Astoria

The hotel worked perfect for our visit. We chose the family room, which included a terrace and provided just enough privacy in 2 separate sleeping rooms. Rooms were adequate; comfortable beds and natural light but no chair(s). Bathroom had great water pressure and shower head options. Great location; easy walk to dining options, shopping and morning coffee. Taxi to/from BCN was about 45EU.

Overall, we had a great stay with no major complaints about the hotel itself. The bed was comfy, and the room cosy, and stylish. The only thing is that there are only 2 small elevators that took forever to come. The pool is nicely located on the roof top but very small. It was great for a soak or kids to splash in, but not for swimming. The breakfast was decent but not spectacular. The hotel is located a short walk near diagonal ave with a few restaurants next door, and several a few streets down. The green line metro is accessible by walking 8-10 minutes and goes directly into the heart of the city. I would recommend taking it from diagonal instead of carrer de Balmes if you are taking the metro during summer. The entrance at Carrer de Balmes is a bit of a walk to the metro platform itself. Without a/c or fans, it was unbearably hot walking underground. You can gab bus 24 at the intersection of diagonal and passeig de gracia, that goes to parc guell. La pedrera is also right there.