My family and I recently stayed the hostel in May 2017. First, the positives: The location is A+. To be feet away from the main fairway of La Rambla is priceless. The availability and strength of Wi-Fi system were utmost important to the family as I had to be in constant contact with my employer back in the States. The breakfast accommodation is also A+. There are many offerings and very satisfying. The cleaning and breakfast staff are friendly and nice.
The negatives: The "lobby" is on the second floor. One must carry (no elevators) the luggage up a narrow staircase to check in. There is a very small elevator from the lobby to go up to the other floors.
This review will be on room 308 that was assigned to my family of three adults. It consisted of two twin beds and one cot. It is too small for three adults. Our luggage was situated in the middle of the room as the storage space allotted for them is blocked by the cot. It is difficult to navigate around the room.
In addition, this room has a "translucent" (I was corrected when I described it as transparent by the front desk clerk when I lodged a complaint on the first night of my stay.) bathroom door. This door does not offer any privacy as one is utilizing the facilities. Note: The translucent bathroom doors are not in all rooms. In fact, my family had the only translucent bathroom door while our traveling group of 6 other rooms had solid bathroom doors!
Each of my family member had to stay downstairs in the "lobby" while the other showers (or utilizing the toilet) in the room. One cannot change in the bathroom with the wet floor - hence had to be done in the room itself. The design of the shower is poorly done. Water drained into the toilet and room areas. If it was not absorbed by multiple towels (of which this is a waste of resources) one can fall on the slippery surface. I did request a room change on my first night (as I am waiting in the very small lobby while our son showers in the room) and was not granted due to the hotel was "full".
During the day, the hallway leading to the room was well lit. In the evening, this same hallway is in complete darkness. I find this to be a security risk.
This will not be my first choice when traveling to Barcelona in the future. read more