NH COLLECTION BARCELONA GRAN HOTEL CALDERÓN

We stayed at the NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon. It was what you would expect from NH's upscale/luxury brand: up-to-date, neat, clean with excellent service overall. It is only block from the Plaza de Catelunya, the heart of downtown Barcelona. The amenities were good with a rooftop lounge that afforded an excellent view of the city, including the La Sagrada Familia. The price we prepaid online was clearly a great value. I will single out Vanessa, the customer service rep and Cheikh and Sebas (Sebastian) from the front lobby as particularly outstanding. However, the front desk people and all the other personnel we encountered exceeded our expectations. On the down side, the restaurant was very limited and overpriced. However, you simply had to go out the door to encounter many more excellent restaurants with outdoor cafes, great food and reasonable prices. There was no business office, as well. My wife was put off by the stark decor: bright white and very minimalist. She pointed out that the hotel was virtually identical to the SLS in Las Vegas. IF you substituted the pictures of Barcelona for the Rat Pack and the Phillppe Starck artwork, you wouldn't know you were in Barcelona.

The rooms are clean and spacious. Very modern and conferrable. With great views. Location is excellent right off the main road, Less noise. Easy to get around . Transportation -we used the buses not a problem , other then they are packed some times . If walk you will really take in the flavor of the city and how friendly people are . And staff is friendly and helpful and will provide information on local activities and suggestions on getting around . And breakfast is fresh fruit , cheese , fresh breads , meats it makes so there is no need to go looking for a place to eat .

I had the pleasure of staying here during a conference in Barcelona. The hotel is aesthetically sleek and modern. From the funky swing seats in the lobby to the chic minimalist vibe in the rooms, this hotel has a clearly cool vibe/identity. The amenities in my room were AMAZING. Nespresso machine, selection of tea, great snacks... however, easily my favorite part was the shower. It had all kinds of different modes for the water stream and it was something I looked forward to each evening after a long day of client visits and shmoozing. The rooftop deck/pool was under construction during my stay, which was disappointing. I'll have to go back to check that out. The location is stellar, close to metros and everything you really wanna see in Barcelona. I wandered around the Gothic quarter, took the metro to the convention center, and easily walked to La Sagrada Familia on my last morning.

I stayed here for one night. The room was clean. The staff was friendly. The location is excellent as it is central. The bus to the airport is 5min walk. Close to cathedral as well. Only gripe is the tv didn't work so reduce one star.

Really enjoyed my stay at the NH Gran Hotel Calderon. I arrived a bit early but thankfully, I was allowed to check into my room. The staff were very polite and helpful and the room was perfect. The hotel is centrally located and is within walking distance of a few landmarks, including Catalunya Square, La Rambla, some of Gaudi's famous works, etc. Breakfast was good but I was a bit disappointed with the offering. Nevertheless, it was a good stay and will definitely stay here again next time I am in Barcelona.