Hotel Royal Ramblas - Barcelona

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2008

This was aur first stay at this hotel. Exelent hotel. Very nice view to the Ramblas, the winsows had double glass therefore it was quit. The room is clean, the bathroom is big and clean. The hotel is in a wonderful place at the Ramblas, and near piazza Katalunia. We recommend this hotel as a very good hotel.

Guest name: MG, Israel

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2008

A side: location is very good, hotel is clean and room is spacious. B side: I informed about my late arrival, nevertheless they charged the first night on my credit card before I arrived. And I had to pay 5 euro for leaving a small bag a couple of hours after checkout...

Guest name: AC, Italy

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Feb 2008

The hotel is very clean...the room spacious and the bathroom...almost as large as in the USA. The receptionists were great - speaking at least three languages, courteous and helpful...Most of the receptionists were mature men in their 60's and they were awsome in facilitating the stay... I had a room overlooking the Rambals, yet the window was soundproof..I had to open the double window to hear the noise coming from the street. That was great. The only drwback: - the breakfast is ridiculously OVERPRICED - 9 euros...for not much!!!just a simple continental breakfast..without much fresh fruits or a variety of omlettes or egg preparations...there was only one omlette - a starchy potato filled 'carb'..to keep away from. Would recommand this hotel....close to the ghotic quater, good restaurants, the malls of the Cortes Ingleses, Fnac, hard rock cafe, a bunch of pubs and nightclubs..all winthin walking distance...

Guest name: Jean MOREL, USA

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

The Royal Ramblas really met our needs, quiet, clean and in an area that is very exciting. The staff was very helpful, polite and courteous.

Guest name: Kenneth Foxwell, Canada

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2007

Location excellent, no noise from street. unfortunatley internal noise adjacent room upgrade however moved to suite and given discount. Staff efficient, not friendly, not unfriendly.Although a wee bit expensive would stay here again.

Guest name: JS, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Sep 2007

Iwould have no dought recommending this hotel to any person it was located beautifully in the heart of ramblas. ALL STAFF WERE PLEASANT AND ALTHOUGH ON ARRIVAL WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ONE OF THE TWO ROOMS WE BOOKED IT WAS SORTED TO OUR SATISFACTION WITHIN MINUTES.

Guest name: Lynn Astle, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Excellent service, location, we would definitely stay here again!

Guest name: DS, USA

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2007

This hotel enjoys a wonderful location but offers satisfactory and quiet accommodation. We were delighted with our two night stay here and would definitely return.

Guest name: MK, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.4

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

Nice hotel for travellers also with private car, parking place has to be booked in advance. It is very conveniently placed. Buffet breakfast is good and has a very fair price. Italian restaurant in the hotel is good (10 % discount for guests staying in the hotel), overlooking the ramblas.

Guest name: AP, Germany

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Mar 2007

Almost everything of historic importance is in walking distance if people do not mind walking. Some landmarks are of course closer than others however one only needs pbulic transportation in very rare cases.

Guest name: MS, Germany

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Jan 2007

hotel very nice, excellent location, great service....however, the bar area was small and drinks from a machine are not quite the same when you're on holiday!!!!

Guest name: Kathleen Kennedy, Ireland

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Dec 2006

Location excellent. We had NO heating and on complaint were told alterations were being carried out. We had to move rooms and the second room was not as big and did not offer all the same facilities (no bidet). We did complain and were given 2 free breakfasts but the cooked breakfast was very poor and cold on both occasions.

Guest name: JS, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2006

location perfect not cheap but good value so central open your window and just watch the street performers magical good breakfast also

Guest name: Joseph Cosgrove, Ireland

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Jul 2006

Only downside was that the shower water pressure was very bad otherwise the room and facilties were excellent. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent, right on Las Ramblas, the heart of Barcelona

Guest name: Kathryn Denshire, Australia

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2006

Rooms are not really soundproofed as advertised. Street noise is minimal but noise can be heard from adjacent rooms

Guest name: Trevor Wilson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Jan 2006

So suitable we have booked the Royal again.

Guest name: Niall Greenan, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.7

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2005

Just, one thing: GARAGE very very small! But rest was super.

Guest name: BH, Spain

Average rating:  8.8

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2005

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Guest name: Roberto Capelli, Italy

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

Public areas poor. No relationship to photographs on web. Hotel location is excellent.

