Barceló San Salvador

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star luxury hotel near Bambu City Center

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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ave Las Magnolias Y Blvd Del Hipodromo, San Salvador, SS
  • Place, Bambu City Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museo de Arte de El Salvador
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Salvador (SAL-El Salvador Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room (Level King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (Premium Level)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room (King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

San Salvador

Zona Rosa stay.At this Zona Rosa hotel, you'll be steps from Bambu City Center and within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Anthropology Dr. David J. Guzman. Also, Olivos Plaza is within half a mile (1 km) and Mercado Nacional de Artesanias is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bambu City Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mercado Nacional de Artesanias - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Museum of Anthropology Dr. David J. Guzman - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museo de Arte de El Salvador - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • President Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Donkey’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brutto - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crafters Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tony Roma's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Barceló San Salvador

4.5-star luxury hotel near Bambu City Center
Barceló San Salvador offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 13401 square feet (1245 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Barceló San Salvador. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star San Salvador hotel is smoke free.

  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 13401 sq ft of conference space
  • 1245 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1997
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Barceló San Salvador offers 205 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Salvador hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: SVC 21.72 for adults and SVC 10.86 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Barceló San Salvador

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SVC 21.72 for adults and SVC 10.86 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: SVC 50 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: SVC 50 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Barceló San Salvador Hotel
Barcelo San Salvador
Hilton Princess San Salvador
Barcelo San Salvador Hotel
Barceló San Salvador Hotel
Barceló San Salvador San Salvador
Barceló San Salvador Hotel San Salvador
Princess San Salvador

Barceló San Salvador Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2133 out of 2615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 2615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 2615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 2615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 2615 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience at Barcelo; most importantly it’s customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to many nice restaurants
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

VANIA

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
The room lacks maintenance, and the staff at the executive lounge and the front desk were not friendly at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff very professional, helpful and attentive. Excellent breakfast buffet with plenty of options. Food was delicious as was excellent restaurant service.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Elias

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rose

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martínez

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

EBER, Ontario

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

oswaldo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aura, Edmonton

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing friendly customer service and great food , comfortable beds .great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great gym and spa. Very good location with many options for food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
USB connection missing also needs smart tv
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon Osvaldo Orellana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great with exception of the lady that had to clean our room the job was half good and i was able to tell because I guest Tuesday and Wednesday were her day off and i different lady will deep clean everything Like that lady every day i was in room 911
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t like the surprise extra charges per person per day that were not disclosed out front to us. Paying is not the problem, the problem is making a deal and being told at the lobby I had to pay extra. The ladies at the front desk were very kind but were not able to do anything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

ivette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, however room smelled mildewy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all great just needs to update the elevators access to the rooms you always need to scan the room key and sometimes it wont work!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and food was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Airdrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We highly recommend Barceló San Salvador. Top notch service and amenities. The most comfortable beds and pillows! Breakfast was an added bonus. My husband loved the gym.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Patricia and Elsa kept the room tidy and anything I asked for they were so accommodating, polite, kind hearted and always willing to be available to meet our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025