Advantages: *Great location to Metro stations *Modern, clean and comfortable furnishings *Good staff Disadvantages: *Pool is small *Expensive food and drinks in the hotel
...we walked past! All in all, we had a great time in Barcelona, and staying at the Balmes Hotel was ideal for us, both in location, service and value - I really recommend it for those who want good value for money but no compromise on style or comfort. ...
Advantages: It's OK - honest - just nothing very special Disadvantages: It's not worth the money
...got a booking at the Hilton Barcelona and were able to breathe again.
First I think it's only fair to the hotel to say that one's experience of a hotel can be very different depending on the circumstances. Had I been there for a holiday, I might have rated it more highly than I did as a meeting venue - but even so, I really can't imagine I'd have ever chosen this hotel for a holiday.
Location
The first thing that's important to know when ... ...As the other is called Hilton Diagonal Mar, just nodding when you recognise the word 'Diagonal' is not going to help you! You will need to be explicit.
The drive from the airport is about 30 minutes, depending on the traffic. The Hilton stands right on the Diagonal so the taxi will pull off the street onto the forecourt in front of the hotel. It's a tall, concrete and glass building - not particularly memorable, but nothing ugly. First Impressions
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Advantages: Central location. Quiet and comfortable Disadvantages: Current refurbishment. Limited facilities
...flights and 4 nights at Le Meridien. The hotel was rated as 5 stars and had a great position on Las Ramblas. Price for the hotel was approximately £150 per night for a deluxe double including breakfast. On arrival, it was disappointing to find that the main reception area and lounge was being refurbished, so we were directed to a temporary reception which was very busy, and full of cases as people departed for cruise ships etc. Our room was not ready, ... ...a room on the 3rd floor. Initial impressions were good, as it was newly refurbished in a smart, minimalist style, and the bathroom was large, with a huge walk-in shower. Unfortunately, there was no bath, so check on this if this is important for you. The view was also disappointing - the back wall of some offices and appartments. Due to the refurbishment, public areas were very limited. Theer was a small lounge, with great service, and rather expensive ...
Advantages: in Barcelona Disadvantages: filthy, unfriendly, smelly
...stay and stupidly settled for Hotel Toledano/ Hostal R. Capitol with its dirty rooms, ddamp walls and smelly mattresses! A family business that appears to be welcoming when you first arrive, the dark side of the management is revealed after you have handed over your passport. The manager and his sons quickly became abrupt when we asked about the local amenities and were blatantly rude when we asked for our money back because the condition of the ...
Advantages: Great location & cheap Disadvantages: Not that many food places around
...and stayed at the Hotel Hesperia Del Mar for five nights with 3 other friends and I have to honestly say we all loved it! The hotel price which we got from expedia was one of the most competitive around and we were pleasantly surprised when we got to the hotel, for how cheap the hotel was it was quite nice. It cost for five night my share was 145 so the entire room cost was 290. The hotel reception staff were the highlight of the hotel. They are ... ...were standard and offered everything we needed. The bathroom was fully equipped with a shower, toilet, bidet and sink with large mirror. The bedroom consisted of 2 single beds and were comfy. There is air conditioning so we never felt hot and flustered in the room unless we turned it off and forgot to put it back on!! There was an iron available upon request but we did not use that as we had brought our own, and there was a hairdryer in the bathroom. ...
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