Review Call Hotel Barcelona
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| Reservation Information For The Call Hotel |
Hotel Call Barcelona is a very basic hotel with a very good location for those wishing to explore Barcelona's city centre and the old town in particular.
The hotel exterior does not do justice to its interior - down a small side street in the old town, housed inside a crumbling building and with a neon sign, it could be said to look run-down. However, on entering the building it is unintimidating and bright and the desk staff are welcoming. Its décor is very simple and the hotel is clean and cheery, with a wooden reception desk, marble flooring and leather seating. It appears to have been renovated reasonably recently.
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| Hotel Call Entrance |
Hotel Call is situated in one of the most touristy and thus, expensive, parts of town for hotels. What it offers are low rates that are not affected by high and low season, weekends or Barcelona events (see rack rates below). This is the clue to the hotel's success - on my visit the lobby was busy and the telephone at reception never stopped ringing.
Hotel Facilities:
The hotel is very simple and has few extra amenities - there is no pool, fitness centre, restaurant or bar.
Smoking is allowed in all of the rooms in the hotel, but not in the communal areas.
No pets are allowed.
The hotel does not offer breakfast. There is a small communal area in the lobby of the hotel, with some basic chairs in.
Business Facilities:
The hotel offers no business facilities. There are no meeting rooms, internet access or wi - fi.
Facilities for the Disabled:
The hotel provides lifts to all floors. However, there are no rooms that have been adapted for wheelchair users- they do not have widened doors or special bath/showers.
Rooms:
The hotel contains 26 rooms. Of these rooms 7 are single, 16 are double, 3 are triple and 4 are family size. It is worth noting that rooms that are facing the street are likely to be noisy as the hotel is located in a pedestrianised street of Barcelona, close to many bars and clubs. If you are hoping for a peaceful nights sleep it may be worth requesting an interior room.
Each room provides a safe, telephone and air conditioning.
Hotel Location and Facilities:
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| Sombreria |
Hotel Call is situated in the heart of Barcelona's famous Gothic Quarter. The area is well-known for its signature narrow and rambling streets and old buildings. The hotel is on a small street leading off of Calle Avinyo- a street that runs from Barcelona's harbour front to the centre of the old town, close to the Ramblas.
Around the corner, on Carrer del Call, is a legendary old hat shop- the Sombreria. With a beautiful wooden and glass façade and a huge selection of hats of all shapes and sizes, it is definitely worth a visit. It is a truly Spanish experience.
In this area it is worth noting there are some restaurants that have a repuation for hiking up the prices on un-knowing tourists, without a corresponding increase in the quality.
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| El Gran Café |
Close to the hotel, on Calle Avinyo is the famous old restaurant, El Gran Café. This restaurant is very 1920's in style with tiled floors, white linen table clothes and distinctive lights. The food is fairly expensive, but it has a reputation for quality, serving a mixture of traditional Catalan and traditional French cuisine.
The hotel is only five minutes walk from the Ramblas. The closest Metro station is also here- Liceu. This will allow you access to further areas, however, from this location, much of the city is in walking distance. The beach is a twenty-minute walk away. It is possible to get there more quickly via the small streets of the Gothic Quarter, but to avoid getting lost (and losing tanning time!) it may be advisable to head for the Ramblas and head straight down to the port from there- the beach is at the end of the port area.
On the Ramblas you will find most of the general amenities that you are likely to need - a large supermarket, pharmacies, bureaus de change, banks and internet cafés.
How to travel from the airport to the hotel
Private transfer service - Barcelona airport to your hotel or hotel to Barcelona airportIf you don't speak Spanish and you are unfamiliar with Barcelona booking a private airport transfer is a good option to consider. Once booked, you will have someone waiting to meet you at Barcelona airport to take you to your hotel. They will be holding a sign with your name on it. You need to book this service online before you leave by following the links below.
Private airport transfer service
Mini Van Shuttle Transfer To And From Barcelona Airport
If you wish to reserve a shared mini-van transfer from Barcelona Airport to your hotel or vice versa click on the link below. Note that this service is not a private service for you own group but the mini van will be shared with other passengers.
Shared minivan transfer from Barcelona Airport to hotel or hotel to Barcelona Airport
Public transport transfer options
Via Taxi: A taxi from the airport should take about 25 minutes and cost around €25.00 - €30.00 depending on traffic and luggage.
Via Train: The RENFE train leaves the airport every half an hour and will take you to Estacio Sants in about 25 minutes. A single ticket costs €3.60. You can take a taxi from the train station if you have lots of luggage. This will take about 15 minutes and cost about €15.00. Alternatively you can take the Metro from Sants Estacio at the train station to Liceu, which is on the Yellow Line (L3) so it will involve two changes.
Via Bus: Take the 'Aerobus ' to Plaza de Catalunya from directly outside the airport. The Aerobus generally runs every 10- 15 minutes and the journey time is 30 minutes. The hotel is 10 - 15 minutes walk from Plaza de Catalunya, or 10 minutes in a taxi that will cost about €8.00 - €10.00. Alternatively, you can catch the Metro from Catalunya to Liceu, from where Hotel Call is a 5-minute walk.
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In a Nutshell:
Do not be discouraged by this hotel's ramshackle exterior - what lies beneath is a clean, welcoming and affordable resting place for action - loving tourists. Its location is perfect for those who wish to be at the heart of the Gothic Quarter but is definitely not for those looking for a relaxing or quiet break.
Hotel Call- 1 Star
Arc Sant Ramon del Call, 4
08002 Barcelona, España
Metro: Liceu (Green Line, L3)
