Barcelo Raval - Barcelona

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Very happy with selection of hotel. Nice location, has two internet terminals usually available, which come in handy since their WIFI does not accommodate the IPAD. They told me to contact Apple.

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Great hotel, but had problems with their reservations. We arrived a day late due to over 1000 flight cancellations out of New York and the hotel refused to give credit for the lost night. The hotel was 25% full so it was not like they had to turn away other potential business. Feel this is a shortsighted and narrow outlook from their management which […] left an otherwise good stay with a bad aftertaste. we have written to the management with NO response! Read more

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Wonderful hotel all around. Very comfortable giant bed. The hotel room is very sexy, definitely more for couples. The glass shower is in between the bathroom/ closet are and the bedroom, so be weary if you're traveling with a friend. Great location close to La Rambla and the Gothic area as well as the metro. Great view from the top floor as well.

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This hotel is very unique and modern, but definitely geared towards youth. Some of the decorations and lighting may surprise you. It's clean and has a very nice rooftop 360 view of Barcelona, but its pool closes way too early if that's something that concerns you. The main reason we were not pleased with the hotel was because of its location. It is […] not in a very nice part of Barcelona and gave us a very bad first impression. Can be kind of scary at night to walk through the dark alleys from Las Ramblas to El Ravel where the hotel is. We would not recommend staying in El Raval. A better area would be Eixample which is close to a lot of the Gaudi architecture. Read more

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On this visit, the hot water quit working on our floor and was not repaired 24 hours later. The hotel provided keys to a new room on the second day, to be used for shower. The night before, when I called the desk, they assured me that it would be repaired by morning. Not so much. On check out, I was given a credit of 30 Euro for the inconvenience. Will […] I stay there again? Yes, I like it that much. Read more

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The hotel is within 4-5 minute walk to La Rambla and 7-8 minute walk to the Moll.

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Was good.

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Amy was the only member of the staff who was personable and cared. Bring your own washcloths.

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This hotel is gorgeous inside and out. the room was so modern and clean. I had problems with noise from the room above me, called and they took care of it immediately. Room service was quite good. Staff were very helpful and spoke enough English to help me do what I wanted. The area is perfect as it's only a few blocks to Las Ramblas main street where […] you can connect with tourist buses, go shopping or eat in the many, many restaurants along the way. Read more

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Modern hotel, large rooms, great views from the rooftop. Block away from the Ramblas in Barcelona. Close to the port if you are going on a cruise. The staff was very courteous. Breakfast was pricey, but other thn that it would be my first choice if returning to Barcelona.

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This hotel was awful. First, there is not proper lighting in the rooms and it is near impossible to get ready at night. Second, the rooms are not kept very clean, and housekeeping did not always take our dirty towels and replace them with clean towels. Third, the concierge service is markedly terrible-- when we asked him how to get to our dinner reservation […] he legitmately drew the WRONG directions on the map, sending us into a seedy area of town. The surrounding area is a questionable and feels quite unsafe. I would not recommend staying here, and do not be fooled by the psuedo trendy website and decor. Read more

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The Barcelo Raval is a really cool boutique style hotel in the heart of the Raval District. It's convenient to almost every sightseeing opportunity in Barcelona. If something seems too far to walk, it is also convenient to several Metro stops. The rates were very reasonable for a hotel of its quality and the rooms are clean and well maintained. The […] only caution I would advise is if you're with young children. I had a phone stolen from the table of a restaurant near the hotel. I consider myself a fairly savvy traveler and still got duped. Other than that small mishap, the hotel is a great value in a convenient neighborhood. And, it has the added value of a great rooftop that informs about all surrounding landmarks from Sagrada Familia to Olympic Village. Read more

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i've stayed at this property before and although it is a shade pricey, the quality of the hotel, the location, the rooms and the friendliness of the staff, more than made up for the few extra euros more per night. i will likely stay at the barcelo raval when i return to barcelona again.

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Very nice, modern hotel. great location in a city center. Staff very profesional and helpfull, I got answer for every question I asked.. Rooms big, nice decor.Breakfast great , a lot of tasty things to choose. I will recomend this hotel to everyone.

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Barcelona is amazing, the Barcelo Raval was perfect for us. Central location, cool modern hotel. Only disappointment was the swimming pool, which is actually a cold plunge, way too small for swimming.

