cruiseluv Posted April 2, 2008 #126 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Go to these threads. They all discussed this hotel: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/search.php?searchid=9483933 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nora4sure Posted April 3, 2008 #127 Share Posted April 3, 2008 We chose this hotel because of its location and good reviews on tripadvisor. The Apsis Atrium was our second choice. I havent really seen much info the the Meridien but much on the Atrium. We'll see come July. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted April 4, 2008 #128 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Does anyone know how far to the airport from this hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted April 4, 2008 #129 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Does anyone know how far to the airport from this hotel? Per their website , 10 kms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted April 4, 2008 #130 Share Posted April 4, 2008 How far is this hotel from the airport? Can't decide which hotel the Tryp Apolo or the Continental. Any Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted April 4, 2008 #131 Share Posted April 4, 2008 As far as I know Hotel Continental is near Las Ramblas? Any hotel in Barcelona city center will be very close to the airport. No more than 20 minutes, usually even less. You should see where the hotels are regarding the main attractions in Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted April 5, 2008 #132 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Is there any way I can find out if they have 2 rooms available without making the reservation and giving my credit card #? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted April 5, 2008 #133 Share Posted April 5, 2008 What I do in this case is to send an e-mail (don't fill the booking form) to the hotel and ask for availability and rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted April 5, 2008 #134 Share Posted April 5, 2008 The only available room at the hotel is an interior special room. Does anyone know what kind of room this is? Has anyone ever stayed in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellagirl Posted April 5, 2008 #135 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Don't know what they would mean by "speciaL" room. Interior would be nice and quiet as Las Ramblas does tend to get noisy,but again I don't know what would be special about it. For what it's worth, the hotel is great-it's got a lot of character and is very clean. Shelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0si Posted April 5, 2008 #136 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Just guessing here, but "special" might well mean handicapped/accessible type accommodations. Wide doors, raised toilet seat, barrier free shower, etc. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted April 5, 2008 #137 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I found out the special room can accomodate up to 4 people with 2 bathrooms. Thanks for all your replies. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little miss s Posted April 6, 2008 #138 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I booked a room at the H10 Raco Del Pi, but I am thinking of canceling the reservation since I read on TripAdvisor that some of the rooms at the back of hotel do not have windows. Does anyone know if this is true? I emailed the hotel to request a front room, but they only offered to "try to acommodate", no guarantees. I just don't think I could spend 3 nights in a room without a window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted April 6, 2008 #139 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Does anyone know if there are safes at the Hotel Continental in Barcelona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted April 6, 2008 #140 Share Posted April 6, 2008 We stayed at Le Meridien one night post cruise. Very nice Starwood property right on Las Ramblas. Most comfortable bed in a hotel I have slept in.....and I have stayed at many 5 stars !!!!! Our flight was at 10:30 a.m. and we left the hotel a little before 8 a.m. as we were told the morning traffic can be heavy. This was a Monday morning. We found it took almost 30 minutes to get to the airport. This still allowed us the 2 hr. window we were told was necessary. However.... once at the airport we found a ridiculously long and SLOW line to check in. There are no self-check in kiosks and even if you checked in online (as we did in the business center at the hotel the night before) you must stand in this line to check luggage and they will issue you a new boarding pass (they will not use the one printed from the computer). This was Continental Airlines BTW. The line took 2 hrs. - about half way thru they informed us the flight was delayed....so I guess they figured they could go even slower :eek: Security was a breeze.....but quite a long walk to our gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella12 Posted April 7, 2008 #141 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Has anyone stayed at the NH Duc de la Victoria? We are flying into Barcelona 2 days before our cruise and wanted somewhere centrally located (and walking distance) to alot of the sites. This will be our first visit to Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookie13 Posted April 7, 2008 #142 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Has anyone ever stayed at the Majestic? We have pre-cruise reservatons at the end of July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardamon Posted April 7, 2008 #143 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I found tripadvisor.com to have good ratings for hotels. Our TA reserved rooms for us at the Comfortel Auditori in the Eixample area of Barcelona. A little out of the main areas, but close to Sagrada Familia. The ratings were all 4+ out of 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Castle Posted April 7, 2008 #144 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I have stayed twice in the Hotel Jazz - in Barcelona - 5 mintes walk to Las Ramblas - very modern friendly hotel. Do the open top bs tor early on in visit jst to get yor bearings - you will love Barcelona Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trintrav Posted April 21, 2008 #145 Share Posted April 21, 2008 We will be doing 2 nights pre cruise in Oct in Barcelona. I am hoping to get suggestions for lodging for our family of 5 (3 young kids ages 7, 8, 13) I am seeing that most hotels wont allow that many, and I am not comfortable with two rooms if I can avoid it. Any apartment suggestions? Thanks!! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andym Posted April 21, 2008 #146 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Greg, Try http://www.vrbo.com for apartments and http://www.hotelscomparison.com for hotels. Good luck Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasi1979 Posted April 21, 2008 #147 Share Posted April 21, 2008 try www.freestanza.com they offer appartments throughout Barcelona, we stayed with them in Barceloneta and really liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmax Posted April 21, 2008 #148 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I know there have been some postings on here with regards to hotels that accommodate more than 4 but unfortunately there's issues with the search. I've found the following threads that it might be worth reviewing, you might find something there that helps as it does list hotels that have been recommended in the past. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=264642 I also vaguely remember someone mentioning that if you are interested in any specific hotels, email them to confirm whether there is a room for 5 - sometimes they're available but just not available to book through the online system. Frances Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Literary Lynne Posted April 21, 2008 #149 Share Posted April 21, 2008 My husband and I will be staying in Barcelona for one night pre cruise on October 29, 2008. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good hotel? Central, but not on the Ramblas (heard it is too noisy to actually stay on). A bit of luxury would be nice but not too outrageously priced. Look forward to your recommendations. Thanks Lynne :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare English Tim Posted April 21, 2008 #150 Share Posted April 21, 2008 My husband and I will be staying in Barcelona for one night pre cruise on October 29, 2008. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good hotel? Central, but not on the Ramblas (heard it is too noisy to actually stay on). A bit of luxury would be nice but not too outrageously priced. Look forward to your recommendations. Thanks Lynne :) Casa Camper is fabulous. We stayed there in March. Le Meridien is also highly recommended. Try http://www.tripadvisor.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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