Guest name: Roddy Delaney, Ireland

Average rating:  6.3

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Nov 2005

HOTEL IS IN GOOD LOCATION.ROOM SIZE SMALLER THAN EXPECTED,AND BAR THAT TURNED OUT TO BE A VENDING MACHINE IN THE FOYER WAS POOR FOR A 4* HOTEL.IT HAD RUN OUT OF BEERS AND STAFF WOULD NOT RESTOCK IT.

Guest name: CHRISTINE WATSON, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2005

Desk staff had no record of our reservation. My only saving grace was my conformation information i printed off my home computer. Eventually a room was provided ( 2 hours later),room was clean and spacious with a lovely washroom, and a great view of streetscape. We were past of a group of 4 couples ,yet 4 different rates where charged. Continental breakfast was pricey 13 Euro's per person and selection was limited. I did enjoy my stay , lots of action right outside your door.

Guest name: John Draper, Canada

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

The Hotel was very good. The reception was quick and helpful. The rooms were excellent and quiet. There was a free safe in the rooms for valuables. I found the breakfast very good, with a good choice for an extra 13 euros each. You can get cheaper outside the hotel, but not as comfortable and convinient as the hotel. The hotel was advertised as having a bar. The only bar avialable at the time was in the hotel reception and was a vending machine. This spoilt the stay as I like to come back to the hotel after sightseeing and sit and have a nice drink in a nice environment. We had to use local bars. Otherwise the hotel was excellent only the lack of a proper bar spoiling it.

Guest name: Gordon Huxley, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Oct 2005

This is an ideal holiday hotel, perfectly located with the wonderful La Rambla outside the door. It is adjacent to the Metro and Airbus terminal and almost any means of transport needed. The room was neat and clean and the breakfast was good value. The management obliged us by holding our luggage until the evening on our departure day. We had a very enjoyable stay at the Royal.

Guest name: William Galvin, Ireland

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

We chose this hotel because provided car parking. But big festival in front of hotel at that Saturday, we have no way to park car 1km far from hotel with 4 big luggages! Should be carefully for information about this kind of things before.

Guest name: YY, Hong Kong

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Sep 2005

Very friendly staff. The room is comfortable and unexpectedly quiet for center of the city location. Everything you need is nearby - tourist bus stop, metro station, Bari Gottic, restaurants (do not miss excelent "Attic"). Definitely recommended.

Guest name: Igor Orlovsky, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2005

My husband and I stayed at hotel Royal for 4 nights in August 2005 and had a very enjoyable stay! Hotel is in a great location and the rooms were neat and clean and the staff was very helpful. I thought it was a little over priced considering breakfast was not included however I would definately recommend the hotel.

Guest name: FK, USA

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jul 2005

The hotel is quite good, but expensive compared to other hotels I have lived in. Breakfast buffet is not included and cost EURO 13 to buy. The staff is not particularly friendly and the service is no more than it should be in a 4 star hotel. The rooms are OK and the hotel is located perfect at Ramblas.

Guest name: Thor Even Brenden, Norway

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Jun 2005

Location, location, location! - Great part of town. La Ramblas, one of the highlights of Barcelona is right outside the front door. Its only 10min walk to the sea, although you have to go a bit further to reach the start of the beach areas. Close to some good museums and the tourist bus which connects you with most of the key areas of town. The only negative for me was breakfast which I felt was only average.

Guest name: SM, Spain

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Although a bit pricey for what we usually pay in Europe, the location (right on Las Rambles in the heart of the Gothic area of Barcelona), was worth the extra cost. We chose this hotel based on others' recommendations concerning the quiet provided by the quality windows. Eventhough the partiers were plentiful on the street below, we slept soundly. Quality hotel, very attentive staff, would chose it again.

Guest name: PB, USA

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2005

Quality accomodation in a first-class location. Breakfast at 13 euros extra not great value for money though.

Guest name: Jeffrey Mitchell, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in May 2005

overall good but one night a gropu of noisy ladies next door were very disturbing. However, you could not hear a sound outside from the busy Las Ramblas!

Guest name: JM, United Kingdom

Average rating:  4.4

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Apr 2005

Poor, very poor; i am disappointed.

Guest name: ND, Turkey

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2005

fantacstic hotel with very central location

Guest name: VJ, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Mar 2005

The location for the airport link, tourist buses and walking tours could not be better. Surprisingly quiet for a city centre hotel. Good value for this standard and position of hotel.

