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    Sofitel Barcelona Skipper

    3.9 (24 reviews)
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    Nick A.

    I was there for both a business conference and some sightseeing. It was a great hotel for both. When I first arrived, Sonia at the front desk was very helpful. She saved me a lot of time and money with her sightseeing recommendations. She also explained how to use the local public transportation which is great by the way. It's just a couple blocks to the subway that will take you almost anywhere you'll need to go. I never used a cab once the whole time I was there. It's just a block from the beach by the way. The breakfast is off the charts fantastic!! I was in heaven. It was included with my room. If you stay there, be sure and have breakfast included with your room because it's worth it. Everything is fresh and local. Best hotel buffet breakfast I've ever had. The service in the restaurant is also great. See my pics. They'll make you hungry!! The room was clean and roomy. There was a safe to store valuables. The only negative remark I can make is that the WiFi is not very good. Easy to log on, but much easier to get bumped off. It's really annoying. I noticed my laptop stayed connected to Wifi much better than my iPhone 6s. I needed to use the business center to print something off my flash drive. The computer worked perfectly and the print quality was just fine. The meeting room we were in was also great. It was well lit and the seating was comfy. Very pleasant place to have a meeting. The snacks and refreshments for break periods where quite nice. All the staff I encountered there was extremely helpful and well trained. They had customer service in mind. I wholeheartedly recommend the Pullman Barcelona Skipper for business travel...pleasure travel too! Definitely don't miss breakfast there!!!

    Sophie L.

    I guess the 1-2 star ratings by some guests here and on TripAdvisor was accurate. To call this a 5 star hotel is a stretch. We frequent 4-5 star hotels often, and despite some of the negative reviews decided to give this place a try. The rooms are spacious, it has a great location near the beach and it isn't exorbitantly expensive, but that's probably where the pros end. We just checked in today, and noticed right before going to bed that there's hair in the bathtub, which is unacceptable even for say a 3 star hotel. When we called to let the front desk know, it seemed like they didn't understand our concern (maybe language barrier?). If one of the amenities is having a nice bathtub in the room, you would think you would be able to use it without having other guests' hair in it, and at the very least, seem concerned when an issue has been brought to the staff's attention.

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    Sophie S.

    Gorgeous and welcoming lobby, leads to a chic bar and excellent restaurant. Do try their lunch set menu during the week and you'll be amazed at the quality of the food for the price. It does get packed when there's a conference at the hotel, but on other days it's an excellent place to have a lunch meeting or just be productive in the lobby.

    Not quite a beach hotel...
    Jackie G.

    As someone who stays in exclusively four and five star hotels, I cannot give this hotel a good review. It is extremely overpriced; I would say $99-$150 usd per night would be the maximum value of this hotel. That's still valuing it high. The hotel is advertised as being on the beach, which it is not. When I inquired, I was told, "oh, we are just a 3 min walk from the beach". Yesterday I walked to the beach and it was at least 15 mins on a very unsafe road. Also I requested a late check out, and instead of accommodating me, (I was given one hour only) I was given a speach about the hotel's policy and they would have to charge me if I stayed any later -- and the hotel is not at capacity, it is the middle of the week, and I already paid a really high rate. There is literally nothing special about this hotel. Just totally average, and a bad location. There are much better options in the same price range (like the W which would have no problem accommodating late checkouts).

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    C Y.

