Duquesa Suites Hotel By Grup Duquessa – A Favorite for Families in Barcelona

Duquesa Suites Hotel sits in an 18th-century building holding the Specialty Monument status. The hotel offers a year-round outdoor plunge pool on the rooftop with sun loungers and views of Barcelona. A complimentary Handy phone is provided to each guest for local exploration and convenience. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk are available. The hotel has a safety deposit box, CCTV in common areas, and key card access for security. Car hire, airport shuttle, and tour desk services can be arranged at the front desk.

All guest rooms are air-conditioned and include a kitchenette with cooking equipment, a capsule coffee machine, and a dining area. Each room offers 1 extra large double bed, a sofa bed, and a private bathroom with free toiletries from the Rituals brand. Family rooms sized for 4 guests have a separate bedroom and single beds for children. Rooms on the front of the building provide views of Port Vell. Bathrooms include a bidet, a hairdryer, and a large shower. Slippers and robes are provided in each suite.

The hotel is set in the center of Barcelona, 400 meters from the Picasso Museum and Barceloneta Metro Station. It is a 5-minute walk to Barceloneta Beach and La Seu Cathedral is 600 meters away. Plaza Reial is 500 meters from the property, and the Gothic Quarter starts at the hotel door. Barcelona El Prat Airport is 13 km from the hotel. Public transport stops for the hop-on hop-off bus are across the boulevard. The cruise port is within walking distance, about a 15-minute walk.

A buffet breakfast is served daily at Hotel Duquesa de Cardona, the sister hotel located a 2-minute walk from Duquesa Suites. The breakfast includes a selection of hot and cold options, with champagne and orange juice available. The rooftop bar at Duquesa Suites offers drinks with views of the harbor. Guests also receive a free drink voucher for the rooftop bar. Artisanal breakfasts and diverse dining options are available at restaurants within a 2-minute walk from the hotel. A welcome gift of Cava or wine and chocolates is placed in the room upon arrival.

Family rooms are spacious and include a kitchenette with an induction cooktop, microwave, fridge freezer, and all utensils for self-catering. The hotel provides a kid-friendly buffet at breakfast and can arrange babysitting or child services upon request. A shallow end of the rooftop plunge pool is available for children. Cleaning staff serviced the rooms daily, and fresh water bottles were provided each day. Guests receive a child-friendly welcome of non-alcoholic drinks upon request. The hotel is located close to the Port Vell area, which has open spaces and family restaurants.

Location: 400m from Picasso Museum and 5 min to Barceloneta Beach

Building: 18th-century Specialty Monument property

Rooms: Family suites with full kitchenette and Port Vell views

Amenities: Complimentary Handy phone for local exploration

Dining: Buffet breakfast with champagne at sister hotel

Pool: Year-round rooftop plunge pool with sun loungers