Catalonia Port

I picked the hotel because of a mention on their website of it being convenient if you were on a cruise. This turned out to be very important as we couldn't get a taxi there due to the Marathon in that area, and had to wheel our luggage to the hotel or wait 2 hours at the port for a taxi. We were able to get from the port to the hotel in about 15 easy minutes. Great location also to Las Ramblas and many fine restaurant within a 15-minute walk. The room was large and comfortable as was the bathroom. A safe in the closet for valuables. Since we arrived way before check-in we were able to store all of our luggage safely in a locked room. This was a fabulous asset. And we had a very late flight out of Barcelona the next day and they graciously let us store out luggage again so we could explore the city until we got back there at 3:30 when they called a taxi for us and within 10 minutes we were on our way to the airport. Fantastic service. I might mention that just a bit down Ample Street, from the hotel, is an art museum with a breathtaking exhibition of Marc Chagall's paintings and etchings and a stunning exhibition of the work of Matteo Pugliese. We spent three hours there. Such a wonderful thing; so close. One also has access, quickly, to the waterfront and behind the berthed boats is a large shopping center that is fun to check out. Lovely walk with lots to see and a pedestrian bridge that safely gets you over the harbor's busy frontage road.

Overall, the hotel is excellent. I liked the interior. The staff is friendly. The location is generally wonderful. In a quiet place, but at the same time everything is close by, both the center and the embankment. There are many cafes, restaurants, grocery stores nearby. The only thing is that the wooden walls in the room and the closet were covered in palm prints (like after renovation). And on the second day they did not leave us water. When we asked at the reception, they said that water was a compliment only on the first day, but they gave us water. And the next day they put water in the room.

Very friendly and helpful staff

Breakfast was good with good variety and they made eggs to order. The location was excellent, close to the Gothic quarter, and Port, and just a few minutes walk to La Rambla.

Excellent location on the lower edge the Gothic Quarter, just a short stroll from the bottom of La Rambla. This hotel would be of particular interest to those who are embarking on a cruise ship--the main cruise terminal is just a three- or four-minute taxi ride away. A variety of restaurants and shops are within just a block or two along a narrow, quiet (for Barcelona) one-way lane. A word of thanks to Nicolas who greeted us with a welcoming smile and a glass of cava, and offered us excellent advice on nearby restaurants. The facilities were clean, modern, "green," and well-appointed . . . absolutely perfect for our brief, pre-cruise overnight stay. The entire staff was helpful and courteous. It is our new favorite in Barcelona.