Catalonia Avinyó

"The location of the hotel was the biggest selling point for us. We had stayed just off La Ramble years ago, and that's kind of chaotic. The Gothic district is very near La Rambla too, but SOOOO much quieter. You're near lots of great shops but also near some key sites. This hotel was 5 minutes from the Cathedral (no Sagrada Familia, which is NOT a cathedral; it's near the medieval cathedral), 5 minutes from Palau Guell, 4 minutes from La Rambla, less than 10 minutes from subway station. It was a 25 minute walk to Casa Batllo, but through some lovely neighborhoods, so that was actually great. The hotel itself is on a tiny street. When our driver picked us up from the cruise port, one of the first things he said is "this is the most difficult hotel to access in Barcelona." It did prove challenging, driving down some really obscure streets that clearly weren't used to cars, as pedestrians had to really clear out of our way. When we left a couple of days later, the driver could only figure out one way to get to our hotel...by driving backwards down the street! So there's that. The rooms are perfectly adequate, and our only complaint was the VERY slow functioning of the a/c. Took a couple of hours to drop the temp 2 degrees. But it was clean, the features were modern if a bit sterile, good water pressure, comfortable mattress. We had a single King bed, and it was HUGE. The staff was not terribly friendly, but we got the job done. Breakfast is not included, and is quite expensive, so we never availed ourselves of it. But they do have a tiny cafe at the front of the hotel, and another cafe next door...so you won't starve. The pool at the top is nice, but very small. We were on the same level as the pool, but never used it. It was pretty much ALWAYS in use by someone...someone sitting poolside with their feet in the water. It's not really big enough to swim in."

"I stayed here for a couple of nights mainly because of its proximity to the cruise port, and it turned out to be a great choice. The hotel is tucked away in the Gothic Quarter—a charming, lively area—and just a 10-minute walk to La Boqueria and close to Plaça Reial. The rooms were clean, and the beds were very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The only downside for me was the strong floral scent used in the lobby—it was a bit overpowering and not really to my taste. Aside from that, I’d definitely recommend this hotel if you’re looking for a cozy and well-located place to stay in Barcelona."

"The hotel is old, cheap and not worth of the money. The room facing the street on the second floor is noise, no insulation. Changing to a room on the garden side, but the room is damp. The AC and toilet not working properly. Call the front desk twice and only fix the toilet."