Press

What the press say ...

National and international press have recognized the quality, style and authenticity of the Grand Hotel Central. Here are just some of the special mentions we’ve received.

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KLM Airlines

“"Is the perfect place to stay"”

VOGUE UK

“This Art Decò hotel has exactly what you need when is hot, hot, hot”

MARIE CLAIRE AUSTRALIA

“The best hotel sits smack bang in Barcelona´s heart and boasts jaw-dropping views that embrace the entire city”

LONDON EVENING STANDARD

“The gorgeous views of the city”

BRUMMEL

“Barcelona’s premier five-star boutique offering, the Grand Hotel Central, located in the heart of the Gothic quarter, is a quiet masterpiece of refined minimalism”

THE GUARDIAN

“This stylishly decadent infinity pool and bar is on the roof of the Grand Hotel Central in Barcelona. Swimming a length or two and watching a cityscape go by when you turn your head to the side really is an experience”

WALLPAPER

“The best place in the city to recline and watch the evening light disappear”

TRIPADVISOR

“The hotel's rooftop bar and pool are a great spot to enjoy the views, and soak up the sun”

THE INDEPENDENT

“An infinity swimming pool with 360-views of the city. It is breathtaking and the perfect place to rest hungover heads”

THE INDEPENDENT

“The most stylish property in the center of Barcelona”

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER

“The thing everyone loves about Grand Hotel Central is its rooftop infinity pool: 10 meters of heaven with panoramic, old town views”

L’ÉVÉNEMENT

“Au dernier étage de l’hôtel, la surface de la piscine flirte avec des toitures du quartier . C’est l’une des plus impressionnantes de Barcelone”

HARPER´S BAZAAR

“Skybar of Grand Hotel Central one of the best rooftop bar in the world”

TRIPADVISOR

“The most 10 incredible hotel rooftops in the world”

EL PAIS

“Skybar entre las 12 mejores piscinas de España”

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER ESPAÑA

“Una de las 10 mejores terrazas de hotel con piscina de España”

EL NACIONAL

“Grand Hotel Central ameniza los fines de semana barceloneses con su vermut infinito en el Skybar”

MEN’S HEALTH

“Un cinco estrellas con decoración cálida, clásico contemporáneo, excelente servicio y una de las mejores terrazas de hotel de la ciudad”

THE SUNDAY TIMES TRAVEL

“Ageing flourishes (a lobby in the formerhouse-carriage hall and marble columns) sit easily beside metal sliding doors and modern art.”