Hi - I am visiting barcelona for the first time in september and have been looking for places to stay. I am wondering whether it is better to stay in an apartment with friends and save on diging out or to stay in a hotel? I have found a place called cathedral B&B - has anyone ever stayed here before and can they give any feedback?

woops all - make that dining out.

Wehen we were in Barcelona we stayed at Apartment Citadines Las Ramblas.It was great and I would highly recommend it. As we are a family of 4, we were having a hard time finding reasonable accommodation.<BR><BR>The location was excellent, right on La Rambla but we asked for a quiet room and got an apartment in the building at the back which was much quieter. Our apartment had a large bedroom whith a queen bed, a living room with aa large comfortable sleep sofa, a beautiful large and elegantly appointed marble bathroom. A small kitchen with a 2 plate stove, refrigerator and mini dishwasher. Also a nice marble balcony with a glass railing. everytthing was new and beautifully furnished. Maid Service for the time that you are there is extra. There is a laundromat in he basement. Breakfast is also available at an extra charge. It looked good but we did not eat there, but had breakfast in the apartment. There is a Marks and Spensers with a great food department about a block or 2 away.<BR><BR> I really loved it and would definitely recommend it. It is actually nicer than the generic picture they show on their website.

Do you have a phone/fax number or e-mail address for Apartment Citadines Las Ramblas? <BR>Thanks!

CITADINES Barcelona Ramblas <BR> e-mail at <BR>[email protected] <BR>This is a copy of part of the e-mail I got. <BR>I guess depending on when you go, the rates may vary <BR> <BR>Accommodation : one apartment 1-4 pax. <BR>Rate : 32.445 pts. per day <BR> <BR>Daily apartment cleaning : 2.829 pts. per day. <BR>Breakfast : 1.664 pts. per person and day. <BR> <BR>All rates including 7% taxes. <BR> <BR>Apartment: with kitchen. One convertible sofa bed for two pax. <BR>in the same living room and one separate room with one big bed for 2 pax. <BR> <BR>Located on the most lively street in the city, just 2 steps away from <BR>the city center, the famous Plaça Catalunya. <BR>The Aparthotel is served by Plaça Catalunya metro station, 2 minutes <BR>away on foot. <BR>The train station is a 10 minutes away by public transport. <BR>You are only 20 minutes by car from the Airport. <BR> <BR> <BR>good luck <BR>Lisa <BR> <BR>