Silken Gran Hotel Havana

Just returned from a 4 night stay. The staff were friendly, well turned out, and english speaking. The hotel was clean and pleasantly decorated. A fair bit of noise from the main road outside, but that's just city life. The room was above standard and fit for purpose, although I'm not sure how warm the room would get during the peak summer months. A good spread at breakfast. The hotel as a base was an easy 15 min walk from P.D Catalunya, and not too far from a metro station.

Stayed 4 days at the Gran Havana in Dec. 2006, the hotel is located just a few steps from the city center (Plaza Catalunya). A representative building on the outside, the interior of the hotel is influenced by modern design. We had a stylish room with a queen-size bed; everything was clean and in order. Got promoted to the executive floor (free 24/7 tea, coffee ans biscuits and a welcome-bottle of cava) . Our rate included a large and delicious buffet breakfast, although the coffee was bitter. There is a nice and spacious... more

A good (but not great location). A good (but not great) hotel. The rooms were comfortable with high design aspirations (modestly executed) in an old shell. Good breakfast.

I had a great deal at this place with a night free with 2 paid nights. Or so I thought. Turns out that alot of Barcelona is closed in August and deals are everywhere. I could have snagged a comparable or LOWER rate at a newer hotel. Like Hotel Centre. If you are attending Don Quixote spanish language school, this place is a big step up from the dorm. Other than that it appeared to be some sort of cruise departure hotel.

I can´t understand how i choosed this hotel for my honeymoon. After a magnificent cruise, we couldn´t expect 2 worst nights. The air-conditioned in the rooms doesn´t work properly. All the hotel should be renovated, in order to be a possible choice for the tourist. The kindless of the reception staff is zero! You have a lot of other hotels at this price to choose in the same central area!

This is a good hotel. I already tried Hilton, Calderon, Condes de Barcelona and Majestic. I was very disapointed with Majestic last time so I tried Silken for the first time. Rooms are very small, however you can ask for the rooms with lower numbers and you will get a larger one. Also ask for high floor since sounds are loud. Food was good, service was ok and overall experience was more or less similar to Majestic at half the price.

Our room was on the 6th floor with a palatial terrace, well equpped with lounger and chairs - not needed for February - but worth considering if going in later months. Anything lower the noise would be intolerable. Room itself was v small, however the bathroom was enormous - very nice. Shower did flood the bathroom - so watch your step. Hotel although 4* - more business focus than tourist. small and empty bar/lounge based in the reception. Lacked atmosphere. Reception spoke excellant English and were helpful. Location... more

We booked through the hotel website and we got a buy 3 get 1 free offer. That's about 100euros a night. A very good deal. This was our first time in Spain. The location is great and it's just a short walk to most locations, which is quite pleasant. It's just opposite to the Ritz Hotel. One major drawback is the poor noise insulation. We heard people walking around in the early morning (~8am), when we're still expecting some more sleep. Anyway I'll recommend this hotel to anyone.

this is a great hotel. i stayed for 3 nights late november 2005 and it could not have been better. great location, great staff, great food, great rooms...what more can i say...if your going to barcelona stay here !

It is billed as a 4 star Hotel, but it isn't, quite. It's on a main road, so it's a bit noisy - but what do you expect if you want a hotel in the centre of town? However, the rooms are fine, the food is good and the staff are friendly, and it's pretty central - walking distance to most of the places we wanted to see.