Condes de Barcelona

I recently stayed at Hotel Condes de Barcelona with two friends for four nights. We booked what I believe was their largest room. Initially, we found the layout, which separates the sleeping area from the bathroom, a bit quirky. However, it turned out to be quite practical and privacy-focused.

The hotel’s location is unbeatable, right in the heart of Barcelona. However, if there’s a festival like La Mercè happening outside, the room is not soundproof. The rooms are in decent condition, but I wouldn’t classify it as a four-star hotel, especially after staying at Olivia Balmes Hotel right after checking out of Hotel Condes de Barcelona.

The staff were professional and friendly, but they didn’t go out of their way to make us feel welcomed. The strongest selling point of the hotel is its location and the value it provides. Unfortunately, the room condition and the horrendous open sofa bed, which is in no condition to provide proper sleep, are deal breakers for me.

Comparing it to Olivia Balmes Hotel, which was more expensive but excelled in all aspects, Hotel Condes de Barcelona falls short. While it offers good value and a prime location, the poor condition of the sofa bed and the lack of soundproofing make it hard for me to recommend or consider returning. The deciding factor would be the deal you get and the need for extra privacy, considering the person sleeping on the sofa bed would not get proper rest.

+ Location
+Friendly receptionists
+Spacious room

- Facilities are not well maintained
(Loud air-conditioning, sink switch is loose, showerhead holder is loose and the worst part is : Towels are with lots of cotton shedding)

I was a little bit disappointed, I booked this hotel according it's high reviews, but the facility quality isn't reach the price of the hotel. I don't mind old facilities, but not able to use them it's another thing. But the location of this hotel is perfect.