This was my home for three nights in Barcelona. Just 2 blocks away was a metro stop. It made my commute so easy as I was out and about all day. They had a bar I never got to drop in at since I always got back late so they were already closed. There's a parking garage literally right next-door so if you're traveling in with a car parking is not a problem at all. There's also a lot of food options surrounding the area so you can get breakfast, lunch, and dinner all within 5 minutes walking distance. My dinner reservations happened to all be walking distance. You can also walk to Las Ramblas. There's a deck on the roof with chaise lounges. They even have a shower. The bed was comfortable and it was always made up when I got back after spending all day outside. I was in room 206 which unfortunately didn't have a window. read more

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The hotel we decided to stay at in Barcelona which was located to quite a bit of food options and everything. Not a bad location but felt that some staff members were nice and gave us some directions while others were a little standoffish. Overall we stayed here for a few days and the rooms didn't feel super clean. Some of the air vents were quite dusty. Also, the temperature of the room did not get cool so it was a little bit on the hotter side. read more

Great location, great staff reasonable priced hotel which included elevators. Elevators you say ? Well we didn't have elevators in Lisbon and let me tell you its a workout hauling suitcases packed for a twelve day trip up 4 flights of stairs lol. Our room was well appointed and quiet except for one night a drunk roving guitarist was wandering the streets at 3am LMAO that's Barcelona for ya. read more

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I'm reviewing this hotel because they have one of the most comprehensive and delicious buffet breakfasts I've ever experienced in a European hotel at this price point. I would pay to come eat breakfast here if I wasn't a guest at the hotel. They offer a mouth watering pastry selection of freshly baked goods, fresh fruits, juices, a hot bar with sausages, eggs, ratatouille, quiche, and other rotating items. Hotel staff here were all super friendly and helpful. Rooms are comfortable and pretty standard. If breakfast is your thing, then it's totally worth staying here since breakfast is included in the hotel cost. read more

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My family and I stayed at The Hotel U232 last month and I liked it, except for our small room with no balcony or exterior window. I may be a little envious after hearing about the rooms with balconies and windows as we had no windows except in the bathroom. The Hotel U232 did have a nice breakfast buffet and bar which I really liked. These two good things in addition to them giving my son and another choir member a room at no charge bumped my possible three star review up to a three. I'm not sure if our tour company kicked in some of their own funds for the extra room, but it was appreciated. There are lots of restaurants nearby and we found a couple good Italian restaurants as we were tired of tapas. Look at my list for Barcelona and you will see these. read more

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We loved our stay at Hotel U232 at Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 232, 08036 Barcelona, Spain. Hotel is in the heart of several shops and many restaurants. Just two blocks from tour bus stops. Also just two blocks from two different subway stops. The staff here too was excellent. Luis is phenomenal! Talk about a true hospitality professional. He is a great first impression when checking in, and makes sure you are having the best time possible with any insight he can give on the area, helping with reservations, or just answering basic questions. We really relied on Luis and he was awesome. The amenities at U232 are great as well. The terrace , the gym, the restaurant, the free wifi, and the bar, they have just about everything for anyone. The hotel overall including public space and rooms are all very boutique. We loved our stay at Hotel U232 at Carrer del Comte d'Urgell, 232, 08036 Barcelona, Spain. We would recommend to anyone scouting out hotels to stay. It's just far enough out of the hectic downtown area, but still in downtown to see and do everything you want. read more

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Fantastic hotel, super clean, nice amenities and located super close to the metro so you have access to the rest of the city. Staff was kind and court, ate the breakfast their once and it wasn't bad; actually better than most hotel breakfasts. Had a beautiful view from hotel which I appreciated and housekeeping cameo everyday to change towels and make the bed. Also blackout curtains were amazing, woke up having no idea that it was already day time, lol. read more

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Barcelona has some very reasonable hotels but they're only the basics... if you want luxury, you're going to pay a fair bit for it. I was originally looking at the Hilton properties with 300+ Euros a night and then I found this wonderful spot and only $160 Euros a night with a great breakfast. Outside the core and touristy areas, you're placed near the hospitals where its miraculously quiet. It is a safe spot as well as its clean with it's wide streets and lots of nice little places nearby. There is many farmacia, supermarkets (Aldi), and great restaurants within walking distance (Maitea has been on so many lists and its only 5 minutes away). Another big plus is that there is good coffee nearby and the subway is only a 4 minute walk south. Super convenient! This 4 star property is run incredibly well with the most wonderful staff who really know how to do customer service well. They're very knowledgeable and helpful... they helped book our restaurants. Don't worry too much if you dont speak Spanish, the staff is fluent in multiple languages. They're just wonderful. The room was clean and spotless but like most European hotels, it is on the smaller side. Our room faced the courtyard and this was ok but what happened is that it was mostly dark in the rooms all the time. It felt like a windowless room at time. The bathroom is a good size for European standards and has wonderful water pressure which helps your body feel revived after hours of walking. The only comment would be the beds... they're so soft that your back feels quite sore the next day. I'm not sure if they're meant to be that soft or just worn. As for the breakfast... if it is included, it's a steal. Though the service is sometimes incredibly slow (they never take the plates away and you need to flag them down for coffee), it is delicious with many local options that keep most people happy. The other nice thing is they replenish items quite often and keep it very clean. I do like how they rotate the menu so you don't have too many repeats the next day. Overall, very nice hotel and would be happy to stay here again! read more

