Obviously the hotel improves after all the negative reviews posted before. The hotel lobby (and entrance) were well lit up, room was clean and towels changed daily. Location is excellent. Breakfast is moderate. Staff at reception are actually friendly (if you start the conversation first) and give good tips. Safe box available on rent basis, few vending machines in the lobby (drinks and snacks). Yes, there were some noise at night but bearable (since it is in the center). We were two adults and 2 children - stayed in a 3 beds room. A little small but is fine as we were out most of the time. My daughter even comment 'well, the hotel is a bit small but overall the stay is GREAT'. [We stayed there from 16 Mar 07 to 19 Mar 07].

If you want a very basic hotel on a budget..this is the one for you. It is located just off the Ramblas in a side street which is well lit at night but can be a bit scary during the day. We came across 2 guys who were selling drugs at the front of the hotel and didn,t seem to care who saw them. The room we had was on the top floor, it was basic and clean but not to a very high standard. The rooms either side seemed to have been let to residents and it was very noisy. The outside noise was also very loud and reached a peak at around 4.00a.m. The breakfast was minimal but what do you expect on a budget. The hotel states hairdryers are available. I asked for one and was told there was one which had to be shared by all the occupants. During my 3 night stay...it was never located. The reception staff were helpful and gave some great advice in getting around this magnificent city.

i would agree with previous reviewers that the hotel is in a good location. We had no problems with antisocial behaviour. Breakfast was good. Several of us had single rooms and they were very small and stuffy looking onto an internal enclosed stairwell. Three of our party shared a triple room which was more pleasant although noisy at night. The hotel was clean and staff were pleasant. Good value for central Barcelona but the single rooms were not pleasant.

I stayed in this hotel from February 13th to 17th,2006.The staff are a little abrupt and not very friendly,but don't let this put you off...they warm up!!!Their English is very good.The hotel is in a perfect location on the Ramblas..It has a pharmacy,bakery grill room, off licence and lots of other shops next door to each other. The rooms are small but adequate, they do not have a hairdryer in the room but you can ask for one downstairs.The breakfast is from 8-10 and is wonderful, great selection...cereal, rolls, cornflakes , croissants, yogurts...The supermarket and a beautiful fruit market are just up the street on the left hand side..Go out the door to your right and head for the Quinze Nits Restaurant...(Plaza Reial)...very good value for money.We got 3 meals, 2 deserts, bottle of water,wine and coffee for 40 euros. Try the Fonda Restaurant on the other side of the street, it's just as cheap.Though remember, they do not open til 8.30pm and you have to queue...
Overall we liked this hotel, it was clean and ideal for any traveller on a budget.It can be a little noisey, but just ask for a room on the top floor.It is the Ramblas after all...a little noise is to be expected But the Ritz it's not!!!!We saw no drug dealers or prostitutes????...I felt very safe here.Enjoy!