Hotel La Fransa
C/ La Franca Xica 40, 08004 Barcelona Spain
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HOTEL STYLE
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Romantic
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English, French, Spanish, Catalan and 2 more
Property amenities
Free parking
Car park
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wine / champagne
Adults only
Baggage storage
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Wifi
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
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Clothes rack
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Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
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Non-smoking rooms
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C/ La Franca Xica 40, 08004 Barcelona Spain
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Great for walkers
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We used this hotel during our vacation in Barcelona.
Like others are describing, the hotel is different from other I have even visited, but different is not negative.
It is a hotel that value privacy very high and as a result of that you can not see of the windows, apart from that, we enjoyed our time in the hotel, beds are good.
Like others are describing, the hotel is different from other I have even visited, but different is not negative.
It is a hotel that value privacy very high and as a result of that you can not see of the windows, apart from that, we enjoyed our time in the hotel, beds are good.
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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If you're looking for a romantic place to spend a night together - this hotel is the best choice. Complete privacy, friendly staff who do their best to make you not encountered with other visitors. However the walls are thin and sometimes you can hear other couples while they make love :)
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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me and my partner spent a night over there..very romantic and cosy..staff s friendly but very silent..all was going on as in a movie..everything in dark colors..we came at night and we liked that. there s a special athmosphere..great for those who came to spend night together. however, few moments to mention: walls r thin, bathroom could be decorated better.
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Date of stay: July 2009Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I hope this makes it abundantly clear to anyone thinking of staying here that this is a love (SEX) hotel. This is NOT made clear on booking.con until it is too late and reservations are non refundable. This should either be made VERY obvious or a choice should be given to cancel booking for people who didn’t realise.
Anyway cancellation was not an option so we embarked on the 3 worst nights hotel stay. The place is dark, dingy and seedy.
Avoid at all cost unless you’re going for the “love part” and that’s your thing.
Paper thin walls which is unacceptable for a place of this kind. You will be woken up all hours of the nights with noise.
Standard room is very basic, bathroom door doesn’t shut, windows don’t open, the whole place stinks of smoke, tv has to be on for WiFi to work, WiFi is slow...
Location is ok but plenty of other choices around.
DO NOT STAY HERE!
Anyway cancellation was not an option so we embarked on the 3 worst nights hotel stay. The place is dark, dingy and seedy.
Avoid at all cost unless you’re going for the “love part” and that’s your thing.
Paper thin walls which is unacceptable for a place of this kind. You will be woken up all hours of the nights with noise.
Standard room is very basic, bathroom door doesn’t shut, windows don’t open, the whole place stinks of smoke, tv has to be on for WiFi to work, WiFi is slow...
Location is ok but plenty of other choices around.
DO NOT STAY HERE!
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled on business
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This is a 'love hotel' do not stay if going with family. You have to ring front desk if you want to leave your room and someone will come get you because your locked in your room. Website isn't that clear on what kind of hotel it actually is.
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Date of stay: May 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Disgusting hotel- don't stay here if you want any peaceful sleep. The hotel is a well know knocking shop and is more like a brothel. The curtains are all drawn outside, its very dark and seedy. The staff are also suspicious, and were often seen in a back room away from the desk. We sound out they separate tourists from clients, however we had a bad end of the bargain and heard nothing but people at it for 4 days! Have complained to booking.com as they fail to mention any of this, and they are not willing to help us.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Stay away!! This is not a hotel!! This is a place for a quick shag (maybe hidden brothel), where you can rent a room by hour! Rude and arrogant staff. My worst experience, as it wasn't clear on Booking.com.
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The room was very clean, quiet, spacious, had a big comfortable bed, sheets and pillows, tilted mirrors and a music system. Staff was friendly-they kept our bags. Coffee and biscuits were very tasty in the reception area. The minuses were lack of adult channels to make love hotel atmosphere better, not much natural light or fresh air flow so the room sometimes felt hot and stuffy- we turned on air conditioning but not sure if it made any difference. Overall, we liked it!
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My hubby paid well over the odds for what he thought was a deluxe room. Not deluxe and hotel under construction....no tea /coffee making facilities...had to go to reception to use the naff coffee machine. Very dodgy area of Barcelona. Very much a red light hotel, which i am not bothered about but if you are dont stay.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed here in October 2017. Booked through Booking.com. Only on closer inspection was it clear that this hotel caters for clientele that wish to indulge in illicit encounters. You can even rent the rooms by the hour. As many other reviewers have stated, the walls are thin and the other customers are often drunk and loud at all hours (and positions apparently).
The windows don't open, so no view. There's no more storage than a coat hook (they don't expect guests for longer than a couple of hours).
The windows don't open, so no view. There's no more storage than a coat hook (they don't expect guests for longer than a couple of hours).
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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No, we weren't, came and went as we pleased.
Si. Yo estuve tres noches y sin problema. Un saludo.
"My room had a small window that I could open it. It did not have the great view. I liked the room it was clean and good for me!"Read full review
"There is nothing special to watch from the window. Always it's a good idea to select a room at the end of the floor."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
C$183 - C$257 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
SpainCataloniaProvince of BarcelonaBarcelonaSants-Montjuíc / El Poble Sec
NUMBER OF ROOMS
74
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel La Fransa
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel La Fransa?
Nearby attractions include Joan Miró Foundation (0.4 km), La Bombilla (0.4 km), and 60' Escape Room Barcelona (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel La Fransa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and baggage storage.
Is parking available at Hotel La Fransa?
Yes, free parking and a parking garage are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel La Fransa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Taps Barcelona, De Paula L'hamburgueseria del Poble Sec, and MonDoré.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel La Fransa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Catalan.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel La Fransa?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar (2.4 km), Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes (4.5 km), and Ciutat Vella (1.6 km).
Is Hotel La Fransa accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.