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We stayed the day following a cruise, because we flew out the next day. We were able to leave our bags at the desk, sight-see, then check in later on. The front desk was nice, but quite unhelpful when we asked about the transportation options to the airport. The location is great... within a 5 -10 min walk of the Las Ramblas and just a bit further to […] a few of the metro stops. The style was a bit modern for my taste, but the beds were comfortable. The only complaint I had was the noise... the walls are thin and you can hear people in the hallways quite well. Also, the noise from outside is quite bad. Overall though it was a good hotel and good value. Read more

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Loved location of hotel. Bathroom and closet/drawer space only enough for one person. Staff very friendly. Pool on rooftop a joke.

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strange hotel with glass bathroom in the middle of the room...neighborhood was OK but close to Las Ramblas without being right in the middle of the noise, etc...close to port and restaurants

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Modern, interesting, great location, good cuisine. Raval is a great place to hang and easy to get around anywhere in the city. Very unique and interesting rooms (small but very well thought out and clever- never felt clostraphobic, very happy). The staff were all great, very kind and helpful to a few idiot Americans. The life size horse lamp at the […] entrance was another big selling point in my mind as well. Friday and Saturday night- great dj playing quality house music at night in the lounge, and Sunday upstairs on the roof there was another dj playing good tunes and the bar was open on the roof. Cons- pool is very small (think more "oversized bathtub"). I will stay here again, it was funky, classy, comfy, and fantastic. Read more

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I really like the modern decor of the hotel. It is very cool. The only con was that our window which is not meant to be opened was left open and the street noise kept me awake all night before I realized the window was ajar.

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The Barcelo Raval turned out to be an excellent choice in Barcelona. Although the neighborhood looked a little seedy at first glance, it turned out to be of little concern, even when we returned to the hotel late in the evening; In fact my wife did her 5-mile run every morning just before sunrise and reported no problems whatsoever. We're older (mid-sixties) […] so at first take, the room decor was a little off-putting: hard-edged modular units of the IKEA ilk, but it wasn't that hard to get used to and it made it very easy to find things. The biggest bonus was that the mattress in our room was actually king-sized, not just two twins pushed together; which I think must be the only such hotel mattress in Spain... (We were given a "matrimonial" room, so that may be why we got the king.) However, it might be nice if it were possible to switch off the pink and purple LEDs that are mounted in the headboard as at times it was a little too much, even for us. The staff was very pleasant and answered our every request almost instantly; we had trouble with the mechanism that adjusts the shower temperature and a hotel engineer was at our door in minutes to make the necessary repairs. The view from the top of the roof was delightful, although we visited a little too early to be able to use the tiny, but seasonal, "Chill-out" pool on the roof. Pity... I wouldn't hesitate to book the Barcelo Raval for out next visit to Barcelona, which we plan to do when they finish the Sagrada Familia. Read more

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The hotel was beautifully appointed with very modern features (iPhone docking station). Loved the openness of the room, not for the conservative type as the shower opens into the room. I loved the room so much and it was raining outside, that I stayed in and ordered the amazing room service for dinner.

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A nice hotel with an excellent deck that offers an outstanding 360 degree view of the city. Friendly staff. Nice offerings in the room, like iPod docking station.

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I read all the previous reviews that mentioned feeling unsafe in the neighborhood and knew something was odd about the reviews. This is a wonderful, interesting, ethnic neighborhood close to so many of the best attractions. As a New Yorker we felt very comfortable immediately. Yes there are Turkish restaurants on the Rambla Raval but we saw that as […] a plus. As the hotel staff confirmed the neighborhood is very safe and the real estate coveted and expensive. The hotel itself is also wonderful ultra hip and chic. The design is like Phillippe Stark the French designer who designed one of the Morgan Hotels in NYC. The rooms are normal size for Europe and the beds are very comfortable. The lighting is mauve/magenta and somehow relaxing. The shower is in the room sort of but the glass has a privacy screen so it is ok. Go for the upgrade for a higher floor if offered. The views are spectacular! The FREE WIFI was a real plus and worked for both laptops. The public spaces are both comfortable and interesting. Another plus, they offered real cocktails in the lounge. I had a very good Vodka Martini. The staff was very, very wonderful, helpful and gracious and spoke English. If you like modern hotels similar to W and Morgans hotels and an interesting urban ethnic neighborhood you'll love the Barcelo Rival! Read more

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amaizing hotel, just for couples, great location two things: no windows at the rooms- not for smokers no door for the bath

