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Chris Chan

Worst Hilton experience of my life

Reviewed Jan 5, 2024via mobile
This hotel cannot achieve the minimum standards expected of a Hilton property.

The room was lacking in amenities and toiletries were only provided upon request, and the so called executive lounge was more like a common room which was constantly overcrowded. There was no breakfast service in the executive lounge, only cookies and biscuits despite their notice of a breakfast service.

Staff were generally unhelpful with the exception of a select few, and some people especially Diego at the bar went the extra mile to make our stay miserable when we asked to borrow cutlery to share some fruit that we bought from the neighbouring supermarket. Room service hotline even tried to charge us for borrowing cutlery. Interactions with the staff made it seem like they were trying to get out of their jobs by pushing us to different colleagues whenever we came to them with a request. There wasn’t enough tissue paper in the room and they questioned our need for additional tissue when we requested this.

During breakfast time, we noted substandard hygiene practices, such as only changing placemats and cutlery without even giving the table a wipe down - literally a gym room has better hygiene standards than their restaurant. Service was subpar with a long wait until waiting staff would clear our tables after we finished food.

My mother’s scarf went missing in our hotel room; whilst I have no way of proving whether or not the housekeeping staff made off with it, this is what we highly suspect.

Neither the hotel or the Hilton customer service email responded to my comments or requests for help after several days of waiting.
Date of stay: January 2024
Room Tip: Avoid this hotel.
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hilton Barcelona, General Manager at Hilton Barcelona, responded to this review
Responded Feb 15, 2024
Dear Mr. Chan,
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience with us. I am saddened to hear we were not able to make you feel appreciated nor at ease at our Hilton Barcelona and we were well below your expectations which is very disappointing for me. Your scores and detailed comments have been shared with the relevant stakeholders, in order to take immediate actions to improve, as this is uncharacteristic on us. I apologize, as well, for your experience related with the Executive lounge. I have followed up personally with my F&B Manager and learn from your comments how we could have made you feel more appreciated.
On another hand, meanwhile most of our guest appreciate our services and the kindness and professionalism of our Team, I understand we were not able to make you feel appreciated.
I appreciate your patience meanwhile we were investigating in detail your comments you to make it right,
Your comments, even when disappointing and expressing we were not able to meet the basics expected on a hotel of our category, are helping us to improve our services and become as comfortable as possible for our Guests.
Apologizing once more for the experience you lived, I thank you for your direct feedback which I really appreciate. Antonio Ruano
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Reviewed January 5, 2024 via mobile

I don't give out bad reviews lightly, but on this occasion I believe a two-star review is merited. I visited this hotel on my annual solo vacation, and I stayed for one night before heading to another Hilton property in the suburb of Barcelona.

As a diamond member, I was upgraded to their sky view room, but at check in I was downgraded to their most basic room. I didn't think much and headed into that basic room. However, the room was in a shockingly tired state. I returned to the reception and told them that it is not acceptable. They quickly rectified the situation, which is a redeeming quality of this hotel. The newly assigned room had a great view, but still very tired, with a TV that looks like a product of the late 2000s.

The Executive lounge was great, and it's the only thing between this hotel and a one star review.

Breakfast was subpar compared to other Hilton properties with the same level of service in Spain. There's no egg stand, and the English breakfast was mediocre at best. More disappointingly, I heard the breakfast reception telling an old Japanese lady that she cannot of her assistance as there are "three other colleagues inside" the buffet room and that she was busy. There was no one queuing at the time, and the said three colleagues were chatting casually at the time.

All in all, not a great experience. Frankly, given the price, not even nearly as good as the Hampton Inn two miles away. If this hotel does not start thinking about some renovation works and treating their guests with courtesy, I can hardly imagine it stay in business for the next decade.

Date of stay: January 2024
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed December 26, 2023 via mobile

Not the typical high-end Hilton, but nore of a business hotel that deserves at most 3-stars. The decor looks tired, lift felt small, the entire hotel interior did not give the warmth and cosy feel. But at a relatively “value” price point, i guess we should not demand more. We sent a request to the concierge one week ago to help book a restaurant, but there was no reply. We had the family connecting room (one King plus one twin bedding configuration). If you are used to the usual american chain, and away from the hustle and bustle of the historic part of town then prob fits the bill.

We also had our dinner in the hotel lounge. Nothing outstanding, but overpriced gambas in garlic and also fried wings.

Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank KotaKidTraveller
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Reviewed December 19, 2023 via mobile

The best thing about this hotel is the location. They have ease of accessibility to all means of transport and everything is available around the hotel. The food served through room service is really bad and overpriced. Even the housekeeping of the room is not up to the mark. I would definitely stay here for the location, but I would not order in again. (At all)

Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Ankita G
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Hilton Barcelona, General Manager at Hilton Barcelona, responded to this reviewResponded February 19, 2024

Dear Ankita,
Thank you very much for your review and evaluation.
Your detailed comments have been reviewed together with our F&B manager and our Housekeeper.
Your comments will help us to improve on those areas where needed.
Thanks, as well, for helping us to improve and provide our Guest with the level of services they deserve.
Looking forward welcoming you back soon
Kind Regards
Antonio Ruano
GM

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Reviewed December 6, 2023

Modern Building next to Avenida Diagonal. The location is not too bad. Rooms are good, but would not book a room with access to the lounge. It is not worth it. I found the lounge a big disappointment and maybe the worst I have seen in any Hilton Hotel. Also only two small bottles water next to the coffee machine. Minibar empty. I asked for more water in the evening and was told I could drink tap water - it is save. Breakfast restaurant I felt very uncomfortalbe and stressed, but also as mentioned in the loung it is not good. Service staff ok but not friendly.

Room tip: High Floor - not worth to book a room with lounge access.
Date of stay: December 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Reviewed November 20, 2023 via mobile

We decided to spend our wedding anniversary in Barcelona and we could have not chosen better!

The hotel has a great choice: very good location on Avenida Diagonal, within short walking distance from public transport, next to a large shopping centre.

We were immediately upgraded to a suite (based on my Diamond status) and all staff was more than courteous throughout our stay. Breakfast is very rich and very fresh. The executive lounge is conveniently located and fresh food is always served. The suite was always cleaned impeccably and fresh water provided.

Overall we truly felt spoiled and at home. I highly recommend Hilton Barcelona as the best value for money in the town!

Room tip: Recommend asking for the junior suite because it has a separate bedroom and living room. Extremely useful when travelling with the family.
Date of stay: August 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Eugen M
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