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The Hotel Arc La Rambla is located in the heart of Barcelona, on the Ramblas, a picturesque promenade linking the centre of Barcelona with the sea.Thanks to its location, you can visit by food lots of must-see places, as the Liceu, the Cathedral, the council or Colom Statue. Come to visit Barcelona and enjoy an unforgettable stay at this 3 star hotel in Barcelona. Either if your travel is business or pleasure, you will find a very achievable price for the location of the hotel, in the centre of Barcelona.At the Hotel Arc La Rambla in Barcelona you will find the kind of room that best fits your needs. At this Ramblas hotel in Barcelona you will find 98 rooms to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The Hotel Arc La Rambla in Barcelona is the perfect accommodation for romantic holidays in Barcelona centre.
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HOTEL STYLE
City View
Great View
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Catalan and 3 more
Location
La Rambla, 19, 08002 Barcelona Spain
Name/address in local language
Hotel Arc La Rambla
3,711 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Nestled in the heart of La Rambla, Hotel Arc La Rambla receives high marks for its cleanliness and serene atmosphere, with travelers frequently commending the spotless rooms and tranquil common areas. While the hotel boasts a prime location favored for its proximity to attractions and transport, some guests note the trade-off can be noise levels. The rooms are generally appreciated for their tidiness and decor, though opinions on size and noise insulation vary.
The staff's friendliness and efficiency stand out, contributing significantly to guests' positive experiences. Amenities are considered convenient, and the hotel is seen as offering good value, despite some views of breakfast and room features being basic.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Serene
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Helpful
Amenities
Satisfactory
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We spent 3 nights at Arc La Rambla the beginning of June as we were taking a cruise out of Barcelona. It is a boutique hotel, the rooms are on the small side, and not a whole lot of storage, however it was clean, comfortable and fairly quiet even though it is on a main tourist area. It is about a half hour drive from the airport, easy to get a taxi outside the airport. My husband did ask ahead of time about the cost, which is metered. We paid extra for the breakfast which was well worth it, they had a good variety of food to fill you up before heading out. We were fortunate that when we arrived around 2pm we were able to get into our room. If you are early they do have lockers that you can store you luggage until your room is ready, I think they were a couple of euros each. The location is perfect for walking and exploring, our taxi driver told us not to eat at any of the places on Las Rambla as they are over priced and the food is not very good, he suggested heading the side streets across from the hotel for food. We found a couple of restaurants that we enjoyed which were maybe a 10 or 15 minute walk from the hotel. The front desk people were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. The hotel pre-ordered a taxi for us to take us to the cruise terminal, which isn't very far from the hotel. We will be back in Barcelona in October on our way to Madrid, and will probably stay at this location again.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded Jun 26, 2024
Dear zorzetti1960, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful review and for your detailed experience about your stay at Arc La Rambla. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your time in Barcelona and found our location convenient for your travel plans. We are pleased that you found our facilities clean and comfortable, and that you enjoyed the additional breakfast. We always strive to offer a wide variety to satisfy our guests. It's great to know that the advice from your taxi driver about exploring the restaurants on the side streets led you to discover pleasant places to eat. Additionally, we are glad to hear that our reception staff was friendly and helpful during your stay. We appreciate your comments about the pre-ordered taxi service and are happy to have facilitated your transfer to the cruise terminal. We are also pleased that you are considering staying with us again in October on your way to Madrid. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with an equally pleasant stay. Have a great trip and see you soon! Please, do not hesitate to contact us directly to get the best deal! Warm regards, Hotel Arc La Rambla
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This hotel is very popular for pre and post cruise guests and for good reason. It is a short taxi ride (about 10 mins., 15 euro) to the port and is located right on La Rambla, the bustling center of the city. At check-in, we were greeted by the very cheerful and helpful Cristina. Our room, a standard double, was located on the top (5th) floor. It was a good size and even included a bench for luggage. The bathtub was a bit treacherous as it was quite high and there was no handrail, be sure to check if you have mobility issues. Also, the bathroom could have used a few more amenities (bar soap, washcloth, tissues, etc.) On our floor there was a nice rooftop terrace with loungers and tables and chairs. No views but a a pleasant place to relax. The breakfast had a good variety of sweet and savory, hot and cold items. Overall, a perfect place for a short stay in Barcelona!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Request a room on a higher floor to avoid noise
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Response from Marketing Manager, Marketing at Hotel Arc La Rambla
Responded Sep 30, 2024
Dear Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed review with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant stay and that our location on La Rambla and proximity to the port were convenient for your pre/post-cruise visit. Cristina will be thrilled to hear your kind words about her warm and helpful service at check-in. We’re glad that you found your room spacious and comfortable, but we also appreciate your feedback about the bathtub and bathroom amenities. Your comments will help us improve and better accommodate our guests' needs, especially regarding accessibility and convenience. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the rooftop terrace and the variety of options at breakfast. We hope you had a relaxing time during your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another short stay or even a longer visit next time! Please, do not hesitate to contact us directly to get the best offer. Kind regards, Hotel Arc La Rambla
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Perfect location for a quick access to the city and public transport. The hotel offers a good standard, Price are fai and the breakfast are plentiful, however not varied (we stayed for 9 nights, and it was the same every day).
