Overlooking Barcelona Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, the Hotel Colón is housed in a six storey 1950s building 700 metres from Plaza Catalunya, 500 metres from Las Ramblas and one kilometre from the beach.

The hotel's 145 guestrooms feature brightly coloured décor and separate seating areas. All include satellite TV, radios, minibars, and Internet connections. Bathrooms feature large mirrors, hair dryers, shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and slippers.

La Carabela restaurant serves Mediterranean themed specialities and features a terrace café overlooking the Gothic spires of Barcelona Cathedral. The hotel houses two meeting rooms: the Miro, which can cater for up to 60 delegates, and the Marina, which can hold up to 150. The two rooms can also be connected to accommodate larger functions, and audio visual equipment is available on request. Both meeting rooms are equipped with secured wireless Internet access.

Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide round the clock room service, advise on local sights and attractions and exchange currency. Guests arriving by car will find secure parking available (surcharge). There is a Christmas market every year in the square surrounding the cathedral. With plenty of local specialities on sale and gift ideas for the festive period, it draws in visitors from all over Spain. Entry to the market is free and it is open daily during December. In the warmer months there are live concerts and special events in the square.

Barcelona International Airport is 16 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.