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... Perfect location near everything Modern rooms clean and comfortable Free high speed wifi Massage and spa and nice pool
... we wanted to be worked on/massaged and it seemed like the massage staff were not trained on massage. The massage aside,...
... snug, and a steam room in the basement. They also offer a Massage service. We appeared to be the only ones taking advantage...
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Write a reviewThis is a very very good hotel I enjoyed my stay , to make it easy for people to understand:
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Staff are very nice and friendly
Free food every day at roof
Perfect location near everything
Modern rooms clean and comfortable
Free high speed wifi
Massage and spa and nice pool
Good points
Staff are very nice and friendly
Free food every day at roof
Perfect location near everything
Modern rooms clean and comfortable
Free high speed wifi
Massage and spa and nice pool
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Response from Marruan A, Director General at Catalonia Magdalenes
Responded Sep 8, 2017
Dear Alex-Awad, thank you so much for your nice words, has been a pleasure for us and we hope to see you again very soon. Best regards
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The hotel is very clean, the staff are friendly and welcoming, and the rooftop terrace/bar/pool has a lovely view and is perfect for rest and relaxation. Marco at the rooftop bar is the best - his whiskey sours cannot be beat! We have gone to the pool daily and always hope Marco is there. The breakfast add on is worth it - made to order eggs and pancakes in addition to a buffet of fresh fruit, meats, cheese, bread/pastries, etc., and coffee to go. The only area for improvement is the spa - our 90 min massages were underwhelming. We were not asked what areas we wanted to be worked on/massaged and it seemed like the massage staff were not trained on massage. The massage aside, 10/10 would recommend - we will book again when back in Barcelona.
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Response from Adrià Garcia, Director General at Catalonia Magdalenes
Responded Aug 19, 2022
Dear Lisa, thank you very much for your comment. We want to thank you for your assessment of our incredible terrace, equipped with a swimming pool, unique views and a bar with the best bartenders who prepare delicious cocktails. It is a pleasure to hear that our breakfasts, in which we offer the best products, and in which we prepare tortillas to taste and freshly made pancakes, have seemed excellent to you, it is a source of pride and serves as a reward for a job well done. Regarding the massage, I let you know that we will carry out a follow-up on this situation, since our objective is always to offer the greatest comfort. We invite you to come back in the future and we will make sure that the next massage you book is excellent and meets your expectations. See you soon Lisa!
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If you've read any of my recent reviews, you'll know I was in Barcelona courtesy of my husband who gave me this break for my birthday. (It’s horrible and therefore I'm not telling you which one)
My hubby is well known for liking his creature comforts and that liking extends to me as well, though I'd go anywhere he wants to take me. This hotel is definitely a cut above the rest. Nestled in a narrow street in the Gothic quarter of the city, it is hidden from prying eyes. A perfect retreat for those not wanting the glare and trappings of tourism.
Our room was lovely, recently renovated with a huge eight-foot bed, Juliette balcony and large walk in shower room, easily taking two, if you know what I mean. My son who accompanied us as usual, had a similar room decorated to a high standard too, but without the balcony, instead he had a bidet, we don't see many of those anymore.
The hotel has a nice jacuzzi pool, if a little snug, and a steam room in the basement. They also offer a Massage service. We appeared to be the only ones taking advantage of the pool every day. The privacy feel was lovely, I didn’t worry about not looking ready for the cat-walk 24/7. This hotel doesn't have loads of rooms; hence the clientele isn't many in numbers which is nice.
On the roof there in another lovely swimming pool, but again it is bijou and more of a splash zone than anything you can actively swim in. I was disappointed that we didn't have time to use it. The days weren't hot enough to warm the water sufficiently, unlike the lovely pool downstairs. I like my warmth. One side of the pool is sheet acrylic displaying all the swimmers activities and though I like the idea watching other folk, I wasn't sure how self-conscious I'd feel not being a size six. By the pool are a couple of four poster sun beds and several pod sunbeds too. The pool is closed in the evening.
The pool area sits alongside the intimate rooftop terrace bar. The bar is open at 2pm until 11pm and all soft drinks and tea/coffee are free. Also free are the tapas all day, which includes Danish pastries, wraps, omelettes, salads, fruit, yoghurts and several hot dishes like meatballs, hotdogs etc. A real treat. I had to struggle down mouthfuls of pastries.
The hotel has a restaurant, but it only serves breakfast (At £20 per person) and we could see why. There are hundreds of eating places within yards of the road. The majority of Barcelona residents tend to eat Danish Pastries for breakfast too and there are dozens dotted about. They also eat dinner very late and it took a while to move our time clocks on so we weren't the only ones sitting down to eat at a resturant.
See my other reviews of the restaurants we ate in while there - some good ones – on Trip Adviser. Plus, the things we did while there.
This hotel is a gem, the staff were amazing, smiley and friendly. We received little treats in the room each day of chocolate truffles etc. I felt a bit guilty forgetting to tip our chambermaid at the end of our break, but fortunately my son left some euros in his room. This is a hotel we’d return too, despite my husband occasionally reminding to me how expensive it was without letting on the cost.
A quality hotel in the precise location, putting the customer at the heart of their care.
My hubby is well known for liking his creature comforts and that liking extends to me as well, though I'd go anywhere he wants to take me. This hotel is definitely a cut above the rest. Nestled in a narrow street in the Gothic quarter of the city, it is hidden from prying eyes. A perfect retreat for those not wanting the glare and trappings of tourism.
Our room was lovely, recently renovated with a huge eight-foot bed, Juliette balcony and large walk in shower room, easily taking two, if you know what I mean. My son who accompanied us as usual, had a similar room decorated to a high standard too, but without the balcony, instead he had a bidet, we don't see many of those anymore.
The hotel has a nice jacuzzi pool, if a little snug, and a steam room in the basement. They also offer a Massage service. We appeared to be the only ones taking advantage of the pool every day. The privacy feel was lovely, I didn’t worry about not looking ready for the cat-walk 24/7. This hotel doesn't have loads of rooms; hence the clientele isn't many in numbers which is nice.
On the roof there in another lovely swimming pool, but again it is bijou and more of a splash zone than anything you can actively swim in. I was disappointed that we didn't have time to use it. The days weren't hot enough to warm the water sufficiently, unlike the lovely pool downstairs. I like my warmth. One side of the pool is sheet acrylic displaying all the swimmers activities and though I like the idea watching other folk, I wasn't sure how self-conscious I'd feel not being a size six. By the pool are a couple of four poster sun beds and several pod sunbeds too. The pool is closed in the evening.
The pool area sits alongside the intimate rooftop terrace bar. The bar is open at 2pm until 11pm and all soft drinks and tea/coffee are free. Also free are the tapas all day, which includes Danish pastries, wraps, omelettes, salads, fruit, yoghurts and several hot dishes like meatballs, hotdogs etc. A real treat. I had to struggle down mouthfuls of pastries.
The hotel has a restaurant, but it only serves breakfast (At £20 per person) and we could see why. There are hundreds of eating places within yards of the road. The majority of Barcelona residents tend to eat Danish Pastries for breakfast too and there are dozens dotted about. They also eat dinner very late and it took a while to move our time clocks on so we weren't the only ones sitting down to eat at a resturant.
See my other reviews of the restaurants we ate in while there - some good ones – on Trip Adviser. Plus, the things we did while there.
This hotel is a gem, the staff were amazing, smiley and friendly. We received little treats in the room each day of chocolate truffles etc. I felt a bit guilty forgetting to tip our chambermaid at the end of our break, but fortunately my son left some euros in his room. This is a hotel we’d return too, despite my husband occasionally reminding to me how expensive it was without letting on the cost.
A quality hotel in the precise location, putting the customer at the heart of their care.
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Response from Adrià G, Director General at Catalonia Magdalenes
Responded Jun 10, 2019
Dear Carol S, Firs of all, thanks for taking the time to write such a nice and detailed review, for us is really important to get our guests feedback as it helps us to keep on working hard and to improve day after day. Also thanks to your husband for choosing our hotel to celebrate your birthday. We love when our guests spend such a special occasion with us! As the hotel was open just three years ago, all the rooms are modern and were designed with great care. We try to make our guests stay as great as possible, all the services at the hotel are designed to guarantee the most comfortable stay! Best regards from all the team and see you really soon.
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We had a wonderful time, really enjoyed our patio and the view of the Med! A great time was had by all. We flew in to Spain from different locations in the US to reunite and explore the Costa de Sol. The beach closest to the hotel was great, with the bar and massage therapist right there! We all had massages of some type, ate, and drank for the entire day! Great central location from which to visit the bigger cities to the North and South!
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Response from Marruan A, Director General at Catalonia Magdalenes
Responded May 12, 2017
Dear michaeljerec, thank you so much for your nice words, has been a pleasure for us and we hope to see you again very soon. Best regards
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Overall the hotel was very modern, clean and high end feeling. The staff was friendly and spoke multiple languages. The location was right in the middle of everything which is perfect since you don’t need a cab. The one negative thing however was that the hotels Spa was out of order the day I wanted to use it, they ended up sending me over to their sister hotel a 10 min walk away. The next day the hotels spa was open however it was not nearly as nice as the other hotels. It was very bright, jacuzzi water was cold and the steam room wasn’t hot. Also when asking about couples messages I was informed they only had 1 massage room and would have to do them one at a time which was a slight bummer. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel as long as you are not looking for spa.
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Response from Marruan A, Director General at Catalonia Magdalenes
Responded Dec 29, 2017
Dear djgringito thank you for your nice words. We take note about your comments to improve our facilities in the future. We hope you can come back very soon again. Best regards
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