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Gran Hotel Princesa Sofia – reviews, photos

5.0 of 5
Plaza Pio XII 4, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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Gran Hotel Princesa Sofia
Ranked #236 of 534 hotels in Barcelona
3.5 of 5 stars 426 Reviews
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  • Camp Nou(3)
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
“Brilliant service!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

I recently had to make a trip to Barcelona and picked the hotel based on it being good value. Even off-peak, the price seemed far too good for a 5* hotel and I doubted whether it would really be up to standard. I need not have worried, the room was perfect - smart bathroom & comfortable, clean room with soft pillows and even BBC channels and sport on the television. I can't fault the service I received. I forgot a UK adapter and one was brought up to my room within minutes of requesting it. The facilities were great - free mini-gym and also access to a spa & fitness centre for only 12 euros. The breakfast offered enough variety and the waiter immediately fetched tea or coffee. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. No waiting around when checking-in or out. There was also a special offer when booking my room on-line of free wi-fi during my stay. I was so impressed I've been back again!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Average Hotel, Good if you like Football”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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Like many other i stayed here for business. It’s a functional and bland typical hotel chain rooms. People stay here for two reasons, Conferences or the fact it’s a stone’s throw from the Footy stadium. ( there was a match one night, they play past Midnight and the lovely sounds of the cars honking as they won!)

It is nowhere near any of the great attractions Barcelona has to offer, you would need to cab and metro everywhere. Food is average too.
So it was fine, i would not pay to stay here on my own dime.

Also they did not have a single TV channel in English, i find that very rude as a business traveller, even a BBC or CNN would have been welcome to break the evening boredom, as they obviously cater to international visitors!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Large Rooms , Great service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

I spent 5 days at this hotel on business trip.

The room are spacious and the bed of high quality.

the Barcelona tour bus stops just behind the hotel

the nearest metro in 4 minutes walk.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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81 reviews 81 reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“Good Business Hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Rooms a bit tired 1980's styling but actually have everything you need. Spacious bathrooms, lashings of hot water, super soft bed.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Older hotel, large rooms, good conference venue”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

I spent 4 days at this property for a company event. The accommodations and facilities were good in a older property. The rooms are reasonable large and comfortable. Catering and restaurants were good and service was cordial and helpful. The property has both a spa/gym and a small free exercise facility. I enjoyed heading outside for jogs along the Diagonal and into the nearby university campus. It can be a little crazy when the football stadium nearby is open for an event. I

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Plaza Pio XII 4, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Price range (per night):* INR8,514 - 18,651

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