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5 Reasons You Will Fall in Love with Hotel Granvia Barcelona

October 21st, 2017 | 12 Comments

5 reasons you will fall in love with Hotel Granvia Barcelona, and my fourth post on visiting the beautiful city of Barcelona.

Boutique Hotel Granvia BarcelonaLast June found me back in beautiful Barcelona.

Disclosure: I paid full price for my room at Hotel Granvia Barcelona. I was graciously hosted for breakfast. As always, all opinions are solely my own.

I did find a difference since my first visit last December. There were definitely more crowds and and it was more difficult to find a nice hotel that wasn’t outrageously priced.

barcelona fountain palm trees

Hotel Granvia, Barcelona

Luckily, I was able to book a single room for a night at the luxurious, yet unpretentious, Hotel Granvia. I actually wanted to stay for two nights, but they were fully booked for the following day, and I now understand why.

Here are the 5 reasons I think you will fall in love with Hotel Granvia, just as I did.

Hotel Granvia Barcelona entrance

1. Granvia’s History: A 19th Century Palace

In 1870, the building was commissioned to be built as a palace home for the husband and wife owners of the Bank of Barcelona. Although their home was an incredible and expensive architectural feat,  Lady Dorotea de Chopitea dedicated her life their fortune to the betterment of Barcelona and its citizens.

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

2. Style, Decor and Atmosphere

From the moment you reach the entrance and step into the foyer, you cannot avoid being encompassed by the feeling of serenity that exudes Hotel Granvia. It’s the perfect respite from the frenetic sights and sounds of the city.

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona
Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Since I had a tiny, single room, it was difficult to take photos, but it was decorated in the same classic and cool style of the rest of the hotel. You can see proper photos of the rooms on Hotel Granvia’s site (link below). I do have to show you this pillow menu, though. I’ve seen pillow menus in the past, but nothing like this one. Nice to have choices as pillows are a big reason I’m often uncomfortable when I’m not in my own bed.

Check out this pillow menu!

Hotel Granvia Barcelona pillow menu

3. The Terrace and Library

In lovely weather, there’s no need to stay inside. Hotel Granvia’s terrace is a quiet, wonderful place to read a book while you take in some rays, have breakfast or even order a cocktail and  small bites.

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Staying inside or need a quiet place to do a little work? The library is calling your name.

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

4. Breakfast and Tea Time

Attention to detail is evident throughout the hotel, and can also be seen at breakfast and tea time. I was very impressed at the choice and quality of the offerings at breakfast. Everything was top notch. Make sure to include breakfast if you stay at Hotel Granvia Barcelona!

 

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona breakfast

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona breakfast

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona breakfast terrace

Breakfast, as well as tea, coffee and snacks in the afternoon, are presented in this grand and spacious room. I want to clarify, a full afternoon tea is not served at Hotel Granvia Barcelona. However, they provide an inclusive self-serve coffee and tea assortment in the afternoon, along with some homemade baked goods.

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona breakfast

I had a frothy coffee on the terrace.

Boutique Hotel Granvia Barcelona

5. Location

Finally, boutique Hotel Granvia is in a perfect location for exploring the city. It is particularly close to Plaça Catalunya in central Barcelona, as well as the Eixample neighborhood, Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. The following ornate buildings and stunning locations are just a few of the unforgettable places I visited nearby.

Palau de la Musica

Palau de la Musica barcelona music center

Plaça Catalunya

Placa Catalunya Barcelona square

Plaça Reial

Placa Reial Barcelona

The Columbus Monument

Columbus monument Barcelona

The views are phenomenal.

View from Columbus monument Barcelona

View from Columbus monument Barcelona

Barcelona Cathedral

Barcelona Cathedral

Sunset from a rooftop on Las Ramblas

Sunset in Barcelona

Palau Güell

Yet another of Gaudí’s masterpieces.

Palau Guell Barcelona

Parc de la Ciutadella

Parc De La Ciutadella

Arc de Triomf

Arc de Triomf Barcelona

And last, but not least, some pretty awesome tapas and drinks nearby!

Tapas in Barcelona

Tapas in Barcelona

Sangria in Barcelona

So if you’re heading to Barcelona, I’d highly recommend the boutique Hotel Granvia. I don’t think it’s a stretch to think you’ll fall in love with it, too!


TRAVEL TIP: The Barcelona airport buses have their first/last stop at Plaça Catalunya, so it’s extremely convenient for stays at Hotel Granvia Barcelona. Click below to visit the hotel website for more information or to book a stay.

Hotel Granvia Barcelona

 

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  1. Who is Antoni Gaudí? He's Reason Enough to Visit Barcelona and Beyond - Christina's Cucina says:
    August 22, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    […] Need a hotel recommendation in Barcelona Look no further. […]

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  2. jenns says:
    October 24, 2017 at 7:44 am

    your photos are lovely. however, having to view the gortons fish stick taco ad six times to scroll through them made it a bummer. i get the need for advertisement as income, but it’s a lot.

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    • Christina says:
      October 24, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Hi Jenns, thank you and I agree. I’m talking to my ad network as I can’t seem to get it to a happy medium. I don’t want this many, but can’t afford to have none. Thanks for the note, and hopefully next time there will be fewer ads (Gorton’s???! Ugh)

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  3. Frank says:
    October 24, 2017 at 3:51 am

    Amazing place! I actually never been to Barcelona, I’m embarrassed to admit, but when I go I know where I’m going to stay. A pillow menu! I’ve never come across one before—must have been staying in all the wrong places.

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  4. Cathy A says:
    October 23, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    What a gorgeous hotel. I will stay there next time I am in Barcelona!

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    • Christina says:
      October 23, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      I know you’d love it, Cathy! So many great things about Hotel Granvia!

      Reply
  5. Laura says:
    October 23, 2017 at 11:03 am

    Now, this looks like my kind of heaven…and my kind of breakfast. Yum! I’m afraid I’d be up all night, though, trying to choose a pillow. :-)

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    • Christina says:
      October 23, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      That’s funny! I actually used the pillow that was provided and I had a great night’s sleep, Laura. It really is a lovely hotel.

      Reply
  6. Andi says:
    October 22, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    This hotel is simply gorgeous, I totally get why you would stay there even if it was just for one night! It is stunning!

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    • Christina says:
      October 22, 2017 at 6:31 pm

      I know, but I was even more disappointed to have to leave after knowing what I was missing after the first night, Andi! Loved the Hotel Granvia!

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  7. Jenna says:
    October 22, 2017 at 8:21 am

    This looks like the perfect place to stay in Barcelona. Those views! I visited that city many years ago and didn’t have a great experience, but I would love to go back and give the city another try.

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    • Christina says:
      October 22, 2017 at 9:17 am

      Isn’t it amazing how we can all have such different experiences when travelling? It’s the same with people, I suppose. Some rub us the wrong way right away, while others see them in a completely different light. I do hope you give Barcelona another chance, Jenna, as I’ve had nothing but great experiences twice in the past year.

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