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WillD
Salisbury, United Kingdom

Great located hotel with nice amenities

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
Stayed for 4 nights during the week, it wasn't too busy but enough people for a nice atmosphere. Staff were helpful and friendly. Room was cleaned well every day, decent view of the city on 8th floor, only bad point to note is the beds being rock solid - great for some people, not for us unfortunately.

Breakfast buffet has fruit, pastries, meat & cheese, cooked options, and a variety of drink options. Better than we were expecting and very happy each morning with such a selection! The meal we had in the evening was not great sadly, there are so many better options for food at a cheaper price within a 10-minute walk. Would recommend exploring the area for authentic local food rather than eating here.

You can also enjoy the rooftop bar and pool after check out if you have an hour to kill. Overall we had a good stay and would come back if in the area again.
Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you for your feedback!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breakfast buffet and found it better than expected. Your kind words about our staff and cleanliness are much appreciated. We’re sorry the evening meal didn’t meet your expectations
We hope to welcome you back in the future!
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Everything was just poor. The housekeeping staff are burglars/thieves as the valuables even kept inside the hotel room is not safe at all. Therefore, as an Indian Citizen, I strongly recommend that please discard this Hotel to stay.

We have been staying at your hotel from the past 5 nights at Room No. 207. However, we are completely shocked to learn that yesterday when we came back to our room, our 100 Euros have been found missing from our bag which was lying at the chair.

As as a customer, if things are not safe even inside the hotel, then there is no point staying in this kind of hotel. The Housekeeping staff cum burglars/thieves are roaming around in your hotel.

We as customers, who have been travelling to Barcelona for the first time had a very bad experience where things are not even “safe” inside the hotel room, despite knowing that there were other valuables like laptops and currency in the form of USD but everything remained untouched by your cleaning/house keeping staff except the aforementioned of Euros.

Therefore, we as your customers will strongly recommend that Hotel Barcelona Universal should be discarded at all times to come.

Very Very Poor.

Room tip: “ Do not stay here” things/valuables even kept inside the room are not safe as the housekeeping staff is full of thieves.
Date of stay: June 2024
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Front desk B Universal, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Barcelona Universal, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

We are not thieves. Neither the cleaning nor any of us. And, of course, we welcome citizens from all over the world.
If you have anything else to comment, please email us directly and we will work it out with you.

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

My ideal rating for this hotel will be 3.5 stars.

The staff were nice and polite. The room was spacious and clean. The hotel was neat, well kept and close to the metro station and bus stop. Luckily our window faced the back of the hotel, which wasn't a great view, but spared us from the noise of the road outside the hotel. However, the walls of the rooms were too thin, which meant we could hear everything that happened in the corridor. I was woken from sleep twice by an excited kid's noise.

We had paid for half board, to start a night prior to our arrival. On arrival, we were made to wait for one hour because the room we were meant to be in was occupied. I found this very annoying, as I was tired from the journey, and we had missed our first flight. Apparently, this seems to be a common occurrence, because on our penultimate morning I heard another guest at the restaurant complaining of the same thing.

Alslo, they had very few choices for both breakfast and dinner, which I found disappointing as I was looking forward to Spanish cuisine.

The overall experience was good, but they've got to work on the things above.

Date of stay: June 2024
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Front desk B Universal, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Barcelona Universal, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are glad to hear that you found our staff nice and polite, and that you appreciated the spacious and clean rooms as well as our convenient location.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the thin walls and the noise disturbance you experienced. We understand how important a good night's sleep is and will look into ways to improve soundproofing.
Your comments regarding the check-in process and dining options are noted, and we will work on these areas to enhance our guests' experience.
Despite these issues, we are pleased that your overall experience was good, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide an improved stay.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback.

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Hotel is in a good location, the reception staff were friendly and efficient. The room was perfect for us and it was cleaned very well each day. The breakfast choice was excellent the staff were friendly and efficient. Overall we were very impressed by this hotel and would certainly stay there again.

Date of stay: March 2024
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Front desk B Universal, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Barcelona Universal, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our location, friendly staff, and clean rooms. It's great to know our breakfast selection met your expectations.
We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

This hotel exceeded our expectations. The location was great, we could walk to so many places (note we are walkers, but this location was within 30 minutes to most things). The rooftop meant we could also relax and we often would have a drink up there before heading out for dinner.
Our room and bathroom was spacious for Europe and so clean and well decorated. When we arrived they had left us a welcome dessert treat and a hand written note. That indicated what we were in for during our stay - the hotel staff were all AMAZING!
Carlos at the front reception is an excellent storyteller, well versed in history and also local tips. Every restaurant Carlos recommended was great, and every time we chatted we left smiling.
Brenda at the rooftop bar was so wonderful. She taught us two masterclasses (a fun little experience that the hotel has for its guests, totally recommend) and was friendly and fun to chat with. Her partner at the rooftop bar Sheryl was also great.
Ronald at the front door could read our minds whenever we were in the lobby, an elevator was always magically there for us before we even decided to go upstairs.
Everyone had exceptional customer service, even those we just walked by always proactively smiled and said hello.
Back to the hotel being spacious and comfortable, I ended up getting ill while in Barcelona and spent one day mostly in bed. The staff noticed when we briefly left our room (to go to the market) and cleaned it without us asking!
I can not say enough good things about this hotel team!

Date of stay: June 2024
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Front desk B Universal, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Barcelona Universal, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your heartfelt and detailed review! Not enough words to say thank you!!
We are thrilled to hear that we exceeded your expectations and made your stay so enjoyable. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our central location, spacious and clean rooms, and special touches like the welcome dessert and handwritten note.
We're especially grateful for your kind words about our team members. Carlos, Brenda, Sheryl, and Ronald will be delighted to hear they made such a positive impact on your stay. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the masterclasses and that our staff's recommendations and service added to your experience.
We are truly grateful for your appreciation and are glad we could make your stay comfortable. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel soon and continue providing exceptional service.
Thank you again for your glowing review!

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Hotel is in a great location near to the metro and only a 10 minute walk from La Ramblas. Staff are helpful and friendly, hotel is clean and has comfortable rooms. Lovely roof top terrace with far reaching views and a pool to cool off in. Breakfast is simple but very nice. Would definitely recommend for a short city break.

Date of stay: June 2024
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Front desk B Universal, Atención al cliente/recepción at Hotel Barcelona Universal, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for your great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our location, helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and lovely rooftop terrace. We're glad you liked the breakfast too.
We hope to welcome you back for your next city break!!!

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