Excellent olde-world charm nouveau boutique hotel with friendly service and prime location on an adorable street near La Rambla and Placa Cataluna. Clean, comfortable, spacious, gorgeous. Our sanctuary after walking all over Barcelona. If you want cold stark modern sleek corporate, stay at some generic cookie-cutter chain hotel. But if you want a chic vintage vibe in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, Hotel Nouvel awaits you. read more

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Great location. Very nice room. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend it to friends.

Hotel Nouvel is a misnomer, as it is anything but new (Nouvel is French for "new"). Located in the Gothic Quarter, the hotel is an old building that has some old world charm. This obviously came with some problems with modern amenities (e.g. air conditioning). I stayed here recently for a few days during the Spanish summer heat wave in a high floor triple room that was South-facing. The room's AC was not strong enough to cool the room down, so my friends and I were dying in the heat and unable to sleep. It was pretty unbearable since we couldn't even open the windows (as it was hotter outside than inside), so it would get super stuffy in the room. The hotel had their maintenance guy come up to the inspect the room, who basically told us they can't do anything as the AC is technically working but not very strong. The hotel did have fans on loan, however they were all being used by other rooms (they only have 2 fans). In turn, my friends and I were compelled to seek another solution and we bought a fan instead. Unfortunately, that didn't help to cool the room down much. As the law of science goes, heat rises, and south-facing is the hottest direction of a building. The high floor, south-facing room we were in was probably the worst room when dealing with a heat wave since we got two negatives against us. My advice: do NOT stay here in the summer because the room won't be cool. The AC will NOT be working very well. Unless you like sweating in bed, you can expect to be tossing and turning just as much as I did from all the heat in the room. Probably would be better to stay here during winter since you won't have to deal with the trapped heat of the summer. Overall, I do not recommend staying here. The inability to keep a room cool for the comfort of guests is not acceptable. read more

I used credit card points to book this, so it's hard for me to gauge the value, but I definitely feel very good about choosing Hotel Nouvel for my three days in Barcelona. The location is PERFECT. It's a quick stroll from La Rambla and a block away from Plaza Catalunya. Despite being in pretty much the exact epicenter of Barcelona goodtimes, it's not particularly noisy at night on this little city street. That had been a concern of mine, and although you do hear some city activity it's nothing unusual. My room was tiny, which was fine with me. It would have been very uncomfortable for more than one person, though. One side of the window can't open because the desk is in the way. The shower was awesome, great temperature and pressure, but the tub wasn't large enough for an adult human to take a bath. Also fine with me. Really charming, narrow old building. Exactly what I wanted from my Barcelona hotel. There is a restaurant, and I only had breakfast in there for one day. It was expensive for what was available; there are other nearby options for food that are probably more compelling. They also have a little rooftop patio which they open up when the weather is nice. I enjoyed a sunny sit-down up there! I'm really glad I chose this place, and I think if you're looking for a reasonable location near La Rambla you will be fully satisfied with Hotel Nouvel. read more

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I stayed here with 2 of my girlfriends and the receptionist from downstairs used a card to walk in while one of my friends was completely topless. He knocked once and came directly in without waiting for anyone to answer. We asked to speak with management but he stated they were on holiday. We no longer felt safe and left in the middle of the night. Please do not come here if you're with a group of girls, the staff believe it is okay to walk into your room without any notice. read more

Hotel Nouvel - The man in the photo did not want to give us his name, but please be aware he is the one that came into our room unannounced. - Hotels Near Me - Barcelona, B

I had such a wonderful time in Barcelona, Spain and Hotel Nouvel added to that experience. From the friendly and knowledgeable staff to the central location of the hotel, I would highly recommend Hotel Nouvel to anyone.  Hotel Nouvel is located one block away from the main street and less than a block away from the taxi stand - which is very convenient because Uber and Lyft are not available. It's on the nicer side of town, adjacent to many artisanal bakeries, cafes, and souvenir shops and walking distance to all the main attractions! Our room was extremely comfortable for 3 girls as there were 3 separate beds and access to reliable high-speed wifi.  My party arrived way before check-in and Hotel Nouvel was kind enough to allow us to leave our bags there so we can site see without having to haul our heavy luggage around. When we checked out, I left behind a very expensive watch. They found it and held it until an international carrier company picked it up and shipped it back to me in the States.  I don't know about you but making sure my expensive items are safe is a top priority of mine when traveling, especially overseas. The security of my laptop, jewelry, and passport are vital and Hotel Nouvel provides that. I don't have to skip room cleaning in fear of staff ravaging through my personal belongings when I'm not there.  Hotel Nouvel is top-notch. I highly recommend it as this is my forever hotel when in Barcelona. I hope it becomes yours as well. read more