    I've been to many 4 or 5 star hotels in Asia, South America, Europe and North America... but i can honestly say that the customer service at this hotel was one of the BEST I have ever received. We all know we pay a little more for the nice amenities when booking a nice hotel and never really get to test how a hotel will be when you have extenuating circumstances. Thus hotel has all the regular nice amenities that you would expect including free WIFI and is located in a nice location that almost every can driver in the city knew. But I will focus more on their amazing customer service. On this trip, the airline list my baggage and I was without most of my stuff for over 48 hours. What was a pleasant surprise was how nice the concierge was in helping me call the airline for updates, etc... 3 different front desk workers were on the phone at 3 different points in time, for over 30 minutes each time trying to get more information on the bags for me. They were extremely nice and went out of their way to call more than one number to make sure we covered all options before I eventually had to go to the airport to get some answers. But needless to say I was very impressed with the attitude in which I was serviced. I don't know if corporate reads this, but Jorge and especially Adrian were AMAZINGLY COURTEOUS and helpful. Thanks to the staff but especially those two, my stay at the Pullman was awesome. I hope I never have to experience lost baggage again but due to the experience I saw how well the Pullman services their customers. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this lovely hotel to anyone. Update: on my last hour of stay there, I had another issue with my hired car service (had nothing to do with the hotel). Alejandro was nice enough to call for me and get that taken care of for me, even calling back the travel agent in the US as well as the local service provider, even though the hotel itself had no association with them. Even to the end, this hotel provided EXCELLENT service to a customer that they may or may not ever see again. Needless to say I'm impressed and if all of their hotels have this level of customer care, I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to all of my circle of family and friends.

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    Hotel 1898 - Breakfast buffet

    Hotel 1898

    4.3(103 reviews)
    2.0 kmEl Raval
    €€€

    Stayed here at the end of a work trip for four days…read more The Good Great location within walking distance of anything and everything. Beautiful, well-appointed building, lobby sitting areas, restaurant, etc. Staff were friendly and very accommodating with bag storage, delivering bags to our room before we returned, restaurant recommendations and more. The rooftop is big with pool, bar and a number of seating areas for a 360 view of the city. Relaxing place to sit with a drink. Spa in basement is nice with all amenities. You have to reserve use and it's capped at 30 mins. Rooms are decent size allowing for suitcases and still moving around room. Bathroom is clean and has everything needed including heated towel rack and bidet. Although robes weren't included we found some at spa we used for the remainder of our trip. Lobby is very spacious and comfy, and there is live music in Thur-Sun. Great place to relax with a drink after exploring all day. Breakfast was extensive and a nice start to each day. Included made to order as well as plenty of ready made options for all palettes. The Not as Good We reserved both a superior and classic room but couldn't tell the difference for an additional 130 euros. The front desk said the superior had "more light." Potentially but not sure that was described as difference for what we paid. The rooms lack power outlets. Nothing by bedside. USB by desk but no USB-C or Int'l plugs. We had phones plugged in behind chairs, tea kettle sitting on floor, laptop in bathroom... The subway is underneath the hotel and even though we're on the 4th floor it was loud with lots of vibration. We had Do Not Disturb on for our entire trip but staff entered regardless and made up room. Not a big deal but surprised us and meant we had to put our belongings away every time we left not knowing who would enter when. Overall it was a pleasant stay and we would come back but many hotels we passed by looked like good options as well.

    My hubby and I stayed 2 nights at Hotel 1898 on La Rambla while in Barcelona, and what a beautiful…read morehotel. When my husband booked, he was able to add some special touches for our anniversary through their booking options. Once I walked into the room, there were a dozen long-stemmed roses, champagne, and chocolate cake! The room was very nice and looked out to the street. Our package also included breakfast each morning and the hotel also has a rooftop restaurant as well as a spa. I definitely felt pampered durning our stay.

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    Hotel 1898 - My husband opening the complimentary champagne they brought

