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InterContinenal Barcelona
Avenida Rius I Taulet 1-3
Barcelona, 08004
Spain
+43 93 4262223
Link to hotel:
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental...cp/hoteldetail
Link to location:
Google Maps
Next tube / subway station:
Placa dEspanya
Older post of this hotel:
Pre-Opening Thread
This is the former Crowne Plaza, which has had its own master thread, (now closed)
Royal Ambassador Experiences
October 2021 by Mister D
October 2021 by Nicolas75
January 2022 by Nicolas 75
April 22 by VaBeachGirl
June 22 by boekel
June 22 by GordonMacPherson
July 22 by Nicolas 75
August 22 by Nicolas 75
August 22 by boekel
November 22 by stimpy
Ambassador Experiences
Avenida Rius I Taulet 1-3
Barcelona, 08004
Spain
+43 93 4262223
Link to hotel:
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental...cp/hoteldetail
Link to location:
Google Maps
Next tube / subway station:
Placa dEspanya
Older post of this hotel:
Pre-Opening Thread
This is the former Crowne Plaza, which has had its own master thread, (now closed)
Royal Ambassador Experiences
October 2021 by Mister D
October 2021 by Nicolas75
January 2022 by Nicolas 75
April 22 by VaBeachGirl
June 22 by boekel
June 22 by GordonMacPherson
July 22 by Nicolas 75
August 22 by Nicolas 75
August 22 by boekel
November 22 by stimpy
Ambassador Experiences
InterContinental Barcelona Master Thread
Jun 24, 2023, 6:23 am
#61
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 693
Jun 24, 2023, 11:04 am
#62
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,533
Yes like it should be. I can see that other people have also enjoyed this hotel judging by this thread so it was a big surprise for me when my experience was not so good.
Jul 1, 2023, 4:59 am
#64
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: AMS+IAH
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Posts: 3,608
I believe:
Club KING room - > executive suite KING (1 bedroom suite WITHOUT balcony)
Others on this thread might argue though :
Club KING no view - > Club King with view (garden court or street)
Club KING room - > executive suite KING (1 bedroom suite WITHOUT balcony)
Others on this thread might argue though :
Club KING no view - > Club King with view (garden court or street)
Jul 3, 2023, 8:12 am
#65
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,386
The hotel staff are first class. No doubt. The rooms and overall product is also impressive. It's not a bad (but far from perfect) location.
Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried the dinning options there? Breakfast aside?
But I have to say, the prices until October are horrible, especially when Kimpton can had substantially cheaper just up the road.
I don't know the Kimpton product there but what little I have read leads me to believe it is robust.
Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried the dinning options there? Breakfast aside?
But I have to say, the prices until October are horrible, especially when Kimpton can had substantially cheaper just up the road.
I don't know the Kimpton product there but what little I have read leads me to believe it is robust.
Jul 3, 2023, 1:48 pm
#66
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: AMS+IAH
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Atacama40 : were you so distracted by Kylie Minoque's new dance hit,
that you skipped my MAY 2023 F&B review upthread of IC BCN's Quirat restaurant and 173 rooftop restaurant
Post 40 & 42 to make it easier for you....
Nicolas has also mentioned some interesting restaurants that are closeby
that you skipped my MAY 2023 F&B review upthread of IC BCN's Quirat restaurant and 173 rooftop restaurant
Post 40 & 42 to make it easier for you....
Nicolas has also mentioned some interesting restaurants that are closeby
Jul 5, 2023, 1:56 am
#67
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,386
Atacama40 : were you so distracted by Kylie Minoque's new dance hit,
that you skipped my MAY 2023 F&B review upthread of IC BCN's Quirat restaurant and 173 rooftop restaurant
Post 40 & 42 to make it easier for you....
Nicolas has also mentioned some interesting restaurants that are closeby
that you skipped my MAY 2023 F&B review upthread of IC BCN's Quirat restaurant and 173 rooftop restaurant
Post 40 & 42 to make it easier for you....
