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Reviews of Barcelona Hotel Colonial 4 stars

Via Layetana, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

#288 of 570 hotels in Barcelona

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 855 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No other facilities but that suited us for this break.

    Great position, helpful staff and pleasant room & bathroom.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    8.0
    Except for the street noise, a thoroughly delightful hotel with good food and an outstanding staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I stayed there in early November. The weather was still warm and comfortable, but because the hotel had already shut down the air conditioning for the entire hotel for the season, the room got quite stuffy in the afternoon. There were no fans, and I was told at the front desk that corporate policy forbade turning on the AC for any individual rooms. This is not a situation unique to this hotel, and I have encountered it before in Europe. The problem is that a corporate desire to save money ends up making the rooms at times quite uncomfortable in the afternoons. The windows did open, but this lead to a second problem which was by far the most annoying part of my stay - the street noise. There was street construction going on during the day and early evening. If you opened the windows for ventilation, the jackhammers were deafening. The construction was of course not the hotel's fault, but under the circumstances the lack of fans and the refusal to turn on the AC was disappointing. At night, the street noise was from people talking and yelling in the street was loud and continued until the extreme early hours of the morning. I perhaps could have anticipated this since the hotel is in the extremely popular Gothic Quarter, but I was disappointed that the hotel didn't have better soundproofing.

    The staff was exceedingly friendly and helpful. The front desk staff, the bartender, the housekeepers and the dining staff were all friendly and attentive. The breakfast was extremely good with a wide variety of foods. I personally thought it was an outstanding value for the price.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A kettle but no teabags or coffee sachets ??

    Comfy beds

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Fantastic location, but come prepared with own card for payment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was confusion at check in around how to manage payment. I was told the card entered on Booking.com wasn’t valid to pay for the second night and had to provide my own card (the stay was a gift so this was awkward to resolve). However the original card provided was charged and mine was not.

    The location was fantastic and the shower was excellent - love a good high pressure shower

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Great location and good value business hotel.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast selection is poor and breakfast room uninspiring and in a basement. Traffic & tourist noise could be a problem depending on your room location / time of year / how busy it is.

    Great location. Very helpful and accommodating staff. Spacious bedroom/bathroom. No fuss / unnecessary facilities make the hotel a good choice for business travel - and good value for money - but still with style and comfort. (And - joy - it is possible to turn off air conditioning and open a window!)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Clean and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was typical self service, unfortunately the cooked the was not kept hot.

    Beds, shower, selection of food at breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms was the right size and very clean, enjoyed the amazing breakfast each day, and it was very well located to old town, port and airport…

    Staff was great, made our stay very comfortable and welcoming

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location and breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms were too small and looked into a wall

    Staff very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very quiet despise the central location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Great for short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of tea and coffee in room. No view or control on air conditioning.

    Good location for city centre close to port and old town. Room size good and clean. Breakfast had a very good selection.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast selection was exactly the same for five days. And sadly there weren’t coffee nor tea in the room.

    Good location and very helpful staff. Roomservice was good.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    See comments above.

    Really liked the hotel, breakfast and staff. Normally, the location is fantastic. We were terribly disappointed with all the road construction. It was very noisy, difficult to get around. Taxis did not want to pick up and drop off at the hotel. Neither the hotel nor booking.com gave any forewarning, much less a discount for the terrible inconvenience. I am upset that I was not given the opportunity to make other arrangements.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    A great location in heart of Gothic Quarter
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Impossible to get a taxi in this road. Key card didn't work a number of times and had to return to reception to fix.

    Great location to explore surrounding area on foot. Contemporary rooms with large windows.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.. To be picky TV channels could perhaps include more English ones since I travelled with a 13 year old kid

    Rooms clean and bathroom facilities were excellent. Breakfast was good too. Location was also good being 5 min on foot from Barcelona cathedral. Overall an excellent stay and a hotel that I'd recommend.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, clean, spacious rooms and staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really good and worth the extra cost.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit dated.

    The staff was wonderful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms to the street are loud, even on higher levels.

    Nicely located close to the harbour and beach front. Very friendly and helpful personnel.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Great location - limited facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Coffee/Tea facilities in hotel rooms and so didn’t understand why they provided a kettle with cups but yet no Tea/Coffee/Milk/Sugar sachets. The bar had no atmosphere with no background music so was very sterile and had very limited beverages and didn’t have sangria which is a traditional drink in Barcelona! Our view from our hotel rooms was poor. We look out to a run down building which made us feel Like we were in some kind of run down area.

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot pot but no tea or anything to use with it. Bed small. I had wanted to twins together for larger bed.

    Location, large room and terrace.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Barcelona
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were a little firm and not enough space to place suitcases. Small things really.

    Perfectly placed to explore Barcelona. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. A good laundromat nearby with a great cafe, Pismorena for a beer, coffee, cocktail, or food while you wait.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I prefer a softer bed but it wasn’t terrible.

    All of the staff was friendly and so helpful. The breakfast was far better than the cruise we had just finished. The location was great for walking around and exploring. Hop on Hop off bus locations within 5-10 minute easy walk. Would absolutely stay there again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    Very nice hotel, well run and a great location! The staff speaks English and are very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    For American travelers, at least, we would expect to see the table in the lobby set up with complimentary coffee (regular, decaf and hot water for tea). Because we often arrive with jet lag or our "internal clock" is still set to a different time zone, this coffee arrangement should be set up by 4:00 am each day. It is very difficult to find a good sized American style cup of coffee (such as what Starbucks offers) so early in the morning..... Starbucks does not even open until 7:30 up by the Jaume Metro Stop, which is very late for Americans who are used to getting up early (I would note that it is not expensive to set this up and you could readily ask for a one Euro donation from travelers to pay for it if that is the reason you are not doing it already). This is very important for travelers.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location, comfortable, awesome breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The included breakfast was outstanding.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and good value for money

    Stayed in September 2023

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