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Barcelo Raval
Rambla del Raval 17-21, Barcelona, Spain
Neighborhood: El Raval
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This is another one to file under the heading of “only in Barcelona.” That metal skin, those modern interiors, the mini-tower construction, looking down on the rooftops of the historic Barrio Chino — it’s a perfect fit with the raucous blend of old and new for which the Catalan capital is so well known. The Barcelo Raval belongs to a chain, but not the kind of chain you have to be afraid of — and if they’re all this stylish, then we’ll be on the lookout for what they’re planning next.
You’re close to Las Ramblas, but the walk takes you through a still-improving neighborhood — so it’s perhaps not the place for the absolutely classic Barcelona pedestrian experience. But you won’t mind a bit once you’re installed in one of the rooms, where the wide-open floor plan and the funky minimal furnishings are just accessories to the main event: the views of the city itself, seen through full-length windows and the metal screen of the building’s skin.
A roof terrace and a swanky lobby bar are by no means unique in this town, but the rooftop here is perhaps better-placed than most, and the tapas lounge, with its adjacent terrace, is a sight to see, a minimal/baroque hybrid that you’ll remember long after you’ve left.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Special VIP amenity in room upon arrival
- Guaranteed 2pm late check-out
- Guaranteed 12pm early check-in
- 186 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 34 Guest Reviews
- Barcelo Raval
- Rambla del Raval 17-21
- Barcelona, Spain
- Neighborhood: El Raval
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Sauna
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Turkish bath
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34 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Chamith
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The style - classic Barcelona chic - was really well done. The rooms had an amazing use of space.
What the hotel could do better:
Staff were efficient but could hardly be considered friendly.
While the rooms are comfortable, they are still quite small.
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- David
- Stayed September 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
location
What the hotel could do better:
you can detect the wear and tear, need better maintenance
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- Claire
- Stayed September 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The staff were very accommodating. They had our tablet plus amenities ready and gave us the free upgrade without needing to be asked. Th style of the hotel was great, very unique, if a little like 2001 a space odyssey! Very slick and comfortable interiors.
What the hotel could do better:
We were ripped off by a taxi driver that took us from outside the hotel to the airport. Maybe the hotel could monitor the taxi stand better? I don't know if that's even a possibility.