Staff is friendly and helpful. No hotel slippers, but you can get them in a shop nearby (across the street), for a low cost as a set of five. Also, the rooms appear to be a bit cold during the winter months, so make sure to keep a card in cardholder inside the room (some of the cleaning staff removed it, and the service stopped). Choose the rooms with a french balcony towards the street. Maybe a bit more noisy, but still with a great view to the street. Clean rooms and good service for the towels, etc.
We used a taxi service from the link at the hotels home page, if any bulky luggage, just write a comment when ordering.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â If possible, choose an early breakfast. It's a bit crowded when you get there after 0830.
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The hotel is in a prime position on La Ramblas, lots of shops and restaurants : it is surprisingly quiet in rooms and shutters, voile & heavy curtain mean not disturbed by sound or light ; Rooms are cleaned, beds and towels changed daily, very impressed. the breakfast is plentiful and a lot of variety: do NOT eat/drink on La Rambla centre pavement, 6€ for coffee BUT inside restaurants 2€ , this is because they pay a premium to use the centre pavement and pass on cost to tourists; The staff at Hotel Arc are very helpful & friendly, especially Edvin & Leonardo who both went above & beyond in assisting us, we are very grateful; The Barceloneta Beach is 10 min walk to right of hotel, just across from Christopher Columbus statue. Taxis are plentiful and if more than 2 people , usually cheaper than by bus. Sagrada Familia is a must but book in advance : we spent 3 1/2 hours there , took lift to top, great views. the walk down is challenging, narrow & dark in Places and the last part is a very tight spiral staircase.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Marketing Manager, Marketing at Hotel Arc La Rambla
Responded Sep 13, 2023
Dear Go32793783780, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review of your experience at Hotel Arc in Barcelona. It's truly heartening to hear about the exceptional quality of your stay. The prime location on La Rambla with well-appointed rooms, undoubtedly provided a remarkable and comfortable visit. Thank you very much for your mention of the attentive staff, especially Edvin and Leonardo. Your recommendations for exploring Barcelona, from the delightful Barceloneta Beach to the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia, will be very useful for future guests. We deeply appreciate the time and effort you've put into sharing these invaluable insights. Once again, thank you for choosing Hotel Arc for your stay, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Do not hesitate to contact us directly to get the best deal! Kind regards, Hotel Arc La Rambla
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Rooms are small and we didn’t like that our room window didn’t look outside but into other parts of the hotel. Doesn’t leave you with much privacy or any natural light. Shower needs a door because water spills out. No hair conditioner- remember to bring your own. Location is great and metro stop is a few steps away which makes it convenient. Housekeeping is efficient and front desk staff, especially Kristina, was very helpful. Our keys kept getting deactivated which was frustrating. We opted for the daily breakfast, which is very average for the price you pay. No fresh juices and very little fresh fruit. Eggs are rubbery, coffee comes from a machine, and nothing is made to order. If I had to do it again, I would’ve eaten at one of the many nearby coffee shops with fresher food at half the price. The hotel is closer to town but you will need a taxi to get to the airport or the train station. Would advise to use metro to get to Sagrada Familia or Park Guell from here. Enjoy Barcelona!
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Get a room with a balcony if you want to see outside.
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This hotel ticked all the boxes and then went the extra mile. Location next to metro and not far from the cruise terminal. Arrived 10.45 and cos they had a room ready, they were happy to reschedule rooms and let us check in. Room fully functional, inc free room safe, and never once heard external noise despite the hotel location. However what makes this hotel are the staff. We had a few questions and on every occasion we got a positive response. As a result we got extra pillows, glasses for our cocktails, told where the ice machine was and gave us a polystyrene ice bucket so we could get more ice whenever we wanted. Room key gets affected by your phone but they were quick to give you a new key. Final point is we felt incredibly safe at this hotel
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â We were happy with room 218
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Responded Jun 1, 2023
Dear AndyP1998, Thank you for sharing your experience! It's fantastic to hear that your stay at the hotel was perfect and that it exceeded your expectations. The convenient location next to the metro and close proximity to the cruise terminal must have been a great advantage. The flexibility of our staff in accommodating your early arrival and rescheduling rooms for you is commendable and shows our dedication to customer satisfaction. We are glad to hear that your room was well-equipped, including the free room safe. It's great that despite the hotel's location, you never once heard external noise, ensuring a peaceful and comfortable stay. The attentive and helpful staff truly made a difference in your experience. Their positive responses to your questions, provision of extra pillows, glasses, guidance to the ice machine, and providing a polystyrene ice bucket demonstrate our commitment to going the extra mile. It's also important to note that you felt incredibly safe at the hotel, which is a crucial aspect of any stay. The prompt response to the issue with the room key affected by your phone showcases our efficiency in addressing any concerns. Thank you again for sharing your positive experience. Please, feel free to contact us directly for the best possible deal. Greetings from Barcelona, Hotel Arc la Rambla
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Located at the Columbus Column end of Barcelonas most famous street, La Rambla. The hotel is only 2 min walk to Metro station Dressanes and about 15 min walk to other end of La Rambla at Plaça de Catalunya.
