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Lonely Planet review
Run by the same owners as two other fine hotels - the Astoria and the Claris - this is a well-located quality option that probably deserves an extra star. Decor varies greatly from one room to another, but they're all classy and comfortable.
The Hotel Balmes experience begins in the lobby and public passageways, where stunning African masks and statuettes and original Catalan artwork mark it out as a place of individual style. Rooms are stylish, replete with those light and dark contrasts that work so well. If you're here during low season (generally high summer and deepest, darkest winter), the prices may just be the best in town. The rooms are also spacious; some of those on the ground floor are split-level and come with a private terrace. Hanging gardens cascade into the pleasant internal courtyard and pool area, where there's also a bar. Another highlight is the service, which is attentive when you need it to be and discreet at other times. Located in a residential and shopping area, you're a short walk or one stop away from the old town by train.
Services & facilities
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
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Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
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Cards accepted
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Jcb international
- American express
- Diners club
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Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Guest services
- Multilingual staff
- Room service (limited hours)
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
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Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
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Pets
- Pets allowed
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Luggage storage
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Outdoor space
- Rooftop terrace
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Restaurant/Café
- Restaurant
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Currency exchange
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- Bar/lounge
Description
Location. Located in central Barcelona, Balmes is within walking distance of Fundacio Antoni Tapies, Casa Mila, and Casa Batllo. Nearby points of interest also include Sagrada Familia and Placa de Catalunya.
Hotel Features. Balmes features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room. This 3-star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.
Guestrooms. 100 air-conditioned guestrooms at Balmes feature minibars and safes. Accommodations offer city or garden views. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones with voice mail. Flat-screen televisions have satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily.