Lamaro Hotel Barcelona - Preferred Hotels & Resorts - Lifestyle Collection

Hotels
8.9 (4393 reviews)
Avinguda Catedral, 7 , Barcelona , ES

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional central location (cathedral/Gothic Quarter)
Very friendly and helpful staff (multiple named employees praised)
Excellent breakfast with variety
Rooftop bar with great views
Comfortable beds and well-appointed rooms (in many cases)
Cons:
Occasional strong sewage/bad bathroom smells reported
Noise inside the building and poor bathroom design/drainage
High cost / value for money concerns
No pool and rooftop can be overcrowded at times
Isolated reports of rude or brash staff

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Mostly clean reports overall, but several guests reported unpleasant smells (sewage/bathroom odor) and some bathroom drainage issues that lowered perceived cleanliness.
Service
9.9
Service repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and genuine (multiple staff named and commended); isolated reports of brash or rude staff exist but are outweighed by many positive accounts.
Location
10
Consistently described as exceptional — right by the cathedral/Gothic Quarter and ideal for sightseeing; location is the standout feature in many reviews.
Room Quality
8
Rooms range from fantastic with lovely balconies and views to some very small rooms and problematic bathroom layouts; mixed room-quality experiences overall.
Amenities
8.6
Rooftop bar and hotel facilities praised for views and atmosphere, though rooftop crowding and the absence of a pool were noted as negatives.
Value for Money
7.5
Several guests commented on high cost or questioned value despite high quality in areas; value perception is weaker compared to other strengths.
Food and Beverage
9.7
Breakfast repeatedly described as very good, generous and varied; on-site restaurant considered good and reasonably priced by some guests.
Overall Experience
9.5
Majority of stays described as wonderful, relaxing and highly recommended, with a few negative experiences (noise, smells, isolated staff issues) that did not dominate overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:04

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views
Experience a stay of grandeur at the Colón Hotel Barcelona, located just opposite the stunning Barcelona Cathedral. Indulge in stylish rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, satellite TV, and Nespresso coffee machines. Some rooms even offer breathtaking views of the cathedral façade.

Culinary Delights and Rooftop Relaxation
Savor Catalan and international cuisine at the elegant hotel restaurant or unwind at the outdoor terrace café overlooking the cathedral. For a truly special experience, head to the roof-top terrace to enjoy panoramic views of the city and the cathedral.

Convenience and Hospitality
With a 24-hour front desk and car rental services, your comfort is our priority. Take advantage of the prime location just a 5-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya. Book now to elevate your Barcelona experience at the Colón Hotel.

Important information:

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

Reservations of more than 6 nights: The hotel will automatically charge the first night's stay to the credit card provided at the time of booking. This amount is nonrefundable in the event of late cancellation or no-show.

Reservation Guarantee Time: All reservations are guaranteed until 6:00 PM on the day of arrival. In the event of arrival after 6:00 PM, the hotel reserves the right to charge the first night's stay to the credit card provided as a guarantee. If this deposit cannot be collected, the reservation will be canceled.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 4393 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 9.7
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Clemens • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Brendon • couple • nz
5
never again
Pros:

location

Cons:

staff!! they were brash and rude and did not really want to be of help.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
ÖMER • solo_traveller • tr
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Mert • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Yamiselis • couple • us
1
Staff was rude and not helpful at all, very dismissive
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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ANASTASIA • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

room was fantastic with a lovely view, loved the balconies

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Andras • family_with_children • hu
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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OVZ • solo_traveller • ru
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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MHallawa • couple • qa
10
Pros:

- Amazing hotel with great location.
- Staff were super amazing and so friendly.
- Breakfast was very good with many varieties.
- Highly recommended!

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Neslihan • couple • tr
8
Nice hotel,
Pros:

- Excellent location
- Kind staff
- Cleaning

Cons:

- wifi
- heating system

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
M
Maye • couple • us
10
Great customer service with great location. Highly recommend to stay at this location.
Pros:

Location is excellent. Staff was wonderful. We felt like we knew the staff they were so friendly. Abdallah and Akram were very welcoming and helpful at the door. Mariam helped us with concierge services. The staff’s customer service was genuine. We visited Madrid, Seville, Malaga, Granada, and Barcelona. Lamaro had the best staff.

Cons:

Nothing. It was excellent.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
H
Holly • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Janelle • solo_traveller • us
9
Great Location & Beautiful Hotel
Pros:

Fantastic Location right in front of the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable and relaxing
Pros:

Great location. Very good service . Restaurant very good and reasonable price.

Cons:

Quite a high cost

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Yolanda • couple • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Sunay • couple • tr
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
A
AGUSTIN • couple • es
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • us
9
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee