It is our 2nd staying in Oriente Atiram Hotel. This time we are with our son 13 years old.
Hotel is perfect. Very clean, comfortable. Location is perfect. You can go everywhere by walking. Breakfast is nice. I strongly suggest staying here :)
This hotel is right on La Rambla. The architecture in the foyer spoke to a grand period for this hotel. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. The breakfast was in a beautiful setting. The room was clean and well cared for during our stay. Air conditioning could have been a little better.
When you arrive at Oriente Atiram Hotel, you walk into this huge reception, and it gives you the feeling of entering a luxury castle from the 19th century. It is quite impressing :) The staff in the reception was friendly and helpful, but their computer systems must be dated... I prepaid the first night when I made the booking (which I had to do on the internet even thoug I wrote them an e-mail, but I am used to that, so not that big a problem). Then I paid the rest of the nights upon arrival. Since I was travelling in business I wanted a reciept for the stay in total - it was impossible.
The rooms are clean, and has an ok size. I did a HUGE mistake when I booked a superior room. All superior rooms are located with a french balcony facing La Ramblas. However, their windows are so far from sound proof, so I did not sleep at all the first night. It was like trying to sleep on the street... And at 0600, the metro started and the building was shaking. If you prefer the view over the beauty sleep, then pick the superior room, but if you need a few hours rest over the night, go for the standard room. They are facing inwards :)
Breakfast is just ok.
This hotel is beautiful unfortunately our room was right above the Barcelona police station. So we would hear sirens and constantly see flashing lights in the evening & throughout the night .It was really loud and I could hear a lot of the outside noise from my room. I stood in room 118. You can also feel the vibration of the subway. The breakfast in the morning is not worth it..I have Traveled throughout Europe and I’ve come across much better breakfast’s at other hotels with a wide variety of food with better quality. The hotel staff is very prompt and nice. They were always able to assist when needed. Next time my family and I will stay where it’s not so touristy.
Fantastic location. An oasis. Gorgeous foyer, clean and well appointed rooms. Helpful & friendly staff. Sparkling water on tap was an added bonus. Highly recommend if you are keen to explore the Gothic Quarter. Palau Guell is just around the corner as well.
