excellent city centre hotel stayed 4 nights march 2006 having carefully researched available hotels wanted central location facilities pool spa 1898 did not disappoint, location superb end ramblas bit like barcelona covent garden street performers artists making lively atmosphere, short walk upmarket shopping areas famous landmarks gaudi casa mila 10 mins walk port ramblas, 10/10 location.some reviews mention poor service staff not experience, staff friendly attentive eye welcoming english, service not overbearing prefer interpret shortcoming no concierge reception staff excellent good local knowledge.the rooms extremely appointed wooden flooring differing colour schemes marble bathrooms high quality grohe fittings nice touches heated mirrors bathroom n't steam basement pool spa real plus, pool jacuzzi areas just big bit swim, nice sauna steam room gym available treatment room tastefully finished kept immaculately clean stay.a couple minor points stopped favourite time city center hotel accolade held just hotel russie rome woken workmen room laying flooring 8.30 whilst room isolated external noise not stop sound hammering door, reception promptly moved quieter room really not room work fist place.we disappointed arrive night exactly 1.00 bar closed despite fact drinks poured guests ordered, later conversation barman revealed friendly guy definitely worked rule, planning come work london horrified told late london hotel bars stay open till experience food room service breakfast order got bit mixed corrected quickly food excellent, checked missed pointed reception waived charge breakfast, return flight late flight manager agreed late check stored bags valuables enabling enjoy final look city.the hotel open november 05 think real, not hesitate recommend look forward going summer roof terrace open able best beautiful city like barcelona doorstep relax sun swim,  
excellent city centre hotel stayed 4 nights march 2006 having carefully researched available hotels wanted central location facilities pool spa 1898 did not disappoint, location superb end ramblas bit like barcelona covent garden street performers artists making lively atmosphere, short walk upmarket shopping areas famous landmarks gaudi casa mila 10 mins walk port ramblas, 10/10 location.some reviews mention poor service staff not experience, staff friendly attentive eye welcoming english, service not overbearing prefer interpret shortcoming no concierge reception staff excellent good local knowledge.the rooms extremely appointed wooden flooring differing colour schemes marble bathrooms high quality grohe fittings nice touches heated mirrors bathroom n't steam basement pool spa real plus, pool jacuzzi areas just big bit swim, nice sauna steam room gym available treatment room tastefully finished kept immaculately clean stay.a couple minor points stopped favourite time city center hotel accolade held just hotel russie rome woken workmen room laying flooring 8.30 whilst room isolated external noise not stop sound hammering door, reception promptly moved quieter room really not room work fist place.we disappointed arrive night exactly 1.00 bar closed despite fact drinks poured guests ordered, later conversation barman revealed friendly guy definitely worked rule, planning come work london horrified told late london hotel bars stay open till experience food room service breakfast order got bit mixed corrected quickly food excellent, checked missed pointed reception waived charge breakfast, return flight late flight manager agreed late check stored bags valuables enabling enjoy final look city.the hotel open november 05 think real, not hesitate recommend look forward going summer roof terrace open able best beautiful city like barcelona doorstep relax sun swim,  