Hotel Colon
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Hotel Overview
Very Very Very Goooooooood place to stay!!!!
Hotel is very nice !!!!! , Staff is very friendly !!! It's very clean !!!!! Location doesn't get...
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Davogalo
- 29 Jan 2012
Fantastic city for long weekend break
The location is perfect for shopping, dining and people watching!
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Mindy
- 9 Jul 2012
Old world flair, a parade of famed guests and peerless cathedral vistas
Since 1951, Hotel Colon has been welcoming a parade of famous guests to its privileged digs with direct views of Barcelona's cathedral. It's this unbeatable location at the heart of the Gothic Quarter that acts as the hotel's main drawing card. Although equipped with a full spectrum of up-to-the-minute perks, such as free Internet access, the rooms exude old-world classic style. Some units even come with cathedral-facing balconies. The on-site restaurant serves innovative cuisine and stellar cathedral views.
Highlights
- Direct views of the cathedral from many rooms
- Free high-speed Internet throughout the hotel
- Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter
Rooms
The Hotel Colon's 141 rooms and suites feature a full range of in-room amenities such as satellite TV, safety deposit box, mini bar and air-conditioning and heating. The signature décor style is classic with splashes of color. Each room showcases a marble-clad bathroom with toiletries, bathrobe and slippers. High-speed Internet service is included in the room rate. Laundry and room service are available (fees apply).
Features
Classic style and prime position are Hotel Colon's strong suits. This grande dame has hosted an array of household names over the years including Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, Stephen King, Sofia Loren, Jane Fonda and Francis Ford Coppola. The location is fantastic, overlooking the cathedral and steps away from all the attractions of the Gothic Quarter. Plaza Catalunya, the port of Barcelona and the bustling Born district are a short walk away. Services include baby sitting (fees apply), currency exchange, parking (fees apply) and room service. Pets are allowed at this smoke-free hotel. Due to its central location and plenty of parking nearby, the Hotel Colon is one of Barcelona's most accessible hotels. The two light-filled meeting rooms (for 150 and 60 people, respectively) are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi.
Transportation
- Barcelona International Airport (7.9 mi/12.7 km)
- Closest metro stops: Catalunya (lines L1 and L3), Universitat (lines L1 and L2), Urquinaona (lines L1 and L4)
Attractions
- Picasso Museum (.2 mi/.4 km)
- Las Ramblas (.3 mi/.5 km)
- Plaza Catalunya (1 mi/1.5 km)
- Sagrada Familia (1.2 mi/2 km)
Hotel Colon Rooms
- Standard Single Room
- Room offers a twin beds with Air conditioning , Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, high resolution high speed TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Safe in room, Telephone.
- Standard Double Room
- Room offers two twin beds or a double bed with Air conditioning , Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, high resolution high speed TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Safe in room, Telephone.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Barcelona.
- Nearby airports
- El Prat de Llobregat International Airport.
- Area description
- The Hotel Colon is ideally located in the heart of Barcelonas historic Gothic Quarter, offering fabulous views of the Cathedral. The Hotel overlooks the Cathedral Square, which is pedestrianized, allowing for enjoyable walks near the hotel. The hotel is also very well served by public transport with bus stops, metro and taxis, which are all within walking distance of the hotel.
Nearby points of interest
- Casa de l’Ardiaca: 0.1 km
- Museu Diocesà: 0.1 km
- Museu Frederic Marès: 0.1 km
- Barcelona Cathedral: 0.1 km
- Casa de la Ciutat: 0.2 km
- Chapel of Santa Ágata: 0.2 km
- Palau Reial Major: 0.2 km
- Temple of Augustus: 0.2 km
- Placa Sant Felip Neri: 0.2 km
- Casa Martí: 0.2 km
- Museo de Historia de Barcelona: 0.2 km
- Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya: 0.3 km
- Església de Sants Just i Pastor: 0.3 km
- Palau de la Música Catalana: 0.3 km
- Ancient synagogue: 0.3 km
- Casa de l’Ardiaca: 0.1 km
- Museu Diocesà: 0.1 km
- Museu Frederic Marès: 0.1 km
- Barcelona Cathedral: 0.1 km
- Casa de la Ciutat: 0.2 km
- Chapel of Santa Ágata: 0.2 km
- Palau Reial Major: 0.2 km
- Temple of Augustus: 0.2 km
- Placa Sant Felip Neri: 0.2 km
- Casa Martí: 0.2 km
- Museo de Historia de Barcelona: 0.2 km
- Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya: 0.3 km
- Església de Sants Just i Pastor: 0.3 km
- Palau de la Música Catalana: 0.3 km
- Ancient synagogue: 0.3 km
- Plaça Sant Jaume: 0.3 km
- Museu d'idees i invents de Barcelona: 0.3 km
- Santa Anna Church: 0.3 km
- Santa Maria del Pi: 0.4 km
- Portal de l'Àngel: 0.4 km
- Esglesia de Betlem: 0.4 km
- Picasso Museum: 0.4 km
- Mercat Santa Caterina: 0.4 km
- Carrer de Montcada: 0.4 km
- Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí: 0.4 km
- Museum of Textiles and Fashion: 0.4 km
- Ciutat Vella: 0.4 km
- Teatre Poliorama: 0.4 km
- Palau de la Virreina: 0.5 km
- Barcelona Wax Museum: 0.5 km
- La Rambla: 0.5 km
- Font de Canaletes: 0.5 km
- La Boqueria: 0.5 km
- Escola de la Llotja: 0.5 km
- Plaça de Catalunya: 0.5 km
- El Corte Inglés: 0.5 km
- Plaça de Catalunya station: 0.5 km
- Hemp Museum Gallery: 0.5 km
- Santa Maria del Mar: 0.5 km
- Plaça del Rei: 0.5 km
- Chocolate Museum: 0.6 km
- Monasterio de San Pedro de las Puellas: 0.6 km
- Gran Teatre del Liceu: 0.6 km
- Plaça Reial: 0.6 km
- Sant Pere: 0.6 km
Dining
- Restaurant
- The "Restaurant Catedral" offers a fine dining experience with wonderful views of the Cathedral. Our chefs provide Mediterranean cuisine with a creative flair. Special dishes for Coeliacs, vegetarians or people suffering from allergies are all available on request.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (60)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Colon
- All travellers (60) 4.1 / 5
- Business (4) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (31) 4.1 / 5
- Families (4) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (4) 4 / 5
- Singles (8) 3.8 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mindy
Fantastic city for long weekend break
The location is perfect for shopping, dining and people watching!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Go off the beaten track slightly to get really delicious food at less than half the price of eating in the tourist places.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
lulu1
Location
Great location and good food and service. Convenient to shopping, transportation and restaurants. Beautiful cathedral across the street.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
RF Traveler
Great location, small room
I booked a hotel for a single traveler. Room was very tiny. Location was great. Staff was not very friendly at first, but eventually helped me with my shuttle to the airport.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
KayF
Great spot
Location is awesome, right across the plaza from the gothic cathedral. Thus lots of tourists continuously outside the hotel, however this didn't bother me one bit. My room was on the inside courtyard side facing other rooms' windows, so this could be why it was quiet despite the hoards of people around. The neighborhood is great, lots of old, narrow winding streets, cute restaurants tucked away, and lots of shopping. My only complaints would be that the provided toiletries are very low quality and a few of the front desk staff are a bit stuffy. Overall, good hotel, good value, and great location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Holiday purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Cowboys
Great location, comfort level not so good
During check in at the hotel we were told Air conditioning does not get turned on in Barcelona until May which was ok because it was in the low 50’s at night and mid 60’s during the day, we could open our balcony doors and let the cool air in. Good idea right, except Barcelona does not sleep, at midnight the 1st garbage truck shows up and empties the trash can banging and making all kinds of noise, at 1:00 am the 2nd garbage truck shows up and does the same thing. At 2:00 am the street sweeper drives back and forth, you hear the noise it makes, then people start going home from the bars so they are walking down the street making even more noise, this goes on until 4:00 am. Yes we could close the windows and it would reduce most of the noise but the room would get hot and sticky. The bed was also like sleeping on the tile floor, it was as hard as a rock. There were several good things about the hotel, the staff was courteous and spoke very good English, it was in a great location as far as sightseeing and the rooms where kept very clean. If we were to go back to Barcelona we would pick a different hotel. Our recommendation would be if you stay at this hotel bring a fan so you can keep the windows closed and ask for extra bedding to help make the bed more comfortable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Barcelona has a bad problem with pick pockets and petty thieves; this was told to us by many people who work in the stores.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Traveler woman
Barcelona first time
The hotel has a very expensive restaurant. Had no wiFi internet the whole time it was not working. The snacks had also high prices and nothing was courtesy Over all the room was not elegant and lacked of decorations compared to other high end hotels Staff was cordial and nice The hotel is excellent for its location but falls short for other hotels 4 stars
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Take the tourist red bus takes you to all the attractions.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Davogalo
Very Very Very Goooooooood place to stay!!!!
Hotel is very nice !!!!! , Staff is very friendly !!! It's very clean !!!!! Location doesn't get any better, everything is at walking distance. There is a magnificent Cathedral across the plaza...I'm not mentioning stores , restaurants, coffee shops .......... Downsides are that the building is kind of old but it is very clean. Breakfast is expensive , but there is plenty of places You can have a breakfast near by.... Can't go wrong, one of the best places in Barcelona if not the best !!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cornerhouse
Comfortable hotel in excellent location
The hotel was well located right in the centre opposite the Cathedral and close to all amenities. The staff were all very pleasant and curteous from beginning to end. If we were to add any negative comment it would be the disappointing standard of food in the hotel restaurant. which was over priced for the quality and presentation. However, the staff and service itself was very good. There are plenty of good eating places within easy walking distance. We would stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Do try Taverna del Bisbe (just opposite) for all your meals during the day as they provide breakfast, lunch and evening meal service. Always made to feel welcome.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Location
We were in Barcelona for three days at the start of a ten day trip in Spain and the south of France. We chose this hotel for its great location across from the Cathedrial. The location was very convenient but we found that we had to leave the area to find good food and nightlife. If you want to be near the tourist attractions the location is great but if you are a foodie and into nightlife, I would go elsewhere. The hotel was clean and well kept but dated. The rooms and halls were kept very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Most members of the staff spoke English. The hotel restaurant was very expensive but there were a few good places nearby for breakfast. The hotel is worth a try.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
great hotel..great location..great staff
the location was perfect for our walking trips around the city...our room was very comfortable and the staff was very helpful and responsive to our needs..
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
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