Superior Double or Twin Room City View
- 1 Double bed
- City view
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
Hotel · Barcelona · Catalonia
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum
A 4-star hotel near the beach and Diagonal Mar, with a rooftop pool and sea-view rooms.
- Rooftop infinity pool with city and sea views
- 5-minute walk to Diagonal Mar shopping centre
- On-site parking and electric vehicle charging
8.3
Great
3536 reviews
Booking.com 8.3 · 3536 reviews
About
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum sits in the city’s forum district, about a five-minute walk from the Diagonal Mar shopping centre and a short stroll from the beach. The hotel offers a rooftop pool, a restaurant on the 13th floor, and rooms with either city or sea views.
Guests consistently praise the location for its proximity to the metro, the beach, and the mall, as well as the friendly staff and the breakfast buffet. The hotel attracts both business travellers and families, with a range of room types including junior suites and sea-view suites.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Location near the beach, metro, and shopping — Guests highlight the convenience of being close to Diagonal Mar shopping centre, the beach, and the metro – a short walk from the hotel.
- Rooftop pool with views — The rooftop infinity pool offers views over the city and sea, and is a favourite with guests.
- Breakfast buffet is varied and well-regarded — Several guests call the breakfast excellent and copious, with a wide range of choices.
- On-site parking and EV charging — Private parking is available on-site, and there’s an electric vehicle charging station – a practical plus in a dense city.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Rooms and cleanliness score below other categories — While the hotel overall scores 8.3, the rooms and cleanliness category is rated only 6, suggesting some guests find the rooms less impressive than the location and dining.
- Breakfast schedule can be a drawback — A guest noted that the breakfast buffet was good, but the timings were not ideal – worth checking if you prefer late breakfasts.
- No pets allowed despite one guest mentioning dog-friendly — The hotel policy states pets are not allowed, despite one review mentioning a dog-friendly stay – the official policy is no pets.
- Area average rating is higher than this hotel's — The hotel’s rating of 8.3 is below the area average of 8.8, meaning there may be other properties in the district with higher guest satisfaction.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room Sea View
- 1 Double bed
- Sea view
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
Comfort Double or Twin Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Junior Suite Quadruple
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Junior Suite
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Junior Suite Triple
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Suite Sea View
- 1 Double bed
- Sea view
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
Suite Quadruple Sea View
- 1 Double bed
- Sea view
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
Suite Triple Sea View
- 1 Double bed
- Sea view
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Pool & Wellness
- Rooftop pool
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Poolside snack bar
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- In-room breakfast
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
Services
- 24-hour reception
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- 24-hour security
Parking & Transport
- Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Sitting area
- Parquet floor
- AM/FM alarm clock
Family & Accessibility
- Cots
- Key card access
- Lift
Other
- Wi-Fi
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Fitness centre
- Beach access
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 3,536 reviews
Booking.com · 8.3 · 3536 reviews
8.3Verified guest“Friendly welcome, excellent bedding, and a varied, excellent breakfast. The sea view was magnificent.”
8.3Verified guest“The location was perfect – shops and a supermarket were within walking distance.”
8.3Verified guest“A very nice business hotel with a luxurious feel and very professional staff. The twin room was huge and came with a coffee machine and basic amenities. The lovely restaurant was a nice bonus.”
8.3Verified guest“The class and comfort of the hotel – the room was silent and the bed was very comfortable.”
8.3Verified guest“Very friendly staff, a copious breakfast, and the hotel was clean and quiet. I recommend it.”
8.3Verified guest“Great location close to the beach and metro, friendly staff, and a good breakfast buffet – though the breakfast hours could be better.”
04 — Location
Getting around Barcelona
The property sits in Barcelona.
Diagonal Mar: A large shopping centre about a 5-minute walk away, with shops, restaurants, and a cinema.
Beach: Guests describe a clean beach about 7 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Metro: The metro station is within minutes on foot, making the city centre reachable in about 15 minutes by transport.
Paseo Taulat 278, Barcelona, Catalonia, 08019, Spain
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 9 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 until 23:59, and check-out is until 12:00.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel has on-site parking. There is also an electric vehicle charging station.
Are pets allowed?
No, the hotel does not allow pets.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, there is a rooftop infinity pool with views.
Is breakfast served at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel offers a breakfast buffet, which guests describe as varied and excellent. However, one guest noted the breakfast times were not ideal.
How far is the beach from the hotel?
Guests mention a clean beach about 7 minutes' walk away.
The bottom line
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum is a dependable 4-star choice for travellers who want to be close to the beach, the metro, and Diagonal Mar, with a rooftop pool and a praised breakfast. The lower rooms-and-cleanliness score and the breakfast timing comments are worth weighing, but for most guests the location and service will carry the stay.
8.3The district's average rating is 8.8, while this hotel sits at 8.3 — still a solid score.
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