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Hotel was nice and the location is hard to beat. Right off La Rambla, it's super convenient to find restaurants and shops. It's also a short walk to the Gaudi apartments. Check-in was easy and the room was simple but nice. It wasn't super fancy but was efficient and clean. The second floor was where breakfast was. Continental but some deli meats and cheese. Coffee, tea, and juice options. It's a Hilton, so you'll get points or can use points.
The location is perfect for walking around. The rooms are incredibly tiny. A nice pool lounge area, we enjoyed a few tapas there. They give you one bottle of water at check in and expect you to pay for any additional. A little attitude at the bar, we only ate and didn't drink. They still use the mini shampoos, very wasteful. I'm sure they will get there.
Wonderful little boutique hotel in a great neighborhood. Easy to walk to Enric Granadas & other areas for food & shopping.Staff is lovely. Shower is fabulous and large. The little pool is a nice way to refresh after a tiring day before heading to dinner. We ate at the bar twice and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast both days. They offer a wide assortment of breakfast options.
Location is the best part of this hotel as they are so close in walking distance to high-end shopping, fabulous sightseeing, and terrific restaurants. The hotel is nice but very basic in decor inside the guest rooms. They could use an area rug on the floor to make it more noise calming. The bathrooms are good in size, and the shower was one of the best hot showers I can ever remember. The common areas are nicely decorated. The patio/pool area is a beautiful place to sit and have a glass of wine or a dip on the pool. I will say that the pool rules are posted saying no smoking on the pool area, but it seemed like everyone came to the pool area to smoke. The breakfast was good and fresh but nothing extravagant. Great place to have a quick breakfast before heading out to be a tourist on the town. I stayed here after a cruise and noticed that many of their guests were doing the same or they were headed out to the cruiseport. Be aware that when checking in to the hotel, they do not release rooms until after 2pm but they will store your luggage until your room is available.
This is a lovely little boutique property in the Eixample district near Passieg de Gracie. This is less than 10 minutes via metro from Barcelona-Santa station or a 30 minute walk. Access to Metro 1-5 stations are all nearby. Bikes. Scooters. Taxis and buses are all easily accessible transportation as well. Getting a car would be expensive and complicated in a city that values most any other mode of transportation but a car. We walked a lot and found this to be very convenient. We visited in summer 2021 just after Spain opened It's borders to US tourists and travelers from around the world. We were among the few English speaking tourists anywhere we went. The hotel is five stories with unique boutique type rooms. Ours had a large terrace three stories about the street. We had a lovely view of the neighborhood which was busy until 1am most nights. The restaurant, Solomillo offered a fine dining, bar and street cafe experience depending on your taste and pocketbook. There was a small shallow pool with plenty of space to Lounge and sun until early Evening when it is transformed Into outdoors dining area. The breakfast area was in a Separate space and well Done. The food options were fresh and healthy and lots of coffee. Haha Our Room was very spacious, lived the special jetted shower and the in room espresso machine. The front desk was well staffed and efficient. They held our bags, booked us a tour and gave lots of advice when asked. There was a doorman for the weekends and adequate elevator/stair access. We stayed in two which is the Hilton honors floor and used the stairs to save on elevator wait times. The hotel seemed moderately busy and they mentioned that more and more tourists were coming to BCN. We expected this to be our most favorite hotel on this trip but alas it was not But it was lovely. Lots of shopping. High-end everywhere. We would easily recommend this location to anyone looking for a special boutique experience in Barcelona.
So I'm a huge Hilton fan, and the Curio hotels I've stayed in have always been wonderful, but this little gem was delightful. Not because of the room... it was nice. Smaller than US hotels, but it was quiet and comfortable for sure. The mattress was a little more firm than I like, but I slept well. The free breakfast (for diamond members) was good. Not great, it good. The lighting was a little dark, but overall the rooms were a solid 4 stars. What made this hotel delightful was the staff. The housekeeping was spot in, the wait staff was pleasant, and the room service was really good. The downside... the pool was ice cold. And not just your. Penal ice cold... attic cold. What stood out was the help of the front desk team. Ester in particular. She called us by name each time we entered/exited the hotel, helped us with dinner reservations, advised us on what to see while we were on holiday, and went above and beyond helping us find a poster for the Mercè festival that took place while we were in town. Everywhere we looked was out, but Ester found one outside of town and gave us directions on how to get it.... And guess what, we found one. Her level of customer service should become the standard for all hotels going forward. Any hotel would be lucky to have her be the first interaction they have with guests. Ten stars no question When I return to Barcelona, I hope to find her smiling face greet me again at this lovely hotel.
The location of this property is fantastic. It's in walking distance to a lot of tourist attractions. The pool area is really cute for relaxing. You could take a dip in the pool, but probably couldn't swim laps. The room itself was basic but clean. My major complaint was in order to get a WiFi signal I had to sit on the floor by the door. The breakfast in the morning was delicious!
I'm so surprised to read so many good reviews of this horrible hotel. Hilton should be alarmed. We checked in for two nights and got "upgraded" to a room with two twin beds shoved together to make a king. The most minimal furniture including a wobbly desk that is older than I am. The main issue is our room REAKS of horrible horrible mold!! The smell was coming from the bathroom. We alerted staff and they sent maintenance to spray some solution in toilet, down drains and shower. They said it was fine. It still smelled horribly so they came again and sprayed. Now they claim there's no smell. Fake news. No one can miss this wet damp moldy smell. The issue is there's no vents in the bathrooms so when showering the wall literally leaks water out of its walls. Now they wish to downgrade us to another room , mind you we are diamond members on our last leg of our honeymoon. No thank you. HUGE issues , not good for your health to be staying in such rooms. One of the main reasons we booked this Hilton was because of the pool, well the pool was closed during our stay because a company rented it out all day to host an event.... How can this be?!? Do yourself a favor and book elsewhere!!!! No such care of diamond member status or customer service skills.
We stayed here for three nights before getting on a cruise, and I selected the Alexandra for location and price. We arrived pretty late after traveling for 22 hours and were greeted warmly and quickly - up in our room inside of ten minutes. The staff during our entire stay was truly nice and top notch. We booked a king room, which for *European standards*, was pretty spacious with a nice large bathroom. The room was clean, comfortable and sleep quality great. I run pretty hot, so I was pleasantly surprised that I could cool down the room adequately given many hotels govern the HVAC systems during different seasons. The location was fantastic and we could walk to almost anywhere that we were not getting to via a Hop On/Off Bus pass we had for two days. There were tons of restaurants, shopping and coffee shops within half a mile of the hotel, many of the big sites to see in Barcelona were within an easy 1.5 mile walking radius. We had breakfast one morning in the restaurant which was buffet style and quite good. Another evening we had dinner in their restaurant Solomillo which was excellent. The only two negatives were -- housekeeping did not refresh in the in-room coffee each day (I hate that) and the shower was kind of weird with the shower head coming from the wall not working, so you had to remove this side shower head to rinse off and shower.
Nice, clean, modernized rooms. Big shower with rain head and steam. Bed is a bit firm, but nice. Located in the middle of Barcelona, Spain. Walk everywhere.
