Kimpton Vividora Hotel

I stayed at the Kimpton Vividora Barcelona for 4 nights. The location is perfect—right in the middle of everything and close to the metro and shopping areas. However, the hotel did not meet my expectations in several aspects, starting with how the staff handled a problem. Prior to my trip, I contacted the hotel and was told I could have a package delivered there before my arrival. When I checked in, the staff couldn’t find my package. Their initial response was to ask, 'Is it possible no one accepted the parcel and it was returned?' even though I showed them the DHL tracking that confirmed successful delivery. Luckily, another staff member checked the DHL system, saw which hotel employee had signed for it, and was finally able to locate it. Another issue was the bathroom door, which wouldn't close completely (it got stuck halfway). I reported this to the staff, and while it was eventually fixed, it still felt unacceptable and unsafe for an upscale hotel. Additionally, the breakfast buffet was just okay and fell short of my expectations. To be fair, as an IHG Diamond member, I am comparing this to other Kimpton properties I've visited, and this one is easily my least favorite. In short, if you are having a brief stay and want everything right at your doorstep, the Kimpton Vividora Barcelona is a good choice. But if you are looking for a flawless vacation to spend your precious time, I would look elsewhere.

Excellent hotel. Great staff, good breakfasts, comfortable room, central location, very clean throughout, lovely rooftop area (although pool is small and shallow). Would highly recommend.

We just returned from staying at kimpton for 5 nights and had an excellent stay. The staff, the location, and the room were all perfect. The rooftop was such a vibe and an awesome place to relax between day and night activities. We loved the 24hr security and the concierge staff being so helpful. My mom who wasn’t even staying with us brought her dog up to my room to relax and one of the staff handed her a little goody bag filled with dog treats, toys, and a water bowl! So thoughtful. The AC in the room was awesome and the bed was very comfy. My only two pieces of feedback are that the staff at the pool was very slow and they probably could have gotten 100s more dollars out of us per day if they would have just checked in for drinks more. That was frustrating, and then they would get annoyed when we approached the bar to try and handle it ourselves. Also the maids each morning had no care for how loud they were starting at 8 am. They were clanging, shouting and slamming doors the whole time. I have stayed at many hotels and have never heard such loud cleaning services. Overall a great stay and would probably return but I did want to leave that feedback since it’s fixable.

You can't beat the location of the Kimpton Vividora right in the Gothic Quarter. The hotel is stylish, immaculate, and boutique in the best way. The rooftop pool and bar area offers amazing panoramic views of the city—perfect for a sunset drink. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

The hotel location was perfect for our first trip to Barcelona. The staff was always pleasant and accommodating on every encounter. Excellent food at breakfast in the Fauna Restaurant and lunch on the rooftop. We would definitely rebook on any return to the City.