Review Petit Palace Museum Hotel Barcelona
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The hotel will be particularly attractive to families. There are not many hotels in the city centre offering family size rooms. However, these are on offer at Petit Palace Museum Hotel. There is also the added bonus of pet-friendly policies.
Hotel Facilities
The hotel does not have a pool. However, there is a roof terrace with a solarium and a small Jacuzzi. There is also a fitness centre with a sauna. Buffet breakfast is served at an extra cost. It is served in a special area. There is also a café in the lobby area called 'Café Tech'.
Pets are allowed to stay in the hotel.
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Business Facilities
There is one meeting room in the hotel. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. There are three computers in the lobby area with internet that is free of charge.
Facilities for People with a disability
There are two rooms that are suitable for people with a disability. They have widened doors and special bathrooms. There are lifts to all floors.
Rooms
There are a total of 61 rooms in the hotel. Various rooms are available. These include the High-tech rooms, family rooms and suites. The high-tech rooms provide a computer, an exercise bike, a hydro-massage shower and a king-size bed. The family rooms provide a double bed and bunk beds. They also provide a cot on request. The suites provide a king-size bed, computer, hydro-massage shower, Jacuzzi, a table, a fax machine and a printer.
Some of the rooms at the front of the building have balconies. These must be requested when booking the room. All of the rooms have double-glazing, so noise pollution should not be too much of a problem. However, those hoping for a quiet nights sleep should request interior rooms.
All rooms contain air-conditioning, satellite television, a safe, a telephone, a hair dryer and a mini-bar.
Hotel Location and Facilities
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Petit Palace Museum Hotel is located a two minute walk from Rambla de Catalunya. This wide and leafy street leads to Plaça de Catalunya at the top of the Ramblas. Plaça de Catalunya is a large and well-known square that is home to El Corte Inglés department store and the Hard Rock Café. The Ramblas is one of Barcelona's most famous tourist destinations. It will be popular with children due to the street entertainers that are dotted along the street.
Rambla de Catalunya itself holds much of interest. It is lined with attractive shops, bars and restaurants. Chocoholics will be pleased to see a Godiva chocolate shop on this street. There is also a |
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Taller de Tapas restaurant. This is a tapas joint that offers comfortable seating and surroundings and a large and authentic selection of tapas.
The hotel is also a five-minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia. This street is lined with lots of large shops such as Zara, Prada and Gucci. For children, it is also the home of the Imaginarium toys shop. This is a magical world of toys and games with one entrance door for adults and another smaller entrance door for kids. For the grown ups and fans of design Vinçon is worth checking out. This is a large store filled with all things design from vases to prints and interesting kitchen utensils.
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.
Bus shared transfer from BCN Airport to designated drop off points
Price Single: €13.59
Price Return: €27.18
Book at least 48 hours in advance.
This service is the cheapest of the bus transport services from Barcelona airport to the city centre.
You would need to make your way to a meeting point at Barcelona airport. This service drops you off at designated drop off points. You would then need to make your own way to your hotel from there.
This service needs to be booked at least 48 hours before you need it but preferably a week before you need it. It is best to book early to ensure availability especially during peak tourist seasons from April to September.
Private transfer from BCN Airport
Price Single: €39.93
Price Return: €79.86
Book at least 48 hours in advance.
With a private transfer service the driver will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point given to you on the booking voucher. You will be travelling in one of the following car types (or similar): Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Citroen C5 or Peugeot 407. The driver will help you with your bags to the vehicle and then drive you to your hotel.
This service needs to be booked at least 48 hours in advance but preferably a week or two before you need the service to ensure availability.
Business class private transfer from BCN Airport
Price Single: €67.19
Price Return: €134.38
Book at least 48 hours in advance.
This is the highest quality private transport service specifically for people wanting a business-class quality service. This service is more expensive than the other transfer services however you will be travelling in a higher quality vehicle than a regular private transfer. Mercedes vehicles are used and will be one of the following: Mercedes E Class, Minivan Mercedes and V Class Mercedes depending on the number of people in your group. The driver will be dressed appropriately for a business environment - dark suit and white shirt and will assist you with your luggage. The pickup point at the airport is specified on your booking voucher. This service is suitable for business clients, VIP pick ups or if you have a special occasion.
This service needs to be booked at least 48 hours in advance but preferably a week or two before you need the service to ensure availability.
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 10 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 10 minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya.
Car parks near Petit Palace Museum Hotel Barcelona
| Car Park Name | Address | Approximate Walking Distance to Car Park in Meters |
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| SABA BAMSA Rambla Catalunya | Rambla Catalunya, 15 | 250 m |
| SABA Gràcia II | Passeig de Gràcia, 34S | 270 m |
| NN Valencia II | Valencia, 243 | 550 m |
| SABA Plaça de Catalunya | Plaça de Catalunya | 600 m |
| SABA BAMSA Passeig de Gràcia | Passeig de Gràcia, 62 | 600 m |
In a nutshell
Petit Palace Museum Hotel is a quirky and classy design hotel in a central location. It caters for families in particular, but is also a good option for business people, offering computers in some rooms. The crazy décor may not appeal to everybody, but the central Barcelona location is a pull for both shoppers and tourists.
Petit Palace Museum Hotel
Carrer de la Diputacio, 250
08007 Barcelona, España.
HB-004308
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (Green Line, L3) and (Yellow Line, L4)