Stayed at the Alexandra Barcelona Hotel on a recent visit to Barcelona. The hotel itself is what I would call "boutiquey" - the rooms are small and the king bed is 2 twins pushed together. I don't feel that the hotel is business traveler friendly based on my experience. The WiFi was horrible. It consistently dropped and my zoom sessions kept warning me that my connection was unstable - even without a VPN. The fitness center is only available from 7a - 10p. For me, 7a - 10p were my working hours. I needed to work out at 5a to get anything in. I ended up purchasing a week pass at a nearby gym which was frustrating. The breakfast was good and the staff were friendly. Really just with the accommodations (WiFi and fitness center) were more dependable. Aside from The challenges, nice hotel otherwise. If you're looking to relax or simply touristy stuff - this would be a good property for you. read more
1 year ago
3 months ago
Hotel was nice and the location is hard to beat. Right off La Rambla, it's super convenient to find restaurants and shops. It's also a short walk to the Gaudi apartments. Check-in was easy and the room was simple but nice. It wasn't super fancy but was efficient and clean. The second floor was where breakfast was. Continental but some deli meats and cheese. Coffee, tea, and juice options. It's a Hilton, so you'll get points or can use points. read more
3 years ago
The location is perfect for walking around. The rooms are incredibly tiny. A nice pool lounge area, we enjoyed a few tapas there. They give you one bottle of water at check in and expect you to pay for any additional. A little attitude at the bar, we only ate and didn't drink. They still use the mini shampoos, very wasteful. I'm sure they will get there. read more
1 year ago
Wonderful little boutique hotel in a great neighborhood. Easy to walk to Enric Granadas & other areas for food & shopping.Staff is lovely. Shower is fabulous and large. The little pool is a nice way to refresh after a tiring day before heading to dinner. We ate at the bar twice and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast both days. They offer a wide assortment of breakfast options. read more
3 years ago
Location is the best part of this hotel as they are so close in walking distance to high-end shopping, fabulous sightseeing, and terrific restaurants. The hotel is nice but very basic in decor inside the guest rooms. They could use an area rug on the floor to make it more noise calming. The bathrooms are good in size, and the shower was one of the best hot showers I can ever remember. The common areas are nicely decorated. The patio/pool area is a beautiful place to sit and have a glass of wine or a dip on the pool. I will say that the pool rules are posted saying no smoking on the pool area, but it seemed like everyone came to the pool area to smoke. The breakfast was good and fresh but nothing extravagant. Great place to have a quick breakfast before heading out to be a tourist on the town. I stayed here after a cruise and noticed that many of their guests were doing the same or they were headed out to the cruiseport. Be aware that when checking in to the hotel, they do not release rooms until after 2pm but they will store your luggage until your room is available. read more
5 years ago
This is a lovely little boutique property in the Eixample district near Passieg de Gracie. This is less than 10 minutes via metro from Barcelona-Santa station or a 30 minute walk. Access to Metro 1-5 stations are all nearby. Bikes. Scooters. Taxis and buses are all easily accessible transportation as well. Getting a car would be expensive and complicated in a city that values most any other mode of transportation but a car. We walked a lot and found this to be very convenient. We visited in summer 2021 just after Spain opened It's borders to US tourists and travelers from around the world. We were among the few English speaking tourists anywhere we went. The hotel is five stories with unique boutique type rooms. Ours had a large terrace three stories about the street. We had a lovely view of the neighborhood which was busy until 1am most nights. The restaurant, Solomillo offered a fine dining, bar and street cafe experience depending on your taste and pocketbook. There was a small shallow pool with plenty of space to Lounge and sun until early Evening when it is transformed Into outdoors dining area. The breakfast area was in a Separate space and well Done. The food options were fresh and healthy and lots of coffee. Haha Our Room was very spacious, lived the special jetted shower and the in room espresso machine. The front desk was well staffed and efficient. They held our bags, booked us a tour and gave lots of advice when asked. There was a doorman for the weekends and adequate elevator/stair access. We stayed in two which is the Hilton honors floor and used the stairs to save on elevator wait times. The hotel seemed moderately busy and they mentioned that more and more tourists were coming to BCN. We expected this to be our most favorite hotel on this trip but alas it was not But it was lovely. Lots of shopping. High-end everywhere. We would easily recommend this location to anyone looking for a special boutique experience in Barcelona. read more