Guest name: PM, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Mar 2005

the service and location are very good. the only thing that was really missing is an available computer with internet at the hotel and a bathroom in the lobby.

Guest name: Annemarie Ter Haar, Netherlands

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Mar 2005

My stay at the Royal was more than I expected. The staff and the sevice were second to none. We had an excellent stay and will be booking for a second visited.

Guest name: Raymond Pavitt, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2005

Our party consisted of two married couples. We booked two double rooms and were placed on the sixth (Top) floor front facing. We had a marvellous view of the Ramblas and although there was a Champions League match on and a lot of supporters about outside, the rooms were quiet. We had an adjoining door which allowed both rooms to open up like a suite which was a nice touch. The rooms come with climate control and again it is not intrusive noise wise and can be left on at night. The bathroom caters for the traveller who has walked in from the street toothbrush (paste), razor (with Gel) in addition to all normal toiletries (in case you wish to travel light).The hotel is very very close to the Airbus Terminal (about a 3-4 minute walk - really) and is excellently located for the nightlife on the Ramblas. The hotel looked after our luggage after checkout on our last day until evening when we collected it and went to the airbus stop in Placa Catalunya. This hotel is incredible value for a four star superior, which it lives up to and I have already recommended it to others who plan to stay there. General advice on the area; the Hotel has a tourist information kiosk directly opposite and for first time travellers there is a Tourist Bus which runs on two lines, red and blue. A ticket which allows access to both lines in one day is 16 Euro and it runs every 20 minutes allowing you to get on and off at each stop at your leisure. This is an excellent way to see all of the sites in one day allowing you to enjoy the tapas bars and restaurants on the Ramblas. One note of caution - the Ramblas is full of franchised coffee bars and Mc'Ds etc and they will keep your change unless you ask for it. The bar in the hotel is excellent to unwind in last thing at night and the price of drinks is favourable with any of the local bars. Two doors down from the hotel is a large supermarket in the event that you require anything additional. Placa Catalunya (at 100m or 300yds) has a metro connectin

Guest name: James Hughes, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Feb 2005

Our stay at the Royal was indeed to our satisfaction, and the location perfect. Breakfast buffet was excellent with a variety to suit any pallet, and the view just as it promised.

Guest name: Heidi Sandø, Norway

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2005

in general things were o.k.Location is really excellent,hotel-service helpful,room-service very slow.Recommendable

Guest name: BM, Germany

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jan 2005

This was our 2nd trip to Barcelona but the first staying at The Royal on the Ramblas. Would definitely recommend this hotel for quality and location.

Guest name: JT, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Dec 2004

We loved the hotel. We were 3 so finding a 3 person room was difficult but we received the exact room as shown on the website. Spacious and functional with nice amenities. The guys at the front desk were very helpful. If you want a 4 star hotel on La Rambla, this is a great one.

Guest name: LF, USA

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Nov 2004

Excellent hotel. Single room was very small, but very nicely furnished and comfortable. Location is fantastic. I would definitely stay here again.

Guest name: RG, Italy

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

Stayed here for four nights in November and had a wonderful stay. Hotel was ideally situated on La Ramblas and just down from Placa de Catalunya (Both the Aerobus and train from the airport stop here). The only negatives for us were there was no tea and coffee making facilities in the room and the price of breakfast, 13 Euros, OK I suppose if you eat everything but if you just have coffee and cereal, its expensive. Would definately stay there again.

Guest name: Jeff Hall, United Kingdom

Average rating:  4.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

too much money for what you get

Guest name: Terry Plys, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Nov 2004

Excellent location on Las Ramblas with a ton of shopping and activity right outside, but rooms are quiet.

Guest name: Mark Poynter, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Nov 2004

the best hotel we could choose,wanderful position...excellent relationship price-quality. if i came again i'd stay there again

Guest name: CR, Italy

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Oct 2004

This is a very well situated hotel, well appointed and with friendly helpful staff. Excellent value for money, would stay here again.

Guest name: Barbara Davidson, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.6

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2004

The room was small for three travelers and the beds were horrible. All three of our backs and necks were hurting bad from our three day stay.

Guest name: RS, USA

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Aug 2004

Excellent location with train services(including quick access to airport),metro, bus and sightseeing tours nearby.In the centre of the tourist area located on La Rambla,it is an excellent hotel and I would highly recommend it.

Guest name: Thomas Walsh, