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From the exterior the hotel is modern with large rotating doors and lots of glass. It is a high-rise building with 13 floors. The lobby area is at the top of a small flight of stairs. The front desk is long and manned by helpful staff. The space is light due to the large amount of glass used in the building.

The hotel will appeal to businesses as it has eight meeting rooms. However, it is also a viable option for tourists looking for the luxury of a 5 star hotel in a central location.

Hotel Facilities

The hotel has an outdoor pool (approximately 8 metres in length by 4 metres wide) and solarium on its roof. It also has a fitness centre and spa with a sauna.

Buffet breakfast is available.

There is also a restaurant in the hotel on the first floor. It offers Mediterranean style cuisine. A set menu ('Menu del Dia') is available at lunchtimes, consisting of three courses.

There is also a cocktail bar available in the hotel.

Pets are not allowed to stay in the hotel.

Business Facilities

There are a total of eight meeting rooms in the hotel. They have a capacity of between 8 and 200 people.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel free of charge.

Facilities for People with a disability

There are six rooms that are suitable for people with a disability. There are lifts to all floors.

Rooms

There are a total of 253 rooms in the hotel, over 13 floors. Rooms available are standard rooms (25 - 30 square metres), superior rooms (30 - 35 metres) and junior-suites (35 - 40 square metres). There are no family sized rooms available. None of the rooms have terraces or balconies.

All of the rooms have double-glazed windows. However, those hoping for a peaceful night's sleep should request rooms at the interior of the hotel.

All rooms contain air-conditioning, satellite television, video games, a safe, a telephone, a hair dryer and a mini-bar.

Hotel Location and Facilities

Forn de Sant Jaume

NH Collection Gran Calderón Hotel is centrally located for those who wish to be close to Barcelona's centre. The Ramblas is a five-minute walk from the hotel. This is a popular destination for people watching and checking out the street entertainers. The Ramblas is also a useful place to find necessary amenities such as internet cafés, banks, pharmacies, bureaux de change and supermarkets.

The hotel is located right next to Rambla de Catalunya. This street has a pedestrianized area running up its centre. The street is the place to take an afternoon stroll and having lunch on one of its many outdoor terraces. There is a Taller de Tapas on Rambla de Catalunya. This is a popular tapas chain in Barcelona.

Taller de Tapas

The hotel is also located a two minute walk from Colmado Quilez. This is a large shop selling meats, cheeses and a good selection of alcohols. It is well known for its high quality products and is a place to visit for lovers of Spanish food.

The hotel is also located a five minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia. This is a popular destination for shoppers. It is the home of many major stores including the designer ones like Burberry, Prada and Loewe. It is also a beautiful large street with ornate street lamps running along it edges. It is the home of two Gaudí buildings - La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Casa Batlló is the smaller of the two - it has a colourful mosaic in the shape of a dragon's tail on its roof and balconies like masks from a masquerade ball. La Pedrera is a building that has been inspired by the sea. Its roof is open to the public to walk across and undulates like waves.

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 in 25 minutes. You can either use the T-Casual transport ticket from the airport. The T-Casual ticket gives you 10 separate journeys on Barcelona public transport system or you can buy a single fare train ticket. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the station.

T-Casual Ticket: €11.35

RENFE Train Ticket Prices
Single ticket: €4.60

Via Bus: Take the 'Aerobus' to Plaça 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 a 5 minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya.

Car parks near NH Collection Gran Calderón Hotel Barcelona

In a nutshell

NH Collection Gran Calderón Hotel is a large hotel in a central location. Its size may lack the personal touch that some may look for in a hotel. However, its location is convenient for shoppers and tourists alike.

NH Collection Gran Calderón
Rambla de Catalunya, 26
08007 Barcelona, España.

HB-002059

Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (Green line, L3) and (Yellow Line, L4)