So I'm a huge Hilton fan, and the Curio hotels I've stayed in have always been wonderful, but this little gem was delightful. Not because of the room... it was nice. Smaller than US hotels, but it was quiet and comfortable for sure. The mattress was a little more firm than I like, but I slept well. The free breakfast (for diamond members) was good. Not great, it good. The lighting was a little dark, but overall the rooms were a solid 4 stars. What made this hotel delightful was the staff. The housekeeping was spot in, the wait staff was pleasant, and the room service was really good. The downside... the pool was ice cold. And not just your. Penal ice cold... attic cold. What stood out was the help of the front desk team. Ester in particular. She called us by name each time we entered/exited the hotel, helped us with dinner reservations, advised us on what to see while we were on holiday, and went above and beyond helping us find a poster for the Mercè festival that took place while we were in town. Everywhere we looked was out, but Ester found one outside of town and gave us directions on how to get it.... And guess what, we found one. Her level of customer service should become the standard for all hotels going forward. Any hotel would be lucky to have her be the first interaction they have with guests. Ten stars no question When I return to Barcelona, I hope to find her smiling face greet me again at this lovely hotel. read more
The location of this property is fantastic. It's in walking distance to a lot of tourist attractions. The pool area is really cute for relaxing. You could take a dip in the pool, but probably couldn't swim laps. The room itself was basic but clean. My major complaint was in order to get a WiFi signal I had to sit on the floor by the door. The breakfast in the morning was delicious! read more
4 years ago
I'm so surprised to read so many good reviews of this horrible hotel. Hilton should be alarmed. We checked in for two nights and got "upgraded" to a room with two twin beds shoved together to make a king. The most minimal furniture including a wobbly desk that is older than I am. The main issue is our room REAKS of horrible horrible mold!! The smell was coming from the bathroom. We alerted staff and they sent maintenance to spray some solution in toilet, down drains and shower. They said it was fine. It still smelled horribly so they came again and sprayed. Now they claim there's no smell. Fake news. No one can miss this wet damp moldy smell. The issue is there's no vents in the bathrooms so when showering the wall literally leaks water out of its walls. Now they wish to downgrade us to another room , mind you we are diamond members on our last leg of our honeymoon. No thank you. HUGE issues , not good for your health to be staying in such rooms. One of the main reasons we booked this Hilton was because of the pool, well the pool was closed during our stay because a company rented it out all day to host an event.... How can this be?!? Do yourself a favor and book elsewhere!!!! No such care of diamond member status or customer service skills. read more
We stayed here for three nights before getting on a cruise, and I selected the Alexandra for location and price. We arrived pretty late after traveling for 22 hours and were greeted warmly and quickly - up in our room inside of ten minutes. The staff during our entire stay was truly nice and top notch. We booked a king room, which for *European standards*, was pretty spacious with a nice large bathroom. The room was clean, comfortable and sleep quality great. I run pretty hot, so I was pleasantly surprised that I could cool down the room adequately given many hotels govern the HVAC systems during different seasons. The location was fantastic and we could walk to almost anywhere that we were not getting to via a Hop On/Off Bus pass we had for two days. There were tons of restaurants, shopping and coffee shops within half a mile of the hotel, many of the big sites to see in Barcelona were within an easy 1.5 mile walking radius. We had breakfast one morning in the restaurant which was buffet style and quite good. Another evening we had dinner in their restaurant Solomillo which was excellent. The only two negatives were -- housekeeping did not refresh in the in-room coffee each day (I hate that) and the shower was kind of weird with the shower head coming from the wall not working, so you had to remove this side shower head to rinse off and shower. read more
3 years ago
Nice, clean, modernized rooms. Big shower with rain head and steam. Bed is a bit firm, but nice. Located in the middle of Barcelona, Spain. Walk everywhere. read more
4 years ago
Location is everything when staying at Alexandra Hotel. Its a beautiful Hilton/Curio property. Truly attentive staff, ready to take care of everything you need. Rooms really start on the 3rd floor. 1st floor is lobby/bar. 2nd floor is a restaurant. 3rd floor is their "1st floor". Rooms are beautiful, modern, and so nicely put together. Modern yet feels welcoming. The shower does have the best water pressure in all barcelona, its the little things. Lol. Wish i could of stayed longer, however will be coming back for sure. Did i mention LV and Gucci a block away?! read more
8 years ago
4 years ago
6 years ago
So this is/was a new hotel, they upgraded my room and unfortunately due to the rain it sprung a leak so I had to move to another room. That sucked, really sucked. The staff was nice and they left me a hand written note apologizing for the inconvenience. It's not far from restaurants and the bar is pretty nice.. I'll stay hear again.. read more
