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    Hotel Nouvel

    3.5 (19 reviews)
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    Bob A.

    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.

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    Briana M.

    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.

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    Attila E.

    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!

    Amy M.

    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.

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    Very close to La Ramblas but on a small side pedestrian street, close to the metro, and room was very quiet.

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    Hotel 1898 - Breakfast buffet

    Hotel 1898

    (102 reviews)

    €€€

    El Raval

    Fantastic beautiful place to stay in Barcelona. Great location, lovely clean and spacious rooms,…read moreroof top pool, beautiful lobby, great staff. Highly recommend!

    Stayed here at the end of a work trip for four days…read more The Good Great location within walking distance of anything and everything. Beautiful, well-appointed building, lobby sitting areas, restaurant, etc. Staff were friendly and very accommodating with bag storage, delivering bags to our room before we returned, restaurant recommendations and more. The rooftop is big with pool, bar and a number of seating areas for a 360 view of the city. Relaxing place to sit with a drink. Spa in basement is nice with all amenities. You have to reserve use and it's capped at 30 mins. Rooms are decent size allowing for suitcases and still moving around room. Bathroom is clean and has everything needed including heated towel rack and bidet. Although robes weren't included we found some at spa we used for the remainder of our trip. Lobby is very spacious and comfy, and there is live music in Thur-Sun. Great place to relax with a drink after exploring all day. Breakfast was extensive and a nice start to each day. Included made to order as well as plenty of ready made options for all palettes. The Not as Good We reserved both a superior and classic room but couldn't tell the difference for an additional 130 euros. The front desk said the superior had "more light." Potentially but not sure that was described as difference for what we paid. The rooms lack power outlets. Nothing by bedside. USB by desk but no USB-C or Int'l plugs. We had phones plugged in behind chairs, tea kettle sitting on floor, laptop in bathroom... The subway is underneath the hotel and even though we're on the 4th floor it was loud with lots of vibration. We had Do Not Disturb on for our entire trip but staff entered regardless and made up room. Not a big deal but surprised us and meant we had to put our belongings away every time we left not knowing who would enter when. Overall it was a pleasant stay and we would come back but many hotels we passed by looked like good options as well.

    Barceló Raval - Lobby

    Barceló Raval

    (71 reviews)

    €€

    El Raval

    TLDR: Come for the rooftop views of Barcelona, not so much for the stay…read more While Barceló Raval's rooftop offers one of the best panoramic views of Barcelona, the hotel itself is giving knockoff of the W. They try to give off that sexy, mysterious vibe, but as soon as you step into the room, the green ceiling, cheap fixtures and damask wallpaper give it away. The hotel is reasonably "affordable" for its location (near the Gothic Quarter and La Barceloneta), but definitely in a sketchy area. I highly advise walking outside the hotel at night, as you'll find the rough crowds your parents warned you about. The nearest metro station is about a 10-minute walk, and to get there, you have to cut through some of the sketchiest alleys. I booked through Expedia and was upgraded to a room with a view, a bottle of mini wine & an extra bottle of water. My amenities weren't so great from the moment I opened the door. Since my room was pretty high up, the room was stifling & those views were blocked by a stainless steel mesh. FYI: your room requires a key card at all times if you're trying to use electricity, which includes air conditioning. The shower initially felt luxurious--spacious with a giant waterfall head and solid water pressure--followed by lush bath towels, but that impression faded once I noticed the pockets of mold and grime in the corners. Sleeping was also a challenge since walls are thin and anytime the guests next to me entered their room, it sounded like someone was entering mine, which kept me paranoid and on high alert. Rooftop: the rooftop not only offers panoramic views of Barcelona, but also has a bar and pool, though hard to even suggest the pool is an amenity since it's more so for aesthetic than functionality. On the roof, it's not an open floor plan, so you'll have to walk around the building to get a full 360 view. For those who are height deficient such as myself: prepare for obstructed views because of the high railings (great for safety, but not so much for those under 5'3).

    Best 360 view of Barcelona located in el raval. Reasonably…read morepriced drinks with an amazing view! Dj available weekends to get the party started !

