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Le Méridien Barcelona in Barcelona
🌍 Spain, Barcelona, La Rambla 111, Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 4-6, Ciutat Vella
● Center: 2.3 km
🌞 Beach - 1.8 km
☎ Phone: +34 933 18 62 00Show
✅ Central location on La Rambla provides easy access to major attractions and transport ✅ Staff described as warm, friendly, and attentive with excellent concierge and restaurant service ✅ Well-equipped wellness facilities including sauna and steam room on the 6th floor, noted as clean and quiet ✅ Spacious rooms with some suites offering city views and outdoor terraces ✅ Complimentary treats like chocolates and cava offered as gestures for customer service issues ❌ Several guests report that rooms appear dated with worn furnishings and carpets ❌ Maintenance issues such as heating not working and wardrobe doors malfunctioning were reported ❌ Noise from metro and nearby construction disturbed some guests ❌ Spa facilities are small and sometimes poorly maintained with lack of staff supervision ❌ Laundry service has been inconsistent, with reports of delayed or unfulfilled rush service
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Deluxe Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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372 USD
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Premium Double room
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Double Junior Suite
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Prestige Double Suite
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Grand Terrace High Floor Double Suite
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998 USD
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1 Bedroom Corner Double Suite with city view
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Double Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
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1 501 USD
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Panoramic Penthouse Top Floor Double Suite with city view
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Description
Le Méridien Barcelona is a historic 5-star hotel established in 1956 and renovated in 2001, located prominently on La Rambla, one of Barcelona's most famous boulevards. The hotel features 231 rooms including deluxe and suite options such as the Panoramic Penthouse Top Floor Double Suite with city views. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a restaurant with buffet service, a musical cocktail bar, a spa and wellness center with sauna and massage services, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Business travelers benefit from two conference halls opened in 2006 and ten meeting rooms. The hotel has hosted celebrities like Luciano Pavarotti and Madonna, underscoring its prestige. Pets are allowed on request with a fee, and the hotel provides 24-hour front desk service and currency exchange. Despite its prime location and extensive facilities, some guests have noted that certain rooms show signs of aging and could benefit from refurbishment.
Location
Le Méridien Barcelona sits in the heart of Barcelona on La Rambla 111, close to the Gothic Quarter and just steps from Plaça de Catalunya. The Erotic Museum is 218 meters away, and the Platja de Sant Miquel beach is 1.8 kilometers from the hotel. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 12 kilometers distant, making transfers convenient. Nearby dining options include Bar Lobo 39 meters away and DosTrece Restaurant-Lounge 188 meters away. The hotel is well positioned for exploring major landmarks on foot and offers easy access to public transport, although some guests mention noise from the nearby metro.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, ask for a room on a higher floor away from La Rambla and the metro line.
- Bring a swimsuit if you plan to use the sauna and steam room, as towels are provided but swimwear is not.
- Booking early or requesting room upgrades can help avoid older, less maintained rooms noted by some guests.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. 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: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: €49.50 (approx. US$56.99) per pet 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: UnionPay, DinersClub, JSB, Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Shopping on site
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Dryer
- Fire Extinguisher
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Electric car charging
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Linens
- Slippers
- Toiletries
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
Services and amenities
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Iron
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Kitchen
- Packed Lunches
- Bottled water
- Kettle
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
Transfer
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- German
- Russian
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Portuguese
- Chinese
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Hiking
- Sun Deck
Parking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
Pool and beach
- Spa tub
- Beach/pool towels
- Next to the beach
Business
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
Sports
- Windsurfing
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
Beauty and wellness
- Doctor
- Solarium
- Massage
- Steam room
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
Kids
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Kids' TV Networks
Pets
- Pets allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1830 m. It takes 27 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 1380 meters
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Reviews
14.02.2026
Best hotel and location in Barcelona in a heart of Barcelona.
03.02.2026
Le Méridien Barcelona is a bit of a mixed bag. On the plus side, the service is genuinely lovely - warm, friendly, and attentive throughout our stay. We hosted an offsite there and the catering was well handled, with the team clearly making an effort to accommodate our needs. The central location is also a big win, right in the heart of the city and perfect for getting around.
That said, the hotel itself feels noticeably tired. The rooms are extremely dated and look like they haven’t seen a refurbishment in decades. In my room, the wardrobe door wouldn’t close and the heating didn’t work at all. While maintenance did manage to fix the door, the heating issue was never resolved during the stay, which was disappointing. Breakfast was also very average… especially when you’re in Barcelona, a city with such an incredible food scene.
