Hotel Arts Barcelona delivered one of the most memorable hotel experiences I have ever had. We've…read moretried other luxury hotels in the city, but this is far and away my favorite. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, polished, and genuinely caring. Every staff member we encountered made us feel welcome, but what touched us most was the kindness they showed after learning that I am a breast cancer survivor. Their thoughtfulness and a handwritten card made me feel incredibly special and reminded me that true luxury is found not only in beautiful surroundings, but in human kindness. Our room was spectacular. Every space...the bedroom, sitting area, and bathroom overlooked the Mediterranean Sea and the marina. Imagine waking up to the sparkling water each morning and watching the sailboats below - we did! It felt almost serene and surreal. I was super impressed they offer Dyson as the in-room hair dryer - that is such a nice touch! A little history...Hotel Arts was built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and quickly became one of the city's defining landmarks. Its name comes from the hotel's original vision of integrating contemporary art into the guest experience. Over the years, it has become known not only for luxury and service, but also for its impressive collection of modern art and its iconic seaside location. Without question, a five-star experience in every sense of the word. I cannot wait to return.

I recently stayed at the Barcelona Arts Hotel and, while the property itself is beautiful, I left…read morefeeling extremely disappointed and let down by the way a serious issue was handled. Due to an unreasonably long delay with a food order at the pool--which we ultimately had to cancel ourselves--and an overcrowded reception area where the check-out line filled the entire lobby, our departure felt rushed and chaotic. In the midst of this, I accidentally left a valuable ring in the room. I called the hotel within an hour of leaving, was told housekeeping hadn't yet entered the room, and gave the exact location where the ring had been left. Despite this, I was later informed it was not found. What followed was an unacceptably slow and disorganized response. The official lost item report form wasn't sent until several hours later--and only after my husband, who is Spanish, called on my behalf. The investigation didn't begin until the following day, by which time a full staff shift had already turned over. While they claimed to have searched staff belongings, which to me seemed to acknowledge the possibility of theft, it's unclear what that could have accomplished over 15 hours later. The entire process lacked urgency, transparency, and accountability, which left me deeply disappointed. I expected a much higher standard of professionalism from a hotel of this caliber.

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 !

If you're looking for a solid hotel base in Barcelona, H10 Madison checks a lot of the right boxes…read more The location is a real plus, well situated so you can easily get around the city without much hassle. From the moment you arrive the little touches make a difference. The complimentary cava, still and sparkling water available at the entrance throughout the day is a lovely welcome that sets a nice tone. The staff was friendly and made the stay feel easy and comfortable. The rooftop is a highlight, a pool with really nice views over the city. Whether you're unwinding after a long day of exploring or just soaking in the Barcelona sunshine, it's a great spot to have access to.

Rooms and accommodations are greatly appreciated for the tired traveler at the H10 Madison…read moreBarcelona. From the moment you walk in being greeted with complimentary juices or champagne, to the European style breakfast in the morning with fresh squeezed juices, pastries, cappuccino bar, and to all the typical American items. The rooftop pool and restaurant are also nice luxury to have to get a break from the busy city activities with casual dining and ample menu items. My room was beautiful with a large king size bed and with enough white pillows to fight for hours. In addition, went above and beyond to get us a medical appointment when we had no contacts in our area. And....if all that was not enough, located just down the street from the Cathedral of Barcelona which should be on your sight seeing list.

We had a wonderful gathering at the outdoor restaurant area with a big group for celebration…read more Amazing food & service.

By far my favorite hotel in Barcelona and probably one of the nicest places we have ever stayed and…read morewe have stayed in some beautiful high end resorts. Our accommodations were top notch, the service impeccable. The suite we got was so spacious. Two bathrooms (one bathroom was just a sink and toilet) is hard to come by when traveling in Europe with teenagers, so that was like hitting the lottery. The scent throughout the hotel and bathroom was amazing. After 10+ hours of travel to be able to sleep that well in a bed with that "luxury hotel" feeling was so well needed. We had a beautiful view of both the Barcelona Cathedral and La Sagrada. The hotel was a short walk to the conveniently located Metro and the hotel is also right off the beach! We had a lovely, luxury experience!

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.

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.

Nice hotel in the middle of the Gothic Quarter close to everything. Staff was so kind. Room and…read morehotel itself was very clean, rooms are on the small side. Room comes with complimentary nespreso which was a nice touch. They have all the amenities in the room you can think of. There's a restaurant on the second floor, and a lovely rooftop bar & pool with awesome views. My only complaint was the bed was lumpy and the cleaning crew was in the halls early Sunday morning making noise slamming doors and pushing carts around as they started to clean. Room for one night came to about $380 US with taxes.

This place is perfect the staff are so nice. They have nice relaxing hammock swings and game tables…read moreand a movie section where you can eat I would love to stay longer.

Ibis is an excellent idea for the budget-conscious, minimalist Euro traveller. It has what you…read moreneed, even a little extra, and doesn't break the bank. I wasn't quite sure where the lobby was, because though you enter the Ibis doors you enter a restaurant. There's a little podium to the right of the counter that serves as the reception desk but we didn't notice it at first. Adrian was kind enough to notice we were a bit lost, sat us down and got us all checked in. He explained the WiFi and breakfast situation and sent us on our way. Once upstairs, the room was quaint and just what we needed. No little bottles of shampoo and stuff, because there's a 3-in-one face/body/hair combo in a bottle mounted on the wall by the sink and another in the shower. The extra bed in the room is, as others have mentioned, a bit small. However, it's plenty of room for a 5 year old so it's a good thing we brought one. The hotel location is pretty good. It has a playground right outside that my daughter liked. It's walkable to the beach, to the train station, to a bunch of clubs (if that's your thing) but the neighborhood is pretty quiet. We stayed for 3 nights and didn't have any problems except for jet-lag.

I will tell you what, I'm a Hilton guy. Love Hilton but while in Barcelona it seemed that Hilton…read morewas for the business class. I was looking for more a tourist spot. So search Yelp and found this place K+K in the middle of the tourist area. We flew in and took a taxi. It cost about €50. We got in about 10am and stored our luggage. Guys at the front desk were very friendly and even remember my name. We got multiple rooms but our room was for three. A king size bed with a roll away and the foot of the bed. Rooms were nice and clean. With marble counter tops and floors in the bathroom. We had our own temperature control too. Our three person room came with a free breakfast which they had scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, croissants, fresh fruits, juice, coffee. I thought it was a really good breakfast. Only thing is our rooms with only 2 people didn't get their breakfast included. I did like the security at the hotel. No one could come into the hotel unless someone was at the front desk. They actually hit a button to let you in. Also, they give one huge key for your room. Only one key. When you leave the hotel then you give the key to the front desk. You ask for you key when you come back. So security is really good here. Plus the elevators are right in front of the front desk so the front desk is always aware of their guest. No unwanted allowed. The K+K is right across the street from a very popular park called Park de la Ciutaella. 10 minutes away from the Picasso museum and about a 15+ minute walk from their marketplace called Mercat de la Boquetia. Somewhat like a farmers market with fresh seafood. So K+K is very close to a lots of places to visit. Oh yea forgot. You walk a block or so and there is shopping and tons of tapas bars to visit. You just have to find an outside table and enjoy. Very fun area to visit. Overall the K+K was a great hotel for us. Lots to do around the hotel. Lots of food. Lots of shopping and my sister and some of the younger kids went to an rooftop concert about 15-20 minutes away and walked home at around 10:30-11 at night and it was safe. So if I ever came to Barcelona again, I would stay here again. Great hotel

Stayed here for our honeymoon visit to Barcelona. I can't rave about this place enough!…read more Friendly (and multilingual) staff, AMAZING breakfast buffet (for those who purchase the option), clean and modern rooms, cold air conditioning, rooftop view of the city/pool and small bar on the roof, and in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood (El Born) next to a beautiful park and zoo/Arc de Triomphe, and near a lot of famous places within walking distance, biking distance, or metro. Our stay was amazing, and the hotel even smelled fragrant (like a unique cologne)! We loved our stay and hope to stay there again. Quiet rooms, nice bathrooms, free use of an electronic safe in your room, and the room was very clean with a comfortable bed and nice pillows. We got a free upgrade to a business room (and a free champagne/Cava) due to our honeymoon status, so we loved that they went above and beyond for us, but even if they hadn't, we still would have loved our stay. The breakfast is expensive restaurant quality. Some of the best breakfast food I've ever eaten, between the Brie, croissants, eggs, pastries, fresh fruit, juice, etc. (they also have beans, sausages, bacon, cereal, oatmeal, regular bread for sandwiches, several types of cheese, and some vegetables, as well as a daily special item). If you are visiting Spain, don't miss out on this opportunity to get a delicious, full meal to start the day in your own hotel! We ordered room service a few times and the food was high quality and delivered quickly. Internet was spotty in our rooms, and we lost wireless signal a lot, so that was the only downside. We were able to connect enough that it wasn't a huge problem, just an annoyance. Still, VERY worth it and a reasonable price for such a beautiful and modern hotel with a rooftop view! This looked and felt like a luxury hotel for a reasonable price. We loved the staff, who spoke so many languages we lost count, especially Mario. WE LOVED IT HERE! Just as a side note: we're from the U.S. and brought a converter to use our hair appliances with, but the wall outlets were recessed, which made it so that we couldn't use our converter at all (our small adapter for phone chargers was fine, though). If you have an electronic appliance requiring a converter that is a must during your stay, you need to look into a converter that is small and can fit in the recessed electrical outlet. Phones do not charge as quickly in Europe, as well, just as a heads up!

I couldn't say more how great this Hotel is! I've enjoyed every moment at this Hotel, as foreigners…read morein a new country the staff took us in as their own. We had a ton of questions and the staff went above and beyond to answer every question. When we asked how to get to places they gave us a map with the best and safest directions. How to get there, how to use the metro, when to order a cab tofeel Comfortable. Also, breakfast in thee morning was great! The food was great with a great cappuccino maker. I was down there at 10:15 and the staff worked and brought new food out til I left at 11 even though it closed at 10:30. They did not stop going above and beyond to make sure that we felt comfortable in their hotel, city and country! We appreciate the hotel and the staff, we would recommend this place to anyone!

The hotel is clean. Its your standard European Hotel. Free Internet, small TV, no safe in rooms,…read moreLobby does have a safe deposit box. This hotel is in the Poblenou neighborhood of which is a not as touristy. Lots of great local restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes of walk, metro 5 minute walk, and the beach is a 10-15 minute walk. Nice place just to crash for the night. No amenities. Breakfast is your typical Spanish fare.