    W Barcelona - Yes

    W Barcelona

    (213 reviews)

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    Barceloneta

    Best hotel I have stayed in!…read more I enjoyed the vibes of the beach the club upstairs the Cuban restaurant coya and my beautiful room! I stayed at 1717 and it was an amazing view! Shout out to all staff from Fernanda answering my questions at front desk concierge and Miguel kindly checking me in from Belgium respect! I thourohly enjoyed my stay with the beautiful red rug Colorway made it feel so elegant and movie like! I enjoyed the spa with the attendant Sarah whom checked me in and got me acquainted with the pool and steam room! I am an avid swimmer so I highly enjoyed the lavish experience with the amazing steam room! I would definitely stay here again and enjoyed the delicious meal right before 11am. Loved the fresh fruit and desayuno I ordered! The best stellar experience ever!

    Unfortunately, I can NOT in good conscience give more than a 1-STAR REVIEW because I got Hassled…read moreand Threatened by the TWO [2] very UNFRIENDLY AND UNPROFESSIONAL Security Guards because they REFUSED to allow me to go into the Reception Counter to complete my FOUR [4] NITE Say. Then i I felt like having a beverage in the BAR Area so they fabricated this story that it was "FILLED TO CAPACITY." Yet while I was standing there, I witnessed 6 other groups of people without Reservations were allowed to enter. Perhaps it is because of the Color of our Skin or where we are from??? I requested to speak to the General Manager of the Hotel and i was told NONE were available. A Supervisor of the Reception Desk did come outside to speak to us and she refused to go inside to confirm the BAR was 100% Filled to Capacity. I escalated these incidents to the Corporate Offices of the Marriott Corporation in the USA and received an UNaologetic letter stating the Senior Management Supported and Condones this behavior. I was truly SHOCKED & SURPRISED!!! For these reasons, I will NEVER visit another Marriott property anywhere in the WORLD. In my letters I pointed out that I HAD been a very Satisfied Marriott Customer for over SIXTY [60 years. WHAT A HORRIBLE & TERRIBLE WAY TO TREAT A LONG TERM CUSTOMER....II WONT BE BACK AND SUGGEST ANYBODY READING THIS REVIEW TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS W HOTEL IN BARCELONA, SPAIN!!! ¡¡¡SHAMEFUL AND REPREHENSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES!!! SIGNED, SEÑOR RICARDO PS TO WHOMIT MAY CONCERN: THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ ABOUT THIS UNIMAGINABLE NIGHTMARE AND FOR REFUSING TO STAY AT THIS W HOTEL!

    Pulitzer Barcelona - Signature Balcony room

    Pulitzer Barcelona

    (49 reviews)

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    L'Eixample

    Stayed here for four nights on a recent trip to Barcelona and it was truly excellent. It's a…read moreboutique hotel tucked into a side street of Plaça de Catalunya. The location is truly unbeatable - just a block away from Plaça de Catalunya, a couple of blocks from a major metro stop and several main bus lines, a few blocks from great shopping and with good casual food scattered throughout. It's a great central spot for sightseeing where you're primarily relying on public transit, but also quiet and safe if traveling solo. I booked a signature room through my travel agent, and was delighted that they allowed me to check in a couple of hours early AND upgraded me to a signature balcony room. The hotel is very cute snd colorful, with modern design. The room was clean and pretty spacious, and the balcony was such a nice touch! I liked opening the windows every afternoon and sitting on the chaise and reading. There are refillable water stations on each floor by the elevator, which was a small but big perk to me. Awesome water pressure and temperature, kind, attentive service by staff, and incredible rooftop bar made this a fun place to kick off my stay in Spain. Small gripes: As a short person was the bathroom tub was a bit tall for me to climb into and out of. There was not a true fridge/freezer in the room; the staff was kind enough to store something in their freezer for me but it felt too out of my way to ask them to do it too often for me. The lobby bar drinks were fine but nothing to write home about. Overall though this is such a great hotel and I'd absolutely stay here again. It feels luxe but had very reasonable rates, even right after Easter which is peak tourism. The rooftop bar is very much worth a visit, beautiful views of the city and a fun, lively vibe. I cannot recommend this hotel more!

