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Hotel España Ocean Drive in Barcelona
🌍 Spain, Barcelona, C/ de Sant Pau, 9-11, Ciutat Vella
● Center: 2.6 km
🌞 Beach - 1.5 km
✅ Staff are often described as polite, respectful, and attentive, with some guests receiving personalized gestures such as complimentary champagne on birthdays. ✅ The hotel features beautiful and stylish décor inside a historic building. ✅ Location is praised for proximity to La Rambla, metro access, and local markets, making sightseeing convenient. ✅ Complimentary bottled water and daily mini-fridge restocking with juices are appreciated by guests. ✅ The rooftop bar and terrace are noted as pleasant spots to relax. ❌ Several guests report the hotel's surroundings as unsafe at night, with concerns about drug use, homeless people, and difficulty for taxis to access the hotel. ❌ Rooms vary in quality; some are described as dark, small, outdated, or with maintenance issues like broken lighting and poor shower design causing water to flood the bathroom. ❌ Noise problems are common due to thin walls and street disturbances. ❌ Instances of poor customer service and unprofessional staff behavior were reported, including security lapses with unauthorized room entries. ❌ Construction work near the hotel and lack of prior notice caused inconvenience for some guests.
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Superior Double room
Wireless internet and private bathroom
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Deluxe Double room with balcony
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Deluxe Double room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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358 USD
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Deluxe Terrace Double room
Wireless internet, minibar and private bathroom
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Double Ramblas Suite
Private bathroom
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654 USD
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Private bathroom
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Description
Hotel España Ocean Drive is a 4-star hotel set in a 19th-century building renovated in 2010, located in central Barcelona with 83 rooms. It offers a variety of room types including Boutique Double, Superior, Deluxe with balconies, and a Ramblas Suite, catering to different preferences. Amenities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a solarium, and a rooftop terrace with a bar. The hotel features a restaurant and a snack bar, a business centre, and conference facilities. Guests benefit from 24-hour reception, luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning services. Rooms provide soundproofing and family-friendly options. Despite its elegant décor and complimentary bottled water, some guests experienced issues with room lighting, maintenance, and safety concerns in the surrounding area, especially at night. The staff frequently receive praise for politeness and helpfulness, with some guests noting special gestures like birthday surprises.
Location
The hotel is located at C/ de Sant Pau, 9-11 in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, about 16 km from Barcelona International Airport (El Prat). The Liceu metro station is just 100 meters away, providing convenient transport links. La Rambla boulevard and the Gothic Quarter are within a five-minute walk. Nearby attractions include the Erotic Museum at 252 meters and several restaurants like La Crema Canela (164 m) and El Drac de Sant Jordi (310 m). The San Sebastian Beach is approximately 1.5 km from the hotel, reachable on foot or by public transport.
Tips
- Expect some noise due to thin walls and street activity; bringing earplugs might help.
- The area around the hotel can feel unsafe at night, so plan your routes carefully and consider using metro or taxis during late hours.
- Booking a room with a balcony facing away from neighboring buildings might improve your comfort.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Continental Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats Fee: €35.00 (approx. US$40.31) per room per night
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, DinersClub, UnionPay
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Reception desk
Rooms
- Bridal suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Laptop safe
- Slippers
- Toiletries
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Kitchen
- Coffeemaker
- Bottled water
- Kettle
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
- Car rental
- Airport transportation - drop-off
- Taxi booking
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Bike rental
- Sun Deck
Parking
- No parking
Pool and beach
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
Business
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Beauty and wellness
- Solarium
- First Aid Kit
Kids
- Babysitting and childcare
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1500 m. It takes 22 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 950 meters
Hotel view
Video: Hotel España Ramblas en Barcelona
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Reviews
03.04.2026
Beautiful decor
Polite staff
Strategic location
Complimentary water bottles
Polite staff
Strategic location
Complimentary water bottles
04.02.2026
I rarely leave reviews, but I feel it’s important to warn other travelers about my experience. While the hotel décor is stylish and modern, the surrounding area feels unsafe — especially at night. We were shocked to learn that taxis often refuse to come directly to this part of the city because of the ongoing construction and poor road access. Several drivers turned us away or dropped us off 15–20 minutes away, forcing us to walk through dark, narrow streets that did not feel secure.
We even considered renting a car to avoid the issue, only to find out there’s no parking available. The hotel itself is also under construction — something we weren’t informed about before booking — which added to the overall inconvenience. It’s located off the main streets, and I genuinely did not feel comfortable walking back after sightseeing. The fact that the doors are locked at night says a lot about the safety of the area.
Inside the room, the experience didn’t improve much. The TV only offers local channels (no streaming or smart features), and the water pressure fluctuates from extremely hot to freezing cold.
To their credit, the staff was kind and offered complimentary champagne for my birthday, which I appreciated. However, the unsafe location and lack of transparency about construction made our stay stressful. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel for anyone unfamiliar with Barcelona or traveling with family — it’s simply not worth the risk or hassle.
We even considered renting a car to avoid the issue, only to find out there’s no parking available. The hotel itself is also under construction — something we weren’t informed about before booking — which added to the overall inconvenience. It’s located off the main streets, and I genuinely did not feel comfortable walking back after sightseeing. The fact that the doors are locked at night says a lot about the safety of the area.
Inside the room, the experience didn’t improve much. The TV only offers local channels (no streaming or smart features), and the water pressure fluctuates from extremely hot to freezing cold.
To their credit, the staff was kind and offered complimentary champagne for my birthday, which I appreciated. However, the unsafe location and lack of transparency about construction made our stay stressful. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel for anyone unfamiliar with Barcelona or traveling with family — it’s simply not worth the risk or hassle.
02.01.2026
I totally recommend this hotel! The staff was super respectful, the room was newly renovated and looked brand new, and the service was awesome. I especially loved the Bluetooth speaker in the room. Plus, the location is amazing. I'm definitely coming back here again.
19.11.2025
The building itself is nice and clean, but the staff are quite careless.
We stayed in a double room with a balcony, which sounded great in theory. Unfortunately, the balcony faced directly onto a high-rise block of flats, meaning everyone could look straight onto it. It made sitting outside uncomfortable, and to make matters worse, it didn’t get even ten minutes of sunlight during the day, so it felt pointless.
The rooms are spacious but very dark. I struggled to do my makeup, and the light above the sink mirror was broken. Maintenance came to “fix” it, but after fiddling with it, they just shrugged and left without resolving anything. There were four ceiling spotlights that worked, but the room still felt dim.
The food is okay.
Staff in the restaurant are lovely, but the bar staff seem miserable. I don’t think I got more than a grunt from any of them during the entire holiday, never mind a smile.
On our last morning, people walked into our room four separate times while we were still in there. The fourth time, a man walked in carrying a paint bucket while I was standing in just my underwear.
We paid for all-inclusive, but on the last day we were told that once we checked out at 12, we could no longer use the facilities. We questioned this with the manager because we’d paid for four days, didn’t use the first day due to a late arrival, and were effectively being denied the last day as well. To be fair, the manager rectified this and allowed us access until 4 pm.
The final straw was the luggage room. We left our bags there, and when I returned to grab my charger, my bag was gone. Although they issued tickets and tags to prevent this exact problem, they still allowed people to help themselves. My passport was inside that bag. Ovidio at reception didn’t apologise and was extremely unhelpful—just shrugging and saying it wasn’t him. We didn’t care who it was; it simply should never have happened. Thankfully, the person who had mistakenly taken it was still in the hotel, and another receptionist used the passport to contact him. If I hadn’t gone back early for my charger, we wouldn’t have known the bag was missing until it was time to leave for the airport.
The only real positive is the rooftop bar. The staff there are still miserable, but it’s a nice place to sit in the sun. I can’t imagine it being very enjoyable in summer though—there are only about ten sunbeds, and the rest is just tables and chairs.
We stayed in a double room with a balcony, which sounded great in theory. Unfortunately, the balcony faced directly onto a high-rise block of flats, meaning everyone could look straight onto it. It made sitting outside uncomfortable, and to make matters worse, it didn’t get even ten minutes of sunlight during the day, so it felt pointless.
The rooms are spacious but very dark. I struggled to do my makeup, and the light above the sink mirror was broken. Maintenance came to “fix” it, but after fiddling with it, they just shrugged and left without resolving anything. There were four ceiling spotlights that worked, but the room still felt dim.
The food is okay.
Staff in the restaurant are lovely, but the bar staff seem miserable. I don’t think I got more than a grunt from any of them during the entire holiday, never mind a smile.
