This is a great hotel. It is right next to the metro station and a short walk from the Ramblas. The hotel is clean and pretty much has anything that one would want in a city. The gym is quite small as is the pool but i guess they serve their purpose.

The area directly round the hotel isn't the best although it is easy to find a cheap breakfast on the street (much better value than the hotel).

I would recommend to all groups

Had three nights in this hotel after reading all the reviews and was not disapointed. got the train( renfe) from the airport to Barcelona sants.you then require another ticket for the metro and then got the metro train to paral-lel , Station is right outside the hotel.

I went there on August 2008 with some friends ! It is well located,just for young people who want to go out they have to take the metro because the good places to make party are in the Port Olympic and that's quite far away. but you can always take the taxi which is not expensive ! the hotel is near the ramblas + plaça catalunya ! the metro station is directly in front of the hotel which is very good. the rooms are very tidy and not too small.the only thing is that the beds are a bit uncomfortable,but that's just my impression! the pool is very small and when you want to get a place you have to go there very early.we never went there,there were to much people for such a small place! the hotel is also located in a poorer area I think and when you first see it,you are a bit shocked,but it's not that bad.but all in all we had a wonderful holiday with a good hotel:)

Excellent hotel and highly recommended. The hotel, itself is situated about a €23 taxi ride from the airport and this is the only drawback. It is located a 10 min walk from the gorgeous Port Vell and the beginning of Las Ramblas, the main tourist thoroughfare in Barcelona. The area around the hotel is quite run-down and there are many stree-side restaurants, serving 'tourist food' i.e. arroz negro and paella....avoid!!!!

The rate for the centre of Barcelona was excellent and was booked through www.booking.com, and on arrival, we were up-graded to a junior suite at no extra charge. This gave us a sitting room and loads of wardrobe space (not that we needed it for 3 days!)The room was spotless and the bathroom was extremely clean with surround sound music, if you wanted it.

We didn't use the pool or gym facilities so I can't comment on them and we didn't eat or drink in the hotel. There are plenty little cafes serving whatever you want, on and off Las Ramblas so when a breakfast is €17, I'd rather go out to eat than stay in and be disappointed.

On the day we were leaving, we could leave our luggage in a secure room in the hotel, safe in the knowledge that it wasn't going to be stolen. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Barcelona would not be a city that I would be quick to return to, but if I was, I wouldn't hesitate to stay at this hotel.