GRAN MELIÁ Hotels in Barcelona

The Torre Melina is a new hotel in Barcelona. It was formerly the Fairmont but it was undergoing a full refurbishment when we stayed in April. It meant some parts of the hotel were not operational such as the swimming pool, spa and the gym. There was a temporary gym. As we booked a Red Level room we had lounge access and we checked in at the lounge. Our room had a mountain view. The room was new. It was well sized with amenities ranging from television, kettle for tea and coffee, Krups coffee maker, safe, refrigerator. The bathroom had a shower, sink, plenty of bathroom toiletries that were Carner branded such as shampoo to perfume. Other items ranged toothpaste to razor. There was a separate toilet with a jet spray instead of a bidet. I found the bed large and comfortable. USB sockets to charge the phone, even a UK style 3 pin socket as well as the continental 2 pin ones. Lounge access was worth it. We spent a lot of time in the lounge with tea/coffee as well as soft drinks. There was also light food and cakes/desserts available. I did think the food could be better labelled. I was never sure what it was, whether it was suitable for vegetarians or other dietary requirements. The breakfast was nice but again I felt it could be a better experience. As Red Level members we are told we get a better breakfast served in a separate area. It was the same as the rest of the guests. We could order omelettes if we asked the serving staff. Generally there was a good range. Croissants, breads, cereals, cakes. I just expected a little bit more. The hotel itself is rather grand. There was work going on while we were there and I expect it to be impressive once it is all completed. The location is away from the centre. We got here easily from the airport. There is a Metro line that stops directly from the airport to a stop that is less than 10 minutes walk to the hotel. Being near a Metro stop meant we could easily navigate Barcelona such as the Ramblas. We could walk from the hotel to the Nou Camp which is the nearest stop for the HOHO buses.