Two stars doesn’t really do this place justice - staff are very friendly and willing to help tourists, and the rooms, while pokey, are clean and well presented - providing you’re not a stickler for huge amounts of space, you’ll be be very comfortable - definitely more cosy than it is cramped.

The whole place is very sleek, modern and airy and I felt very contented and comfortable during my stay there.

I can only assume the score comes from its location (as do some of the more dissenting reviews) - I will concede that the areas either side of the hotel are very noisy at all times of the day - the rear side of the property backs onto MACBA where skateboarders like to practice at all hours. The front side (where I stayed) overlooks Carrer de Joaquin Costa, which is bustling at all times of day and comes alive a bit at night - adds a lot of colour to the area, but can make it tricky to get to sleep. If you pack some decent earplugs, you’ll be absolutely fine.

I’ve read a lot of dire warnings about the area surrounding the hotel and was actually very anxious about staying here - the taxi driver that took me from the hotel to the airport even commented that we were staying in ‘the red zone’. El Raval is somewhat infamous for its high levels of crime, drugs and prostitution and many other tourists have written frightening reviews detailing how they fell foul of certain seedy or even dangerous goings on.

I’m happy to report, however, that this particular area of the neighbourhood felt very safe - the street, while a little shabby looking at face value, is a rustic, classically European, multicultural area with some really cool bars and coffee shops nearby - the skater culture around MACBA also gives the place a real trendy, bohemian edge. I walked this street and the areas around it at different hours of the day and it was always lively, busy and I didn’t really feel threatened or vulnerable at any point. Of course, experiences vary and this is only a small part of Raval, but I had nothing but positive experiences.

Lovely hotel tucked away in a hidden (slightly dirty) street. Very clean and staff extremely friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Helped with directions and eating recommendations. Didn’t try the breakfast, but free coffee available from noon to 8pm. Lockers to store luggage at a €2 cost. Would VERY HIGHLY recommend this hotel. Rooms were clean, beds comfortable and could have slept in every day!

My wife and I booked in this hotel for a short stay in Barcelona for our 10th year anniversary and we couldn’t have been happier.

Location:
Spot on. It was within 10 mins walk of La Rambla or the closes Metro station (which is super clean and easy to use). There is a crazy amount of restaurants, cafes, bodegas, take always etc etc

Staff:
Super friendly and went the extra mile as we mentioned it was our anniversary. They make the room extra special for us

The room:
We were in room 603 on the 6th floor. The room was spotlessly clean and spacious. The bed was huge and very comfortable. The room had an open style clothes racking system rather than a wardrobe, a safe, balcony, decent sized bathroom with a great shower.

Overall we were really happy with our stay and wouldn’t dream of booking anywhere else when we inevitably return to Barcelona.