11 years ago
3.45 stars. If it wasn't for their timely breakfast buffet in a nice setting with lounge chairs and free newspapers, their rooms didn't have have carpeting, which matters. Kinda looked like an office. But central safe location to Main Street of shopping and eating, very safe and lots of locals. Good bellboy service, helped with bags n called a minivan for our large stuff, so bonus tips for that. When we checked in, nice touch with the warm chocolate chip cookie. Gym kinda small, just 3 pieces of cardio. Dark hallways if you're scared late nite. No ice machine so doubt a return. read more
8 years ago
Check in: fast and easy. All guests need to present their passports. This is standard in all hotels. I asked for an upgraded room and we were given a king bed corner room on the 5th floor. Lastly, we received hotel info, breakfast vouchers, and the expected doubletree cookie. The room: we were in room 521, which had great views of the city. The bed was huge and so comfortable!! Everything is updated with new fixtures, convenient outlets and wood flooring. Our bathroom had a whirlpool tub with jets. I do wish there was a step to get in and out of the tub ( which was also the shower). The windows open and provided a nice cool breeze at night. Breakfast: amazing. Meats, cheeses, eggs, bread, the tomato spread which I fell in love with, fresh squeezed orange juice, nespresso machine, the works. There's also sweet breakfast options like pastries and croissants. Fresh fruit is also much appreciated. Service: we needed some recommendations, and the front desk was happy to oblige. We were also able to use the guest computers to print our tickets to tours. Location: can't be beat. You're right in the middle of all the amazing shopping! Halfway to the beach and touristy areas, and halfway to the north (more local vibe). We were able to walk almost everywhere we wanted to go. read more
Good location, keep in mind this is in the heart of the city and comes with a certain level of street noise. The noise doesn't go long into the night so it wasn't a significant issue. The service is good and everyone we interacted with was pleasant and knowledgeable. The staff had a great command of English so this was very helpful. The room was nice, bed was very comfortable and the bathroom and shower were great. Breakfast was included if you're an Honors member. The breakfast was great and I loved the jamon Iberico, actually some of the best I had in Spain. Tip: request a room away from the 'office' this is where the staff starts their day and store their supplies so there is a lot of activity in the morning. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
This is a charming hotel in an ideal location. It's only a few blocks from several of Gaudi's beautiful homes. It's surrounded by shops, restaurants, spas, etc. The room was cozy and charming. It felt modern, yet still warm and welcoming. It had beautiful Spanish tile accents on the floor and a balcony that was excellent for people-watching. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The outdoor patio was a beautiful, tranquil retreat with a bar and a small pool. There is a restaurant on the property that looked nice, but there are so many places to eat in the area, I never ate at the hotel. I'd definitely recommend this place for a single traveler or couple interested in visiting the attractions in center city. read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
We loved this hotel. The staff was helpful and spoke good English. The bar on the first floor was popular and we took advantage of the pool during our stay which also has a bar. The location was convenient to the nicer shops, several Gaudi homes, and the metro. We walked to numerous good restaurants. The accommodations were modern and clean. We really enjoyed the pool. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
The Alexandra's location is perfection! Walking distance to one of the cities best Tapas. And walking I mean not even a block away. Also, right on the corner of all the luxury shopping boutiques. We received an upgraded room due to our Hilton honors status. Room was pretty nice with a cute view of the court yard. The room could have used a fresh coat of paint and a little TLC but it was still nice. Our first night we noticed upon entering the room that our safe was stuck open (not reset). Concierge was not able to have the safe reset till the next day due to "the guy not being there." We had to give important documents and laptops (items we typically put in the safe), to the concierge that evening while we went out. Not super inconvenient but still not the best when we had to give them our belongings twice. Which also required us to wait for a ticket to be written up of the belongings we are giving them to hold for us. Our first morning we were awoken to a breakfast meeting/party outside our window in the court yard. This was around 9:00am. Which typically isn't too early but when you are jet lagged 9:00a can seem like 5:00am. This "breakfast" lasted till about 12:00p. WIFI is horrible! It took me almost 5 minutes to load 1 email. If you need to get work done, Starbucks down the road has better wifi. All in all I would stay here again for the convenience of the location and the cost per night being a very reasonable $170 per night. read more
4 years ago
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