Nicolas has also mentioned some interesting restaurants that are closeby
Jul 5, 2023, 2:19 am
#68
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,386
Located on the topfloor of level 7 is the outdoor pool and the rooftop F&B venue 173.
All 3 elevators provide access to it. The pool is not of the heated variety.
The pool is daily open but closes early if inclement weather expected or when the rooftop restaurant 173 starts opening for dinner (evenings at 19.30)
Also in the evening the pool is lit up neon cerulean blue for instragamable photos but however its surroundings are quite dark and that's why they don't allow evening dips as a safety hazzard. During pool operating hours, tableware & dishes & drinks are served in sturdy plastic to create a safe environment.
Verdict:
Although Barcelona has a myriad of food options,
You cannot deny the sheer ease of having tasty food with views here,
It was so easy and welcoming that me mum prefered to just dine here each evening as she didn't fancy going out late.
(we did not partake in the tapas + flamenco hype)
Staff was very attentive in English & Spanish :
no high performance but relaxed seating and laid back casual ambiance
Nothing pretentious so a good choice if you are travel weary or want an easy evening.
Or if you find yourself in the need of smoking a fag to satisy the nicotine craving and combine it with a reason to have something to eat also.
All 3 elevators provide access to it. The pool is not of the heated variety.
The pool is daily open but closes early if inclement weather expected or when the rooftop restaurant 173 starts opening for dinner (evenings at 19.30)
Also in the evening the pool is lit up neon cerulean blue for instragamable photos but however its surroundings are quite dark and that's why they don't allow evening dips as a safety hazzard. During pool operating hours, tableware & dishes & drinks are served in sturdy plastic to create a safe environment.
Verdict:
Although Barcelona has a myriad of food options,
You cannot deny the sheer ease of having tasty food with views here,
It was so easy and welcoming that me mum prefered to just dine here each evening as she didn't fancy going out late.
(we did not partake in the tapas + flamenco hype)
Staff was very attentive in English & Spanish :
no high performance but relaxed seating and laid back casual ambiance
Nothing pretentious so a good choice if you are travel weary or want an easy evening.
Or if you find yourself in the need of smoking a fag to satisy the nicotine craving and combine it with a reason to have something to eat also.
To be honest, we are taking friends from 'the island' and good folks as they are, they are very British in approach to food. Rather narrow, ultra processed, grilled to death and 'only if you recognise it' type
We went to Lyon IC last year and booked loads of 'wow' places and what a toe curl it became. And so .... 173 plays to a very safe audience. And indeed with our Vitamin D deficient weather scope, the rooftop temperature and ambience seal the deal.
Have been up there out of season a few times and it was nice enough then. But late Summer should be just perfect. Thanks for the assessment .... saved me a lot of grief and cost.
Aug 19, 2023, 1:22 pm
#69
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
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Detailed review of our Summer holidays in July/August 2023
What is your IHG One Rewards status?
Diamond Royal Ambassador Inner Circle
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay ?
Yes, we had great summer holidays.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate and received One King One Bedroom Suite City View.
How are the rooms?
Corner suite.
Around 55sqm
Superbly renovated in a luxury yacht style
Separate entrance.
Desk area
Seating area.
Large smart TV with good selection of international channels. Chromecast.
Nespresso machine. Kettle.
Large comfortable bed.
Usb and electrical sockets next to the bed and desk.
Mini radio.
Bathroom with bathtub, separate toilets and walk-in shower. Byredo "Bal d'Afrique" amenities
Very quiet. Very efficient air conditioning system.
View over the city.
Free PressReader.
How is the exec. lounge?
Seating area with television, dining area with drinks and snacks, and separate breakfast area.
The club lounge serves very good breakfast (people having club access can also have breakfast at the one served at the main restaurant on main floor).
Evening selection of cold and hot snacks/tapas and pastries.