To their credit, the team did apologise with chocolates and a bottle of cava, which was a thoughtful gesture. One final heads-up: being so central means you can clearly hear the metro rumbling by. Great location and lovely staff, but the rooms and overall condition really let it down.
That said, the hotel itself feels noticeably tired. The rooms are extremely dated and look like they haven’t seen a refurbishment in decades. In my room, the wardrobe door wouldn’t close and the heating didn’t work at all. While maintenance did manage to fix the door, the heating issue was never resolved during the stay, which was disappointing. Breakfast was also very average… especially when you’re in Barcelona, a city with such an incredible food scene.
To their credit, the team did apologise with chocolates and a bottle of cava, which was a thoughtful gesture. One final heads-up: being so central means you can clearly hear the metro rumbling by. Great location and lovely staff, but the rooms and overall condition really let it down.
08.01.2026
good location. close to the attractions and market metro etc. staffs were super friendly. the walls are thin tho, I got my ear plugs so it was fine. They have dry and stram sauna on the 6th floor, used it every night. small but super clean and quiet. you may need to bring a swimsuit tho, if not, you can just wrap around with a big towel. usually there is nobody. the shower booth was so satisfying as the water pressure was strong and spacious with two water source (rainfall and from the hose).
They also have a sweet bar, complimentary for the guests.
They also have a sweet bar, complimentary for the guests.
02.01.2026
Fair stay but I would give it 3.5 stars if possible.
Breakfast: Decent. Pastries and churros were great, but other options were just okay.
Rooms: Are the facilities old? Unsure but we had to change rooms after a breaker shut down and the room smelled like something burning. We were moved twice (once without assistance) and details for our third (temporary) guest were repeatedly overlooked, including missing amenities. But overall, rooms were fair.
Service: Inconsistent especially with room arrangements, but overall, staffs were kind and responsive when issues were raised. They also greeted us quite often, and one of them gave suggestions to restaurants which all were great (and popular). Our third guest was able to stay for free for a few days due to our elite membership, which was appreciated.
Location: Located in an area with good access. Easy to access various shopping districts, attractions, and transportations.
But overall, fair hotel to stay at.
Breakfast: Decent. Pastries and churros were great, but other options were just okay.
Rooms: Are the facilities old? Unsure but we had to change rooms after a breaker shut down and the room smelled like something burning. We were moved twice (once without assistance) and details for our third (temporary) guest were repeatedly overlooked, including missing amenities. But overall, rooms were fair.
Service: Inconsistent especially with room arrangements, but overall, staffs were kind and responsive when issues were raised. They also greeted us quite often, and one of them gave suggestions to restaurants which all were great (and popular). Our third guest was able to stay for free for a few days due to our elite membership, which was appreciated.
Location: Located in an area with good access. Easy to access various shopping districts, attractions, and transportations.
But overall, fair hotel to stay at.
23.12.2025
I found this to be the ideal place to stay for our first visit to Barcelona.
The hotel has an excellent location right on La Rambla, close to many major attractions. There is a taxi line directly in front of the hotel, which makes getting around very easy.
The hotel staff were always friendly and helpful. During our stay, there was some construction and maintenance work on La Rambla, which caused a bit of noise in the morning, but this seems temporary and should be resolved once the work is completed.
Many activities and attractions are within easy walking distance. The rooms were clean and comfobrtable.
The hotel has an excellent location right on La Rambla, close to many major attractions. There is a taxi line directly in front of the hotel, which makes getting around very easy.
The hotel staff were always friendly and helpful. During our stay, there was some construction and maintenance work on La Rambla, which caused a bit of noise in the morning, but this seems temporary and should be resolved once the work is completed.
Many activities and attractions are within easy walking distance. The rooms were clean and comfobrtable.
23.12.2025
Our experience at this hotel was a disaster from the start. At check-in, the Dutch guy who assisted us gave us a room with partial views of Las Ramblas. At that time (October 2025) there were construction works on Las Ramblas, and we asked him about the noise, but he said it wouldn’t be a problem and that it would only be an issue on lower floors. He lied, I suppose, to get us to leave him alone. The room assigned was 606, and the construction noise woke us up very early. We went down to the reception the next day, and they moved us to 611.
Both rooms we were given were very old... they are in need of a renovation! On the website they obviously only show the newer rooms, the ones that stand out more, and for the old rooms they post 1-2 photos, but those photos hardly show any details. Both rooms lack light and outlets, with little decoration... the rooms were outdated. The worst part was the mattresses in both rooms, incredibly old and of poor quality—you could tell they had been used a lot and how old they were. You lie down on the bed and it feels like the mattress will swallow you.
I don’t understand how they pass quality checks, though given this hotel’s good location and the substantial revenue it generates... perhaps that’s why they pass quality audits. Our status in the loyalty program is Titanium Elite, but the booking was made with points, so I imagine they, along with other hotels (not all), have the habit of giving the worst rooms to point bookings, since in terms of value/benefits for the hotel it isn’t the same as the one that pays the full price. We feel disappointed with the experience, as it made us feel partly punished for using points.
The good thing about the hotel is the location and the breakfast. I would like to highlight the excellent service received from Edgar. We sent them our feedback, and the only thing we received was a copy-pasted reply along with about 10,000 points, which for the hotel is worth around 20–30 EUR.
Both rooms we were given were very old... they are in need of a renovation! On the website they obviously only show the newer rooms, the ones that stand out more, and for the old rooms they post 1-2 photos, but those photos hardly show any details. Both rooms lack light and outlets, with little decoration... the rooms were outdated. The worst part was the mattresses in both rooms, incredibly old and of poor quality—you could tell they had been used a lot and how old they were. You lie down on the bed and it feels like the mattress will swallow you.
I don’t understand how they pass quality checks, though given this hotel’s good location and the substantial revenue it generates... perhaps that’s why they pass quality audits. Our status in the loyalty program is Titanium Elite, but the booking was made with points, so I imagine they, along with other hotels (not all), have the habit of giving the worst rooms to point bookings, since in terms of value/benefits for the hotel it isn’t the same as the one that pays the full price. We feel disappointed with the experience, as it made us feel partly punished for using points.
The good thing about the hotel is the location and the breakfast. I would like to highlight the excellent service received from Edgar. We sent them our feedback, and the only thing we received was a copy-pasted reply along with about 10,000 points, which for the hotel is worth around 20–30 EUR.
17.11.2025
Not bad, the nearby roads are under construction.
03.11.2025
Small space but good location
20.10.2025
It's a well-established hotel with a very convenient location; it's easy to get around, and the old market is right next door…
20.09.2025
The hotel is very nice and the transportation is convenient.
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POIs near hotel
Erotic Museum (3 min)
Museum displaying erotic art and objects from various cultures and historical periods. Admission fee required.
Tickets: Barcelona: LUMINISCENCE Entry Ticket, 22 EUR View
El Triangle (4 min)
Shopping mall at Plaça de Catalunya with retail stores open 10am–10pm.
Tickets: 3 Houses of Gaudí, 91 EUR View
Museum of Motorcycles (5 min)
Collection of vintage and historic motorcycles documenting motorcycling heritage.
Tickets: Barcelona: Petra – Glory of the Nabateans VR Experience, 10 EUR View
Pati Manning (5 min)
Architectural courtyard or public space in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.
Tickets: Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA): Entry Ticket, 12 EUR View
Barcelona Shoe Museum (6 min)
Museum displaying footwear from various historical periods and cultures, housed in a Gothic building.
Tickets: Barcelona Cathedral: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide, 19 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «Bar Lobo» (1 min)
Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 3, 08001 Barcelona
DosTrece Restaurant-Lounge (3 min)
Carrer del Carme, 40, 08001 Barcelona
Frequently asked questions about Le Méridien Barcelona
Are pets allowed at Le Méridien Barcelona?
Yes, pets are allowed on request with a fee of approximately €49.50 per pet per night.
What types of rooms are available at this hotel?
Room types include Deluxe Double room, Premium Double room, Double Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom Double Family Suite, Grand Terrace High Floor Double Suite, 1 Bedroom Corner Double Suite with city view, Prestige Double Suite, and Panoramic Penthouse Top Floor Double Suite with city view.
Does the hotel have conference facilities?
Yes, there are two conference halls opened in 2006 with a maximum capacity of 260 people and ten smaller meeting rooms for business meetings.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is served buffet style but is not included in the total price and must be paid at the property.
What wellness amenities does the hotel offer?
The hotel features a spa and wellness center with facilities including a sauna, massage services, steam room, solarium, and a fitness center.
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