Clau

We are a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids) going to Spain for Christmas. We are looking into staying at the Eric Vokel Suites in Madrid and Barcelona. In Madrid, they are located in San Bernardo 61, next to the Malasena district. In Barcelona, they have 3 locations: 1) Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes in Eixample Esquerra neighborhood, 2) in the historic Eixample dret area, in Grassot Street 4, next to the intersection of Rosselló Street, 3) in the historic Eixample dret area, in Industria Street 165. Have you stayed there? What's your opinion? Which location in Barcelona would be better?

Thanks, Clau

danon

Not familiar with the company,
could you post the links ?

Clau

www.ericvokel.com

Cowboy1968

None of the 3 Barcelona locations would probably considered a AAA location.
Most probably prefer a greater proximity to Pl. Catalunya, or 1-2 blocks left and right of Ramblas de Catalunya/ Passeig de Gracia, or in the more historic Born district.

The Industria location is quite nice as it is close to the pedestrian zone of Av Gaudi which connects Sagrada Famila and Hospital Sant Pau. Though C/ Industria has a bit of traffic.

The Gran Via suites are probably the noisiest if they face the street as that is one of the major thoroughfares of the city. If the apartment is facing the backyard then it should be the most central location -- but only compared to the other two, not in general. You can walk from there to the center of town in 15 minutes, or take the subway for 2 stops.


In all locations you will rely on public transport (which is good in BCN) to get to most any of the sights and hotspots for dining, shopping or bars.

chapla

Never heard of them! Can't get the website to show prices-
Madrid location is sure not interesting/convenient!

danon

As Chapla , said the Madrid location is also not AAA.
Their prices seem very high.
In Madrid, We used Spain Select twice.....good service , excellent locations.

danon

In Barcelona,
If you are looking for lux. Accommodation
www.destinationbcn.com

emily71

I agree that those apartments in Madrid are very expensive for a non-central location. I'd second the recommendation for Spain Select.

opaldog

I third the recommendation for Spain Select. We used them in November and stayed in a very nice apartment that was good for 2 on Calle Mayor.

gardengrl

I was looking at them too in Barcelona and wondering if anyone had a recommendation.

ekscrunchy

I looked at those suites a few months ago, when I was planning my fall visit to Madrid.


What is that area like, in Madrid? Edge of Malasana?