Catalonia Barcelona 505

"Yet another cheap bargain last minute trip, this time it took us to Barcelona. Arrived at the hotel 3 hours early and was surprised to be let into the room at this time. It was a ground floor room and had a huge corner bathroom with a bath and shower, ( unable to use bath as no plug). Comfy beds, clean room that was serviced yo a high standard every day. On the 4th floor is an outside area with a plunge pool, several sun-beds, chairs and two relaxing beds, also a bar. Really nice area again clean and tidy. Friendly, nice staff. Centra Barcelona with the bus V3 just outside the door and H6 around the corner, both taking you most places around Barcelona or maybe to get link transport. Nice area , great location plus a nice little coffee shop a few doors away. Fantastic air con in the rooms. Would have actually got 5* except… a small pubic like hair left in the bath. Also this place has a membership and i joined which gave us a free bottle of water every day but thats about it as it is also meant to give 10% discount on food and drink but the pool Barman did not know anything about this. We decided not to go far one night as shattered from our day out so went yo the downstairs bar area to ask about food, was told by a very rude lady that downstairs was just for breakfast and when i continued to ask if we could eat in the bar area she totally blanked me and started talking to a spanish family that arrived after us with smiles and welcoming. We did not eat there and went elsewhere. Such a shame as i think this is a really nice hotel and did deserve 5*"

"This Hotel needs updating!!! do not come here if you value your sleep! The walls are so thin you can hear everything! The AC is like having a tractor in your room the lifts are slow and judder and one broke down causing a massive build up and are tiny can just about squeeze 4 people in. The housekeeping was poor as tea coffee etc not replaced. The photos of the pool are deceptive and although the best area in the hotel the pool is tiny so there’s no room to swim it’s just a dip in dip out cool down pool. My room was large as i took a suite but very outdated and no respite from adjoining rooms noise, I didn’t eat in the hotel as the areas were without windows apart from those in reception. Staff however were friendly i just wouldn’t return on that alone."

"Great experience while here for a conference. The staff is friendly and helpful and it made my first trip to Europe an amazing memorable experience. Being located downtown, was able to get a soldi pulse of the surrounding area during the day and the night and everything was accessible. Would recommend and will definitely stay here again on my next visit."