Kimpton Vividora Hotel

This was our first trip to Barcelona and we couldn't have picked a better hotel for the visit. Right in the centre of the old city and a short walk from the Metro, we got a warm reception on checking in, including a glass of fizz. The reception team were excellent, including giving us a recommendation for two local vegetarian restaurants, (my partner is a veggie) the one we ate in was very good. Our suite was extremely comfortable and well equipped, with a terrace that we put to good use during our stay. We ate in the restaurant on our first night and found the service friendly and attentive. The food was excellent, despite us being unbooked refugees from the roof top bar, closed due to a storm. The roof top bar itself was great, with panoramic views over the city. All in all we had an excellent stay in a great hotel and will definitely be coming back.

We were absolutely delighted with our stay at the Kimpton Vividora Barcelona. The room was beautifully designed and perfectly clean, and the staff constantly made sure we had everything we needed. Both the breakfast, the rooftop bar, and the dinner at the restaurant were delicious. The drinks were varied and truly excellent. The entire team was friendly, kind, and extremely helpful - we felt pampered and very well taken care of. We would be more than happy to come back!

I’ve always loved Kimpton properties and had wanted to stay at this location since it opened. I finally had the chance for one night. Arrival & Parking This hotel is very difficult to reach by car. I wouldn’t recommend driving or trying to park nearby. The hotel suggested a parking garage by the Cathedral, which offered a hotel rate of €40. While helpful, it still meant hauling large bags through crowded, sometimes sketchy Gothic Quarter streets—and getting lost along the way. Leaving in the early morning was easier thanks to clear directions and fewer crowds. Location The setting is both a plus and a drawback. You can walk to nearly everything, but evenings bring heavy crowds, street noise, and safety concerns. Even with doors closed, the noise from motorcycles and parties made it hard to sleep. Check-In & Amenities Check-in was slow, partly due to a large birthday group arriving at the same time. The cava offered while waiting was a nice touch. The hotel has typical Kimpton perks, like the evening social hour (wine from 6–7 p.m. in the restaurant), but the space was cramped with little room to sit or mingle. Room We stayed in a corner king with Juliet balconies overlooking two streets. The layout, however, was awkward. The toilet was located in a small closet near the entry, while the sink and shower were across the room—an inconvenient and unappealing setup. Both bathroom areas were very small. That said, the toiletries were excellent, the robes stylish (though unbranded), and the bed comfortable. Based on photos, other rooms appear to have better layouts. Rooftop The rooftop pool area was attractive but limited, with only about eight loungers. After waiting, we found two. The pool was unheated and very cold, though thankfully small enough that no one tried to swim. The views were nice but included some rundown rooftops. We enjoyed smoothies and tapas—especially the patatas bravas, which were fantastic. Unfortunately, the main restaurant had few vegan options, so we dined elsewhere. Breakfast & Service As an IHG Diamond member, I could have selected breakfast, but it didn’t start until 7:30 and we had to leave earlier. The staff kindly prepared takeaway bags with pastries, fruit, and a sandwich, which was much appreciated. I later learned the hotel offers yoga and a spa, though none of this was mentioned at check-in—likely because the staff was so busy during our brief stay. Overall A stylish Kimpton property with standout service touches and a great location for exploring on foot, but the noise, room layout, and parking challenges keep it from being as seamless as other Kimpton experiences I’ve had.

Stayed here for a few nights prior to taking off on a cruise. Hotel was very nice, clean, spacious well appointed rooms. Love the Nespresso machine in the room. Great shower very hot water good pressure, comfortable beds etc…, the hotel was recommended to us by our travel agent due to location to downtown, shopping, restaurants and the port. Couldn’t have been happier as it was an easy walk to all. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.

Location is good except that taxis will not go there. The hotel is very clean and the staff is delightful. Elena at the front desk was wonderful. The location is walking distance to most places and very convenient. Windows open which is always a plus. Unfortunately there are several negatives. The AC in my room did not work properly despite multiple maintenance calls. No matter the temperature setting, it stayed on until frigid. The handheld shower was fine but the shower head would not work. The walls are very thin and my loud neighbors woke me every night. The restaurant on premises should be avoided. As others noted, the pool is tiny. Warning, the hotel doors are locked at 10:30pm — which I found out after 11 one evening. Someone should have said something as it could have been very bad if someone did not let me in. It was more positive than negative, but the negatives are easy to fix (except the pool) and simply need management attention.