This was the last hotel we stayed in during our Spain tour. And it was one of the best ones. It…read morehas a spacious lobby, which is beautifully decorated. Staff is helpful and speak english. Room was clean, big with a beautiful bathroom. The nerd in me was impressed by the computer panel which controls the elevator system. There are 4 elevators for use. On each floor outside the elevators is a touch screen computer panel in which you select where you need to go - floor number or restaurant name. The computer figures out the elevator which can take you to your destination fastest and displays the number on the screen. After the display is shown the elevator arrives within seconds. The floor number is pre-selected when you step in. You cannot select the floor from inside the elevator. This was a very efficient system and I wish all hotels adopt it. They also serve delicious breakfast and the spread is huge. Every single thing that I tried on the breakfast was of excellent quality. The servers even come to your table and ask you if they can bring you coffee or juice. The empty plates are immediately removed and the tables cleaned. L1 metro line starts from the 'Hospital de Bellvitge' stop which is opposite to Hotel Hesperia. That gives you the advantage of pick your seat on the metro journey. If you are taking the metro to/from the airport, you'll have to change from L1 to L9 at Torrassa station. Airport is about 10 minutes away by taxi, so you might not want to go the metro route. By metro, hotel is about 30 minutes to beach or La Rambla street and 1 hour to Parc Guell. So it's definitely not in the center where you can walk to the happening places.

This hotel is beautiful!! All of the employees have been absolutely helpful and seem to have a…read morededication to go out of their way for their clients. The room was spacious, with the biggest bathroom/closet area I've ever seen. The elevator control pad asks your destination and lets you know which car to use. The curtains are controlled with the push of a button. Everything feels and is luxurious. And as of the time of this review the price is incredibly good value. This hotel is located a quick walk (less than 5 minutes) to the Hotel Bellvitge metro stop.

missed our connecting flight to barcelona from boston (jetblue ) need i say more…read more.. as soon as i knew i wouldn't make our connecting flight,i called marriott. i was told i wouldn't be charged.. well low and behold, the renaissance barcelona fira hotel charged me !!! i have called both marriott and the hotel to no avail !!! needless to say, i am a titanium for life member! over 1,500 nights means nothing !!

Great hotel! Stayed…read moreat the Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel for a few days while in Barcelona. The property is beautiful and has some very unique architecture. I was amazed by the stairs - yes, the stairs. They are a mix of internal, but still outdoors. My room was a nice size for a European property. The bed was big and the sleep was comfortable. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was excellent. Loved my time here and will choose this property again during my next visit!

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 !

Grand Hyatt Barcelona- this grand Hyatt is a bit off from the level of other grand hyatts due to a…read morecombination of little things but all in all pretty good. Room cleanliness was really good everyday. Generally very clean everywhere. The breakfast buffet is excellent and as good as the other grand hyatts. If you get the order off the à la carte menu perk, the Benedict with smoked salmon is really good and the waffle is surprisingly good. Their mixed veggie and fruit juices are amazing. For dinner at the restaurant: I loved their version of patatas bravas, very crispy and hot inside, the mushroom croquettes were good but the filling was not super hot (maybe frozen originally?). Odd things: They have a smart elevator system but slow and pretty sure only two of the four worked. The room they put us in even though explorist was right by the elevator and had super bad soundproofing so everything everyone said coming back late from a party at 2 or 4 or whatever could be heard. Hair dryer didn't work. I almost got trapped in the service elevator that I only realized was service elevator was it was too late, it opened for me when I used my card but then wouldn't move or open the door. Thankfully lobby button worked. Water in the lobby was empty most of the time. Most of the servers at the restaurant/breakfast were super professional and nice except for one who was really awkward/tired, did a bunch of odd things, took our order, forgot what we ordered and then asked us about it and still put in the wrong order. Forgot our fruit drinks, didn't bother to ask me what coffee I wanted after giving the other person in my party their coffee, was really brusque in taking away the dishes.. Pool area is nice in morning but after midday they begin to play loud party music... Kind of far from city center.

Grand Hyatt Barcelona, which I suppose was known as Hotel Sofia, had a lot of potential. However,…read morethere were some areas we found to be lacking. They did leave us some goodies as they knew we were celebrating our honeymoon! We booked a king bed club level suite, which came with complimentary breakfast, club access, and tapas time (from 5-7pm daily). The tapas were actually pretty good and my favorite of the three options. The club is pretty weak, just snacks and a couple of small bites and a limited option of drinks. Didn't seem like there was a consistent staff member there, but one would pop up occasionally to clear the dirty trays. The not-so-great: rooms aren't very quiet. You can hear sounds and noises from the hallway and outdoors, even on higher floors. It's primarily from other guests, especially annoying when it's later at night. The gym is okay, but some equipment need some up keeping - like the accessories are pretty much all missing from one of the technogym machines. The treadmills also don't have any internet, so you can't log into your technogym account. The elevators are the worst. You have to pre-select your destination and then wait for whichever one you are prompted to go to. It doesn't take into account how big each group is, so sometimes it's a very long wait or gets quite cramped. Other guests also aren't very mindful with their bags, so you can get whacked by their personal belongings... like it occurred with yours truly. We didn't even bother with the gym or spa. It's a tiny pool and pretty busy when we peeked. There's also a lot of children at this hotel, so if you're looking for a relaxing getaway, you should probably look into a boutique hotel. Hotel is a smidge far from the tourist attractions, but it's close to a metro stop and a mall. It's also closer to the airport, which is good if that's what you're looking for!

I stayed at the AC Sants Marriott for a couple of nights after a Mediterranean cruise. The room was…read morepretty standard for a business traveler hotel--clean and functional, but not much privacy if you're sharing the space. The toilet area has a frosted glass door, which isn't ideal for two people. And the light switch layout will drive you crazy. If you are looking for a light switch by the sink or toilet, nope...all by the main door. Strange. They offer breakfast and dinner, but it's very basic, nothing too special. It's convenient if you need a quick bite, but you might want to explore other options nearby. One big plus is the location. It's right next to the main train station, making metro travel super easy. I'd stay there again for a short stay, but probably not for an extended visit. Overall, it's convenient but fairly simple in terms of amenities.

We made a quick trip to Barcelona during our visit to France and decided to just grab a hotel…read morerather than a house. This place was perfect for our trip! It's located just outside the train station - like, literally a few hundred feet outside the doors. We opted for a suite for the five of us and it worked perfect. There was a central bathroom with a bathtub (with shower), a separate shower - which was incredible and was closer to a car wash than a normal shower, and a small room with a toilet. The sink and counter were bigger than we're used to and great to spread out on. The main bedroom was awesome - it had a king size bed, lots of outlets, a solid TV, a Nespresso machine and a lovely mini bar. The second room had a king sized hideaway bed and a small seating area. There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out and overall it was incredibly comfortable. The workout facility downstairs is small, with a treadmill, bike and small weight rack. It's not bad for a quick run. As was said earlier, the location is great. There's a nice park next door and a lovely square with about a dozen restaurants about 2 blocks behind the hotels. It made for a perfect spot to grab dinner a couple nights in a row. We also jumped on a tourist trap double decker bus that stopped right outside the hotel at the train station. It made it really easy to get around. There were also a ton of small bakeries and restaurants within walking distance. It made grabbing breakfast and lunch super easy. We really enjoyed this hotel. It was perfect for our quick trip and made both arrival and departure incredibly easy. Absolutely worth staying here!

I had a free night using Marriott Bonvoy points & had reserved a room with 2 Queen beds. We were…read moredelighted to find upon arrival that they had upgraded us to a suite AND provided us with 2 free beverage coupons for use in their onsite restaurant, Santa Clara. Since we were exhausted from traveling, we decided to relax with some tapas & those free drinks. We ordered a cheese board & an order of pan con tomate, both delicious. After a short nap & several hours of sightseeing, we returned to the hotel & decided to have dinner there. The weather was nice enough to eat on the terrace, which was lovely. Unfortunately, there was a large... and loud... private party close by. This was my only complaint, as they were also directly below our suite. We both enjoyed tropical drinks as a starter; a refreshing Pina Colada for me. The Argentinian steak with papas fritas & Padron peppers was perfectly cooked & so good! We finished with cheesecake with an Amareno cherry sauce & coffee. Wonderful! I wish the hotel was a bit closer to the core of the city. We used an Uber to traverse the 3+ miles to & back from La Rambla. However, we were in a lovely, quiet part of the city, so once the noisy private party left the premises, it was very peaceful.

For a 4 star hotel, we had too many problems with the room in 3 days…read more The room we had was upgraded to a junior suite. It was very big and spacious and looked like it was recently remodeled. This is the good about it. The bad was a shower that leaked water out the door, a room cleaned half heartedly with the last guest's clothing left in the shower, and a bottle of water they partially drank opened. A broken air conditioning that actually happened for all guests, and this morning, a leaking ceiling in the bathroom no less! Good room but bad bones in the building need to be addressed.

Amazing hotel!! Check in was easy and the concierge was very friendly. The hotel has a beautiful…read moreterrace and a gym and sauna. Our room was great. Overall great stay!

Room has nice view of the city. The all glass shower and toilet is very nice and clean. Breakfast…read morebuffet is also great. They have 2 coffee machines. Place is walking distance to the mall.

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

My hubby and I stayed 2 nights at Hotel 1898 on La Rambla while in Barcelona, and what a beautiful…read morehotel. When my husband booked, he was able to add some special touches for our anniversary through their booking options. Once I walked into the room, there were a dozen long-stemmed roses, champagne, and chocolate cake! The room was very nice and looked out to the street. Our package also included breakfast each morning and the hotel also has a rooftop restaurant as well as a spa. I definitely felt pampered durning our stay.

Great place to stay for a family of four. Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Would stay here…read moreagain.

Modern Ikea look alike budget hotel located in Sants neighborhood. About 15 minutes walk from…read moreBarcelona Sants train station /// 5 minutes walk from Plaça de Sants subway station (L5) or 5 minutes walk from Mercat Nou subway station (L1). I reserved through booking.com for 3 nights, paid 250€ / 372$CAD. Room was nice and convenient + a little outdoor terrace with view on Montjuïc. Staff was friendly and always helpful. Only bad point is that the walls are thins, not enough isolated and we could hear people next door. We didn't try their breakfast (7€), instead we went to the local bakery shop around the corner. You have supermarkets / convenience stores / restaurants / bars / cafés / laundrymat, all around the hotel. We booked a taxi the day of the check-out, the cab was waiting for us on time. Free wifi. 4/5 visited in October 2016