colazione sia con il dolce che salato.Personale molto disponibile.Camera spaziosa e pulita.

Cons:

niente

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Monica extended_group us
9
Pros:

Location was great as we were able to walk to all the sites we wanted to see. Room was bigger than I had expected. The breakfast is held in a beautiful room.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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andrew extended_group gb
9
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Philip couple at
10
We had amazing time
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Pernille family_with_children dk
8
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Kim couple au
9
Pros:

Well appointed rooms, very clean. Breakfast was brilliant and the staff where very friendly.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Poggi couple it
10
Pros:

Il profumo vintage e lo stile art decò dell’hotel, la posizione perfetta vicino al cuore della città, la gentilezza dello staff e la cura nei particolari.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children fr
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Maha couple eg
9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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MOHAMMED solo_traveller ma
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Gediminas couple lt
9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee