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Tryp Apolo, Barcelona (August 2006)

Advantages: Easy access to Montjuic, La Rambla and the metro system
Disadvantages: Some rooms face onto the main Avenue Paral-lel

I booked this hotel through AirMiles and paid for a suite upgrade locally. This hotel has a poor write up elsewhere we were prepared to change hotels but my our experience was much better than anticipated. All staff were polite, helpful and spoke good English. We had the suite on the 4th floor furthest from the lifts, facing the inner courtyard and heard little street noise: only the occassional emergency services siren. Each of the two rooms had ...
...split matresses, which my wife always appreciates. The bed linen was changed several times during our short stay. There was a single en-suite bathroom with the usual porcelain plus a bidet. All was very clean, although a little wear was showing in places. Despite being on the fourth floor the shower-over-bath had good water pressure with hot water delivered quickly. There was a large shaving mirror and the curtesy pack included a razor, comb and ...

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Review of Tryp Apolo, Barcelona

Pricey, small rooms, noisy

Advantages: Free WiFi, free safe
Disadvantages: Pricey, small rooms, noisy

...the reception desk of the H10 Itaca hotel in Barcelona, though it was done well in advance. I do not know which institution is "guilty" - Active Hotels or H10 staff. Fortunately this problem was solved by the smart guy at the reception, but the fact itself is disappointing (what if there were no free rooms). 2. Room was very small and noisy, overlooking the main street. Of course, in principle one could close the window, and to switch on the ventilation ...
...on the same level as that of the noisy street. 3. The room service was careless. One day we had to ask for the shampoo, etc. 4. There are no carpeting on the floors. It is itself uncomfortable, but the main problem was that the staff usually started cleaning the neighboring rooms very early (even at about 7), loudly sliding the beds, and producing a lot of noise that could be heard in our room. 5. The breakfast was OK, but not extraordinary. We ...

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Review of H10 Itaca Hotel, Barcelona

Cool Hotel

Advantages: Extremely Cool
Disadvantages: 'Out the Way'

I visted this hotel last March and i have to say, it is the best looking hotel i have ever stayed in. --Getting There-- Taxis from the airport are pretty easy to come across although not many of the drivers speak English, we are in Spain after all. If your not up to scratch with your Spanish then i always find if you print off your hotel confirmation and give this to the driver they will find the hotel easily! --The Hotel-- From the outside it ...
...the outside! Nex to the hotel is a large 'guerkin', this looks awesome in the dark, all red and blue lightss. The corridors inside have dim blue lights which make the whole place look fantastic. Your room number is highlighted in blue lights, which isnt that easy to see but adds to the atmosphere. --The Room-- The room was massive for what i was expecting. We had a window that was facing out onto the construction works (i suppose they are building ...

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Review of Silken Diagonal Barcelona, Barcelona

Great Stay

Advantages: Good price & Location
Disadvantages: Facilites

The hotel is located outside of the city centre but unlike some cheap hotels is actually in Barcelona. From the airport we didnt find getting there too hard. We travelled by metro, approx time from centre of Barcelona is about 15mins. The hotel is in a mainly residential area with a supermarket and a few restuarants nearby. In the warmer months it is perfect as the beach is only 5 mins walk away. The rooms were comfortable and clean, with tv and ...
...didnt steam up, which I thought was quite clever. The rooms were cleaned everyday to a high standard. The view from our room was something to be desired but you do not spend much time in the room anyway. The only major problem with the hotel is facilities, it does have a swimming pool but this is outdoor and therefore not open all the time. There isnt a restuarant on site and no gym. Overall, if you get a good price, it should definately be considered. ...

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Review of Husa Barcelona Mar, Barcelona

Great Location, Great Staff - Husa Meson Castilla

Advantages: Great location, comfortable rooms
Disadvantages: Not many facilities

...the hotel himself describes the Husa Meson Castilla as 'a simple two star hotel, but for those who are watching their budget, it is not only moderately priced, but also well located and offers an old-world ambience'. I would agree whole heartedly with this statement, but don't be put off by the lack of more stars. As you may know, stars are awarded for facilities in a hotel and not the standard of the rooms, etc. Whilst this hotel doesn't have masses ...
...prices. - -Location- - The location is perfect. Just down a well-lit and fairly buzzing side street off the Ramblas, it's a mere five minute walk to the centre of the action. The nearest underground train station is at the top of the Ramblas (probably an extra two minutes walk) and is called Catalunya. This is on of the main stations and, as a result, you can get to anywhere in Barcelona from here very easily. - -The Hotel- - The hotel is extremely ...

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Review of Husa Meson Castilla, Barcelona