Overview
The 4-star El Avenida Palace Barcelona hotel provides 184 spacious rooms and sits 16 minutes' walk from Plaza Real. Offering a location within reach of Placa de Catalunya, the hotel overlooks mountain and has an à la carte restaurant.
Location
This classic hotel is located within a 500-metre distance of University of Barcelona, just 0.6 km from Universitat tube station. Guests can easily get to Parc Guell, which is 3 km away.
Transport
El Avenida Palace hotel is a 22-minute drive from Barcelona-El Prat airport, and 650 metres from Passeig de Gràcia - train station.
Nearby Attractions
There is the 19th-century formal Ciutadella Park 10 minutes away by car, and Busplana Barcelona bus station is just around the corner from the property.
Rooms
The rooms at this prestigious hotel include blackout curtains, an air conditioner, and soundproof walls. Some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, furnished with a writing table. Along with a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, they also have an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained.
Dining
In the onsite Batea restaurant, guests can have their lunch while enjoying seafood cuisine. It offers a variety of fruit desserts that will suit all tastes. Gastronomic options include a 24-hour bar. The bar area includes a lounge. There is a restaurant serving Spanish food 5 minutes' walk away.
Relax & Wellness
The Avenida features a heated pool and fitness rooms to help guests stay in shape. Meeting rooms and a business centre with a desk and a photocopier are available for those travelling for business.
Rooms & Availability
Economy
Avenida Basic
Double Room (1-2 Adults)
Double Room with City View (1-2 Adults)
Avenida Classic
Superior Double Room
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Some rooms with a modern bathroom, a kettle and a double shower.
Facilities
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Electric kettle
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Solarium
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Facilities
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Electric kettle
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Solarium
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Children's Facilities
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Meeting Facilities
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
- Carpeted floor
Tourist attractions in Barcelona
Tourist attractions in Barcelona
Local sights
- 420 m 1378 ft Casa Batllo
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Las Ramblas
- 920 m 3018 ft Casa Mila
- 710 m 2329 ft Placa de Catalunya
- 2.1 km 1.3 mi Casa Vicens
- 1.3 km 0.8 mi Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
- 2.1 km 1.3 mi Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
- 3 km 1.8 mi Parc Guell
- 1.2 km 0.7 mi Gothic Quarter
Getting around
- 200 m 656 ft Passeig de Gracia
- 460 m 1509 ft Universitat
- 610 m 2001 ft Urquinaona
- 320 m 1050 ft Ronda Universitat - Pl Universitat
- 340 m 1116 ft Pl Catalunya - Pelai
- 430 m 1411 ft Pl Catalunya - Fontanella
- 430 m 1411 ft Placa Catalunya - Final de trajecte
- 270 m 886 ft Busplana Barcelona
- 1.6 km 1 mi Barcelona Nord
- 1.8 km 1.1 mi Estacio d'Autobusos Barcelona Nord
Dining options
- 230 m 755 ft El Nacional
- 100 m 328 ft Vapiano
- 180 m 591 ft Divinus
- Cafe Gran Via
- 120 m 394 ft La Tramoia
- 80 m 263 ft Ciudad Condal
Frequently Asked Questions
"Does El Avenida Palace have a private beach?"
The nearest beaches are within 2 miles and include Barceloneta and Nova Icaria Beach, with walking distances around 25 minutes.
"What spa treatments are available at El Avenida Palace?"
The hotel does not report offering a spa or wellness center.
"What pool facilities are available on-site?"
The outdoor rooftop pool is open year-round, with a shallow end, sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and a pool bar providing views over the city.
"What dining options does the restaurant offer?"
The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with an a la carte lunch and dinner menu, alongside a buffet breakfast featuring fresh fruit, pastries, sliced meats, and hot plates.
"Is the shuttle service from and to the airport available?"
The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service, including transfers and pickups, with reservations required in advance.
"Does El Avenida Palace offer breakfast, and if so, what is the price?"
A buffet breakfast is served for €16 per person daily, with a variety of options including hot plates, pastries, and fresh fruit.
"What services does the staff provide?"
Staff assist with luggage storage, provide concierge services, and support guest inquiries; they speak multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Romanian, and Catalan.
"Which landmarks are near the hotel?"
Major attractions such as Casa Batlló, Palau de la Música Catalana, and La Sagrada Familia are within walking distance; the hotel is 500 meters from Passeig de Gràcia.
"Are there any special features or amenities in the rooms?"
Rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, and some have city views, with available upgrades to renovated suites with large bathrooms, king-sized beds, and modern decor.