Immediately outside are a few restaurants that of course are overpriced but our thinking is we know we could eat the same food cheaper a couple of streets back but what’s the point in that? Unless you’re a backpacker trying to save a dollar (or Euro!) where you can, paying extra for the experience of eating and taking in the vibe on Barcelonas most famous street is really not that big a deal.
Now… noise. La Rambla is a VERY busy street with pedestrians walking up and down all hours of the night. So if you have a room overlooking the street you will have noise. We knew this and it’s amazing how good noise cancelling ear phones can be 😀
The hotel itself was perfectly fine. Room was smallish but clean. We weren’t in the room much anyway so size not relevant. We arrived early but was able to store all of our luggage in lockers in the hotel for €2.
Would recommend this hotel for sure purely on location but also had positive experiences with all the staff we dealt with.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded Jan 5, 2023
Dear Travelled_AS, Thank you very much for recommending Hotel Arc La Rambla to our future guests. We are glad to hear that you loved our fantastic location, our cozy and clean rooms, the good transport connection, the nearby restaurants and our excellent staff. If at any time you decide to return to Barcelona, we will be delighted to welcome you with the same affection as last time. Do not hesitate to book your stay directly through our website or by email, where you will find the best prices. A greeting from Barcelona! Hotel Arc La Rambla
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The metro stop 2 mins away is called Drassanes and 5 minutes in the other direction is Liceu.
30 minute walk to the beach. 20 minute walk to Picasso museum and quirky shops. Gothic quarter starts across the road. La Boqueria market is 5 minutes up the road.
The hotel is clean, tidy and comfortable. Beds are made daily and fresh towels always replaced. Only one negative is no tea and coffee facilities in room, but it has a safe, wardrobe area with shelves, air con, fridge, TV, WI-FI and a good size ensuite.
You can leave luggage in the lockers for €2 for any length of time in the lobby area.
Staff friendly and helpful.
Would definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded Aug 29, 2022
Dear EAP8181, Thank you for taking the time to post such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our great location. We appreciate your recommendation and be absolutely assured that there is always a warm welcome waiting for you here at Hotel Arc La Rambla. Do not hesitate to contact us directly to get the best deal! Warm regards,
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Very convenient location near to the sea end of La Rambla - can get a bit noisy at night but that's the price you pay for convenience. Staff very helpful, rooms clean and bed comfortable. Some of the amenities/features need attention - our room key kept glitching and had to be reset three times, TV channels are restricted to news only for English guests, wi-fi patchy.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Responded Apr 25, 2024
Dear Davib506, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and for choosing to stay at Hotel Arc La Rambla in Barcelona! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the convenient location of our hotel near the sea at the end of La Rambla. We appreciate your acknowledgment of our helpful staff and our commitment to cleanliness and comfort in our rooms. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the glitchy room key. Please note that if the keys are kept near your mobile phone, they may demagnetize, so it's important to keep them away from your device. As for TV channels, we offer a variety of languages including Spanish, English, Italian, German, French, Russian, and Catalan for our guests' enjoyment. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future. Do not hesitate to contact us directly to get the best deal! Kind regards, Hotel Arc La Rambla
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It was our second visit to hotel after five years. The check-in was very smooth and fast. Unfortunately we could not get the room on higher floor so we settled for second floor facing La Rambla with a small balcony. It was not possible to keep curtains open due to lower height but luckily there was no outside sound in the room. The room was decent size with good bathroom. The biggest highlights of this hotel are, location right on famous La Rambla street, very efficient staff who was very helpful with guests and reasonable rates. It had sunbeds on small terrace on top floor. The breakfast could have better which needed some more options specially for vegetarians. Worth staying...
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Avoid lower floor rooms facing La Rambla. Minimum 3rd floor and above.
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Responded Nov 21, 2022
Dear Balkrishna Shroff, First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to write such a fantastic comment! We are delighted to hear it is your second time with us and you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your kind words about our smooth and fast chek-in, our nice rooms, our efficient and helpful staff, our reasonable rates and our biggest highlight, our location right on the famous Rambla street. We look forward seeing you again soon, be absolutely assured that there’s always a warm welcome waiting for you at Hotel Arc La Rambla. Do not hesitate to contact us directly to get the best deal! Greetings, Hotel Arc La Rambla
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Hello, good afternoon. Thank you very much for contacting us. We regret to inform you that we do not have laundry service, however there are many laundromats nearby. You can ask for information at reception and they will explain the nearby options. Kind regards
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PRICE RANGE
C$135 - C$263 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SpainCataloniaProvince of BarcelonaBarcelonaCiutat Vella (Old Town) / La Rambla / El Raval
NUMBER OF ROOMS
98
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Many travellers enjoy visiting BasÃlica de Santa Maria del Mar (0.8 km), Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes (5.5 km), and Ciutat Vella (0.3 km).