This hotel is the ideal place for a short trip to Barcelona. The location cannot be beaten - in a small pedestrian alley off Las Ramblas and in walking distance to Placa Catalunya you can reach nearly all interesting parts of the city in a short walk or subway drive. Especially if you arrive by airport bus - the walk from the bus to the hotel is only 5 minutes - perfect. Our room was very small - but it was clean and the bed was very comfy. The bathroom and especially the shower were great - a strong rainfall shower with steaming hot water - what else do you need after a day in misty gray weather? On the positve side the room was very quiet but on the other hand you had no view whatsoever out of the window - but who needs a view when the city is at your doorstep? Wifi signal is strong in the room and everywhere else in the hotel - so no problem to stay in contact with the outside world. What else? We had a TV and a remote but I really don´t need TV during holiday so I cannot say much about this feature. In our package the breakfast was included and there was everything you needed for a good start for the day - fresh fruits (apples, pears, kiwi, oranges), croissantes, baguette, salami and cheese. There are also some hot options but honestely I didn´t try one of them. But all the rest - including free flowing coffee did perfectly help to get the day started. Service at the hotel is very friendly and the check in and out is fast and without problems. If you have a late flight you can leave your luggage in a locked storage room free of charge - very helpful. We stayed here for 3 nights and I can recommend the place for everybody looking for a good value option in the heart of the city! read more

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I really hate to give a hotel a mediocre review on its very first one but a few things about this place were very irritating. First I should say that although I am an American I lived in the UK for four years so I don't have the same expectations as most Americans -- I'm more familiar with European standards than most -- so a small room does not bother me, but the rooms here are unreasonably small and the mattresses are terrible. No box springs and very poor quality -- like sleeping on a cardboard and rubber mat. What bothered me the most though was the "extras" at check in... 2.5 euros per day to use the safe that is already in your room, another charge for a remote control to use the TV that is already in your room (we passed so I don't know how much) and access to wi fi is an extra charge per hour. More offensive, they only provide one password per room and it can only be used on one device (its monitored and controlled) so if you are traveling with two iPads and two iPhones as a couple, you will be spending a great deal of time at the front desk sorting this, and they won't be very helpful or friendly about it. I travel with international broadband so I didn't need it but had to step in for my mother when she couldn't take being talked down to by the front desk anymore. Breakfast was lovely and nice that it was included and the hotel is pretty and very convenient to la Rambla. But, if you stay here, pack your own universal TV remote, don't plan on using the wi fi and be prepared to sleep in a room not much bigger than a closet. Fantastic time because of the company I keep but I would not choose this hotel again. read more

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Free wifi from room and lobby (where I'm writing this now). Yes, they charge extra to use the room safe, but I've only used a room safe once in my life and it malfunctioned. Who travels with jewels that they leave in the room these days? Great location near Placa de Catalonia, Las Ramblas, Palau de Musica, Metro, etc., on a quiet pedestrian alley off the main way. Beautiful example of Art Nouveau in Barcelona, with chandeliers, parquet & marble floors, glass & mirrors, and all the little architectural details you can only find in a classic hotel like this: curves, arches, sconces, and other decorative additions. Skip the boring breakfast (looked the same as everywhere on the continent), since there are better choices for more local food nearby. The room was spacious, good water pressure, clean, firm beds, and quiet. Service was very helpful with directions, recommendations, and luggage storage. If you want a good location, in a classy environment, but don't want to pay extra for any services you won't need, then this is a good place to enjoy Barcelona for a night or two. read more

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Very poor customer service. Since they have no family sized rooms, we had requested 2 neighboring rooms, which they said via email they could provide. When we arrived, they said the only available rooms were 2 floors apart. After quite a bit of negotiating, they reluctantly found a cheaper room on the same floor (down the hall) & moved us there. When I asked for a refund to the cheaper price for the downgraded room, they were unable to provide anything. They couldn't tell whether I was charged for a superior room or not because the "prices change every hour." And, the people working at their front desk apparently have no authority to provide refund anyway - I was told to come back Monday (after we leave) to speak with the supervisor. read more

