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Staying on La Rambla may ensure proximity to Barcelona’s waterfront, but at a price: the ubiquity of the tourist-trap tapas bars and fluorescent-lit souvenir shops quickly begins to detract from the charm of the old pedestrian streets. A ten-minute stroll (or five-euro cab ride) away in a quieter section of town is Granados 83, a fashionable 77-room hotel that’s pleasantly removed from the madness.
An impressive restoration effort turned an old neoclassical hospital building into a modern boutique hotel centering around a glass-enclosed courtyard. Rich and unusual textures lend character to Granados 83’s spaces: red marble and steel details frame the entryway, the spacious lobby is laid with cool black and white stone, marble-edged corridors lead into rooms with exposed brick walls and raw leather headboards.
Many of the suites are split-level lofts with African zebrawood floors, oversized bathrooms outfitted in white marble, leather sofas, and wireless internet capability. Buddhist art bedecks the walls, sliding doors conceal a flat-screen television in each room, and an innovative lighting system offers enough dimming and brightening features to flatter even the most jet-lagged of faces. Über-modern, yes, but not stuffy: the staff welcomes dogs, serves breakfast until 1pm, and understands that you need recommendations for paella spots and flamenco venues, just like everyone else.
Two restaurants, one Mediterranean and the other Asian-influenced, serve up the standard classics-with-a-gourmet-twist cuisine. In warmer weather, the latter serves by the pool, which isn’t big enough for much more than a quick dip, but is pretty to look at with a drink in hand at sunset.
Everything about this hotel and its sister property, Hotel Urban in Madrid, are exactly what we look for when choosing a hotel; stylish, great location, excellent service, modern luxury. We have the means to stay anywhere and as we are in our early 30's we perfer not to stay in a stuffy old money hotel, if that is you as well this is a great fit. Close enough to all of the tourist attactions yet far enough away to truely enjoy Barcelona and feel like you live there.
I Disliked
That we didn't stay longer, well and there is some construction going on directly across the street but no noise issues that I remember.
The individual room I got was small, very near the elevators. The bed was small and the room was very dark, it had no sunlight. And it was EURO 130, a rip-off to be honest.
The roof top terrace (with pool) is peaceful and secluded - perfect place for a light breakfast purchased from the bakery across the street. Lots of fun restaurants in vicinity of the hotel.
I Disliked
This hotel has some rooms with windows to the interior of the hotel. I was able to switch rooms but would certainly have disliked a room without direct day light ... I might find such a room acceptable for a business trip on which I don't spend much time in the room, but not for a pleasure trip.
Black out shutters, location, service, breakfast, public spaces.
I Disliked
The rooms are a bit unimpressive and small for the cost (EUR 270). However, I visited at a particularly expensive time(the last day the rate dropped to EUR 120). A bit expensive for what you are getting. Still a nice hotel. Walls are very thin.
The location in the Eixample was within easy walking distance of several Modernisme buildings, which was the primary reason I was visiting Barcelona. It was relatively quiet compared the more touristy parts of the city.
The staff were reasonably friendly and accommodating, and assisted me with locating a good place to have tapas.
I Disliked
The room I had faced into the lobby, so it was quite dark. The controls for the room temperature were rather counterintuitive.
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