Positives: useful location for sightseeing. on the other side of the gothic quarter from the Rambla, close to the cathedral. Quiet room as facing other flats, not the main road. Friendly staff. Negatives: Certainly not value for money. Bathroom, albeit spacious, was poorly finished, had cracks in the tiles. The shower didn't stay up, the toilet paper holder had disappeared.... more

Having read some of the previous reviews I really wasn't sure what to expect of this hotel. We stayed here for 4 nights (Mon-Fri). We didn't arrive until just before midnight on the first evening, but we we found the staff to be very polite and welcoming when we checked in. We had requested a non smoking room with a... more

Arrived 12th april 2008. Small room with very hard matress and pillows. Advised on check in that breakfast was included. Had to pay €17 for poor breakfast. Found staff unhelpful and rude. The cleaning staff stard at 7am in this hotel, Whilst carrying out their duties they make noise. We couldn't sleep due to the noise level. The cleaning staff... more

My friend and I were a little worried reading some of the previous reviews, but thought for £152 including flights for 3 nights, we couldnt moan. So glad we booked into this fab little hotel. We did as other reviewers suggested, asked at booking for a non-smoking room, with a street view on the top floor. What we got was... more

Had booked in December to stay in this hotel for 2 nights in March. Emailed hotel beforehand to let them know what time we were arriving. When we arrived at the hotel at around midnight we were informed that there was a problem with our room and we were being sent to another hotel for the night. Was not happy... more

We have just returned from a weekend. The hotel is magnificent and the staff with excellent service, We had a very late check Mid night!!in but were still met with a smile,8 floors up with a balcony with great views, Up early next morning to explore the city, just a 5 minute walk to Las Ramblas,Also a short walk to... more

Some of the services Confortel Almirante offers: - Small rooms that were decorated around about the turn of the last century. - Showers with absolutely no pressure, although hotel staff will kindly send someone along to look at it for you and do nothing about it. - Air conditioning that blows hot air only, which means you have to keep... more

The hotel is situated in a great place, close to the Rambla, Gotic City and close to Plaza Catalunya. You're close to verything, right in the city's center! The rooms are ok, the bathroom a little small but it's ok. The minibar is free (mineral water, Coke, Soda water and Beer) and it's the first hotel that I received this... more

having booked hotel through local agent for trip to Barcelona i was a little concerned by some of the reviews i found on the site which gave it poor reviews. I took the advice that was offered by some previous postings and contacted the hotel by e-mail directly before our arrival. I requested a non smoking room on a high... more