Loved it. Loved the location, loved the decor, loved the deep soaking tub in the spacious bathroom (with a bidet!), loved the service (very professional and accommodating, let us check in early, gave us a city map, suggested a brilliant walking route for architecture tour). Free and easy WiFi. Comfy bed. I didn't try the breakfast so can't comment on that, but room was spacious and clean and climate controllable; what more do you want in Europe? Get a room on the top floor and you'll see all the rooftops around you :) read more

Fabulous location right off La Rambla. We were across the street from two great cafès where we got tea and coffee and pastries for less than $6. Very walkable. The elevator is a bit quirky but you can always take the stairs. Priced right and the bathrooms were roomy and clean. Definitely would stay again. read more

From the moment my wife and I arrived at 9 am after our transatlantic flight until we headed for the train station a few days later, we loved everything about this hotel. The staff were patient with us leaving our bags there for a few hours both before check-in and after check-out. Our room was spacious; to our surprise, we even had a private terrace. The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and contemporary. The location right off Las Ramblas cannot be beat. We were entirely pleased with our experience at this hotel and recommend it highly. read more

Beautiful hotel, but in an effort to allow us to get into a room earlier due to an early morning arrival, we got a room that was well below the quality of other rooms. We were not informed of this and had we been informed, we may have chosen to wait. Rather than have a small balcony we got a window with no view. I also believe that in a service industry, the staff at the front desk should at least speak some level of English to help explain tour buses for tickets they sell, but often they did not. I would like to say that Enrique was a bright star in our experience there. He took a map and told us where to go, where not to go, safety tips, and restaurant recommendations as well as a card to get a free glass of cava. Unfortunately he was off two of our three day stay, they should have his caliber of staff at the front desk when tourism is their business. The hotel was clean, and while older, beautiful marble, light fixtures, etc. read more

Unbeatable location location location! This place is close to everything without the associated noise. Close to plaza catalunya with all the transport options. Next to Ramblas and in the Gothic quarter. So location has everything. Since it is on a side street it does not have much street noise. And it is sufficiently far away from the Plaza Catalunya to avoid sounds of Metro, etc. Plenty of good cafes and restaurants nearby. Hotel is very old and quaint but well maintained. Lobby sitting area is very large and nice ... great place to spend time if you are in one of the smaller rooms. Our first triple room was not so great - it was twin room with a small 3rd person bed thrown next to the bathroom (not right). We complained and got upgraded (by Bob) to their superior triple room which was fantastic and consistent with the photos at Hotels.com. Hotel has hot & cold water dispenser downstairs by the lobby as well as ice. They turn down the central heat at night (which I like) ... but out first room was a little cold at night for my wife ... so, they brought in a electric heater (so very responsive staff) The staff called me by name - amazing. Would definitely visit again. Giving 4 stars rather than 5 stars because some rooms are not as good as others (space, view, etc). Our 2nd room is worthy of a 5 star review. read more

I reserved a room and got an immediate confirmation. However, it said that we must wire transfer the funds to the hotel. It is now almost 24 hrs later and still no response on the account to which we transfer it to. ( I have never wired funds before but my bank needs info that Nouvel is not supplying). 2 emails later, still no response. Also, we ordered breakfast but the first day breakfast is before we even check in. Emails questioning this go unanswered. I have never had this kind of problem before. EVER! I'm about to pass this hotel bye and reserve somewhere else. read more

UGGGHHH As much as this was my least favorite place we stayed in Europe, it turns out my husband left his wedding ring there. The staff there emailed with him, and we eventually got the ring back. I have to say this goes above and beyond my expectations. read more

Location is what makes this place a 4star. Very close to La Ramblas but on a small side pedestrian street, close to the metro, and room was very quiet. Room and bath were fairly spacious, and included jetted tub (which was great after a long day of walking around!). Elevator a little slow, but interesting to see it through the glass on floor "0". We arrived at night, so taxi could not drive to the door, but we could easily roll/carry our bags the relatively short distance. Staff was very pleasant - they do charge you for copies (10 per page), etc but given it is also a little cheaper than other hotels, and we didn't really use any of the extras anyway, nor did we eat breakfast there, it was not a bother. read more