The front desk staff were super helpful and kind and full of smiles. They managed to get me a room to check into early as I was only there for 24 hours and needed to get changed. Had they not, there was a sufficient bathroom in which I was prepared to do this. The room was clean and cool. I really had nothing to complain about. View is not a priority when staying in a city hotel. The breakfast looked great even though I was having breakfast elsewhere with friends. I was able to leave my bag with the hotel after I checked out as my flight wasn't until much later in the day. If I go back to Barcelona then I will definitely be staying here again. Central to a very nice area, good walking and taxis available everywhere. Definitely worth going to.

The negatives: No closet or enough shelves for clothes. No hooks in bathroom or place to stash cosmetics, etc. No wash cloths provided. Also, due to cost savings for the hotel, if no movement is detected in the bedroom, the lights go out and the TV turns off. Very inconvenient if you are watching TV in bed. Also, no English language television stations or subtitles.

However, the staff is so accommodating and courteous that it sort of makes up for what the hotel lacks in amenities. They try hard to please.

Staying here, you are close to many designer retail stores, good restaurants and La Padrera.

As noted by others, the breakfast isn't extravagant, but it is what I think of as typically European. Any breakfast with a croissant is European!

Stayed here for a few nights to explore Barcelona before moving along the coast for a few days of rollercoasters at PortAventura. Really good location with many major tourist sights within walking distance and a metro station just around the corner; the Eixample area is clean, orderly and safe but the crowds and atmosphere of the Gothic and the nightlife of El Born are all within reach.

We'd booked a room described as "Economy without view" for a good rate. Upon arrival we were allocated a family room which was huge, with very high ceilings, four beds and plenty of storage space. It looked out onto a wall and consequently was a bit dark but that didn't matter to us - on the plus side it meant no noise at night which combined with the comfortable beds ensured a good night's sleep. The room also had a desk, TV, mini bar and tea and coffee facilities plus a couple of chairs for relaxing (one of which had ripped upholstery where it had been rubbing on the wall and really could have done with repair or replacement, but otherwise the room was well maintained and very clean). Air conditioning was exceptional - perhaps the quietest and most effective I have every experience in a hotel room.

Bathroom had two sinks, a heated mirror and a separate toilet. The shower was powerful with plenty of hot water but the bracket was only half way up the wall which meant you had to hold it to have a shower. I see no reason for this as there was a full shower screen? Also could have done with more towel rails or hooks.

Our rate included breakfast and this is where the hotel really excelled! As this is a small hotel don't go expecting a vast selection of hot and cold food. Instead the hotel has focused on quality and freshness. Friendly staff were constantly replenishing very good bread, pastries, ham, cheese, boiled eggs etc plus freshly cut fruit. There was also cereal and yogurts available, plus real fruit juice and good coffee. (Complimentary tea and coffee also available through the afternoon and evening).

Reception staff were friendly and welcoming.