Barcelona Universal in Barcelona

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One of the floors houses 4 multifunctional rooms and these well-equipped room provide a stylish, elegant setting for your business meeting, conference, seminar, training course or special event. The hotel’s facilities include a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a sunbathing terrace located on the roof terrace, with wonderful views over the city.

Built in 2001, this friendly hotel offers a total of 166 rooms spread over 10 floors, of which 159 are single rooms and 7 are suites. The hotel's amenities include a pleasant foyer with a 24-hour reception, a conference room, lifts as well as a garage and car parking spaces. Dining options include a homely caf, an inviting bar and an air-conditioned la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area. There is also WLAN Internet access and room and laundry services ready for guests' use.

Its proximity to the Rambla and the Fira de Barcelona and the Palau de Congressos, trade fair and conference centers, has made of the Barcelona Universal Hotel a city-wide point of reference, as both a tourism and business-oriented hotel since its opening in 2001.The Barcelona Universal Hotel has 166 rooms, 3 suites with private terrace and Jacuzzi, 4 fully equipped conference rooms, a floor of rooms that can be used as personal offices, private parking and a Business Center with free internet access (broadband and wireless). The hotel also boasts a gym, the outdoor pool, and the solarium, which offers extraordinary views of Barcelona.Discover the unforgettable Rambla, or go for a stroll along Port Vell, through the Gothic Neighborhood and explore the Liceu Opera House, the Catalan Music Palace, the Cathedral, the Magic Fountains of Montjuic, the Caixa Forum, the Grec Theater, the Poble Espanyol, the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion or the Olympic Stadium. Also nearby are the World Trade Center, the Fira de Barcelona and the Palau de Congressos, key spots for business activities in the city.The hotel has very easy access to all sorts of public transport. Sants Estaci, the major bus and train station, is very close by, and has trains and buses that go to the airport, all around the city, and out of town.

Paral.lel area: The hotel is located 200 metres from Barcelona's business and leisure areas. The hotel is close to Ferial and Congress Palace, Port, the Rambles, Montjuc , World Trade Center Gran Teatre del Liceu...

Built in 2001, this friendly hotel offers a total of 166 rooms spread over 10 floors, of which 159 are single rooms and 7 are suites. The hotel's amenities include a pleasant foyer with a 24-hour reception, a conference room, lifts as well as a garage and car parking spaces. Dining options include a homely cafe, an inviting bar and an air-conditioned a la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area. There is also WLAN Internet access and room and laundry services ready for guests' use.

Introduction: This is a brand new property that has opened in March of 2001 and features all of the latest amenities and conveniences that a traveler could ask for.
Location: The Barcelona Universal is a classy hotel that is strategically located in the leisure and business area of Barcelona, near many area attractions and events. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, you are sure to enjoy your time here.

Accommodation: There are 140 well appointed guest suites that come equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, coffee maker and complimentary coffee. Other room amenities include personal voice mail, iron and ironing board, 26'TV and video cassette player and pay-per-view movies.
Facilities: The hotel also offers a laundry/valet service, fitness center, free local transportation, an outdoor heated pool and a business center. A warm and friendly staff is on-hand to assist you with any needs that you might have.
Leisure: You can visit local area attractions that are within close proximity of the hotel including the Rambles, Congress Palace, the World Trade Center and Gran Teatre de Liceu.
Swimming pool Area: The rooftop swimming pool with its sweeping views is open year round, as is the small rooftop gym area.


Address: Barcelona Universal Hotel -
Av. Paralelo 76-78 -
08001 Barcelona - Spain

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By Plane From Barcelona Airport (BCN)By car: Once out of the parking take highway C-31 direction Barcelona, Gran Via, Ciutat Vella, Fira and go ahead until you find a tunnel. After that tunnel you should get on the right side of the Avenue, but you do not have to turn right. Go ahead until you find Plaza de Espaa and once in the roundabout turn right to the second street on the right (Avenue Paralel) and go on until you find number 76.By train: Take the train in the airport direction Barcelona-Sants, and once there take metro line 3 direction Canyelles but you have to stop in a station called Paralel that is placed just in front of the hotel.By bus: The bus that takes us from the airport to the city is called Aerobus. It is blue-coloured and you will find it in front of each terminal. You have to get on this bus at the airport and get off when you arrive at Plaza de Espanya. The ride takes around 25 minutes. Once there you can take metro line 3 direction Canyelles and stop in Paralel, that is placed in front of the hotel.From Girona Airport (GRO)In Girona Airport you will find a bus that will take you to the bus station Barcelona-Nord. The ride takes aproximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Once you arrive at Barcelona-Nord you can take metro line 1 in a station called Arc de triomf (next to the bus station) direction Hospital de Bellvitge and stop in Catalunya where you have to take metro line 3 direction Zona Universitaria and stop in Paralel, placed just in front of the hotel.By TrainFrom Station Barcelona-SantsTake metro line 3 direction Canyelles and stop in station Paralel placed in front of the hotel.By CarFrom North (France)Take highway AP-7 and after toll placed in Mollet del Valles go ahead direction Barcelona. When you are about to arrive in Barcelona take Ronda litoral B-10 direction to the port of the city. Once you are driving through Ronda litoral B-10 take exit number 21 where you will find Avenue Paralel and the hotel is placed in the number 76.From south (Valencia)Take highway AP-7, after Tarragona you have to go ahead until you arrive at a toll placed in Martorell. After this toll go ahead direction Barcelona and follow signs to Cinturn litoral and the port of the city. Once you are driving through Cinturn litoral take exit number 21 and just about 300 mts ahead you find a roundabout where you have to take the avenue on the left called Avenue Paralel, and the hotel is placed in the number 76.From west (Zaragoza)Take highway AP-2 until the end where it joins AP-7 and then take direction Barcelona until you arrive at a toll placed in Martorell. After this toll go ahead direction Barcelona and follow signs to Cinturn litoral and the port of the city. Once you are driving through Cinturn litoral take exit number 21 and just about 300 mts ahead you find a roundabout where you have to take the avenue on the left called Avenue Paralel, and the hotel is placed in the number 76.