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Our family stayed here for a week to enjoy the city. Arrived early and the front desk staff stored our bags so we could leave on our first Tapas tour. Cocktails ,such as wine and Bellini welcome you every evening along with assorted sweets. The rooms we had offered terraces-one room faced the street where as the second the inside court yard of local apartments.The baths were appointed with hand held showers .Soaps were in dispensers and the water was plenty hot. Room service was very attentive to any requests. Breakfast on the second floor was delightful. Catalonian specials such as assorted cheeses and jamon. Lots of fresh juices and fresh baked sweets and cakes.Champagne and coffee of course are included. Also bacon,eggs,potatoes and salads. The offerings changed during the week according to the access to certain foods. Wonderful location -easy Uber /taxi pick up in front or drive your own car with free parking in the garage next to the hotel. read more

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Boutique-feel hotel one block away from the metro blue line. The L'Ille shopping center which is well worth a visit is at walking distance. Though the rooms are small, the bath boasts pumps with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. I was surprised not to see body lotion. The bathroom includes a bidet and a towel warmer. Rooms come with a mini bar. Staff was gracious and explained in detail how to get somewhere via metro. I took off a star for lack of body lotion and bad coffee which is rare for Spain. read more

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I have to admit the hotel was nice and clean but the overall service & amenities was bad. We all know how the service can make it or break it for a vacation. Especially, when you paid good money & can't get out of it. We had an issue with our room and they didn't do anything to fix the situation because they didn't have anyone available to fix the A/C issue. The excuse was, it's a weekend and they don't have a full staff on duty. Other excuse "we're sold out" the least they could've done was offer a fan or change the room..but nevertheless that wasn't an option for them because they knew we were leaving soon. PRO: free Wifi, clean, modern room, free good breakfast, good location. CON: service, when you have tourist in your hotel you would think that they would offer someone that speaks other languages (not an option here). this hotel does not offer queen or king beds; I asked but nothing. However, they did offer to put 2 twin beds together (sigh). A/C doesn't work well, power goes on off intermittently. Not all the power outlets work. They control the temperature to your room to their liking, I knew this because the front desk informed me and said they cap the A/C at 22 Celsius, which is 71.6 (cost saving concern on the hotel part) and the temperature in our room never got lower than 26 Celsius (78.8 F degrees) (picture attached). They were HOT rooms they don't provide details as to how to use the A/C in the rooms; OUR ROOM WAS HOT & NEVER COOLED DOWN. They have iron for use (but not in the room), only if it's not all checked out by other guests. Bathroom toilet kept running (see video) so much for being environmentally conscious. Safe: after you put your personal code in for the safe, it resets for some odd reason. We had to ask the front desk to come up & reset. Unsure if the staff resets it while we were gone. Watch your belongings . They don't provide details as to how to use the amenities in the room; example: how to work the tv, A/C, showers, window covers, TV channels etc...we had a room next to the elevator, our window was surrounded by 3 walls. remember you are in a different country! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL IF BEING COMFORTABLE IS MAIN CONCERN. read more

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I absolutely loved this Hotel! It was clean, modern, spacious and we had 2 bathrooms in our hotel room! It seemed a little over-kill to have 2 bathrooms but I'm not complaining. I also loved their free breakfast! They had eggs, sausages, chorizo, ham, pastries, breads, cheese, cereal~ it was a dream breakfast for me :D Service is great, the concierge helped me a lot booking restaurants and showing us on a map where everything was when we first got there. I would definitely stay at U232 again when I am in Barcelona~ Only thing that I didn't like was that I didn't quite understand how to use the shower... and I got charged a euro for making a domestic call :( but I am still willing to stay here next time! read more

