Hotel Continental Palacete

I chose this hotel based on other reviews. It did not disappoint! The location is excellent, with lots of restaurants nearby, shopping and quick access to Las Ramblas. The breakfast buffet was amazing, and we took full advantage of it - lots of fresh fruit, pastries, bread for toasting, and local meats & cheeses just to name some of the items. The room was on the small side, but we had a patio to hang out on, with a table & chairs to sit at, and the bed was very comfortable (we didn't go on vacation to hang out in our room, so I didn't mind that it was a little cramped). I would definitely stay here again.

The hotel was beautiful. It was originally built in 1863 but is very updated. It was decorated in a Baroque style with gold trim and painted cherubs on the ceiling. Our room was very quiet and elegant and had a sitting room. The bed was extremely comfortable and clean. It was a perfect location on Rambla Catalunya and very convenient to restaurants and shopping. It was nice that they featured a 24 hour buffet. It mainly featured snack type food such as turkey for sandwiches and plenty of choices for fresh fruit and other snack items. The breakfast choices included several egg choices and was enough to start the day. Also fountain sodas and fresh coffee were always available. The staff was friendly and helpful.

There was an elevator from 1st to 2nd floor but to enter the hotel you had to walk up about 8-10 steps (with a rail) The bathroom had an older style tub with hand held shower. It might be difficult for travelers with mobility issues.

Location was excellent and staff was very attentive. Buffet open all day was certainly an added bonus.

Can't think of anything we did not like. Certainly an older/historic hotel with old world charm so might not be for everyone however we enjoyed staying there.

The ambiance. Friendliness of staff. Free food at the bar.

Believe it or not I have bedbugs rash. Where I got it I don’t know. In Holiday express in Amsterdam ? Delimon in Milan or continental palacete in Barcelona. It’s an unfortunate situation but these hotels specially continental should look around the room’s mattresses and crevices for bedbugs or their feces.

The supply of a 24 hour help yourself buffet made the stay different to anywhere we have stayed before. It was very welcome

The 24 hour buffet

The view from the window was just a wall

Location was superb! The 24 hour buffet perfect for us as one of us was unwell. Staff very accommodating regarding looking after our luggage. Felt unlike a corporate chain. More personal. Beautiful lounge area. We LOVED it! And going back in October!

We were there in a heatwave but the hotel is carpeted throughout so felt very warm. This is not a criticism just an observation. There was nothing they could do about a heatwave and fans were on offer!

location is fantastic quirky hotel - loved the decor throughout bonus to have 24 hour snacks, drinks etc - was unexpected comfy bed

initial welcome from staff was not great - quite rude, abrupt and we did not feel very welcome room was cut off with a strange wall that took over half the window

Room comfortable and clean. Free buffet very handy when you arrive late. Nice employees. Nice dinner / breakfast room.

The room was small with no view (on a closed patio). There are some stairs to ride with the suitcase before the lift.

Our room in this old monument hotel was absolutely beautiful, especially the bay window with table and 2 chairs for us to sit and look over La Rambla. We loved the convenience of complimentary 24hr buffet, and after a busy afternoon sight seeing/shopping, we could sit outside on the terrace and have wine/snacks which were also complimentary. We were leaving before breakfast was served, so could at least grab coffee and bread/fruit. Staff were very helpful, and the location couldn't have been better for an easy walk from the airport bus terminal and metro. Considering the busy location, the hotel was so very quiet and peaceful.

It's a bit annoying dropping the key off at reception, each time you leave, and collect again.