Review Cristal Palace Hotel Barcelona
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Hotel Facilities
Pictory is the hotel's restaurant that serves up international and local cuisine for all three meals. The front desk functions 24 hours a day, and there is also a tour desk should you need any tourist information. There is a laundry service and a safe at reception. Baby-sitting can be organized by the hotel and children under 12 stay free. There is also parking and valet parking. The hotel has a business corner with internet. A range of artwork is displayed around the public areas of the hotel and is available to buy.
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Business Facilities
The Salons Picasso, Miró and Dalí are offered for all your events and business needs. The rooms are kitted out with audiovisual resources and have temperature control and natural light. The 3 rooms can be opened up to form one large room which has a capacity of 150 people. Otherwise, the Picasso is the largest room with a capacity of 90. The hotel also has a business corner with a computer linked to the internet and a printer.
Rooms
The rooms at the Cristal Palace Hotel are decorated in a similar fashion to each other, with a patterned carpet and wooden headboard. Most have a balcony overlooking either Passeig de Gràcia or Calle Diputació, though Passeig de Gràcia would be preferable in terms of the amount of sunlight you would get. Rooms are fully equipped with modern amenities such as satellite TV, mini-bar and full bathroom.
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| Area around the Hotel Cristal Palace |
Hotel Location and Facilities
The Cristal Palace hotel Barcelona has an undeniable good location which may in part explain its popularity. Just off the famous Passeig de Gràcia, a luxury-lined street that is home to some of Gaudí's work and is an excellent place to have coffee and watch the world go by. Being here means that you are surrounded by good restaurants and cafes. There is a bank almost every 2 blocks so you can carry on your shopping unhindered, and a pharmacy at number 26. The metro stop is Passeig de Gràcia which is 3 minutes away. Plaça de Catalunya and Las Ramblas are a 10 minute walk away.
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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. Private transfers are independent of the the public transport system. This means if there is a public transport strike these services will continue to operate.
Public transport transfer options
Via Taxi A taxi from the airport should take about 25 minutes.
Taxi Fare: €30.00 - €40.00
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. Your hotel is a 3 minute walk from the station.
RENFE Train Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €4.60
Via Bus The Aerobus will also take you from the Airport to Catalunya station. The journey time is around 30 minutes. Once at Catalunya station you have a 5 minute walk to the hotel.
Aerobus Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €6.75
Car parks near Cristal Palace Hotel Barcelona
| Car Park Name | Address | Approximate Walking Distance to Car Park in Meters |
|---|---|---|
| SABA Gràcia II | Passeig de Gràcia, 34S | 140 m |
| SABA BAMSA Rambla Catalunya | Rambla Catalunya, 15 | 240 m |
| SABA BAMSA Passeig de Gràcia | Passeig de Gràcia, 62 | 450 m |
| NN Valencia II | Valencia, 243 | 500 m |
In a nutshell
The Cristal Palace Hotel Barcelona is a smart, functional hotel, popular all year round with tourists and business people who want to be in the centre of town but in a smart area. Good sweets are at reception!
Cristal Palace Hotel Barcelona
Diputació, 257
08007 Barcelona, España.
HB-000372
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (Green Line, L3) 3 minutes or Catalunya (Green Line, L3) 5 minute walk.