Casanova by Rafael Hotels, Barcelona

Advantages: Great Location
Disadvantages: None

...The Location Of Europark Hotel The Europark is a three star hotel in L'Eixample district on Arago. It is in a fantastic location very close to the Passeig de Gracia and a short walk to Las Ramblas and the Barri Gotic (about fifteen minutes walk). The metro and trains get you anywhere you want to go in Barcelona and its only a five minute walk to the nearest station. The metro and trains are reasonably priced. Metro is 1 euro per ride. Train from airport to bottom of Arago was 6.50 euros each way. Address: Europark Hotel Arago 323-325 08009 Barcelona Telephone:93 457 92 05 E-mail: heuropark@nnhotels.com Checking In Checking in was really smooth, I had booked online and been e-mailed an accomodation voucher which you need when checking in, you also need your passport which they give you straight back. We were... Read review

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Advantages: Location, Location, Location
Disadvantages: Bar prices and breakfast

...times and the whole ambience of the hotel genuinely enhanced our stay. The location is excellent and allowed us to see most of the attractions without expending time and money travelling unnecessarily. Despite the central location the sound-proofed rooms meant that you are never distracted by exterior noise. Two reservations I have are easily avoidable and probably go with the territory, bar prices are on the steep side and at E20 a head the breakfast is massively over priced. Although impressive in the range of cold foods available, at that price you should expect a far more extensive selection of hot food and that isn?t the case. But like I say there is no need to worry too much about these as there is no shortage of places to eat and drink in the vicinity. Hotel 1898 is far from the cheapest place to stay in Barcelona, but given its... Read review

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Advantages: *Great location to Metro stations *Modern, clean and comfortable furnishings *Good staff
Disadvantages: *Pool is small *Expensive food and drinks in the hotel

...For those looking for a peaceful, laid-back and friendly hotel in the heart of Barcelona, this is the one. We arrived in the heat of a Summer's day, and were only too relieved to find our hotel foyer (and room) were eager to cool us down with their air con! The hotel immediately seemed worth more than it's 3 stars, with its marble foyer and art sculptures welcoming us in, as well as 2 friendly members of staff. They spoke a fair amount of English and were very keen to have someone take our bags up to our room which was much-needed on a hot day like that! Our room wasn't huge, but still an ample size for just 2 people. There were 2 single beds, a lovely leather armchair, a wardrobe with shelving, a safe, a flatscreen TV with about 15 channels, bedside tables, good lighting, drawers, air conditioning with controls and an ensuite bathroom... Read review

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