Villa Emilia may not be the largest hotel around but what they do with what they have is incredible! The staff need to be mentioned first as they could not have been more helpful nor friendly. The entire hotel and its rooms are very nicely decorated and ours was always kept very clean. Breakfast though understandably limited was clearly of good quality. Its also conveniently located within a 5-10 minute walk of a metro station which is very handy. The room even came with the added bonus of a complementary bottle of wine and free welcome drinks down in the snazzy bar! No hesitation about returning there or recommending it to anyone visiting!

What a delightful place to stay in Barcelona. I only booked for one night but as soon as I walked in, I knew I wanted to stay longer. This small boutique type hotel has all the comfort you need and excellent staff as well. One word, superb!

I spent the nights of Nov 13 and 14 in this lovely boutique hotel. The staff was always courteous and helpful. My room was clean and comfortable although a bit noisy. Next time I'll ask for a room in the rear and on a higher floor. As a solo traveler I really liked having a restaurant in the lobby so I didn't have to venture out at night by myself. I enjoyed 3 delicious meals there where the service was as good as the food. The only thing I found lacking was the Wi-Fi service. It was extremely slow.

Very nice boutique hotel. Comfortable and friendly staff. Reasonable rates and free wifi.
While it is right near the metro and close to the placa espanya, there isn't much else around. In other European cities I traveled through, I was able to get lost in the neighborhood and find restaurants and cafes to stop into and try. Hotel Vila Emilia didn't have too many interesting eateries within walking distance. But, like I said, it's easy to take the metro anywhere from the hotel.
The only other negative thing I had an issue with was the strong scent throughout the room and lobby. Like other reviewers reiterated, they need to turn down the perfume smell. It's a bit harsh. We were just glad we were able to open the balcony window for fresh air.
Overall, i would reccommend this lovely hotel.