Drinks served all the day long, including Veuve Clicquot champagne.
Very attentive staff.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Very friendly and professional staff, smiling and attentive service: every member of staff really does their best to make the stay great.
Superb renovation
Very good restaurant offer: not only very solid gastronomic Quirat but also top floor Montjuc restaurant with great barbecue meat.
New lovely garden on A floor with yoga lessons.
Superb spa with indoor pool (free for Royal Ambassadors).
Very pleasant top floor outdoor pool with terrace
Bad
Nothing
Value for $ or IHG One Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely, for quality of service, comfortable suite, great restaurants, convenient location, pleasant outdoor pool (but which can be very quickly crowded).
Exterior
Lobby
Welcome drink
Access to the rooms
One Bedroom Suite
Coffee station and minibar
Bathroom
Bathrooms welcome gift
View from the room
Welcome gift
Departure gift
Room service
Club lounge
Breakfast
Breakfast
Evening tapas and canaps
Inner garden
Top floor Montjuic Restaurant
174 Top floor restaurant
Spa
Pool area
Pool menu
Beach bag and towels
Diamond Royal Ambassador Inner Circle
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay ?
Yes, we had great summer holidays.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate and received One King One Bedroom Suite City View.
How are the rooms?
Corner suite.
Around 55sqm
Superbly renovated in a luxury yacht style
Separate entrance.
Desk area
Seating area.
Large smart TV with good selection of international channels. Chromecast.
Nespresso machine. Kettle.
Large comfortable bed.
Usb and electrical sockets next to the bed and desk.
Mini radio.
Bathroom with bathtub, separate toilets and walk-in shower. Byredo "Bal d'Afrique" amenities
Very quiet. Very efficient air conditioning system.
View over the city.
Free PressReader.
How is the exec. lounge?
Seating area with television, dining area with drinks and snacks, and separate breakfast area.
The club lounge serves very good breakfast (people having club access can also have breakfast at the one served at the main restaurant on main floor).
Evening selection of cold and hot snacks/tapas and pastries.
Drinks served all the day long, including Veuve Clicquot champagne.
Very attentive staff.
What was good and what was bad?
Good
Very friendly and professional staff, smiling and attentive service: every member of staff really does their best to make the stay great.
Superb renovation
Very good restaurant offer: not only very solid gastronomic Quirat but also top floor Montjuc restaurant with great barbecue meat.
New lovely garden on A floor with yoga lessons.
Superb spa with indoor pool (free for Royal Ambassadors).
Very pleasant top floor outdoor pool with terrace
Bad
Nothing
Value for $ or IHG One Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely, for quality of service, comfortable suite, great restaurants, convenient location, pleasant outdoor pool (but which can be very quickly crowded).
Exterior
Lobby
Welcome drink
Access to the rooms
One Bedroom Suite
Coffee station and minibar
Bathroom
Bathrooms welcome gift
View from the room
Welcome gift
Departure gift
Room service
Club lounge
Breakfast
Breakfast
Evening tapas and canaps
Inner garden
Top floor Montjuic Restaurant
174 Top floor restaurant
Spa
Pool area
Pool menu
Beach bag and towels
Last edited by nicolas75; Aug 20, 2023 at 3:01 am
Aug 19, 2023, 2:24 pm
#71
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: AMS+IAH
Programs: Lufthansa: Senator || IHG: Diamond Royal Ambassador Inner Circle || Plutonium Status
Posts: 3,608
Impressive !
nicolas75
Thank you for your extensive documentation,
i see
Atacama40
left it all in good shape for you and tickled IC BCN to do that bit extra for RA this summer
- i see a Green Chocolate box (mine was purple) welcome amenity
- the beach bag (i want one of those)
- using the montjuic terrace as shaded area to eat/drink when 173 rooftop is schorching hot of the summer
- suncream and things : pretty nifty!
