Rooms

All rooms are immaculate. On our last visit we stayed in a Superior Room overlooking a quiet courtyard at the rear of the hotel. We loved the terrace with its table and easy chairs - perfect for making the most of the evening sun. Other Superior Rooms have balconies opening onto the lively street below, with double-glazing to help keep the peace at night.

Double Rooms are a little smaller. The hotel also has Family Rooms and a couple of Single Rooms without external windows.

Sleek bathrooms come with power showers, fluffy towels and a few toiletries. You get all the necessary bits and bobs, too: minibars, hairdryers, air-conditioning, WiFi, good lighting.

The rather masculine décor blends moody tones of slate grey, midnight blue, chocolate brown and dark gold with plenty of contrasting textures and tactile surfaces. You’ll find leather or suede headboards, marble floors, voile curtains, silky bedcovers, plumped-up pillows, brushed-velvet cushions and perhaps an armchair if there’s space.

Features include:

• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

The hotel has its own great-value tapas bar, Bruc 33, which feels like an independent establishment. Dishes were well presented and we loved our goats cheese salad. Note that it often closes for a month or so around August. For sundowners, the roof terrace cocktails are superb - a tad more expensive, but worth it. (Open from May to October.)

In the morning, a typical Spanish continental buffet breakfast is served. It'll set you up for the day, but we'd be tempted to head out to one of the local cafes in search of churros y chocolate instead.

You won’t have any trouble finding a good bite beyond Constanza’s doors. You’re on the southern tip of the Eixample, and El Born, El Raval and the Barri Gòtic are all within walking distance, so you can pretty much follow your nose and end up at some fabulous eatery without having to rely too much on luck.

Features include:

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Gaudí's most famous buildings - La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Familia - are all within a short walk. Another, Casa Calvert (now a restaurant), is around the corner
  
• Shopaholics will find heaven on Passeig de Gràcia, which is a 5-minute stroll. You can also browse the wares at massive department store El Corte Ingles, close by on Plaça de Catalunya
  
• Explore the Barri Gòtic, with its narrow, shop-lined alleyways and tree-shaded squares. Make sure you stop off at the magnificent cathedral, which has a soaring stone-laced facade, gothic gargoyles, and a gaggle of geese guarding its leafy cloister
  
• Just beyond the Barri Gòtic is El Born, a trendy district packed with independent boutiques and buzzing bars.
  
• Excellent museums in the city include the Picasso museum, the MACBA (Barcelona's modern art gallery, set in El Raval) and the Joan Miró foundation
  
• Head north west to Nou Camp for a tour of FC Barcelona’s stadium. A short cab or metro ride will get you there within 10 minutes
  
• Or head south to the beach - about 20 minutes by foot (10 by cab or metro)

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Shopping / markets

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome, and you're well placed to explore the city (without being in the thick of it).

Best for:

Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

The Family Rooms can sleep 4; each has a double/twin bedroom with an exterior window, an adjoining space with a double sofabed, and an ensuite bathroom. The single rooms are useful for teenagers who want their own space. Superior Rooms can hold an extra bed and baby cot.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available, Family Rooms

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Hotel Constanza is located at the southern end of the Eixample district in central Barcelona. It's a 5-minute walk from the Urquinaona, Plaça de Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia metro stations.

By Air:
Barcelona's El Prat Airport (20km away) is served by numerous international carriers. You can take a taxi straight to the hotel, or catch one of the frequent buses and trains which run from the airport direct to Plaça de Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia respectively.

By Train:
Take the mid-afternoon Eurostar from London to Paris, then transfer to the overnight sleeper to Barcelona - see Seat 61 for further details.

By Car:
It's unlikely you'll need a car in Barcelona, but if you want to hire one to explore the surrounding countryside, see our car rental recommendations.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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