In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 70 guest reviews of Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and The rooms. The most common complaints: Slow or unhelpful responses when something went wrong. Air conditioning failed or was hard to regulate for several guests.
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Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel in Barcelona, offers luxurious rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy garden or city views, work desks, and free WiFi.
The hotel features a spa and wellness centre, sauna, sun terrace, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additional facilities include a fitness room, hot tub, and free bicycles.
The modern restaurant serves Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine for brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails. A buffet breakfast is provided daily.
Located 6 km from Casa Batllo and Passeig de Gracia, Torre Melina is 12 km from Barcelona El Prat Airport. Nearby attractions include Park Güell and Sagrada Familia.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
This expansive hotel is ideal for travellers seeking extensive resort-style amenities. It is superbly rated by those who stay. Guests can enjoy access to lush gardens, outdoor pools, five on-site restaurants, and complimentary bicycles for exploration. Potential drawbacks include its location outside the historic city centre and seasonal closures for the outdoor pool.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 17 hotels we list in Barcelona is 8.9.
- The hotel features sprawling, mature gardens that offer a peaceful retreat from the urban bustle, complemented by both indoor and seasonal outdoor swimming pools.
- Guests can choose from five distinct on-site dining venues, offering a range of culinary experiences from casual poolside bites to refined gastronomy without leaving the property.
- Situated in the Les Corts district, the hotel is a distance from major sights like the Gothic Quarter, though nearby metro stations and shuttle services ease transit.
- The outdoor swimming pool operates only during warmer months, meaning autumn and winter visitors are restricted to the indoor facilities for swimming.
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Prices at Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel
When we last checked (23 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €495 in total (€248 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €225 to €431.
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 70 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Excellent restaurant food and beautifully presented dinners
- +A varied breakfast for many guests
- +A rooftop bar with impressive views
- –Some found breakfast disappointing, with stale pastries and cold plates
- –Long waits for room service and restaurants closing early
- –Limited choice at the lobby bar
”The food we had in the restaurant was probably the best we've had in a very long time” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, warm staff who are also great with children
- +Thoughtful touches such as welcome chocolates and a follow-up call after check-in
- +A helpful concierge team
- –Slow or unhelpful responses when something went wrong
- –Indifferent reception staff for some guests
- –Premium-level benefits not always delivered as promised
”From the umbrella offered at the door when it was raining, every gesture made me feel cared for” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A large outdoor pool with plenty of loungers
- +A fun pool for children in summer
- +An ice pool and spa
- –The outdoor pool closes out of season and the indoor pool is adults only
- –Extra charges for the second pool and the spa
- –Some found the pool crowded or poorly kept
”The pool was not busy, so we were always able to find a lounger” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, modern rooms with comfortable beds
- +Generous room upgrades for some guests
- +Beautifully finished bathrooms
- –Air conditioning failed or was hard to regulate for several guests
- –Faults such as broken shower fittings and lights
- –The room type was not always the one booked
”We were upgraded to a bigger room, and we have truly never stayed in a room so big” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Very clean and well kept
- +Modern, recently renovated interiors
- –Maintenance problems were not always fixed promptly
- –Some rooms were not properly cleaned between guests
”Extremely good and clean” — guest, translated
Location
- +A quiet residential setting away from the crowds
- +Near Camp Nou and quick to reach from the airport
- +A free shuttle and the metro take you into the centre
- –Some way out of the city centre
- –Taxis are needed for many trips
”It's a little further out from the city, but I liked that, as we could get away from the crowds” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Triple glazing keeps out traffic noise
- –Renovation work and system tests caused noise during the day
- –Noisy children at the pool
”Renovation work on the building caused noise throughout the day” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Some guests feel it offers good value
- –Extra charges for parking, the spa, the second pool and more
- –Room service feels overpriced
- –A sizeable deposit is taken at check-in
”They charge extra for everything, even for additional hot water for my tea” — guest, translated
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)?
Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel is approximately 9.7 km from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) in a straight line, calculated from map coordinates. This is not a road distance or transfer time; check the route and transport options before booking.
How do guests rate Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel?
Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,100 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 1,640 guest reviews.
How many stars does Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel have?
Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel offer?
Torre Melina, a Gran Meliá Hotel offers free Wifi, breakfast, 2 swimming pools, on-site parking, 5 restaurants and spa and wellness center.
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Avenida Diagonal 661 - 671, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona