Review Gran Derby Hotel Barcelona
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Hotel Facilities
A really gorgeous part of the Gran Derby hotel Barcelona is the outside enclosed garden where there is also a small pool. The hotel has its own car park and there is a courtesy smart car, also dogs are allowed in the building. There are three places where you could eat in the hotel: The Epsom which is a top-class scotch bar by night, and has Miró lithographs on its walls, or The Times café which has produce fresh from the market, or the Gran Derby restaurant. Also, staying at the hotel will give you free access to the nearby Barcelona Egyptian museum. The Gran Derby also has a laundry and ironing service.
Business Facilities
There is one large room available for functions, as well as the garden terrace. The room can hold up to 150 people and has views of the hotel's garden and swimming pool. Any necessary equipment is available to hire. Alternatively the hotel prides itself on its duplex junior suites which have totally separate areas so you could hold small meeting in parts of your suite.
Rooms
There are 29 junior suites in the hotel, and 12 duplex suites which have separate areas where you could work or have meetings. The black and white floor continues into the rooms which have been decorated stylishly with dark wood and black leather. The rooms all have air-conditioning and heating. You will find a mini-bar, safe and direct line telephone. The rooms have Wi-Fi, a hair dryer and satellite TV with canal + and in-house movies.
Hotel Location and Facilities
The Gran Derby Hotel Barcelona is situated in the Les Corts area which is one of Barcelona's most important financial districts. The Metro stop Les Corts is a 10 minute walk away and the metro will take you straight to Las Ramblas and other centre of town sites in 15 minutes. The road Travessera Les Corts is 2 minutes away and has a good variety of shops, newsagents and bakeries. There is a bank and a post box on the corner at the end of the road on which the hotel stands. The hotel is also in easy reach of Plaça Espanya, Montjuïc and the beautiful Eixample area.
How to travel from the airport to the hotel
Booking your airport transport in advance onlineThe advanced booking transfers below are independent of the the public transport system. This means if there is a public transport strike these services will continue to operate as normal and you will not be affected by the strike action.
Minibus shared transfer (advanced reservation required)
A shared minibus transfer option is cheaper than the private transfer. You would need to make your way to designated meeting point at the airport.
Book your shared minibus airport transport in advance.
Private transfer (advanced reservation required)
With a private transfer service the driver will be waiting for you at your arrivals gate. He will have a board or a sign with your name on it so that you can easily identify him. The driver will help you with your bags to the vehicle and then drive you to your hotel.
Book your private airport to hotel transfer in advance online.
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 Barcelona Sants (Estacio de Sants) in about 25 minutes. From here you have a 15 minute walk to the hotel.
RENFE Train Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €4.10
Via Bus You could take the Aerobus from the Airport and get off at Plaça Espanya from here catch the green line metro to Barcelona Sants (Estacio de Sants). From here the hotel is about 15 minutes walk from the station.
Aerobus Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €5.90
Car parks near Gran Derby Hotel Barcelona
| Car Park Name | Address | Approximate Walking Distance to Car Park in Meters |
|---|---|---|
| SABA BAMSA Tarradellas - Sarrià | Avinguda de Josep Tarradellas, 139 | 220 m |
| SABA BAMSA Tarradellas | Avinguda de Josep Tarradellas, 64 | 600 m |
| SABA BAMSA Londres | Londres, 56 | 550 m |
| NN Urgell | Comte d'Urgell, 234 | 650 m |
In a nutshell
The Gran Derby Hotel Barcelona is an impressive and sophisticated hotel in a quiet area of town. Good for those looking for a little of out of the city centre luxury. The hotel has been designed for comfort and peace but is probably more suitable for those on business than pleasure.
Gran Derby Hotel
Carrer Loreto, 28
08029 Barcelona, España.
HB-003751
Metro: Barcelona Sants (Green Line, L3) 15 minutes walk