OverviewThis property is situated in the
Gothic Quarter, and is a 3-minute walk from the Barcelona Cathedral and a 4-minute walk away from the Ramblas, which features street performers and sidewalk cafes. This hotel is well located for guests looking to explore Barcelona on foot and/or via public transit.
All rooms include a TV, an en suite bathroom, a safe, a desk and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one double bed or two twin beds. "Triple" rooms also include a sofabed or a fold-out bed.
Wi-Fi is available in public areas for an additional fee and pets are permitted at no extra charge. Parking is not available on site.
This hotel has an on-site restaurant. Other on-site amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, tour assistance, laundry service, currency exchange, rental cars and fax/copy service.
Access to public transit is a 1-minute walk away, while the Picasso Museum is 4 minutes away on foot. The Barcelona Zoo is a 10-minute trip via public transit, while the Old Port area and the beach area are both 15 minutes away via public transit. Park Güell, a garden complex, and Camp Nou, which is a football (soccer) stadium, are both a 15-minute drive away.
Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is a 20- to 30-minute drive away. (All walking, public transit and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests thought that the location was the highlight of this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. Reviewers found the hotel ideally situated for exploring the Gothic Quarter on foot. Several guests mentioned finding public transit and restaurants within walking distance.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while a few reviewers thought that their rooms were well maintained and generally comfortable. However, some guests expressed concerns about their rooms (see below for more details).
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly, knowledgeable and helpful service.
The Bad
There were several common concerns expressed by guests, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
Many guests thought that their rooms were too small, while several reviewers described their rooms as dated and worn. A few guests specifically mentioned that their bedding appeared stained or worn. A couple of reviewers found their beds uncomfortable.
Several reviewers were disturbed by noise from outside the hotel. These reviewers described hearing people walking by and partying, with one guest describing the location as a "high foot traffic area".
A couple of guests complained that this hotel did not offer free Wi-Fi.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #352 out of 530 hotels in Barcelona, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 265 reviews.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.7 out of 5, with 79% of 105 guests recommending the property.
The author used the official website and Booking.com as sources for writing the overview.