On our last morning, people walked into our room four separate times while we were still in there. The fourth time, a man walked in carrying a paint bucket while I was standing in just my underwear.
We paid for all-inclusive, but on the last day we were told that once we checked out at 12, we could no longer use the facilities. We questioned this with the manager because we’d paid for four days, didn’t use the first day due to a late arrival, and were effectively being denied the last day as well. To be fair, the manager rectified this and allowed us access until 4 pm.
The final straw was the luggage room. We left our bags there, and when I returned to grab my charger, my bag was gone. Although they issued tickets and tags to prevent this exact problem, they still allowed people to help themselves. My passport was inside that bag. Ovidio at reception didn’t apologise and was extremely unhelpful—just shrugging and saying it wasn’t him. We didn’t care who it was; it simply should never have happened. Thankfully, the person who had mistakenly taken it was still in the hotel, and another receptionist used the passport to contact him. If I hadn’t gone back early for my charger, we wouldn’t have known the bag was missing until it was time to leave for the airport.
The only real positive is the rooftop bar. The staff there are still miserable, but it’s a nice place to sit in the sun. I can’t imagine it being very enjoyable in summer though—there are only about ten sunbeds, and the rest is just tables and chairs.
30.09.2025
Beautiful building but dangerous location. Doesn't feel safe and they even lock the hotel entrance doors at night. The outside of the hotel is dirty, covered in graffiti and homeless people openly doing drugs and urinating in the street. The hotel is located in an alley and many taxi drivers refused to go into it which ment we had to walk quite a bit. The rooms are nice but falling apart. As many reviews state the shower design is terrible. Water just pours into the bathroom and I almost slipped several times getting out of the shower even with a towel on the ground. The rooms are all designed with a window directly into the hallway that you can see through and can't close which feels invasive and also allows light in at night which doesn't allow you to sleep. From afar the Hotel looks stunning but as you look closer you can see the flaws. Paint chipping, stained walls, damaged furniture. The walls are very thin as well. You can hear everything inside and out. Lots of police sirens and screaming people in the middle of the night. However the hotel staff were wonderful and responsive. They do offer luggage storage as well.
28.09.2025
Breakfast was nice, good location, complementary tea, coffee, water and juice. Reception helpful and friendly. Room was a little dark as small window to inside complex.
18.09.2025
Excellent location and beautiful common areas, though the room was quite small and a bit dated.
03.09.2025
The room and toilet was extremely basic and tiny. Everything was old and not properly working. Foul smell in the toilet and worst still there was 2 girls who came into our room around 10.30pm somehow able to access our room with their card. We taught we were getting robbed!! They do not deserved to be a 4 star hotel. Location is convenient near La Ramblas but lots of sketchy characters around and definitely not safe for families or kids. Price was reasonable for September.
02.08.2025
The hotel itself is a renovated old building. They offered a complimentary glass of champagne on the rooftop upon check-in, though I didn't get a chance to go. The location is fantastic, being only a 3-5 minute walk from both the subway station and La Boqueria Market. However, as it's situated in the old town, the area felt a bit sketchy at night, and I even felt a little uneasy walking the streets during the day. The immediate neighborhood also appears to be a hub for mobile phone accessory shops.
20.07.2025
Excellent and very comfortable. The staff were incredibly attentive to my family, and the hotel is lovely. I highly recommend it.
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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «La Crema Canela» (2 min)
Passatge Madoz, 6, 08002 Barcelona
Restaurant «El Drac de Sant Jordi» (5 min)
Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol, 3, 08002 Barcelona
DosTrece Restaurant-Lounge (5 min)
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel España Ocean Drive
What types of rooms are available at Hotel España Ocean Drive?
The hotel offers Boutique Double rooms, Boutique Terrace Double rooms, Superior Double rooms, Deluxe Double rooms, Deluxe Double rooms with balcony, Deluxe Terrace Double rooms, and a Double Ramblas Suite.
Is parking available at the hotel?
According to guest reviews, the hotel does not have parking available.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, pets including dogs and cats are allowed on request with a fee of approximately €35 per room per night.
Does the hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, a continental buffet breakfast is served daily from 07:30 to 10:30, with additional fees payable at the hotel.
How close is the hotel to public transportation?
The Liceu metro station is only 100 meters from the hotel, providing easy access to the rest of Barcelona.
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