Skwire Posted March 15, 2008 #101 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Magiceye Check out this site. You can view videos of some of the hotels in BCN, as well as get pricing, etc. http://www.tvtrip.com/barcelona-hotels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted March 15, 2008 #102 Share Posted March 15, 2008 We stayed at the Apsis Atrium for five days in December 2007 before our TA cruise. We loved everything about it and will stay there again when in Barcelona. The hotel is located two blocks from all the action in the best part of Barcelona and even with the room facing the front we didn't find it noisy once the windows were closed. We asked for a front room as we wanted to have a balcony and we enjoyed the view of the street. We pre-booked the breakfast ( a lot cheaper) and it was wonderful. Lots of choices, including capucchino, champagne and red wine (yes red wine for breakfast). We were glad to have breakfast at the hotel as there really isn't anything very close to the hotel open for breakfast. Also, the price was a lot cheaper than buying at other restaurants, unless you just want a coffee and pastry. The room was a good size, beds comfortable and they provide wonderful amenities, including bathrobes and sleepers. We didn't use the pool. The internet is free. We took the airporter bus to Placa Catalunia (spelling?) and walked with our luggage the two bloocks to the hotel. I would highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted March 16, 2008 #103 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Good Morning again all,After comparing prices and trying to get a handle on location(and reading hotel reviews).....Le Meridien is 150 dollars more than then the same stay at the Apsis Atrium Palace for two july days precruise(1091 vs 950). This includes transfers to the pier. I was hoping someone may have stayed in both. I know that there has been significant discussion on the "hardness" of the beds at the Atrium but that it is away from Las Ramblas so it is quieter. Thank you for your feedback n I just want to be sure I understand.... Are you saying that the Apsis Atrium Palace is charging you $475 per night??!! That can't be right. I stayed at the Atrium Palace in 2006 and paid 130 euros per night( late July). I am staying there gain in late April/early May and I'm paying 140 euros per night. Even if it includes transfers to the pier (a taxi should not be more that 25 euros) , that amount is outrageous. Unless you are staying in a suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted March 19, 2008 #104 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Anyone stay or know anything about it? There are a few reviews on Tripadvisor. IN trying to book for 11 people not to many hotols showed openings in August :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magiceye Posted March 23, 2008 #105 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks for all the suggestions. We booked the Hotel Montecarlo. It seemed the overall best choice to fit our needs and at a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Sweet Posted March 23, 2008 #106 Share Posted March 23, 2008 It is interesting that no one recommended the hotel in Barcelona that we booked for the night before, as well as after our cruise, and this hotel has been sold out for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonly Posted March 23, 2008 #107 Share Posted March 23, 2008 SKy Sweet What is the name of your hotel in Barcelona that you booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Sweet Posted March 23, 2008 #108 Share Posted March 23, 2008 SKy Sweet What is the name of your hotel in Barcelona that you booked. Hilton Diagnal Mar Barcelona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawnbroker Posted March 24, 2008 #109 Share Posted March 24, 2008 The only place to stay in Barcelona is Casa Camper,its the best,very clean and a very helpful staff,and full breakfast is included.Plus a rooftop area to relax and view the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferRenee Posted March 24, 2008 #110 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We are cruising April 26/08 and pre cruise we will stay at the Hotel Regina 4* next to La Rambla. According to Trip Advisor this hotel has great reviews and having previously being to Barcelona it is in the main square so you can take the Airport shuttle. Also it provides a quad room if you are a family of 4. I can let you know when I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilac Wine Posted March 25, 2008 #111 Share Posted March 25, 2008 We're planning to spend two days in Barcelona after our cruise next month, and are looking for a *reasonably priced* hotel. We're thinking that we'd like to stay by the airport, because our flight will leave at 8:30 a.m., and we don't want to fight too much traffic that morning. Do you have any recommendations? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calberry Posted March 25, 2008 #112 Share Posted March 25, 2008 http://www.hotelcontinental.com/ http://www.hotelcontinental.com/home_ramblas.htm We stayed at the Hotel Continental Barcelona, balcony room, and loved it (based on recommendations from Cruise Critic posters). It is NOT close to the airport, but it is close to the 'action'. We had an early flight too and just arranged the night before for a cab to pick us up...no problem. Click on the link below to my Millennium Cruise Blog and scroll down a little to the last 3 days. You will see some pictures of the hotel (and of Barcelona). Enjoy your planning. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixsea Posted March 25, 2008 #113 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Try the Renaissance Hotel, Barcelona Airport. The rates are good and they have a shuttle to the center of Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilac Wine Posted March 25, 2008 #114 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks so much, Steve and Terry, for your suggestions. I'm going to look into them later today... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsfla Posted March 26, 2008 #115 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Try the Renaissance Hotel, Barcelona Airport. The rates are good and they have a shuttle to the center of Barcelona. Happy to hear you recommend the Renaissance.. we just booked them for our June pre cruise! laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilac Wine Posted March 26, 2008 #116 Share Posted March 26, 2008 We checked out all of the hotels suggested in this thread and finally found one in our price range with availability: The Hotel Continental Palacete. I'll let you know what we think once we return home... THANKS FOR ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftymom914 Posted March 29, 2008 #117 Share Posted March 29, 2008 We are staying a couple nights Post Cruise. Our travel agent booked us at the Melia Barcelona. Especially after reading this thread, that seems to not be conveniently located to where we want to be as tourists. She then suggested Hotel Jazz which I see many of you reccomend. My concern - We have a 6:30 a.m. flight. Anyone know what the traffic and travel time would be like? I would think the hotel could arrange reliable car service for us. I thought of staying at an airport hotel, but the tourism site only identifies one. I welcome any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelteam Posted March 29, 2008 #118 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I have been looking at the Apsis Atrium Palace, Hotel Colon, and Continental Palacete. They all seem close to Las Ramblas and Place de Catalunya. The Apsis seems to have a nice buffet included in the price, which means we can get coffee or sodas whenever. The other hotels charge about 15E pp for breakfast. I've heard mostly good about all of them. Anyone have good or bad experiences with them? I stayed at the Regina last time, but the price is more per night for one room than 2 rooms for one night at above - just too much for one night. I am mostly interested in something clean, safe, and walking distance to some of the Gaudi buildings. Appreciate any comments or tips. We would like to try a great Tapas (moderate price) restaurant in the above area. Any suggestions? Linda Think Aspsis Atrium Palace. Near all the Gaudi buildings (just a stroll away) great Tapas nearby - and the buffet is great. Hot and cold meats, cheeses, eggs cooked to order, cava, juices, pastries, great strong coffee, also great service including English movies and free internet. Would stay there again in a heartbeat. It is a renovated palace, our room faced the Grand Via and had a balcony..............so wonderful. Have a great trip. Barcelona is an enjoyable walkable city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare English Tim Posted March 29, 2008 #119 Share Posted March 29, 2008 My wife and I have just returned from a 3 nighht stay in Barcelona. We stayed at the Hotel Casa Camper, at the extortionate rate of 270 Euros per night, but it was very comfortable, with an excellent 24 hr buffet included. We had a suite, with every comfort and the hotel's location was ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachcruier Posted March 30, 2008 #120 Share Posted March 30, 2008 We stayed at Ramblas Htl http://www.barcelonaramblas.com/ Very clean and a very helpful staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerbeth Posted March 30, 2008 #121 Share Posted March 30, 2008 We stayed at the Hotel Principal and loved it. It is about a 5-10 minute walk from Las Ramblas. Google "Hotel Principal, Barcelona". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisintraveler Posted March 31, 2008 #122 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi CraftyMom 914, I think the airport is only about 10 minutes from the downtown area. There is a taxi site that gives you some good info on taxis, prices, and the distance or time. Check out: www.worldtaximeter.com/barcelona/taxi_companies (there is an underline after taxi, hard to read) for some good info. I have no clue how traffic might be then, but on this site it give you an opportunity to put in two points (ie airport and your hotel), time of day, and will give you mileage and time I believe. Also, I always email the hotel and ask them a lot of questions. They do take longer to get back - so it might take several days. Another good site is: www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/barcelona-airport You may have to cut and paste some of the websites, they don't always come across well on some of these postings. Hope that helps. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineDown17 Posted April 2, 2008 #123 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Where is this? The website does not give any info on its location in Barcelona. Also- How much is it per night? Has anyone stayed there that can provide info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nylsor Posted April 2, 2008 #124 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I Googled Hispanos Siete Suiza Barcelona and a map came up on the results page. From there you can see that it is not far from the Sagrada Familia. www.hispanos7suiza.com takes you to the hotel's home page. Sorry if you already know all this info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineDown17 Posted April 2, 2008 #125 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks- I wil have to google it! The website itself gave no agress/nor neighborhood.. But the picture of the church should have been a clue. When I tried to look at rates- none came up. Do you know a range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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