i booked the hotel before i read the reviews ( i know! ). i decided to keep an open mind and give it a go. The location is great. the room was on the 3rd floor at the front of the hotel. the room was hot as ther was no air conditioning as it was not peak season. the showers... more

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights in August. It's right by The Ramblas and near to Liceu Metro/ market and close to the beautiful Placa Reil with lots of lovely restaurants. We were on the 4th Floor and asked to change rooms for a bigger one which opened out onto the side street looking down towards The Ramblas.... more

If you want to be right in the middle of it all, this is the place to stay. It is "downtown" so expect the outdoor nighttime noise one would have in any downtown area. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff was great, very accomodating and throughly fluent in English. The location - who could ask for more... more

Noisy, Unsafe, dirty. Don't waste your money. This place is a dump. I got my credit card stolen in this hotel and my neighbor got his watch stolen too. On top of that it is impossible to have a quiet night sleep. more

Stayed in Barcelona at Opera Palace, Pros Internet Free Close to Ramblas ( this is a con also) Friendly staff Cons Small rooms Dirty and noisy on first floor Better newer hotels available for the same or less Too close to Las Ramblas Dark (black painted hallways with lights off at night only triggered by motion, you have to walk... more

Stayed here with friends for 3 nights, returning yesterday. The only good thing about the hotel is its location, very central. Our room was cramped and, in order to get to one side of the bed you had to squeeze past the desk which was in a ridiculous place. We were forever bumping into the desk or stubbing our toes... more

Location great. Hotel landing smelt bad. Staff ignored us most of time. No English papers or hospitality despite all other guests being English. No bar or refreshment. Garden was dirty and unkempt. Sink in bathroom blocked, the shower soaked the bathroom when used and someone elses hair was behind sink. Bed was basic with 1 paper thin pillow per person.... more

quite modern, but lacking in the quality of detail, + good location + liked the free WLAN - though good location, not directly on ramblas, thus tipical side alley nuisance (watch your pockets) - very small rooms, cubicals - very basic breakfast more

Spent three nights here with five girlfriends for a 'big' birthday and could not have been happier with the location, rooms, reception, cleanliness and atmosphere. The hotel is in an old building and has an impressive huge carved wooden door but inside all is modern and minimalist. The garden area behind reception is pretty but there are lots of steps... more