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Modern and cool. A little oasis in a busy neighborhood with lots of options. Close to macba and shopping at la rambla and the gothic area. Hotel rooms have efficient use of space with clever and stylish ultra modern solutions. If you prefer classic or boring this might not be the place for you. Nice little gym and sauna. The view from the top is to […] die for. The delux rooms have a not to shabby view either and since they are higher up the noise from busy Raval is lower. Will probably stay here again. Read more

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Stayed here for part of my honeymoon. The room was good and the amenities are great. As for feeling safe once you walk out the doors, well definitely shady. One street has hookers (if you head out the main door and take a left down the street to head to Las Ramblas) lined up even during the day, and saw a guy snort a line of coke down the street. Besides […] that, the hotel is close to everything but I would probably stay elsewhere next time I visit (Paseo de Gracia area). We felt comfortable because I can speak Spanish and am very aware of our surroundings so I spotted pick pockets and avoided them. Also make sure to request a room above the fifth floor so you can actually have a view. Staff and security/doormen were friendly. Avoid the Ramblas, its sooo overated. Overall the price of the hotel is steep for such an area. Read more

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The neighborhood is a little dicey and it takes awhile to feel like ur in a safe area. The staff, the room, the service here is awesome! would consider staying there again.

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Close to the market, the Las Ramblas and the metro. We found the location very convenient. The roof top bar had a great view of the city. The roof top bar was a nice place for a night cap...although it was a bit pricey 12 Euro for 1 drink.

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Rooms were dark with neon pink lighting which made me nauseous. 11th floor terrace had great views of the city but I had to step around vomit twice to take pictures. It's a party hotel with Austin Powers deco. It was relatively close to the main tourist street La Rambla and the front desk people spoke english which was nice. The rooms had so little […] lighting and the lobby and dining areas were very dark as well presumably for the guests with hangovers. Read more

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New modern design hotel with excellent staff but be sure to have an travel insurance when you enter the street as it is located centrally but in one of the worst areas of Barcelona center. Take a taxi from the hotel, dont walk the street surrounding the hotel night time.

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I rarely stay in modern, stylish hotels because they are too expensive. However, the Barcelo Raval had a sale and I jumped on it. I have to say, it set the bar for my future hotel stays. Here's a quick list of the things that stood out... Awesome:: - Superb panoramic view on roof (with bar) - Free wifi! - Comes with several amenities in addition to […] soap and shampoo, such as a comb, a razor (with shaving cream) and a toothbrush/toothpaste - Has an iHome which plays your iPod (though it didn't charge mine, some voltage issue) - Sink area has an outlet that takes both European and US plugs - Cable TV - Shower has a ceiling rainfall setting and a handheld showerhead - Hotel workers were super friendly and helpful - Location is great - 5 minute walk to La Ramblas; about 15 minutes to the port area or Christopher Columbus statue Not as awesome - Pool on roof is very small. I had expected something I could swim in, but this was more for sitting in. However, the ocean is within walking distance so no big whoop. - Surrounding area is slightly shady, but it's still safe and the restaurants here are far better than the tourist traps on La Rambla - Room could've had better lighting, it was a little dark at night - Can't open the window, but this must be for safety reasons As you can see, the pros outweigh the cons. If you are traveling to Barcelona - stay here! Read more

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The hotel is very modern, trendy, original. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They all spoke english Positives: the roof deck with a small pool and bar; the location (5 mns walking distance to La Rambla); the breakfast, which was included in the room, was great; the beds are very comfy and the hallways are quiet at night Negatives: a small leak […] in the toilet in the room, which created a bit of noise at night; the bathroom is very open to the bedroom, and the shower is quite see-through, so it's not really a room to share with someone else than a partner; the neighborhood is very "ethnic" so I wouldn't recommend walking there alone at night Read more

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Location is very nice in city center. Staff were nice and helpful. Room design was very modern but I like it.

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The room had no bright overhead lighting - unless you are able to get ready in a room highlighted only by dim neon lights, this place is not right for you. The curtains open only to see bars in the window, regardless of the room status. The safe battery was dying and the room staff easily came up to fix it by opening it with a key...safe? The toilet […] seat fell off the first time we used. The location is not central to most bars and restaurants. The only thing its central to is Rambles, if that's what you fancy. I do not recommend. Read more

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Barcelo Raval is definitely for the young and hip; it is futuristic with a 360 degree view of Barcelona, close enough to everything but not the noise of being on a main street drag. The immediate surrounding area is to be desired, but something I am used to living in NYC, you never know what you will see when you turn the corner!

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Good looking, bad living..

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