    Experienced Pulitzer Barcelona briefly for the gym. When staying at Hotel Regina, you have to go…read morenext door to Pulitzer Barcelona for the gym. Pretty solid gym. From resistance perspective, includes dumbbells, open rack, and a cable machine. Water machine with disposable cups. Solid lineup for all the essentials and enough weight for a great workout. Very aesthetic gym vibe.

    Le Méridien Barcelona - Hallway

    Le Méridien Barcelona

    (105 reviews)

    €€€

    El Raval

    Amazing service and friendly staffs Clean…read moreGreat and safe location Nearby all food, shopping area

    Le Méridien is a part of the Marriott. Located in the busy La Rambla area, yet our room on the 4th…read morefloor was a quiet sanctuary and hidden away from the chaos. I had thought having our hotel in this area would have been a mistake, knowing about the pickpocketing and protests from locals regarding tourists. Yet I found it so convenient to many attractions within walking distance, just a block away from the metro station, souvenirs in the shops, with late night spots if you're hungry, and being close to a few markets. The room was spacious and modern. We slept well in their comfortable king bed. We were given slippers and a bathrobe along with the typical amenities like hair dryer, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. There was even a bathroom scale! Something I rarely see in hotel rooms these days. Our package deal included breakfast at their daily buffet. And it's one of the better buffets that actually has a made-to-order-eggs table. I love that there's a personal chef for those who like their eggs a certain way. They had many Spanish cured meats, cheeses, fruits, salads, pastries and bread, cold cereals, yogurts, coconut chia seed pudding, churros and chocolate (though it was not like a churros shop), and even congee, blended smoothies and power green drinks as well as fresh squeezed juices. We were impressed to see a few different items changed on a daily basis to keep the buffet fresh and new. I liked it better than the buffet we had in Madrid, despite it having a better hotel rating. The front desk staff was super helpful when we needed a family metro pass for 8 trips verses getting an unnecessary unlimited pass. That saved us money! She directed us to the metro station up the block and had us buy a family T pass. This was only €12. You would scan and let one person go through first while keeping the pass to scan yourself in. You can scan multiple times because it is for a group and not an individual pass. If I visit Barcelona again, I wouldn't hesitate coming back to Le Méridien! It was perfect for all our needs!

    Vividora - GOT

    Vividora

    (13 reviews)

    Barri Gòtic

    My fiancée and I reserved a brunch here on the rooftop at Terraza de Vivi. We got pancakes, eggs…read moreBenedict, fresh fruit, soup, greek yogurt and bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary's. The wait staff were super friendly and they were very generous with the bottomless drinks. The food was pretty good but the best part was easily the rooftop view of Barcelona. We especially liked that we could see the Cathedral.

    Stayed for 3 nights. Ideally located in Gothic area so very central to everything. Most place we…read moreneeded to go were within a 20 min walk. Slightly inconvenient for taxis. Since it's in the narrow alleys of Gothic, arriving at the front door via taxi is difficult, especially if the streets are very crowded. However, it's pretty easy to walk to from the main street if you're OK with walking about five minutes. When we left for the airport, we were able to coordinate a taxi pick up with the front desk. Fortunately, it was also a sunday, so the streets were very empty. It took about 15 minutes for the taxi to arrive, but it was easy to get out of the narrow streets. The hotel itself is nice. Check-in is on the mezzanine level. Our room wasn't ready, but they were able to store our bags. We grabbed lunch at the rooftop restaurant and the food was objectively decent. The main draw of the rooftop restaurant is the incredible view where you can see all of Barcelona and the towering cathedrals. Service was friendly. On a different day, we tried there spritz hour, which seemed to be marketed as two spritzes for €12. However, we each got charged €12 which I think was the price on the menu anyway so I don't know what happened there. The hotel room was cozy. Bed was very comfortable. The layout was a bit odd if you imagine that the room is a U-shape, the bed is the bottom of the U, which makes sense. However the bathroom was split up with the toilet on the right side and the sink and shower on the left side so after you use the bathroom, you would have to walk to the other side of the hotel room to wash your hands. It's not like the room is big, but it's just kind of odd for layout, especially if like luggage is dispersed across the room and you have to walk through all that.

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