HOTEL MONTECARLO, Barcelona

Hotel Montecarlo - A 19th-century palace with rooftop terrace on La Ramblas

Located in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona's oldest district, this converted 19th-century palace turned Barcelona hotel has operated since 1945. Originally built in 1910 as a newspaper office, the 4-star Hotel Montecarlo now features air-conditioned rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and latex mattresses. Each guest receives bathrobes and slippers, while rooms include individually controlled air conditioning and minibars. The property serves a breakfast buffet with fresh-squeezed juice and local bakery pastries. A rooftop sun terrace provides views over the historic center, with lounge chairs for guests. The Montecarlo sits directly on La Ramblas, with La Boqueria Market and Liceu Opera Theatre just 2 minutes away on foot. Plaza Catalunya, the airport bus stop, stands 492.1 ft from the property, while multiple landmarks including Cathedral of Barcelona and Guell Palace are within 1640.4 ft.

Pros

The historical building has undergone regular renovations since its conversion

Rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of Barcelona's historic center

Breakfast includes fresh-squeezed juice and local bakery items

Prime location provides immediate access to major cultural attractions

Cons

Some rooms experience street noise from La Ramblas

Ground floor rooms may feel subway vibrations