ACTA SPLENDID, Barcelona

Acta Splendid is in the Eixample district, a 5-minute walk from Plaça Catalunya and Las Ramblas. Universidad Metro Station (lines L1 and L2) is a 2-4 minute walk, allowing easy access to the city's main attractions, including Sagrada Familia (reachable by metro). The Aerobus airport stop is a 3-minute walk away, offering a direct connection to El Prat Airport for €6 per person. Numerous shops, cafés, and restaurants are within a short walk. The cruise port is just over 4 km away (approx. 15 minutes by taxi). The Palau de la Música Catalana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 15-minute walk. The neighbourhood feels safe, and many key sights are reachable on foot.

The hotel offers a range of room types including standard double, superior double (slightly larger, with a queen or two twin beds, no sofa), triple (three twin beds), and quadruple rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned (with central control that shuts off overnight), heated, and soundproofed. Each has a private bathroom with a bath or shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries (Rituals brand). In-room amenities include an electric kettle, tea/coffee facilities, and a flat-screen satellite TV. Free safes are provided. Some rooms are small, with limited wardrobe space. Road-facing rooms on lower floors experience traffic and street noise, so a room away from the road is recommended for light sleepers. Some rooms overlook an interior courtyard and are quieter. Triples and quadruples provide proper beds rather than sofa beds.

Breakfast is served as a buffet with a wide selection including fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, cereals, pastries, bread, cold cuts, cheese, juices, and coffee. The breakfast is often described as excellent and varied. Gluten-free and vegan options are available but must be requested in advance. The hotel does not have a restaurant for lunch or dinner, nor a bar. Many good restaurants, cafés, and tapas bars are within a short walking distance, including La Principal, Tempo Bar Restaurante, Teresa Carles, and Cerveceria Catalana. Breakfast in the room is available upon request.

The hotel does not have a spa, swimming pool, or fitness centre. A shared lounge on the first floor is available for relaxation, with complimentary coffee, tea, and pastries offered during the day. The space is nicely decorated and provides a comfortable area to rest or work. For leisure activities, the hotel's central location makes it easy to walk to attractions like Plaça Catalunya, Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, and Port Vell. The tour desk at the 24-hour reception can help arrange tickets for guided tours and live shows.

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi in all areas and a computer in the lobby for guest use. Luggage storage is available for free in secure lockers, and a shower room is accessible before check-in and after check-out. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge services, tour desk, and can assist with restaurant recommendations and ticket bookings. Daily housekeeping is included; if you hang the 'do not disturb' sign, fresh towels and toiletries are left in a basket outside your door. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with a lift, lowered bathroom sink, toilet grab rails, and wider doorways. Other services include ironing facilities (upon request), a shared lounge/TV area, and a parking garage nearby for €17/day. Children under 18 are not allowed to stay alone.