Hotel in Barcelona
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this hotel
The Kimpton Vividora Hotel, an IHG Hotel is located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, a short walk from the Plaça Catalunya metro station and in the Portal del Angel shopping district and 10 minutes from the Paseo de Gracia shopping area.
Amenities
Business facilities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Gym
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Safe
Childcare services
Toilet with grab rails
Accessible by lift
Key access
Key card access
Contactless check-in/out
Emergency cord in bathroom
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Warm staff , quick room service when asked for very prompt response staff is friendly and helpful. The room was always well cleaned and very welcoming after an entire day out.excellent stay and highly recommend this place when in Barcelona.lived this city and it’s warm people and the food
9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Good breakfast, with more than enough to eat.
Rooms a little bit to small when you stay longer than one night.
9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Rooftop pool was great.
Staff were very helpful, polite and friendly.
Taxi from airport unable to stop outside and left us on Ramblas. Only a few minutes walk, but awkward with suitcases.
However, the hotel can order a taxi to pick you up directly outside the front door.
6 / 10Average·Oct 2026
The hotel’s location was excellent, making it very convenient for exploring Barcelona. My room was situated far away from the lifts, which made it exceptionally quiet, something I particularly appreciated as a light sleeper. I slept well throughout my stay, and the room was clean and pleasantly decorated. The shower was also reliable, with consistently warm water. Overall, the room provided a peaceful and comfortable place to return to after a day exploring the city.
I chose Kimpton Vividora as a special treat, but unfortunately found the overall experience underwhelming for a five-star hotel.
My disappointment began at check-in. I arrived at approximately 13:35 and completed the check-in process, only to be told that although my room was clean, I would need to return at 15:00. I fully appreciate that early check-in isn’t guaranteed, but when I returned at 14:50, another receptionist explained that the room still needed to be inspected. I was asked to take a seat, despite there being no available seating near reception, and eventually received my keys after a further wait. The entire experience lacked the warmth and attentiveness I had expected.
This continued during my stay. I received a card under my room door explaining that the hotel had been unable to deliver a complimentary amenity gift and asking me to contact reception. When I called, the receptionist repeatedly spoke over me, making the conversation difficult to follow. I understood that someone would bring the gift to my room, but it never arrived. The gift itself wasn’t important, but the lack of follow-through was disappointing.
There were also several minor issues with the facilities. The toilet was initially difficult to flush, although this was subsequently fixed. The curtains frequently caught on their rail, some lifts lacked floor indicators, and the reception area wasn’t particularly obvious upon arrival. The bedside charging ports were also USB-A rather than USB-C.
The pillows were extremely flat, requiring me to use three, and the room had very limited space for a suitcase. Although the decor was pleasant, the room didn’t feel particularly luxurious.
Individually, these issues were relatively minor, but collectively they detracted from the experience. Having enjoyed warmer welcomes, more attentive service and more effortless stays at less expensive four-star hotels in Barcelona, I struggled to see the value in paying a premium for this property.
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