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"Perfect location, would book again"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 26, 2013
This hotel is perfectly situated off Las Ramblas and Placa Catalunya. The staff is extremely friendly and were able to help with several recommendations. I would recommend that you bring towels and pillows with you, as theirs are somewhat undersized and not too comfy. Other than that, the room was adequately sized (for Europe), the bathroom was amazing, and the hotel was nice and quiet, despite their close proximity to the heart of the city. They even have a free ice machine on the ground floor. I have already recommended this hotel to a colleague and would definitely stay here agian. Make sure to have the churros at the cafe next door!
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"Stay Was Great Except for the Noise"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 25, 2013
We stayed on the top floor, and the room was nice, spacious, clean, and elegant. However, I kept waking up throughout the night because the elevator motors would make a loud noise when people used the elevator. It wasn't a huge problem during the week when less people were using the elevator at night, but it constantly woke me up over the weekend, when people were up all hours of the night. So be warned...
""Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 25, 2013
Excellent location. Small and clean hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Stayed in this hotel for 4 nights in February, 2013. Suggest to ask for higher floor to minimize outside noise.
Location.
AC Hotel Som by Marriott is a modern hotel located in the new fair area (Fira 2), between the airport and the Barcelona Exhibition Center and 20 minutes by public transport/car to the city center.
Guestrooms.
Modern guestrooms at AC Hotel Som are equipped with marble bathrooms, as well as central heating/air conditioning systems. ADA approved rooms are available upon request.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
**These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
A sunny ground floor restaurant features avant-garde style. An extensive breakfast is served. At mid-day and in the evening, the space functions as a bar with a simple, varied menu of light items. The hotel can also provide business or family events with selections for coffee breaks, working breakfasts, cocktails, brunches and buffets.
Room service is 24 hours.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
A tourist tax will be collected directly at the property upon arrival. The tax applies up to a maximum of 7 nights per person per stay.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
The verdant hill of Montjuic has long been a place of recreation and achieved worldwide fame during the 1992 Olympics. Experience its breathtaking views by taking the cable car from the port and then a smaller cable car to the castle at the very top. The area is chock-a-block with historic and cultural treasures; don’t miss the Museu National de Arte de Catalunya (MNAC) or the Fundació Miró.
see all hotels in Barcelona"Great location / Dusty room"
We loved the location, near GranVia2 shopping center and close to the train station. Rooms have a modern decoration. My only complain was the amount of dust all over the room even in the floors, it felt like the room was not cleaned in several days. Told the front desk to please send someone to clean, but they did not.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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"inexprensive and unexpectedly very nice"
Clean attractive hotel, breakfast ok. In suburbs, about 20 minute train ride into center of Barcelona. Close to train and buses.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"dark room"
walking distance to bus and metro service, close to cruise port and airport, staff very helpful. There was some street noise, we were on 2nd floor. Windows open for breeze, fresh air. Telephone did not work. This may be the darkest room I have ever had.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Outstanding manager and staff"
The high point of our pre-cruise, 3 night stay in Barcelona was getting my pocket picked on the Metro on the second day. The manager said that they would provide any help we needed. He and his staff were great. I made 5 overseas calls to cancel credit cards etc. and he wouldn't accept payment. We were in a foreign country with $40 in cash and no credit […] card. The hotel staff was the main reason we were able to turn a bad situation around and enjoy the rest of our trip. We couldn't have chosen a better place, Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Gran Via shopping center across the street most beautiful mall I have ever seen. Easy subway to city center. Go see the maritime museum. watch out for pick pockets. We are from Seattle, so nice to see Starbucks near the cathedral. 2 hour wait to buy tickets into famiglia church. you are a great hotel. very fast wifi in lobby.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Wonderful staff"
This hotel was wonderful. The front staff is extremely helpful and knowledgable and the room was very clean and very modern. The bathroom was especially nice. The only complaint I have is about the breakfast. Breakfast was not included in the price for us and it ended up costing about 30 Euros for two people. Other than that, no complaints!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Buyer Beware"
