Hi, I hope this review is of help to you in your choice of hotel. I have worked in the travel Industry for over 20 years now, so would say I can be quite critical.

************LOCATION***********
This hotel is based in the Sants neighborhood of Barcelona. This area marks the city's southern boundary and has excellent public transport to the centre. Centuries ago this quarter was a village separate from Barcelona. What I really noticed was the narrow streets and the small houses. In this area is the Sants Station, which is in front of the Plaça dels Països Catalans. Also close to the Plaça de Sants is the Les Cotxeres, which is an old tramway deposit that has been converted into an exhibition centre or dance hall, depending on the occasion. The nearest Train Station is the Espanya.

***********THE HOTEL************
I really did like this hotel. It gave me a feeling of light and spaciousness. When I first looked at it from the outside it sort of resembled an old castle with its grand clock-face set in the middle of the tower. (Behind it there's a luxurious suite !!!).
Enough about the outside, it's the inside that I loved. It is simply pure luxury. The staircases are fabulous and made of marble, the wood used internally is excellent quality hardwood and even the ceilings are fabric-covered.
This hotel was built in 1992 to increase the amount of accommodation available for the Olympic Games. But it's popularity has never lowered. (TIP - Make sure you make your reservation well in advance. It's pretty unlikely you'll get this in a late deal).
There are 347 rooms in this hotel and it has 10 function rooms (1 of these can actually cater for up to 900 people !!!).
Also for those of you who haven't used up every last bit of energy on touring the city and shops, there is a fully-equipped gym and a beauty salon offering massage services. (I must say I didn't use these but got speaking to a couple who raved about the massages).

************RESTAURANT*************
We had our superb buffet breakfast in the Gourmet Plaza restaurant. The choices where excellent - fresh fruit, cakes and buns, cold meats or your good old hot breakfast. They even catered for people with special dietary requests. You can have breakfast from 07:00-10:30.
There are several other restaurants in the hotel .............
The Restaurante Gourmet Plaza which is Mediterranean cuisine and is open between 13:30 – 15:30 and 20:30 – 22:30.
The Cafetería La Oca which is open between 12:00 – 23:30
The Piano Bar which is so relaxing is open between 20:00 - 02:30

************COST***********
The normal rate for a twin/double room in this hotel is around £95 per room per night, (TIP - try hotelconnect.com they are alot cheaper, shush don't tell anyone )

I thought I'd give you some suggestions on sights and attractions in Barcelona. An absolute must is a walk along Las Ramblas de les Flors with its incredible mix of cultures, sounds and fragrances. Also take a walk around the Gothic Quarter and down Paseo de Gracia. Also I would recommend you see the Sagrada Familia cathedral and Güell Park. I really enjoyed this hotel and all that Barcelona had to offer. I hope you do too.