great hotel relax disasterous night planned stay eurostars grand marina hotel used expensive internet room checked hotel expedia short taxi drive cost forum area arrived ac barcelona.what contrast grand marina, larger hotel not quite new cross tourist business class, time experiance palace.we arrived little 9.30 booking just turned asked room, young lady receptionist fantastic total credit company works, room instantly nice porter took cases room elequently explained room included limited free mini-bar.the room smaller grand marina shower bath not shower room unlike previously worked absolutly spotless, 10th floor view hotel overlooked exibition centre/concert complex, exibithion time delegates staying hotel, night concert hundreds happy young people place, little heaven peace quiet heard nothing, complex great view sea sailing yachts local marina port forum, area year deserted summer months told busy sun music enthusiasts open air arena water sports areas, area kept secret barcelona residents not blame them.it noticed cruise tour operators used hotel clients, not close marina departure point expected venues.this hotel little hustle bustle la ramblas 7 10 euro taxi ride, balance 210 euro night grand marina 100 euro night ac barcelona total winner, summer hotel touristica bus green route pass cover transport barcelona cetre.across road shopping complex known diagonal mar, no large chains large complex high quality small stores large food court floor unexpected local delicacies, large supermarket asda shame.the area served bars numerous hotels restaurants.the restaurant ac barcelona good value choice excelent small fresh bar restaurat fitness centre looked inviting did noy try, breakfast served main restaurant 17 euros little expencive quantity quality food outstanding predominently spanish tastes reviewer greatful.in short hotel true 4 star, great staff good not lavish rooms good restaurants price wallet relax,  
great hotel relax disasterous night planned stay eurostars grand marina hotel used expensive internet room checked hotel expedia short taxi drive cost forum area arrived ac barcelona.what contrast grand marina, larger hotel not quite new cross tourist business class, time experiance palace.we arrived little 9.30 booking just turned asked room, young lady receptionist fantastic total credit company works, room instantly nice porter took cases room elequently explained room included limited free mini-bar.the room smaller grand marina shower bath not shower room unlike previously worked absolutly spotless, 10th floor view hotel overlooked exibition centre/concert complex, exibithion time delegates staying hotel, night concert hundreds happy young people place, little heaven peace quiet heard nothing, complex great view sea sailing yachts local marina port forum, area year deserted summer months told busy sun music enthusiasts open air arena water sports areas, area kept secret barcelona residents not blame them.it noticed cruise tour operators used hotel clients, not close marina departure point expected venues.this hotel little hustle bustle la ramblas 7 10 euro taxi ride, balance 210 euro night grand marina 100 euro night ac barcelona total winner, summer hotel touristica bus green route pass cover transport barcelona cetre.across road shopping complex known diagonal mar, no large chains large complex high quality small stores large food court floor unexpected local delicacies, large supermarket asda shame.the area served bars numerous hotels restaurants.the restaurant ac barcelona good value choice excelent small fresh bar restaurat fitness centre looked inviting did noy try, breakfast served main restaurant 17 euros little expencive quantity quality food outstanding predominently spanish tastes reviewer greatful.in short hotel true 4 star, great staff good not lavish rooms good restaurants price wallet relax,  