$-$$, Barri Gòtic
Fodor's Review:
The lobby and public rooms in this Barcelona classic have sweeping spaces around a curving reception desk, modern furniture, and good views over the busy square just east of Plaça del Rei. Guest rooms have gleaming whitewashed walls set off by mustard- and coffee-colored drapes, bedspreads, and wood: colorful but soothing and sober at the same. time. The location places you in the middle of most of Ciutat Vella's most important attractions: the Picasso Museum, Santa Maria del Mar, and the bustling Born-Ribera neighborhood are all a two-minute walk away, and the City History Museum is across the street. Pros: central location over a subway stop, cheerful and sunny new rooms, friendly staff. Cons: a maelstrom of tourists and pedestrians passes the door, short on amenities.
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