Len3 Posted December 29, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2008 DH and I will be spending a 4 night post-cruise stay in Barcelona and need some help from our CC friends. We will arrive on April 30 and depart on May 4. We would like something neat, clean and in a good location for public transportation. As the USD is now starting to work in our favor, we can spend a little more than planned, but we really must have a private bath, about %250.00 per night would be tops for us - less if we can get it. Any and all ideas are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted December 29, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2008 You might try the Hotel Colon. Its perfectly located in the Gothic Quarter a short walk from the Ramblas, Metro, and most of the top tourist areas. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted December 29, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I really enjoyed the H10 Raco del Pi. Nice modern boutique hotel in a great street that is just off Las Ramblas (but still close to Placa Catalunya transportation). The staff were friendly and so helpful after I was pickpocketed. http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g187497-d231525-r21944821-H10_Raco_Del_Pi-Barcelona_Catalonia.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted December 29, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That's my recommendation: Hostel BCN Port: cheap - clean - cenral - 2nd nearest to cruise terminal http://heinbloed-cruiseguides.blogspot.com/2008/12/barcelona-spain-hotel-recommendation.html Regards, HeinBloed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0si Posted December 29, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2008 That's my recommendation: Hostel BCN Port: cheap - clean - cenral - 2nd nearest to cruise terminal http://heinbloed-cruiseguides.blogspot.com/2008/12/barcelona-spain-hotel-recommendation.html Regards, HeinBloed If you want to check out BienBloed's recommendation, the hosel's website is: http://www.hostalbcnport.com/index.php?lang=en If looking it up on tripadvisor.com or similar, I think the spelling is hostal, not hostel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poconolady Posted December 29, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2008 My personal recomendation is the AC Diplomatic on Pau Claris, right off of the Plaza Catalluna. www.ac-hotels.com We stayed there two years ago both pre and post cruise, and will be doing the same at the end of Jan. Costs range from $140 - 168 US for a double. Hotel is 4 star, very clean and modern and has a free mini bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted December 29, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 29, 2008 DH and I will be spending a 4 night post-cruise stay in Barcelona and need some help from our CC friends. We will arrive on April 30 and depart on May 4. We would like something neat, clean and in a good location for public transportation. As the USD is now starting to work in our favor, we can spend a little more than planned, but we really must have a private bath, about %250.00 per night would be tops for us - less if we can get it.Any and all ideas are appreciated. We stayed at the Olivia hotel right at Cataluña Square this past summer. We were walking distance to Las Rambla, shopping and lots of eating options in walking distance. You could catch the Ho Ho or a Taxi right out front. THe hotel isn't the cheapest but is clean, very modern fun architecture and you can't beat it for convenience. http://www.oliviahotels.es/ Enjoy Barcelona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermudabob Posted December 29, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2008 This past summer we stayed at the Hotel Catedral. Excellent location, very clean and at a good price when the Euro was $1.60!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sddsddean Posted December 29, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2008 As recommended by many on here the Hotel Continental (at the top of Las Ramblas) or Continental Palacete (about 2 blocks north of Placa de Catalunya) are both relatively cheap, very pink(!) and have a free 24hr buffet and very helpful staff. http://www.hotelcontinental.com/ Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted December 29, 2008 #10 Share Posted December 29, 2008 If you do a search you will find gazillion posts with recommendations of hotels in Barcelona. I have stayed twice at Apsis Atrium Palace , just off Passeig de Gracia, near Plaza Catalunya. Price was around 130 -140 Euros. It is a very nice, modern hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted December 30, 2008 #11 Share Posted December 30, 2008 IMHO the very best choice is Hotel 1898--you should be able to get it for that price and it is worth every penny--you really need to get an exterior room. They are gorgeous, the facilities are superb, and the location can't be beat. I know you have gotten a lot of recommendations, and I spent weeks researching them all, and I guarantee that this is a great choice providing it fits in your budget! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauimary Posted December 30, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 30, 2008 We just stayed at the Apsis Atrium Palace in Oct for 3 nights pre -cruise and then stayed at the Jazz for two nights post cruise. Both were great hotels-great locations clean, modern and had great rates through their own websites. We stayed at the Jazz for about $110 as it was on a Sat and Sunday night post cruise!! We were able to walk all over the place. Both were only a few blocks from the Ramblas! We would stay at both of these hotels again in a minute!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacon Posted December 31, 2008 #13 Share Posted December 31, 2008 We stayed in Barcelona a couple of nights pre cruise a month ago. We stayed at Hotel Jardi. We had a terrace room. Price was 100euros per night. It's not fancy, but the location is perfect. It's in Barri Gotic, just off Ramblas, close to the Cathedral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crjj Posted January 1, 2009 #14 Share Posted January 1, 2009 DH and I will be spending a 4 night post-cruise stay in Barcelona and need some help from our CC friends. We will arrive on April 30 and depart on May 4. We would like something neat, clean and in a good location for public transportation. As the USD is now starting to work in our favor, we can spend a little more than planned, but we really must have a private bath, about %250.00 per night would be tops for us - less if we can get it.Any and all ideas are appreciated. For our trip in June/July 2009, pre-cruise we are spending one night at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona. Post cruise we are spending two nights at the Hotel Continental Barcelona. Both are very different hotels with different ratings and locations. We have not stayed at either hotel before but both seem to get good reviews on the cruise critic boards. There are five in our group and we have booked two rooms in each hotel. The Hilton is more highly rated than the Continental, but the Continental has a much better location. We're looking forward to staying in both places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted January 2, 2009 #15 Share Posted January 2, 2009 We stayed at the Hotel Continental Palacete this past November and loved it. Great staff, very clean, good location, and reasonably priced. The buffet wasn't quite what we expected but we managed for breakfast and it was very handy to grab a beer, soda, or bottle of water anytime we chose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magiceye Posted January 3, 2009 #16 Share Posted January 3, 2009 If you like a boutique-type hotel, you might like to look at the Villa Emilia. We stayed for two nights pre-cruise and were very pleased with the modern accommodations, breakfast buffet and great rooftop terrace for a glass of wine after a long day sightseeing. The metro is just around the corner and two stops from La Rambla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avacruiser Posted January 3, 2009 #17 Share Posted January 3, 2009 We stayed at the Olivia hotel right at Cataluña Square this past summer. We were walking distance to Las Rambla, shopping and lots of eating options in walking distance. You could catch the Ho Ho or a Taxi right out front. THe hotel isn't the cheapest but is clean, very modern fun architecture and you can't beat it for convenience. http://www.oliviahotels.es/ Enjoy Barcelona This is a great Hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreewayFortune Posted January 3, 2009 #18 Share Posted January 3, 2009 We stayed at the Hotel 1898 and loved it. If I ever get back to Barcelona I will book there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted January 4, 2009 #19 Share Posted January 4, 2009 THANK YOU for the validation! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukecruiser Posted January 6, 2009 #20 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Will be in Barcelona in April for three nights, post TA cruise. Wondering if anyone has used Priceline recently, what hotels are being used and what the rate is. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukecruiser Posted January 8, 2009 #21 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Still wondering if anyone has used Priceline for Barcelona recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abouna Posted January 8, 2009 #22 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Is there some huge event in Barcelona on September 1, we just booked a cruise and will stay one night there after the cruise and almost every place I check seems to be sold out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sddsddean Posted January 8, 2009 #23 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Is there some huge event in Barcelona on September 1, we just booked a cruise and will stay one night there after the cruise and almost every place I check seems to be sold out! When I was looking for hotels in Bcn last year, lots came up as not available. I think it has something to do with how far ahead you are booking, especially if its on a consolidator type site. Best bet is to e mail the hotel direct and ask them about availability. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted January 9, 2009 #24 Share Posted January 9, 2009 When I was looking for hotels in Bcn last year, lots came up as not available. I think it has something to do with how far ahead you are booking, especially if its on a consolidator type site. Best bet is to e mail the hotel direct and ask them about availability. Simon I ran into the same thing but was able to book directly with the hotel 11 months out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckerj1 Posted January 9, 2009 #25 Share Posted January 9, 2009 We stayed at the Hotel Claris. It is where Samantha Brown stayed, that's why we picked it. Got a very good rate on hotels.com. It's a short taxi ride to the port and Las Ramblas, and in a very nice neighborhood. Here's the link: http://www.derbyhotels.es/page.php?id=466 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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