And very nice to finally see you a Quirat,
Hope you a great meal sampling those Catalan delicacies
Solo olive oil is like toots amazballs !
Would love to have a second chance for drinks
but unfortunatly i sear in the summer sun like an ahi-tuna aka tuna tataki
nicolas75
Thank you for your extensive documentation,
i see
Atacama40
left it all in good shape for you and tickled IC BCN to do that bit extra for RA this summer
- i see a Green Chocolate box (mine was purple) welcome amenity
- the beach bag (i want one of those)
- using the montjuic terrace as shaded area to eat/drink when 173 rooftop is schorching hot of the summer
- suncream and things : pretty nifty!
And very nice to finally see you a Quirat,
Hope you a great meal sampling those Catalan delicacies
Solo olive oil is like toots amazballs !
Would love to have a second chance for drinks
but unfortunatly i sear in the summer sun like an ahi-tuna aka tuna tataki
Last edited by HadesNL; Aug 19, 2023 at 2:56 pm
Aug 20, 2023, 6:04 am
#73
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,386
Impressive !
nicolas75
Thank you for your extensive documentation,
i see
Atacama40
left it all in good shape for you and tickled IC BCN to do that bit extra for RA this summer
- i see a Green Chocolate box (mine was purple) welcome amenity
- the beach bag (i want one of those)
- using the montjuic terrace as shaded area to eat/drink when 173 rooftop is schorching hot of the summer
- suncream and things : pretty nifty!
And very nice to finally see you a Quirat,
Hope you a great meal sampling those Catalan delicacies
Solo olive oil is like toots amazballs !
Would love to have a second chance for drinks
but unfortunatly i sear in the summer sun like an ahi-tuna aka tuna tataki
nicolas75
Thank you for your extensive documentation,
i see
Atacama40
left it all in good shape for you and tickled IC BCN to do that bit extra for RA this summer
- i see a Green Chocolate box (mine was purple) welcome amenity
- the beach bag (i want one of those)
- using the montjuic terrace as shaded area to eat/drink when 173 rooftop is schorching hot of the summer
- suncream and things : pretty nifty!
And very nice to finally see you a Quirat,
Hope you a great meal sampling those Catalan delicacies
Solo olive oil is like toots amazballs !
Would love to have a second chance for drinks
but unfortunatly i sear in the summer sun like an ahi-tuna aka tuna tataki
However, like you, I'm also with a quivering bottom lip at not being gifted one of those beach bags. Something I intend to correct in the near future. And rest assured sir, I will acquire one for you and send it. I hate missing a freebie..... it's an illness sure but one I've nurtured and crafted to perfection.
Sounds mad but I never realised there was an indoor pool until seeing Nicholas's review. How is possible to miss that? Looks nice as well.
I also had the exact same room as Nicholas had. It is nice quality and design although I did find the over bed lights way too strong and in poor eye line. Moved maybe 300mm across they would be great. But minor detail in the scheme of things.
Have to say for me ICBAR very much sets a very nice new bar of service and deliverables this year. It is very visible how well run the club lounge is and what an impact that has on the customer experience. Eliza runs a tight ship there.
Aug 20, 2023, 12:20 pm
#74
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I'm also with a quivering bottom lip at not being gifted one of those beach bags. Something I intend to correct in the near future. And rest assured sir, I will acquire one for you and send it. I hate missing a freebie..... it's an illness sure but one I've nurtured and crafted to perfection.
Just go at concierge desk, and ask for it. 😅
Its free, given with two beach foutas and cold water.
Aug 21, 2023, 9:32 am
#75
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,386
I'm going to get one gift wrapped for Hades ... I don't like him missing out
...... and hey that reminds me, I still have your Park Lane IC Bottle opener if you still interested. I didn't forget. And I forgot to tell and I should have added this to the RA Soft Toy thread ....but .... wait for it ..... there's a new ICPL Bear. It's a slightly larger one than the old ones and get this, .... he's wearing a business suit! ....Photos to follow