barcelona august said allow reiterate, hotel cristal palace location absolutely perfect, got really quickly rarely taxi, twice returning port vell/barceoloneta, walked right hotel blocks placa catalunya ramblas right port, hotel block gran primary east-west route connecting placa espanya placa catalunya aerobus airport runs blocks north placa catalunya, catch bus gran runs way montjuic fundacio juan miro, hotel located rambla catalunya calm rambla passieg gracia main n/s boulevard gucci chanel zara spectacular modernisme buildings including casa battlo, no minutes walk placa catalunya station passeig gracia station connect directly major metro trains bcn, passeig gracia commuter rail station line goes south sitges day trip gorgeous beach town, stone throw bcn tourist center.when old city pleasantly overwhelmed cacaphony stepping l'eixample like breathing clean air, arriving cristal palace not say giggle stepping strange semi-circular automatic doors level peace, hotel quite comfortable like read reviews read tad bit noise commingles room room rooms small nothing city dweller n't used, room stayed planned low small scale decor huge double glazed windows larger, street noise new windows completely eliminate, expect cool polished marble floors huge bath double sink big tub gentle a/c freshly ironed linens daily careful considerate room service housekeeping, sleep past noon room cleaned, guests met mature folks ages hotel set handle people keeping hours, desk staff speak languages helpful, concerned privacy small space felt intruded, ice machines nice touch ask desk bowl, hotel free newspapers including herald tribune english el pais english insert located breakfast area, did figure espresso machine centrally located floor lift, frankly n't think adds charm hotel, barcelona drink coffee cafe leche sublime pleasures, powdered creamer coffee foil-wrapped tablet means try chicken avocado sandwich 24-hour room service, mini-bar reasonable, pictory resturant premises expensive elegant did n't try day wandered search chicken sandwich waitress gracious helpful settled bar area presented room service menu, ordered pitcher sangria barman skillful way amazing spices anise fresh fruit cold perfect beverage steamy summer bcn afternoon, did n't breakfast cafe immediately street right walk fresh-squeezed oj zumo ask nicely make cheese omelette, passeig gracia corner vaca paca 10 euro buffet libre dinner, tight budget spending 1000 12 nights bcn took advantage twice worth, sister spent 12 nights cheek jowl bcn limited budget felt pampered protected hotel cristal palace, surely stay opportunity,  
barcelona august said allow reiterate, hotel cristal palace location absolutely perfect, got really quickly rarely taxi, twice returning port vell/barceoloneta, walked right hotel blocks placa catalunya ramblas right port, hotel block gran primary east-west route connecting placa espanya placa catalunya aerobus airport runs blocks north placa catalunya, catch bus gran runs way montjuic fundacio juan miro, hotel located rambla catalunya calm rambla passieg gracia main n/s boulevard gucci chanel zara spectacular modernisme buildings including casa battlo, no minutes walk placa catalunya station passeig gracia station connect directly major metro trains bcn, passeig gracia commuter rail station line goes south sitges day trip gorgeous beach town, stone throw bcn tourist center.when old city pleasantly overwhelmed cacaphony stepping l'eixample like breathing clean air, arriving cristal palace not say giggle stepping strange semi-circular automatic doors level peace, hotel quite comfortable like read reviews read tad bit noise commingles room room rooms small nothing city dweller n't used, room stayed planned low small scale decor huge double glazed windows larger, street noise new windows completely eliminate, expect cool polished marble floors huge bath double sink big tub gentle a/c freshly ironed linens daily careful considerate room service housekeeping, sleep past noon room cleaned, guests met mature folks ages hotel set handle people keeping hours, desk staff speak languages helpful, concerned privacy small space felt intruded, ice machines nice touch ask desk bowl, hotel free newspapers including herald tribune english el pais english insert located breakfast area, did figure espresso machine centrally located floor lift, frankly n't think adds charm hotel, barcelona drink coffee cafe leche sublime pleasures, powdered creamer coffee foil-wrapped tablet means try chicken avocado sandwich 24-hour room service, mini-bar reasonable, pictory resturant premises expensive elegant did n't try day wandered search chicken sandwich waitress gracious helpful settled bar area presented room service menu, ordered pitcher sangria barman skillful way amazing spices anise fresh fruit cold perfect beverage steamy summer bcn afternoon, did n't breakfast cafe immediately street right walk fresh-squeezed oj zumo ask nicely make cheese omelette, passeig gracia corner vaca paca 10 euro buffet libre dinner, tight budget spending 1000 12 nights bcn took advantage twice worth, sister spent 12 nights cheek jowl bcn limited budget felt pampered protected hotel cristal palace, surely stay opportunity,  