Holiday Inn Express Barcelona - Montmelo by IHG
A predictable chain base near the racing circuit
About this hotel
This Holiday Inn Express sits a short walk from Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the kind of familiar, no-surprises chain hotel that suits a family driving in from outside Catalonia and wanting a predictable first or last night rather than a destination hotel in its own right. Free breakfast and free parking cover the basics without extra charges stacking up, and the straightforward rooms are built for practicality rather than a spa weekend. For a trip whose whole point is the water park, that simplicity is often exactly right rather than a compromise. Business-centre facilities round out a hotel clearly aimed at drivers passing through the region rather than settling in for a full week.
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Business centre
- Near Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Our take
This suits a family treating the hotel as a practical stepping stone to Illa Fantasia rather than a destination in itself, especially those arriving by car from outside the immediate Barcelona area. The free breakfast and parking remove two recurring costs from the trip. Families wanting a pool, spa or sea view should look toward the coastal or spa-tagged hotels elsewhere on this list instead.
- ✓Book this as a first or last night if driving a long distance to reach Illa Fantasia from outside Catalonia.
- ✓Confirm breakfast timing at check-in if you want an early start toward the park gates.
- ✓Use the free parking to leave the car overnight without adding a daily charge to the bill.
Why we love it
- Free breakfast included
- Free on-site parking
- Near the racing circuit
- Predictable chain reliability
Why guests love itWe used this as a one-night stop after a long drive from outside Catalonia, before continuing on to our main base near Illa Fantasia the next day. Free breakfast and parking meant nothing extra to budget for, and the short walk to the circuit made it easy to find even arriving late and tired with two cranky kids in the back seat.