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PL_Michal
Warsaw, Poland

Average hotel with the worst executive lounge ever

Reviewed Jan 3, 2020
We’ve faced many issues in this hotel. First of all, at check-in I’ve asked, if due to holding Diamond status we could be upgraded. I was ensured that all better rooms are sold out. Then it turned out that the safe in our room does not work. First technician came quickly, but he didn’t fix it. He asked another one that came 15 min later and left promptly saying he will be beck in 5 min. He didn’t come back in 30 min, so we’ve already lost an hour waiting to fix our room. Then I went to reception, showing that Hilton webpage indicates that upgraded rooms are available. It turned out that there 3-or 4 available and we could be upgraded.

The biggest disappointment is however executive lounge. The hotel should seriously consider whether not to shot it down, if they continue to provide service like this.

The evening snack lasts for 2 hours, between 6 and 8 pm, and offers the worst snack ever in Hilton lounges – 4 types of sandwiches, all in white bread and 3 types of deep fried snacks – no salads, no vegetables, nothing healthy or tasty – all really crap, which is especially surprising that it is Spain – country with great food. On top out of 3 evenings the snacks were finished 0,5h before, so at 7.30pm and were not replaced. We literally asked lounge reception for more food and we were told that kitchen does not have sufficient ingredients to prepare more food. Can you believe?

After 8pm, once evening snack is finished there is literally nothing to eat – no chips, no nuts, no cookies etc. Seems not to be Hilton lounge standard.

On top 40 min before lounge closing they start cleaning service, including vacuum. Nobody cares that guests are still there – you don’t feel very welcome.

It is definitely not the hotel I’d like to visit again.
Date of stay: December 2019
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HiltonBcn, General Manager at Hilton Barcelona, responded to this review
Responded Jan 8, 2020
Dear PL_Michal,
Thank you very much for sharing your recent experience at Hilton Barcelona.
Please accept my apologies; this is uncharacteristic of our hotel. We are always looking for ways to improve our customer experience, your satisfaction is very important to us!
Looking forward to welcome you soon at the Hotel and better showcase our property.
Warm regards,
Jose Luiz Moreira
General Manager

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Reviewed December 29, 2019

The bones of the hotel are acceptable; The service is lacking in all forms and shapes.

All staff seems very uninterested, robotic and not caring about guests nor their job. Service is reactive and passive - not proactive and active. We sent a complaint halfway expressing our experiences so far and nothing changed to date.

Our room has not been serviced to basic housekeeping standards for one single day - glasses and cups are not taken away, not cleaned, no water and/or coffee is replenished; no turndown has been offered (even though the room besides us has) room wasn't serviced on four days prior to 15:00; that timing alone isn't acceptable....

Food quality in the lounge is very poor as is general upkeep of the executive lounge area: nobody really gets super excited about lukewarm tortillas, soft semi-cold croquettes or bacalao balls or super tiny sandwiches with leftover jamon from the breakfast buffet. Lounge staff on duty doesn't do anything more than asking for your room number upon entering - no question of how your stay is, if you need any help, or follow up on complaints. Tables stay dirty too long, basically. Nobody really seems to care either; just that promptly at 20:00 everything is taken out without any warning, fridges are closed and staff leaves… Wow…
Not once has the doorman greeted us upon entering or exiting the property, not once was the door opened (or held) either; upon breakfast check-in there isn't an inquiry of how one has slept - or how the day was, there isn't anyone walking around to replenish coffee, tea, juice, or whatever; plates and tables are cleaned systematically. Really on our sixth night here, we shouldn't need to tell the attendant in what room we are - or perhaps we should? but this is not the level we expect of a Hilton as a tip-tier elite member.
The right elevator has issues scanning the cardkey, and upon several occasions one has to return - of course the reception always pretends it is either "the guest fault" or the "key fault" - even though on one night upon arriving all four parties trying to enter the elevator needed to report to the front desk...
There seems to be an overall mismatch in what the hotel can be or should be giving the name and what the owner/operator wants to do. At present it is an uninspired accommodation that one won't return to anytime soon.

Date of stay: December 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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HiltonBcn, General Manager at Hilton Barcelona, responded to this reviewResponded January 8, 2020

Dear MRMARKV,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience about your recent stay at our hotel.
We sincerely appreciate your feedback and we're very sorry you were unhappy.
We apologise we were not able to provide you with the quality of services you deserve, your satisfaction is very important to us.
It will be a pleasure to host you again soon and better showcase our property and service.
Warmly,
Jose Luiz Moreira
General Manager

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Reviewed December 27, 2019

Outstanding! Excellent location, service, cleanliness, hospitality of staff, variety and quality of food. Checkin and checkout was easy via the Hilton Honors mobile app. All of us enjoyed the stay. Would definitely stay again.

Date of stay: December 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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HiltonBcn, General Manager at Hilton Barcelona, responded to this reviewResponded January 8, 2020

Dear Tour714711,
Thank you very much for your kind words.
We appreciate the time taken to share your experience.
It is great reading you had such a wonderful time staying with us.
We are glad to read that you enjoyed the hotel service, quality of food and our location, close to shopping centres and restaurants and conveniently connected to main city attractions, guaranteeing a full experience during your visit to our wonderful city. Thanks for choosing us and for sharing it with other travellers!
It will be a pleasure to host you again in the not so distant future.
Warmly,
Jose Luiz Moreira
General Manager

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Reviewed December 17, 2019

The Room was mediocre and small, but sufficient. As Hilton diamond members we were expecting better. However, The location is great, easy access to train and shopping. Easy walk to the soccer stadium. The food at the hotel was excellent and the bartender Toni was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Check in was easy and most staff members spoke very good English. Overall great location, great staff, mediocre room.

Date of stay: December 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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HiltonBcn, General Manager at Hilton Barcelona, responded to this reviewResponded December 18, 2019

Dear Kdixon99,
Thank you very much for such nice words.
It is particularly pleasing to see that your impression of the hotel service was good and felt well taken care of.
I am saddened to read of your feeling, on behalf to the room size, but its distribution allows a comfortable stay within its 280ft2. If space is a requirement when travelling we suggest booking Suites, as these feature a living room with sofa and TV for relaxing with privacy. Its size is over the average in European hotels.
We truly hope to welcome you back in the not so distant future.
Warmly,
Jose Luiz Moreira
General Manager

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Reviewed December 12, 2019 via mobile

Started with Carlos at the Reception, who provided top profesional service and continued with his collaeagues everywhere at the hotel. Rich breakfast, modern and clean room, near public transport, Camp Nou, shopping malls.

Date of stay: December 2019
Trip type: Travelled with family
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HiltonBcn, General Manager at Hilton Barcelona, responded to this reviewResponded December 13, 2019

Dear Sarmed K,
Thank you very much for such nice words.
All Hilton Barcelona’s Team takes the pleasure in creating new magical moments for all our guests. I am pleased to see that we were able to achieve it for you and we could “wow” you!
We truly hope to welcome you back in the not so distant future.
Warmly,
Jose Luiz Moreira
General Manager

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Reviewed December 12, 2019

It is a flagship hotel at a convenient location within two blocks of the Metra station. The breakfast is hearty and well supplied. The food is of high quality. The lounge pales significantly as compared to the breakfast.

Date of stay: December 2019
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HiltonBcn, General Manager at Hilton Barcelona, responded to this reviewResponded December 13, 2019

Dear duanpchen,
We appreciate the time taken to share your recent visit at Hilton Barcelona.
We are glad you enjoyed your preferable access to the Executive Lounge, the hotel location and the easy access to public transportation from hotel main door.
Breakfast in the Lounge is designed to grab a quick/ quiet bite before starting the day, either for business or sightseeing.
However, when preferred, guests with access to the lounge may have breakfast in the Restaurant with a wide bigger offer, including hot dishes.
Thanks for choosing us, we hope we can welcome you soon.
Warmly,
Jose Luiz Moreira
General Manager

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