You will be right in the heart of it all...we walked out the doors and took about 10 steps to be right in the middle of Las Ramblas, and only another few feet you can be in the Bari Gothic area. It is sooooooo convenient. La Boqueria is a block away, which is great for breakfast. The hotel itself is decorated in modern decor, which is very fresh and new. Loved the blue light that illuminated the floor of the room if you got up in the middle of the night. Bathroom was very nice- great shower. Bed- very comfortable. No view, but who wants to stay in their room in Barcelona anyway? Overall a great choice for enjoying the city.

Positive: Very chic decor. Quiet & elegant. Although this hotel is in a very busy location you will not hear any street noise. The very best feature of this hotel was the location. Right on La Rambla, walking distance to everything. Negative: We upgraded to a suite, and I cannot imagine the size of a standard room. The entire space was probably about 400 sq ft. Everything was very compact with miniature furniture.

The location of the hotel on La Rambles can't be beat, at least if your in town for pleasure and not business. Your in the "old town" and can walk to the main shopping center in five or six minutes. THe harbor is about a 10 to 15 minute walk. THe subway is close by and taxis are easy to find out front.

I found the room we stayed in to be stylish and well organized but a bit small. THe fact that our bathroom did not have a tub disappointed me though otherwise it was fine. I don't quite understand some of the other reviews that rave about the shower. The gym, like our room was functional but small.

I liked the business certer, I was almost always able to find a free computer and quickly log on to catch up with email. I disliked breakfas which I found expensive and not particulary good. We had one breakfast in the hotel which was a mistake but found any number of good inexpensive breakfast spots within a three minute walk from the hotel. As others have mentioned a grocery is located on Rambles about two minutes away.

Other pluses are a good english speaking staff and the fact that the rooms are very well insulated - you don't hear any street noise unless you open your window.

I liked the hotel but not so much that were I to return I would neglect to check out the Hotel 1898, right across the street to see if I could get a similar or better deal.

This hotel is excellent. We booked the room directly from the Starwood Hotels website and the price was absolutely convenient for a 4 stars hotel, which in fact could even be considered as a 5 star one. Very kind service, room whith very modern and classy furnitures, great bathroom and excellent position. The hotel seems to be recently renewed and we do not have any negative comment to add!