Happy with this hotel. The evening front desk fellow was amazingly friendly and willing to help us explore his city. The morning staff consisted of a woman who walked away every time we approached and a grumpy man but he still answered our questions in English which is nice. They don't have a doorman, so if you can't carry your luggage you probably brought too much! **my coworker says his room was entered with the dnd sign up twice, first time they lowered his balcony blinds and second they shut off his tv and put his dnd sign in the room. The sleep: The blackout curtains work well the rooms are quiet except when someone carelessly let's the door shut, they are heavy and have no assistance closing gently. I can't figure out the temp controls at all so I open the window before bed and while in the shower for cooling. The bed and pillows are comfortable and sheets are bleached white and clean. The detergent is sensitive skin friendly. The bathroom: Spacious for Europe, giant vanity, lighting is a bit dim. Hot shower with lots of pressure! There is a steam escape window in the bathroom that works great. The hair dryer is weak, takes 8 min on highest settings and 20 on mid heat max air. You have to use firm pressure to depress a button with your thumb while drying so I do it in shifts. There is no face tissue but the toilet paper is soft and works for makeup tasks. The room: Required a lot of effort to shift furniture to get enough room to workout. The beds are on wheels with no locks, if you sit up in bed to work on your computer you slide across the room. :-(. There are outlets next to the bed and a fridge in the room, it has limited space but you can get small items in there by shifting the items for sale. The in room safe fits my giant laptop by going in at an angle hinge side first. Wifi works pretty well in the room. Breakfast: The breakfast was tasty and had a fair bit if variety but very similar every day. Get breakfast included in the rate, it's worth it and several plates will keep you content until lunch time which is late, like dinner is. If you are paleo skip breakfast as the egg pie has white potatoes in it, bacon would be your only protein and fresh pineapple and dried apricots your only fruit options. read more

Barcelona was my last stop on my most recent trip to Europe. I ended up choosing this place, to be away from the major touristy spots. I couldn't have chosen a better place. The hotel was excellent, inexpensive, and the rooms were rather large for Europe. Although it's a bit far from everything, you can either take the buses that are just a block away or the metro around the corner. I opted to walk sometimes because the neighborhood is nice, but it's a good 20 minute walk to the city center. It's a very dark decor in the entire hotel - very brown and modern with mohagany plantation shutters everywhere. Our room was big enough for a king size bed, plus a bench at the end of the bed, a large desk, two closet spaces, and a very large bathroom with a long counter, separate toilet and full bath/shower. I was lucky enough to stay here for four nights. I don't think there was A/C when I was there in November. When I asked how to make the room cooler, the front desk told me the thermostat was only for a heater, which made our room really warm. It was okay because we could open up the patio door to cool it down. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. They speak English and are able to help you out with directions (we asked for directions multiple times). They tell you what buses to take, where to go, etc. Even the bar is excellent. It's expensive but the bartender makes the best mojitos! There are a few good restaurants within walking distance, some convenience stores for little things and extremely cheap little breakfast/sandwich shops next door which helped us out every morning. Probably one of the best stays I've ever had in Europe. read more

Loved loved loved this hotel! Very modern and clean and located one block from the metro. From the metro, you can get downtown to Las Ramblas in about 5 minutes (one stop to the transfer and two stops from there). The best part about this hotel is that it is NOT located in a tourist trap. Within the surrounding area, you can find all the spots where the locals eat which are a lot cheaper than going to the touristy areas! There are also lots of little grocery stores nearby so you can stock up on necessities. The beds are super comfy and the showers and nice and hot with great water pressure. A great way to start the day! The staff was so warm and welcoming. We broke our hair dryer and they immediately brought us a new one. Oh and if you need to exchange money, there are two banks next door. Very convenient! read more

I stayed here with my 16 year old cousin and we were both very happy. We had a room with a balcony which was such a lovely treat. Our room was small yet had everything we needed. The decorations are swanky from the lobby to the rooftop balcony and the breakfast buffet had everything we needed. Make sure if you eat breakfast to leave the staff a tip, it's a nice way to show your appreciation. There is wifi and a business center and the hotel is in a great neighborhood. There are lots of cafes and interesting shops in the area, and the metro is close. It's a fantastic place to spend your time in Barcelona. Oh, it's a little tricky trying to figure out how to get the water temperature right in the shower but they have a little picture to help you figure it out. The staff is really helpful and kind, they were wonderful to us! read more

This is an interesting hotel - very quiet and located not very close to the tourist attractions at all. Not sure why Expedia recommended it - would have preferred to stay near the Ramblas. But the staff was helpful - they gave us a map and guided us on where to go. The subway system is very easy to navigate. But there is nothing close to this hotel at all! Not that we we interested in anyway! The rooms were fairly large but the shower and bathroom was tiny! The sheets didn't feel completely clean because I noticed streaks of makeup or color on mine. We had a room for 3 and they didn't bother to give us extra blankets and the rooms were dark with no windows. We also had to kill gross but on the wall. We slept well because of the black out curtains though. And the maid didn't honor the "do not disturb" sign because we had it up and they came in and cleaned our room anyway! At least it was quiet! I also rented the wifi to go thing and it didn't work outside of the hotel. They charged me for it for the day anyway and I just gave it back early. Don't do it! read more

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Excellent hotel!!! My family and I stayed at U232 hotel during the 1st week on January and will definitely return next time we're in Barcelona ! The hotel is ideally located in a very exclusive area next to the Clinic train station, restaurants, shopping, and the Barcelona tourism bus stop. The hotel is very elegant. The staff was incredible!!!! They not only brought chocolates to our room for my son's birthday, but they also gave us reasonably priced, family friendly and non touristy restaurant recommendations. The room was very clean and modern. read more

My sister and I stayed 3 nights in early May 2019 and got bitten all along our legs, arms, back, neck, and face. We thought we were paranoid when we noticed something during the first night and subsequent ones, but we are both pretty blind without glasses on. However, in the morning of our check out day, we saw 5-6 live bed bugs just on the comforter and killed another 4 (full of blood). The bites didn't show up for another 1 week (takes up to 2 weeks for your body to react to the bites), but we are back to our homes by then. We immediately told the front desk, but they acted clueless (somehow even the English speaking attendant didn't know what a bed bug is until we googled it for them) and brushed us off saying their manager was not in (on a late Tuesday morning), so there's nothing they could do at the time. They couldn't even provide us anything to clean our luggage/clothing with or tell us how to deal with the bites. We are still suffering from new bites and the bed bugs that we contracted from this hotel. Just as a warning to everyone, this is what I had to deal with: 1) Leaving work early to go to urgent care to get prescription steroid cream and pills to deal with the itchiness. My face, especially, was so bad, my coworkers and the doctor initially thought they were rashes from a bad allergic reaction...just to give you an idea of how many bites we got. 2) Purchasing $200+ worth of supplies to try and protect the home, you will need mattress encasement, specific bed bug sprays, new sheets, etc...I may still need to replace my mattress and box spring, clothing, and furniture. Possibly even hiring a professional exterminator if the bugs persists 3) Bed bug scarring and feeling like there's something crawling on your skin at all times. I go into crazy scratching mode due to this and that leads to more scarring... It has been a nightmare since my stay, you will lose sleep, time, and money. Avoid like the plague! read more

I stayed here at the beginning and end of a trip in the fall, and it was very nice both times. The staff is great, very friendly. Gave us great tips on where to go and what to do. The manager is very nice. First room was pretty small, the second was fabulous. Rooms are very clean and well-appointed. Bathrooms were nice. Roof terrace is a good spot to sit and read or unwind. Didn't use the pool or gym. Has wifi that worked pretty well. The breakfast buffet is great, definitely one of the better ones. There is a mushroom dish in tomato sauce that I had there that is just to die for! (Great over the fried potatoes.) They'll assume Americans want regular coffee, but you can definitely ask for an espresso. I would happily stay here again! . read more

I had the opportunity to stay at u232 for three days recently. I was in town for a Barca match, and I could not have picked better accommodations. The room was clean and well appointed, and the service staff was most helpful. Everyone was gracious and pleasant, and while they all speak English, they were more than happy to converse with me in Spanish. There is free WiFi in the hotel, and a terrace on the upper floor that is worth a visit. As for location, it was perfect for the things I wished to do. I enjoy walking the city, and was able to reach La Ramblas, La Sagrada Familia, and Camp Nou with ease. I don't think anything was more than 30 minutes on foot. There is also an abundance of public transportation within a block or two. Cabs are readily available as well. I did not take advantage of the breakfast that is offered, so I can't speak to quality there. I will say there are a number of dining options within 1-3 blocks. I would and plan to stay here again in the near future. A note to American guests: the rooms are somewhat smaller than what you may be accustomed to, particularly if you've never stayed in a European hotel. This one for me was on par with the majority of similar establishments I've had the pleasure of frequenting over the years. read more

Very nice and stylish hotel, extremely friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Located in a safe neighbourhood, ATMs, Groceries, Cafes, Restaurants an a Gas Station for the nightly cravings. Small lack of maintenance in the bathroom when it comes to the shower mechanics, but overall very clean. No big deals and upper class for the low price. Recommendation! read more

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I feel a need to set the record straight. The people with gripes shock me. This place is a steal. The rooftop is awesome. The entryway is perfect. The rooms were the best. No problems w Internet which considering I was in Europe for a month this summer is rare. The breakfast was to die for. I'm on my iPad so I'm keeping this simple. Best hotel for the money I've ever stayed at. Not only would I come back but I would invest. read more

Very happy with our stay! Great location--close to all of the tourist spots, 2 blocks from the metro (where you can easily commute to and from the airport), and lots of local places as well! Far enough from tourist traps so it's relatively quiet (depending on where your room is -- street or back view) and very helpful staff. Free wine, cava, and sweets every day from 6-8pm! Very clean. Highly recommended. read more

We stayed here for the first two nights of our barcelona trip... Pros: - Free internet - helpful concierges - business center with printer - Large spacious rooms for Europe - Clean, great chic decor Cons - Our room had no windows, except covered ones that were the elevator shaft, this was NOT clear in the booking process - Very small bathroom - Breakfast was not included - No food / room service - No help with bags / no cart (literally had to haul 4 bags by myself as everyone watched) Overall, good value for the money (we paid $150 / night in October) read more

Recently stayed at this hotel for five nights and left very happy. The hotel is clean and in a great area. I also thought they had done a great job on the decor. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. We also found their business center to be convenient. The terrace is both beautiful and relaxing. The hotel is about a 10 minute metro trip to La Rambla and 25 minutes or so to beaches. The metro stop, Hospital Clinic (blue line), is less than a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Side note: There is also this really great bakery, Granier, with delicious croissants (like Paris good) with super cheap cappuccinos! read more

Second time we have stayed here. Price is great for the rooms that you get. Rooms are great and about half have patios. The breakfasts are solid and most of the front desk can speak english. Had some issues with the kettle and they were super responsive. If you dont mind splurging get the rooms on the 9th or 10th floor with patio. read more

On vacation and saw beautiful pictures and great reviews of this hotel; therefore was looking forward to staying here. Upon arriving, the hotel lobby was gorgeous, but then I was immediately disappointed by the service received at the front desk that instantly altered the excitement I had when I first arrived. I accidentally booked a 2 person room, when I was traveling with 3 people. I was told by the front desk 'It's going to be a big problem'. I would expect there to b options offered like adding another person to the current room, changing the reservation to a 3 person room or the ability to book a second room. Hearing its going to be a big problem was not very helpful. It was also communicated to me that my rooms were not yet ready and that check in is at 2pm. I asked if it would be possible to have our rooms ready before that time, and was communicated 'possibly'.After traveling for 18 hrs, that early accommodation would have been greatly appreciated, but I understood and waited patiently. I waited in the lobby and checked back with the front desk at 1:00PM and again at 2:00PM. Both times I was told the rooms were not yet ready, although I continued to see other guests being checked in during that timeframe. While we waited, It was never communicated there was free wifi we could use while we waited. It was never communicated there was a business lounge we could wait in and relax. It was never communicated we could hit the buzzer at the bar and someone would help us, as we assumed because no staff was there that the bar must be closed. We were left on our own to try and figure everything out. We never felt welcomed and was treated as though we were an inconvenience. When the rooms were finally ready at 2:20PM, 20 minutes after the normal check in time...there was no apology for the delay, no words exchanged to say hope you enjoy your stay, no other words except for 'your room numbers are XXX'. I asked to speak to a manager and was told one would not be here until the next day. Once again terrible service by Alex at the front desk. A beautiful hotel but lousy customer service. Very disappointing experience for my first visit to this hotel and also to Barcelona. Would love to talk to a manager about this to ensure other fellow yelpers and first time visitors have a more pleasant experience and feel welcomed upon their arrival. read more

I did not stay in this hotel, but my parents, my kid and my nieces did. They reserved the rate that did not provide breakfast, so I decided to surprise them by sending room service breakfast. I called and I spoke with Sra Lali. I could not have asked for a better customer service. She understood right away what I was hoping to do, sent me the information required by email which I promptly completed and sent it back and we were in business. The next day at the right time, however, when they delivered the breakfast, my parents got confused and didn't accept the breakfast. The same afternoon, after I explained to them the surprise, they went to talk to the front entrance where they promptly provided them with the buffet breakfast the following day. Very happy with the service, especially the attention that Lali provided. read more

this a wonderful hotel. we stayed 5 nights in January. yes in a windowless room. we had booked a triple and were told that triples were all the same-- no windows. would have been nice to know that up front. we did have 2 bathrooms which is very generous. the staff could not be nicer or more helpful. the roof deck is terrific and the room-- although windowless was lovely. read more