On the Hotels.com website, we selected this hotel, and choose the "two queen beds" option. When we arrived we were shocked to find two twin beds instead. There is no "two queen" option, despite the fact that it was what we selected, and believed that we paid for. In addition, the breakfast that we thought was complimentary, turned out to cost 15 euros […] per person (for food that was very average at best). The room was sort of clean, but the floors were pretty dirty - not the best! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"great price on peak season"
they dont have pool. when is advredtise. everything else ws perfectGenuine Expedia guest review
"Outstanding Staff"
The staff at the AC Hotel Som by Marriott is outstanding. The airline lost our luggage and we were scheduled to board a cruise ship on Sunday. If it wasn't for the staff who kept calling the airline on our behalf, I don't think our luggage would have made it to cruise ship in time. Thank you staff at AC Holtel by Marriott very much.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Lovely hotel"
loved this hotel. excellent service. would be nice if they offered free wi-fi though.Genuine Expedia guest review
"A Weekend in Barcelona"
The hotel was about 20 minutes from the city center by train, which meant the surrounding area was relatively quiet. One benefit was that all trains lines stopped at city center, so there was no confusion reading maps. The room was in good shape, with only a little wear in the bathroom. Everything was good and operational; any wear was purely cosmetic. […] Room service was better than average and not too pricey. The room had a television with many channels, but almost all of them were in Spanish or Catalan (just three English-speaking channels), so trying to relax with some TV was futile for a non-Spanish speaker. Wifi is available for free in the lobby, but if you want to have access in your room (if you room is above the 2nd or 3rd floor), you will need to pay 12 euros for the day. My room faced away from the wind, and it was consequently a bit too warm for my comfort. The window didn't open wide enough to let in much air, but in the summer, I would imagine that there is air conditioning to make it more comfortable. All said, the hotel was a very good deal in a quiet part of the city, 30 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from city center. Trains run late enough that getting back after a night out isn't an issue, and there is a large shopping center just down the street if you need anything. The rooms were well equipped and the hotel staff were friendly and spoke English well. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to enjoy a few days in Spain. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"The Best Staff"
The hotel is not in the middle of all the action, but that was a good thing because the area was extremely quiet. We were scheduled to stay for 3 nights. As it happened, my husband got sick throughout our stay and needed the quiet. The hotel staff (housekeeping, front desk and even the bar tender who doubled as kitchen help) were extremely accommodating […] through this difficult time. We received healthcare recommendations, hot toddies and homemade chicken soup (outside the menu). We were scheduled to go to Malaga from there and learned that the airline we were to take had really strict luggage weight restrictions and thus had to leave a bag behind. The hotel agreed to hold it for us until our return--2 weeks later (at no charge)!! Of course we cancelled our reservations at the other hotel, near Las Ramblas (where we were scheduled to stay for another 4 nights upon our return) and chose to return to this hotel. We found that travel to all the main sites was not bad, given the good directions from the front desk, and using buses and trains, which were readily accessible from this location. In fact, travel was very inexpensive and we were able to get to the airport, only half an hour away, for the regular cost of a bus ride. So of course, we gave staff members handsome tips for their excellent service and still came out ahead with all our savings!!!! The staff at the two exclusive resorts we stayed at in Malaga should have taken lessons from this staff. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not Impressed- dark room"
car parking - 10 Euro , far away from metro , dark room , modern hotelGenuine Expedia guest review
"AC Som, a quiet hotel"
We choose this hotel because of the reviews from other americans going on cruises. They had a good experience. We did too. The rooms are small, but very modern. The staff are very helpful. It is in a quiet neighborhood close to the underground train. The staff at the hotel clued us on how to ride the train and we were able to get anywhere in Barcelona […] and back to our hotel for a minimal cost and no hassles. The cost of the hotel was very inexpensive compared to most of the hotels. We would definitely stay there again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great place to stay"
Despite its location a little bit out of the city, the quality and service of this hotel more than made up for it. Immaculate room and common areas. Very helpful staff as well. The neighborhood, while it appeared safe enough, was mainly commercial buildings and apartment buildings. (not much to look at) There is a large mall a block away if you should […] need food or shopping. Two trains will get you to the city center in about 15 minutes. There are also several buses for late night service. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and would definitely stay here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"great 7 days"
great hotel great staff, 5 min walk away from the metro/Genuine Expedia guest review
"great 7 days"
great hotel great staff, 5 min walk away from the metro/Genuine Expedia guest review
The hotel was very convenient and the staff very helpful.We walked to plaza Espagna from the hotel and it was pleasant. There was a nearby restaurant that was open long hours that we enjoyed. The room was clean and adequate. The mattress could have been a bit firmer for my liking. The breakfast was great and we were happy to learn that the 12 Euro breakfast […] was included. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great place to say"
Location is about 2.5 miles from central Barcelona. However, there is a bus that comes by about 3-blocks and many buses/subway on Gran Via road about 5 short blocks away. Service level and attitude of staff was excellent. Parking is available in garage inside hotel on on nearby streets. Has CNN Europe and BBC service. Room was good-sized and well […] furnished with minibar included. A contemporary,upscale room and hotel. Several restaurants nearby including 'Maxi' a local wtih a Catalan memu feauring good seafood and beef. Was jammed (inside and out) on a recent Saturday afternoon. Very large indoor shopping mall abou 4-blocks away wih upscale stores, cinema, and huge Carrefourr food market on lower level with the most exotic variey of seafood I have ever seen in a supermarket. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"AC HOTEL SOM"
This hotel is actually owned by Marriott now and offers a free minibar just like the AC Diplomatic in Las Ramblas. AC Som's two best features are the location across the street from a shopping mall, Gran Via 2, that holds a huge multistory Carrefour and the free breakfast buffet. The closest tourist destination is the Spanish Village. That is also the […] closest tourist bus stop but we decided to take taxis everywhere which averaged $6 to $10. Barcelona was experiencing a record number of visitors and we noticed huge lines and waits for the tourist buses but many available taxis parked right at La Sagrada Familia and other destinations. The hotel staff spoke adequate English and I used the dry cleaning service which was prompt. This hotel was a great price and we stayed 4 nights. Would stay again. Our window faced the shopping mall where we had lunch or dinner daily. Taxis stopped frequently in front of the hotel but staff called one for us on the last day to depart for our cruise ship which cost about $12. The trip from the airport to this hotel was $32. Due to low cost of taxis this hotel was a bargain compared to prices of hotels in Las Ramblas area. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel"
Great clean modern hotel in a residential and business neighborhood outside the main city of Barcelona. The hotel is a business hotel, so it did not have any dressers in the room. The staff was very friendly and spoke English. When I said we were on our honeymoon, we got an upgrade to a king size bed. Positives: clean; nice staff; close to train; quiet […] area with no tourists. Negatives: continental breakfast not included and costs $12 Euros; only two little drawers in the closet; AC was not the greatest (it took a long time for the room to cool); free WiFi was only in the lobby. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great hotel in good location"
We stayed here for one night right before going to the airport after a cruise. We were off the boat and at the hotel by 10 AM so we checked in our bags an toured the city. No issues leaving our bags there until the room was ready (they gave us numbered tickets for each bag). Came back at 3 PM, checked in, went back out for shopping and dinner. Back […] at the hotel at 9 PM, set an early wake up call (manual - guy calls you) for 5:30 AM at the desk, and left in the morning. Pros- Really large and clean rooms Close to Metro stop (about 2 blocks from Ildefons Cerda) Close to a huge mall and grocery store (Carrefour Planet - about 2 blocks) Friendly staff although English is not the first language Has a working safe and refrigerator in the room Cons- It's really hard to shower without making everything wet (immovable glass door that covers 1/3 of the shower/tub) minor issue but nothing but Spanish TV - hey, you're in Spain Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
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"Short & sweet"
It was a very short experience. We had a late check in and an early check out. Hotel is at an okay location... a little far from where I am used to saty in Barcelona. It is a nice hotel, clean, and well staffed hotel. If you are organized, on where to be and what to do... it can be a nice option for Barcelona.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great stay!"
We were in Europe for 2 weeks and Barcelona was our last destination. We decided to stay at AC Som after reading a lot of reviews. We got to the hotel at 10am and was hoping that they would allow us to check in early. The receptionist was very friendly, helpful and well English spoken. We got our room after just 5 minute wait. We had nothing to complain […] about the room service. My husband was very satisfied with free drinks they gave us in the mini fridge (they also refilled it the next day). I saw many complaints about the hotel location, but the metro was just 10 mins walk away. We booked the room soon enough to get the rate that we think was a great deal. I highly recommend this hotel to those who want a comfortable place to stay and have a nice rest after spending a whole day exploring Barcelona. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Our Air Conditioner would not cool at all and while we went to dinner they cooled another room and they moved us immediately to a room nearby making it easier. Very Responsive to us.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good price/performance"
I stayed in AC SOM with my girl friend three nights. The hotel was good designed,comfortable and rooms were clean. I didn't get any meal or use other services so I can't say anything about it. The people working there were very friendly. It wasn't in city center but the metro station was 200 metres away the hotel.You can go easily to center after 4 […] metro stations about 10 minutes. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"What a surprise!"
The price was so reasonable that we just hoped for the best .After staying in avery uncomfortable hotel in Paris at more than 3 times the price we were in heaven. The furnishings were very modern as was the lobby. Complimentary beverages inthe lounge were pleasant. There was a fantastic mall a block away with great shops and restaurants. We selected […] this location so we could easily get to the port for our cruise. A bus to all the main tourist sites was less than a block. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"great value in Barcelona suburb"
We chose this hotel for easy access to our cruise ship. We were very pleased. The hotel is modern, clean and comfortable. There is a lovely mail a very short walk away. The accessibility features were very well done. Everyone at the front desk spoke English. Don't know how convenient transportation would be into downtown Barcelona. But this is a lovely […] hotel and a very good value. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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"AC Som in Barcelona"
This hotel was very nice and very accomodating. The front staff all spoke English very well and I might add....the men were pleasing to the eye. ;) I would definitely stay there again, however the location is in a sketchy area even though the hotel is very modernized. The rates were very fair.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice place to stay!"
We stayed here 4 days after our cruise. The hotel was quite nice, rooms were pretty spacious. It is near a mall which is good, the metro is less than a couple of blocks away so good transportation. Alex at the front desk was extremely helpful and he was always pleasant. Breakfast buffet too high, so it was easier to eat at a cafe at the mall for breakfast. […] I would stay here again. We had to change rooms due to air conditioning not working properly but they accomodated us promptly without any problems. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"AC Som"
Over all experience was great! :) A little far from the bus and train stations, but with a tourist metro pass you can get anywhere fairly easy.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"AC Som Barcelona"
Great hotel next to train staion with quick tranfer to Barcelona metro. Quiet area with shopping mall with grocery store across the street. In room frig and nice lobby with free wi-fi.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great hotel, a little out of the city"
The hotel was great. Clean, friendly and comfortable. If you're looking to be close to the beaches and Ramblas this may not be the hotel for you though. I do recommend getting direction to the red line metro. Its a little further walk , but much more convenient.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very modern"
I was impressed with the room and the building in general. Being in a mainly middle class residential neighborhood was a plus. I found several local restaurants and snack shops that were convenient and friendly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
It was the best hotel in the 8 we stayed in during our euro trip/ very good value for money. Very contemporary room decor.usually you get such a room in trice the price. loved it. just not very close to anything much so u have to take the train which is 5 minutes away . However we did not get a multi-plug (this was our measure of service in each of […] our hotels) Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"If you don't like crowds or tourist traps"
Love this hotel and the very friendly, helpful staff who speak wonderful English. The mini bar is no longer free but all the other positive comments about the hotel are true. It's so easy to take the bus 46 from the airport (2 euros/person) and less than 20 euros to the port by taxi and 12 euro to the city centre. The area is more residential but there […] is a mall 5 mins away (walking) with a small food court and dept store with grocery store. We were also able to check in on arrival (before noon) twice. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not a 4 star hotel!"
On our arrival, the room was not ready. When we went to our room, although we paid for 2 adults, 1 child and also requested a baby cot, there were only two single beds (Twin Bed) in the room. Later they put an extra single bed in the room for my daughter and a cot bed for our baby. In our room, toilet flush was BROKEN, although it got fixed later. The […] AIR_CON was not working in the room and when we asked why, they said "it can only works as a cooler or a heater and at the moment it is set as heater for all the rooms"!!! Also, they told us that the mini-fridge is NOT FREE ANYMORE! The worst part was one of the reception girls (I'm being nice and not mentioning her name here!), who was rude, despite forcing herself to smile time to time. She was not apologetic towards the things went wrong on our stay and sort of telling us "this is what it is, take it or leave it". This was not what we expected from a 4 star hotel. On the plus side, the location of the hotel is convenient to get to the city and there is a nice shopping center near the hotel. If your exception is a 2 or 3 star hotel, and the price is important to you, this hotel can be an option. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Friendly staff, good food , clean room.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"AC Som New Years trip"
Stayed in a double room which was comfortable with an excellent bathroom. Room was always cleaned immaculately. Shame that they do not allow you to borrow an iron for crumpled shirts though.. Can't comment on the breakfast as I always ate out. Staff were always very helpful especially the incredibly helpful and beautiful dark haired receptionist who […] also gave various useful advice and information. Location of hotel was a little away from the main centre but located just a 5 minute walk to the nearest metro stop, which then takes a further 10 minutes to the main centre. Close to the hotel is the excellent Gran Via 2 shopping mall which has a variety of good restaurants too. Cheapest way of getting to hotel from airport is to catch the No.46 bus which stops just to the front of Gran Via 2 and costs 2 euros, then walk the few minutes behind the mall to the hotel. Overall, I would stay there again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great city break!"
Was a great hotel, lovely and clean. Staff were amazing, very helpful! The rooms are quite dark, which is unfortunate, and there is no coffee/tea machine. Free fridge with sodas etc is great though !Genuine Expedia guest review
"a bit far"
Location is a bit far from tourist attraction points. Breakfast open from 7:30 AM. I could not use breakfast, even though I paid for it.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Easy access to the city centre"
Very good hotel with easy access from the airport and then to the city centre. Convenient mall near by with good shops and food outlets, though a trip into the city centre is advised to get a true feel of Barcelona. Great staff, helpfull and excellent english speakers. All the basics with a touch of luxury. Free WiFi would have been a nice touch. Very […] clean throughout. Would stay there again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"A great stopover spot, offering excellent value"
Not the best place to stay if you want to be at the centre of all the action but public transportation to city centre is close by, the surrounding area is quiet and safe and there are eateries & a shopping mall across the road. Modern decor, spotless facilities and helpful, courteous service at an excellent rate - hard to beat.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great hotel, hard to find"
Took us an hour of wandering to find it, and none of the locals seemed to know anything about it.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"ac hotel som marriott"
very pleased with hotel and friendly staff, shopping and resteraunts just across the road, my son liked the free mini bar, only with soft drinks though walking distance to neu camp but also close to train and tube station would use againGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"The Hotel Som by Marriot"
Not close to the sights, but easy access to train and bus. A tad hot for sleeping during the night, since they have air in the summer and heat in winter and we were in between seasons!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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