NH Collection Barcelona Pódium, Barcelona

• Excellent location in the Eixample neighborhood with easy walking access to the Arc de Triomf, Picasso Museum, and Las Ramblas.
• The rooftop terrace is a great place to hang out and is equipped with a full-service bar and a medium-sized pool. 
• Despite being in a historic 19th-century building, the rooms feel modern and updated. 
• Several kid-friendly amenities, including a special breakfast area and toys in the dining room.
• Multiple food choices: the rooftop bar serves tapas, and the ground-floor restaurant serves buffet breakfast and traditional Spanish lunch and dinner. 

• One of the hotel's best features, the rooftop terrace, closes seasonally. 
• Rooms on the lower floor let in the surrounding city noises, though higher-floor rooms offer a quieter stay.
• Thin walls let in noise from adjoining rooms. 

Authenticity

NH Collection Barcelona Podium is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, offering a blend of historical charm and modern elegance. The hotel underwent a full renovation in 2007, keeping its historic bones intact while updating rooms to be modern, bright, and airy. Rooms are decorated with marble surfaces, designer lamps, and contemporary artwork that reflects Barcelona's art culture. Travelers can easily try Spanish cuisine on-site, with tapas offered at the rooftop bar and a traditional Spanish lunch and dinner in the ground-floor restaurant. 

Location

Situated in the Eixample neighborhood, NH Collection Barcelona Podium is ideally positioned for exploring the city. Just behind the Arc de Triomf, the hotel is a short ten-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and the historic El Born neighborhood, famous for hosting medieval jousting tournaments. Cultural attractions such as the Picasso Museum, Santa Caterina Market, and Palau de la Música are within a 10-15 minute walk. Although the hotel is set on a busy street, it offers a convenient base with easy access to public transportation, including the Tetuan metro stop and Arc de Triomf Station, both less than a ten-minute walk away.

Rooms & Bathrooms

The hotel has 140 rooms that are decorated in a simple but elegant fashion, with a white and cream color palette that creates a bright and airy space. Recently renovated, the rooms feature NH Collection's signature Sleep Better Mattresses, rain showerheads, and spacious bathrooms. Room categories range from the compact Superior Double to the spacious Junior Suites, which include separate living areas and floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light. Premium rooms offer small balconies with city views, worth the upgrade for travelers wanting to take in views of Barcelona. 

Amenities

NH Collection Barcelona Pódium's seasonal rooftop terrace bar is the star of the show, especially in the summer months. It serves a full menu of drinks and Spanish tapas. The terrace has sweeping city views and a medium-sized pool with plenty of adjacent lounge seating. Beyond the rooftop bar, the hotel has food available all day in its ground-floor restaurant that hosts a breakfast buffet and serves a traditional Spanish menu for lunch and dinner. On the seventh floor of the hotel, travelers can access a gym and sauna.

Family-Friendliness

NH Collection Barcelona Pódium is a great choice for families, offering multiple amenities and services for travelers with children. Kids under 12 stay for free, the hotel provides extra cots and cribs, and the restaurant features a kids' corner and a dedicated children's menu. Family Interconnecting Rooms and Junior Suites offer extra space for families, and the hotel's stroller-friendly design allows easy access to all floors.