Review Cram Hotel Barcelona
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Hotel Facilities
On the 7th floor of the hotel there is an outdoor swimming pool and a pool bar. The hotel does not have its own gymnasium however there is a gym close by “Helmes Place” that has a separate charge for entrance.The hotel's lobby bar looks relaxing with low, wide sofas and dimmed lighting. The restaurant is called Angle Barcelona and has been awarded one Michelin Star for its take on Catalan cuisine. The hotel also offers a laundry and ironing service, and there is a luggage room.
Business Facilities
The hotel has event and meeting rooms with a capacity from 2 - 70 people.
Rooms
There are 67 rooms in Cram Hotel Barcelona, most of them being standard rooms with Queen size beds, though there are 5 levels of room up to the suite. There are a couple of rooms adapted for people with a disability. The rooms have all been equipped with designer lighting, which you can set to different moods i.e. fiesta.
The rooms at the Cram Hotel also feature a 32 inch LCD TV in Standard rooms and 40 inch (Ultra Thin Screen) in Suite, Superior, Excecutive and Priviledge room. All rooms have Wi-Fi and internet connection, a mini-bar and the bathroom has a hair dryer, slippers and robe. Most rooms also have a small balcony looking out over the street below.
Hotel Location and Facilities
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The Cram Hotel Barcelona is located on the wide, up market street Aribau which is lined with historic buildings and trendy shops and bars. There is a bank right opposite the hotel and a pharmacy on the opposing corner. If you walk for 2 minutes in any direction you will come across a small supermarket. The nearest metro stop is Universitat in the Plaça just at the bottom of Aribau, a 5 minute walk away. Plaça de Catalunya and Las Ramblas are a further 5 minutes walk from there. To get Passeig de Gràcia just turn right out of the hotel and keep going for 10 minutes. However if you do just want a bit of a wander, there is no better place than Eixample itself, for the architecture and tranquillity of the whole area.
How to travel from the airport to the hotel
Booking your airport transport in advance onlineWith a private transfer service the driver will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point given to you on the booking voucher. The driver will help you with your bags to the vehicle and then drive you to your hotel. The advanced booking transfers are independent of the the public transport system. This means if there is a public transport strike these services will continue to operate.
Private transfer from BCN Airport
Price Single: €44.00
Price Return: €88.00
Public transport transfer options
Via Taxi A taxi from the airport should take about 25 minutes.
Taxi Fare: €30.00 - €35.00
Via Train The RENFE train leaves the airport every half an hour and will take you to Passeig de Gràcia station, in about 25 minutes. From Passeig de Gràcia you have a 12 minute walk to the hotel.
RENFE Train Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €4.60
Via Bus The Aerobus will also take you from the Airport to Plaça Universitat. You have a 12 minute walk to the hotel.
Aerobus Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €6.75
Car parks near Cram Hotel Barcelona
| Car Park Name | Address | Approximate Walking Distance to Car Park in Meters |
|---|---|---|
| NN Aragó | Aragó, 182 | 220 m |
| PLAFER Mallorca | Mallorca, 219-221 | 500 m |
| NN Valencia II | Valencia, 243 | 650 m |
| NN Urgell 2 | Comte d'Urgell, 154 | 700 m |
In a nutshell
The bold design of the Cram Hotel Barcelona has attracted controversy, however there are always those who will love it and I am one of them. A designer hotel in a nice neighbourhood, a welcome hotel to escape to after a long day.
Cram Hotel Barcelona
Aribau, 54
08011 Barcelona, España.
HB-004231
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (Green Line, L3) (Yellow Line, L4) and Universitat (Red Line, L1) and (Purple Line, L2) 5 mins