This hotel looked so good on pictures, but it was a big disappointment. We got a room on the 2nd floor looking at nothing else than a large building site (see pictures). We regretted not asking for a room facing the other way, until we later found out that there is an even bigger building site there. However, the main... more

On the outskirts of town really, perhaps 20 minutes walk from the tourist areas, but 5 minutes to the subway. Very very modern design. Flatscreen tv (CNN in English), electric blinds, quiet and efficient A/C. Tiny pool. The restaurant was expensive and the shopping centre across the road was burger/sandwich bars so we planned our meals around our days out... more

The hotel is uniquely modern and cool; the rooms have nice furniture, are spacious and very clean. There is complimentary internet. And the staff is helpful and curteous. The hotel is a 2 minute walk from the nearest Metro station (Glories) (which costs 1EUR each way) - you can get anywhere in the city with Barcelona's extensive metro system. There... more

The location was great! The hotel is close to the Metro and across the street from a mall that has restaurants, shops and a supermarket. The staff was excellent and they offer complementary in room internet. I highly recommend this hotel! more

I stayed in Silken Diagonal last week and I have to say I was bit dissapointed. First there was some confusion with the type of bed reserved even though we exchanged 3 emails. We asked for room with some nice view and at the end they gave us the main steet room..Nevermind the room it self was fine but you... more

I stayed at the Silken Diagonal for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the stay. I booked through Expedia and got a good rate in combination with my flight. It is a very stylish hotel and I had a lovely corner room with great views. I read a lot of the reviews here before choosing the hotel and agree with some... more

Rooms were good, smart & trendy. Good black out blinds. Good bathroom, powerful shower, although the floor gets wet everytime. Beds are comfortable. The internet in the rooms is a joke, worse than dial up. Wireless is charged for & only works in reception. No real business facilities and a less than helpful reception. We stayed for 9 days. The... more

First off, I want to say that I'd actually score the hotel a 3.5 rather than a 4, but there's not an option for half-scores. I stayed at the Silken Diagonal for two nights, while in Barcelona to attend a work function. The hotel felt luxurious, if rather austere. It is very much a business hotel. The lobby is a... more

We liked this hotel - I stayed with my 13 year old son for 5 nights - it is a modern hotel and in a good location - although not walking distance to town it is very close to the station and very easy to use the metro service. I did not at any time feel uncomfortable travelling around from... more