Review of Hotel Colon Barcelona
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This page will give you a full review of Hotel Colon Barcelona and includes descriptions of hotel facilities, rooms, local transport, guide to the hotel location and directions from the airport.
Hotel Colon Barcelona was built in 1951 by Italian Don Antonio Lemparo. At the time there were few hotels in Barcelona and legend has it that Lemparo's dream of a hotel only came about because he was annoyed that he couldn't get a room in his usual Barcelona hotel.
The lack of hotels at the time meant that Don Lemparo was able to secure such an incredible location, right in front of the Cathedral in the heart of the Gothic quarter - this is what makes the hotel unique, and a large number of rooms have a full view of the cathedral.
Hotel Interior
The Hotel Colon Barcelona has an aura of old school glamour, a staid elegance which over the years has attracted many a famous name. The list is long and includes characters such as Joan Miro, Hemingway, Jean Paul Sartre, Steven King, Sofia Loren and Francis Ford Coppola.
Hotel Colon Rooms
Hotel Colon has 145 rooms, complete with air-conditioning, bathrobe and slippers, a hairdryer, satellite TV, a safe, minibar and internet access. The single rooms are 19 square metres and are situated at the back of the hotel so whilst you don't get the fantastic view you do get peace and quiet. The double rooms are about 26 metres squared and the double with the cathedral view are 27.
Hotel Staff
The reception staff are friendly and professional and can help you with everything from restaurant bookings to car hire.
Hotel Colon Facilities
There are also 2 meeting rooms in Hotel Colon Barcelona. The Marina room has a capacity of 150 and the Miro can fit up to 60. The rooms are available for any type of occasion including weddings.
The hotel restaurant is called the Carabela and serves up Catalan and international cuisine at a hefty price. However you can always just get a coffee on the outside terrace in the shadow of the cathedral and watch all the people go by.
Hotel Colon Location & Sights of Interest:
The Hotel Colon is all about location, location, location. The cathedral is a magnificent view, and there is so much else around to keep you entertained. If you are interested in art then you might want to check out the Museo Diocesa which just opposite at the foot of the cathedral. Museo Diocesa has a free gallery which exhibits local, international and more importantly affordable art from photos to oil paintings. Turn right out of the hotel and walk for 5 minutes and you will find the Dali museum on Calle Arcs, 5. The museum also has a sunny outdoor terrace which is a lovely place to have lunch or a coffee.
Carry on down past the Dali museum and you will hit Calle Portal de L'Angel, one of Barcelona's best shopping streets and also the way up to Placa Catalunya. From Placa Catalunya you can stroll up the Champs-Elysee of Barcelona, Passeig de Gracia where you will find some of Gaudi's most fantastical buildings, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló.
If you're after the hustle and bustle of La Rambla then walk down Calle Portaferrissa and you will get there in about 7 minutes.
Turn left out the Hotel and you will reach Via Laietana which will take you all the way down to the seafront in about 15 minutes. Or branch off down Via Argenteria and you will find El Borne, one of Barcelona's trendiest districts, full of lively bars and home to the best pizza place in Barcelona, Pizza del Borne.
When staying at Hotel Colon you are right in the middle of Barcelona's most historic district. During the day take a stroll through the charming little back streets behind the cathedral and if you're lucky you'll come across the busker who sings Ave Maria so beautifully it sends shivers down your spine. Also sometimes there is a market on Avenida Catedral that is perfect for buying presents to appease family left back home. At night head down to Placa Reial, a 10 minute walk, where there are restaurants, bars and clubs galore. Or go into El Borne where you can mix with Barcelona's stylish cocktail drinking crowd, I recommend Miramelinda is you're after a good mojito.
Hotel Colon is luxurious and elegant, but with this much going on around you why would you want to stay in!
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
Taxi A taxi ride into the centre of town to the hotel takes 25 minutes and costs roughly €25.00 - €30.00 depending on luggage and time of travel.
Train You can get the RENFE train to Passeig de Gracia which takes 25 minutes and costs €3.60. From Passeig de Gracia need to change for the Green line metro and get off at Liceu. The hotel is a 5 minutes walk from the metro.
Aerobus Or you can catch the Aerobus from outside the Airport terminals A, B or C. The bus costs €5.30, takes 30 minutes and will take you to Placa Catalunya from where you can walk to Hotel Colon in 10 minutes.
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Reservation Information For The Hotel Colon
Hotel Colon Barcelona
Avenida Catedral, 7
Barcelona, España
Tel: +34 93 901 1404
Metro: Jaume 1 (Yellow Line, L4), 7 minutes walk
