Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and bicycles to rent. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and babysitting (surcharge).
A stay at Sofitel Barcelona Skipper places you in the heart of Barcelona, within a 10-minute walk of Barceloneta Beach and Parc de la Ciutadella. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Barcelona Cathedral and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from La Rambla.
Make yourself at home in one of the 225 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hairdryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy Spanish cuisine at TenDiez – one of the hotel's 2 restaurants – or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
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Sofitel Barcelona Skipper 5*
Amenities
- Braille or raised signage
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Children's pool
- Conference centre
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- 24-hour front desk
- All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- Annual carbon offsets
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Banquet hall
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
- Biodegradable/compostable straws
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Business centre
- Casino nearby
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Computer station
- Concierge services
- Covered parking
- Covered parking
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Energy-saving switches
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Grey water recycling system
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Housekeeping on request
- Humane animal treatment
- LED light bulbs
- Laundry facilities
- Lift
- Limo or town car service available
- Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Number of meeting rooms - 9
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Organic food
- Pool sun loungers
- Porter/bellhop
- Recycling
- Renewable energy source - solar
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Rooftop terrace
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Showcase for local artists
- Smoke-free property
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Terrace
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Water-efficient showers only
- Wedding services
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Discover the destination
Under a radiant sun, the Catalan capital invites you to enjoy a holiday rich in emotion. With its culture, traditions, gastronomy and art of living, Barcelona both attracts and fascinates. From the majestic Sagrada Família to the historic city centre and its unmissable Rambla avenue, Barcelona is a dynamic city. The city's lush green spaces include Collserola, the largest metropolitan park in the world. Bordered by the Mediterranean, the Catalan city invites you to enjoy an unforgettable stay.
Important information about your destination
Time difference
Madrid time is 1 hour ahead of United Kingdom
Electricity and internet access
Electrical outlets in Spain are not the same as in the UK, so an adapter is required.
Internet connectivity in Spain is good, and a mobile data package is usually included in UK packages up to a certain limit (check with your operator).
Currency
The currency used is the Euro.
Weather
Languages
Spain enjoys around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. While temperatures are generally mild, there are differences between the seasons and regions of the country. The weather is most pleasant in spring and autumn, encouraging outdoor activities at any time of day. July and August are the driest months of the year, with the highest temperatures. The coldest temperatures are generally recorded in January and February, which coincides with the rainiest period, particularly in northern Spain.
Language
The spoken language is Spanish. Some regions have an additional regional language, such as Catalan in Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia, and Basque in the Basque Country.
Accommodation quality
Hotels are classified as 3-, 4- or 5-star according to local standards. However, the services provided may not be equivalent to European 3-, 4- or 5-star standards.
Food quality
Hotel buffets usually offer straightforward international cuisine, occasionally with a Mediterranean twist.
In the bars and restaurants you can try more local specialties such as tapas or paella.