Let me preface my remarks that we are a septuagenarian couple who have traveled extensively to Europe for over 30 years. This trip was our high school senior grandson’s which allows us a week of one-on-one time with him.

We booked our trip through Costco Travel; our first time to do so. The trip included flights to Madrid, Spain, a high speed train to Barcelona, and the flight back to the US with hotel and transfer to and from the airport. In addition via Tripadvisor/Viator we booked some excursions: HoponHopoff bus in Madrid and Avila and Segopvia, the Prada Museum and Royal Palace; and Montserrat and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
We stayed at the NH Collection Podium, again a very nice hotel and location. The next day we strolled Las Ramblas in the misty rain; but later as we walked the Rambla de Catalunya and the Gothic Quarter it began to rain hard! By the time we arrived back at the hotel we were soaked! Fortunately we had our luggage and was able to change. We met that evening with a pastor friend and had dinner and attended his church. It was a great way to spend an evening.

The staff was very welcoming and spoke a variety of languages.
Hotel was stylish, clean and central to all amenities.
Breakfast was excellent with a selection of healthy and unhealthy options ;)
Check out by midday worked wonderfully for us.

The hotel is really located in a very nice neighborhood in Barcelona. The staff are amazing with all of my minor issues resolved quickly, and they were really friendly. Nice roof bar & pool to relax after a long days work and the breakfast was great. The business rooms were great for collaborative meetings, and overall I had a great stay.