    My husband opening the complimentary champagne they brought

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    Barceló Raval - Lobby

    Barceló Raval

    4.2(71 reviews)
    2.2 kmEl Raval
    €€

    TLDR: Come for the rooftop views of Barcelona, not so much for the stay…read more While Barceló Raval's rooftop offers one of the best panoramic views of Barcelona, the hotel itself is giving knockoff of the W. They try to give off that sexy, mysterious vibe, but as soon as you step into the room, the green ceiling, cheap fixtures and damask wallpaper give it away. The hotel is reasonably "affordable" for its location (near the Gothic Quarter and La Barceloneta), but definitely in a sketchy area. I highly advise walking outside the hotel at night, as you'll find the rough crowds your parents warned you about. The nearest metro station is about a 10-minute walk, and to get there, you have to cut through some of the sketchiest alleys. I booked through Expedia and was upgraded to a room with a view, a bottle of mini wine & an extra bottle of water. My amenities weren't so great from the moment I opened the door. Since my room was pretty high up, the room was stifling & those views were blocked by a stainless steel mesh. FYI: your room requires a key card at all times if you're trying to use electricity, which includes air conditioning. The shower initially felt luxurious--spacious with a giant waterfall head and solid water pressure--followed by lush bath towels, but that impression faded once I noticed the pockets of mold and grime in the corners. Sleeping was also a challenge since walls are thin and anytime the guests next to me entered their room, it sounded like someone was entering mine, which kept me paranoid and on high alert. Rooftop: the rooftop not only offers panoramic views of Barcelona, but also has a bar and pool, though hard to even suggest the pool is an amenity since it's more so for aesthetic than functionality. On the roof, it's not an open floor plan, so you'll have to walk around the building to get a full 360 view. For those who are height deficient such as myself: prepare for obstructed views because of the high railings (great for safety, but not so much for those under 5'3).

    Best 360 view of Barcelona located in el raval. Reasonably…read morepriced drinks with an amazing view! Dj available weekends to get the party started !

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    W Barcelona - Yes

    W Barcelona

    3.7(213 reviews)
    1.9 kmBarceloneta
    €€€€

    Nope, super fail, never again...I work in the hospitality industry and there are certain…read moreobservances one expects from an establishment with a 5-Star rating. Firstly, I highly recommend that you go the Airbnb or Always Easy route to get the full Barcelona experience. W Barcelona...horrible experience from start. We arrived early 2p after a long train ride...front desk informs us check-in at 3p and they're holding firm on that. Okay, fair we'll hang at the Wave Bar Terrace until we're called. 3:30p...we check on our room. Not ready...ooof my hubbie is falling asleep on lobby couch from traveling. 3:45...4p...4:15...4:24 okay your room is ready! Great, we head up to the room. Our luggage isn't to be found. I call concierge - hello, the check-in agent said our luggage would be here?! Concierge: We'll call you back. We cannot locate it. 2 min later - can you identify what your luggage looks like? Me thinking: do I have to do your job? This establishment is a disorganized mess. I describe our luggage details, ask if we need to come down personally and identify, and also mention slyly that our luggage has tags on them with our names- has anyone been savvy enough to try that angle? Luggage is finally found and brought up 15 min later. Meanwhile, our room has a broken bathroom sink (won't drain) and I see that the previous guests left a train of bread crumbs to the floor to ceiling windows that housekeeping failed to vacuum before our arrival. Heebie jeebies city as I am concerned what else might have been overlooked in the guest transition. I call to complain to concierge about experience, request a plumber, and housekeeping to address the sullied floor. Mgmt offers us 100 Euro room Credit to use at one of their restaurants for dinner tonight. I am feeling slightly better. We go to Salt (one of the W's beachfront restaurants). I order their iconic burger. First bite, I get a very hard, dime sized piece of bone/cartilage in my ground beef patty. My mind is screaming noooooooooo! I try to be cool about it and take another bite of my mile high burger. The second bite contains a lesser sized but still prominent (not able to chew) bone/cartilage. I send it back in exchange for a chicken citing my reasons for returning. Restaurant manager comes to our table, makes a sincere apology. 15 min later my hubby has finished his meal and I'm waiting for my 2nd chance. The manager brings out my chipper chicken saying that my meal this evening was on the house. Fast forward 20 min...bill comes I am still charged for my meal, just not for the first one. Ummmm, sorry is that best practice after you already told me it would be covered by restaurant? I inquire about my dinner line item as I pay and the manager explains that I should be okay, yes, because he charged me for the my replacement instead of both meals served to me. I am irritated beyond, beyond at thus juncture. I pay the bill in a defeated attitude (it was house money after all) however I am appalled and disgusted by this entire experience. Bottom line: clearly this hotel banks off of unassuming tourists. If you're going to go for luxury and pay top dollar - you assume the experience is going to be stellar. I am receiving service that aligns with a two star motel 6. Traveller beware: lodge elsewhere...even if you could use Starwood points and could stay for free- save them for another venue. Two nice things I can say are the room views and our charming, attentive, and gregarious waiter Carmen at the Wave Beach Terrace pre-check in.

