poachedegg Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 We, (DH, me & DD, 10) are going to Barcelona for 2 nights in April and I'm looking for any recommendations for hotels. I do like a modern and clean hotel and hopefully near Ramblas, so any ideas would be fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 14 months ago we stayed 3 - 4 nights at: http://www.hilton.co.uk/diagonalmar Although wasnt near ramblas it was very nice We then stayed one night at http://www.eurostarshotels.co.uk/eurostars-cristal-palace.html?gclid=CPP1pcbvsa0CFZMhtAodWC3Vug which was just off las ramblas. We were going on a cruise so wanted to be fairly near the port. I adored Barcelona, have you been before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 it is two years ago now but we stayed herehttp://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g187497-d230832-Reviews-NH_Duc_de_la_Victoria-Barcelona_Catalonia.html and it was very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 it is two years ago now but we stayed herehttp://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g187497-d230832-Reviews-NH_Duc_de_la_Victoria-Barcelona_Catalonia.html and it was very good! Thank you - will take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 14 months ago we stayed 3 - 4 nights at: http://www.hilton.co.uk/diagonalmarAlthough wasnt near ramblas it was very nice We then stayed one night at http://www.eurostarshotels.co.uk/eurostars-cristal-palace.html?gclid=CPP1pcbvsa0CFZMhtAodWC3Vug which was just off las ramblas. We were going on a cruise so wanted to be fairly near the port. I adored Barcelona, have you been before? Thanks for the suggestions, will take a look. DH took ES for passing his GCSEs to watch Barcelona play football - but I haven't been before, so we decided to have a little trip with DD there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Its fabulous. You need to go on the trip buses. Gaudi park is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 There is a tapas bar called Xolla, I think, in the streets behind the building with all the umbrellas on it, the food was totally incredible, so much so that I still drool at the thought of it. The subway trian system is amazingly good, and a T10 ticket at 8 euro gives you ten trips. We shared a ticket, and just bought a new one when we needed to. Stunning city, loads to see and do, enjoyed it immensely. Wouldn't worry to much about going to the Macba(modern art), very disappointing!Friend went to one of the deco houses, (the one with the amazing chimneys, and is still swooning over it, wish I'd gone to that instead! Have a lovely time! we booked an apartment, as there were 6, and it suited us well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 There is a tapas bar called Xolla, I think, in the streets behind the building with all the umbrellas on it, the food was totally incredible, so much so that I still drool at the thought of it.The subway trian system is amazingly good, and a T10 ticket at 8 euro gives you ten trips. We shared a ticket, and just bought a new one when we needed to. Stunning city, loads to see and do, enjoyed it immensely. Wouldn't worry to much about going to the Macba(modern art), very disappointing!Friend went to one of the deco houses, (the one with the amazing chimneys, and is still swooning over it, wish I'd gone to that instead! Have a lovely time! we booked an apartment, as there were 6, and it suited us well Thanks for all the tips - but especially for the apartment idea, I much prefer that idea and have been looking on Owners Direct and some of them are a much better deal than a hotel, though we are slightly restricted as some want a minimum stay of 3 nights, but seem far better suited for our requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 The Hotel Turin is fantastic- we stayed in 2009 - just off the Ramblas so very quiet but very central and modern and clean. Room was small but had a little balcony and for location and peace you could not ask for more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 My daughter and son in law stay in an apartment block on a crossroads on Ramblas - the view is all along Ramblas. They're off there next week as it is her birthday........one with a 0 on the end I'll ask her for the link, they've stayed there a few times. Edit - here it is.... http://www.apartime.com/barcelona-apartments/las-ramblas-penthouse.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks for all your suggestions and I have looked at them all; we decided to go for an apartment as they are much larger than a hotel room and are better value. I looked at the link Lesley gave; however they were booked for our dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
