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Colon

Avinguda de la Catedral, 7, 08002, Barcelona, Spain
Colon
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 66 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 66 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Would stay there again." source Orbitz

    "Wonderful hotel, with great location." source Priceline

    "We would stay there again if visiting Barcelona." source Expedia

    "Would highly recommend to others." source Priceline

  • Clean: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The room was clean but small I believe for a four-star hotel." source Orbitz

    "The rooms were of the quality I expected for a 4 star in Europe and the facility was clean." source Priceline

    "The room that I stayed in, even though small, is very clean and comfortable, with rather good size bathroom." source Expedia

    "The rooms were very clean and the staff was very helpful." source Priceline

    "My single room was very clean and cool since the air conditioning worked so well." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The food was excellent and the service superb." source Orbitz

    "Great location, very friendly staff, beautiful decor." source Priceline

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Location, architecture and style. The hotel is in a great location in the center of the city, just a few blocks from the Rambla." source Priceline

    "The hotel was centrally located." source Travelocity

    "The hotel was located in a plaza that did not allow cars which made it a wonderful place to relax." source Expedia

    "The facilities and staff were excellent and good location. The hotel accommodations, location were excellent." source Priceline

    "This hotel is in an excellent location right across from the Gothic Cathedral and two blocks down from Las Ramblas. Its a centrally located with easy access to most site seeing locations." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Most of the rooms had balconies and the location was excellent, close to many attractions." source Priceline

    "Interior room is very quiet. Balcony room larger but more noise." source Travelocity

    "Single rooms have very bad view." source Expedia

    "Room was very small but clean." source Expedia

More information on Colon

The Hotel Colon is a 4 star hotel located in the centre of Barcelona and offers luxurious, classic accommodation. It consists of 141 bedrooms and many rooms are constantly being refurbished. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, central heating, mini bar, safe, interactive high resolution TV, CD/ DVD player, secure high speed Internet connection, en-suite bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, and work desk. Other amenities are Baby sitting service (*fee), Banquet facilities, Bar, Concierge, Conference facilities, Currency exchange, Internet access High-Speed, Internet access Wireless, Lift / Elevator, Lobby, Non-smoking rooms, Parking facilities at cost, Pets allowed, Reception, Restaurant, Room service, Safe deposit box, Smoke-free hotel.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:


Total Rooms:

single room:private bathroom safe (extra charge) TV telephone heating All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, safe (extra charge), TV, telephone and heating.double room:private bathroom telephone TV safe (extra charge) heating All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, safe (extra charge), TV, telephone and heating.double room single:private bathroom safe (extra charge) TV Telephine and heating All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, safe (extra charge), TV, telephone and heating.

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

single room:private bathroom safe (extra charge) TV telephone heating All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, safe (extra charge), TV, telephone and heating.double room:private bathroom telephone TV safe (extra charge) heating All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, safe (extra charge), TV, telephone and heating.double room single:private bathroom safe (extra charge) TV Telephine and heating All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, safe (extra charge), TV, telephone and heating.

Directions

From Barcelona Airport (BCN): Distance to Hotel Colon Barcelona is 16 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive. Getting there. There is a train station a short walk from the airport terminals. The RENFE train runs between the airport and Barcelona's centre every half an hour. The fare is 3 EUR for a single ticket. There is an Aerobus service operating to Pla�a de Catalunya every 12 minutes, costing 6.50 EUR for a return ticket. There are taxi ranks in front of the terminal buildings, and the fare to the city centre is approximately 25 EUR. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. The Hotel Colon Barcelona is on Avenida Catedral opposite the cathedral in central Barcelona. The nearest metro stations are Jaume I, Urquinaona and Liceu. The integrated metro and bus system in Barcelona is a cheap, efficient way to explore the city. Validate tickets in machines prior to boarding. Driving directions. From Barcelona Airport: Take the highway, direction Barcelona. Then follow the A2 Barcelona ring road. Turn off at Exit 21 and take La Rambla (a wide boulevard) toward the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter).Follow signs for the cathedral and the Hotel Colon Barcelona is just off the cathedral square on Avenida de la Catedral.

Area

In the very centre of Palma with a family atmosphere, Hotel Colon is open all year round and is ideal for pleasure or business trips to Palma de Mallorca.

Attractions

Gothic Cathedral 0 Mi / 0 Km Saume I Underground Station 0 Mi / 0 Km Picasso Museum 0 Mi / 1 Km Las Ramblas 0 Mi / 1 Km Plaza Catalunya Underground 0 Mi / 1 Km Port Of Barcelona 0 Mi / 1 Km Paseo De Garcia 1 Mi / 1 Km La Pedrera 1 Mi / 2 Km Coach Station 2 Mi / 3 Km Sants Main Rail Station 3 Mi / 5 Km El Prat Airport 7 Mi / 12 Km Golf Course 16 Mi / 25 Km Sabadell 16 Mi / 25 Km Mataro 19 Mi / 30 Km Terrassa 19 Mi / 30 Km Sitges 22 Mi / 35 Km Casino 25 Mi / 40 KmConference Rooms 2 Meeting Rooms Capacity Of Largest Room 250 People Maximum Conference Capacity 150 People Maximum Banquet Capacity 140 People Meeting Room Name Miro Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 50 Maximum U Shaped Style Capacity 25 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 30 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 40 Does The Room Have Windows With Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectively Blacked Out Yes Meeting Room Name Marina Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 150 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 50 Maximum U Shaped Style Capacity 40 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 200 Maximum Dinner dance Style Capacity 120 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 140 Does The Room Have Windows With Natural Daylight Yes Can These Windows Be Effectively Blacked Out Yes Fees May Apply To Above Facilities

Dining

Restaurant / Dining Informationno restaurant available

Information by Orbitz

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