    Unfortunately, I can NOT in good conscience give more than a 1-STAR REVIEW because I got Hassled…read moreand Threatened by the TWO [2] very UNFRIENDLY AND UNPROFESSIONAL Security Guards because they REFUSED to allow me to go into the Reception Counter to complete my FOUR [4] NITE Say. Then i I felt like having a beverage in the BAR Area so they fabricated this story that it was "FILLED TO CAPACITY." Yet while I was standing there, I witnessed 6 other groups of people without Reservations were allowed to enter. Perhaps it is because of the Color of our Skin or where we are from??? I requested to speak to the General Manager of the Hotel and i was told NONE were available. A Supervisor of the Reception Desk did come outside to speak to us and she refused to go inside to confirm the BAR was 100% Filled to Capacity. I escalated these incidents to the Corporate Offices of the Marriott Corporation in the USA and received an UNaologetic letter stating the Senior Management Supported and Condones this behavior. I was truly SHOCKED & SURPRISED!!! For these reasons, I will NEVER visit another Marriott property anywhere in the WORLD. In my letters I pointed out that I HAD been a very Satisfied Marriott Customer for over SIXTY [60 years. WHAT A HORRIBLE & TERRIBLE WAY TO TREAT A LONG TERM CUSTOMER....II WONT BE BACK AND SUGGEST ANYBODY READING THIS REVIEW TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS W HOTEL IN BARCELONA, SPAIN!!! ¡¡¡SHAMEFUL AND REPREHENSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICES!!! SIGNED, SEÑOR RICARDO PS TO WHOMIT MAY CONCERN: THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ ABOUT THIS UNIMAGINABLE NIGHTMARE AND FOR REFUSING TO STAY AT THIS W HOTEL!

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    Pulitzer Barcelona - Signature Balcony room

    Pulitzer Barcelona

    4.2(49 reviews)
    2.2 kmL'Eixample
    €€

    Stayed here for four nights on a recent trip to Barcelona and it was truly excellent. It's a…read moreboutique hotel tucked into a side street of Plaça de Catalunya. The location is truly unbeatable - just a block away from Plaça de Catalunya, a couple of blocks from a major metro stop and several main bus lines, a few blocks from great shopping and with good casual food scattered throughout. It's a great central spot for sightseeing where you're primarily relying on public transit, but also quiet and safe if traveling solo. I booked a signature room through my travel agent, and was delighted that they allowed me to check in a couple of hours early AND upgraded me to a signature balcony room. The hotel is very cute snd colorful, with modern design. The room was clean and pretty spacious, and the balcony was such a nice touch! I liked opening the windows every afternoon and sitting on the chaise and reading. There are refillable water stations on each floor by the elevator, which was a small but big perk to me. Awesome water pressure and temperature, kind, attentive service by staff, and incredible rooftop bar made this a fun place to kick off my stay in Spain. Small gripes: As a short person was the bathroom tub was a bit tall for me to climb into and out of. There was not a true fridge/freezer in the room; the staff was kind enough to store something in their freezer for me but it felt too out of my way to ask them to do it too often for me. The lobby bar drinks were fine but nothing to write home about. Overall though this is such a great hotel and I'd absolutely stay here again. It feels luxe but had very reasonable rates, even right after Easter which is peak tourism. The rooftop bar is very much worth a visit, beautiful views of the city and a fun, lively vibe. I cannot recommend this hotel more!

    Experienced Pulitzer Barcelona briefly for the gym. When staying at Hotel Regina, you have to go…read morenext door to Pulitzer Barcelona for the gym. Pretty solid gym. From resistance perspective, includes dumbbells, open rack, and a cable machine. Water machine with disposable cups. Solid lineup for all the essentials and enough weight for a great workout. Very aesthetic gym vibe.

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    Rooftop bar is awesome

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    Pulitzer Barcelona - Beautiful rooftop bar

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    Beautiful rooftop bar

    Vividora - GOT

    Vividora

    4.3(14 reviews)
    1.8 kmBarri Gòtic

    Stayed for 3 nights. Ideally located in Gothic area so very central to everything. Most place we…read moreneeded to go were within a 20 min walk. Slightly inconvenient for taxis. Since it's in the narrow alleys of Gothic, arriving at the front door via taxi is difficult, especially if the streets are very crowded. However, it's pretty easy to walk to from the main street if you're OK with walking about five minutes. When we left for the airport, we were able to coordinate a taxi pick up with the front desk. Fortunately, it was also a sunday, so the streets were very empty. It took about 15 minutes for the taxi to arrive, but it was easy to get out of the narrow streets. The hotel itself is nice. Check-in is on the mezzanine level. Our room wasn't ready, but they were able to store our bags. We grabbed lunch at the rooftop restaurant and the food was objectively decent. The main draw of the rooftop restaurant is the incredible view where you can see all of Barcelona and the towering cathedrals. Service was friendly. On a different day, we tried there spritz hour, which seemed to be marketed as two spritzes for €12. However, we each got charged €12 which I think was the price on the menu anyway so I don't know what happened there. The hotel room was cozy. Bed was very comfortable. The layout was a bit odd if you imagine that the room is a U-shape, the bed is the bottom of the U, which makes sense. However the bathroom was split up with the toilet on the right side and the sink and shower on the left side so after you use the bathroom, you would have to walk to the other side of the hotel room to wash your hands. It's not like the room is big, but it's just kind of odd for layout, especially if like luggage is dispersed across the room and you have to walk through all that.

    It's a beautiful property when you arrive. I received a warm welcome and there is a cute cart with…read morecava and they offered a free glass at checkin. They said I received an upgraded room, but it was very small. Not even a chair to sit on. The only spot for luggage storage was too small for my big bag, so I had to keep it on the floor. The toilet is in a separate small room, but the sink and shower were in the main room, so not much privacy. The housekeeping had some misses as if I had used glasses in the room, it took them a couple of days to pick them up and they didn't always refresh the water in the room. There is a nightly reception with free red or white wine, but not enough seating for everyone. The pool area is beautiful with great views, but not enough loungers. The service at the pool was a little inconsistent. Sometimes they came by to take orders and sometimes they didn't. They have great frozen drinks and ice cream where they mix in the fruit you choose. The pool wasn't heated and I thought it was too cold. The rooftop restaurant is nice and I went for sunset, but either the sunset was behind the building or it just wasn't a good night for it. Cabs didn't want to drop off right at the hotel, so I usually had a 5 min walk or so from where they dropped off.

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    Plenty of amenities.

    Vividora - Rooftop pool

    Rooftop pool

    Vividora - Great views.

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    Great views.

    The Serras - Front desk

    The Serras

    4.9(22 reviews)
    1.3 kmBarri Gòtic
    €€€€

    Serras in Barcelona, Spain. Awesome location along the coast. Very close to the major shopping…read moredistricts. Excellent service from arrival to departure. The staff take great pride in their service and their hotel. We felt welcome and valued from the moment we arrived. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Awesomely decorated and very functional.

    We recently stayed at The Serras for seven wonderful days. The hotel is superb, in both layout and…read morecomfort. From the moment we arrived and until we departed, we were treated graciously by every member of the staff. The staff at the front were all terrific, especially Santiago who somehow remembered so many things about us. I wish I remembered everyone's names so I could call them out individually, but every single one was just great! Our room was very comfortable and we felt at home during our stay. Our room faced towards the water and we enjoyed the views whenever we were there. We were celebrating our first wedding anniversary and were given a nice treat and note welcoming and congratulating us. So thoughful! We took advantage of the breakfast every morning, which had a nice selection of cooked entrees and buffet items. Sandra was wonderful and she not only had us starting the day with a tasty breakfast, but also put smiles on our faces every day we saw her. We are so glad were we able to see her on our last day to say our "so longs." Last, the location of the Serras was perfect for us. With a week to explore Barcelona, we felt it was the perfect location for us to start each adventure! I can't recommend The Serras enough to anyone looking for a special stay and experience in Barcelona. Our next trip to Barcelona will definitely see us staying at The Serras.

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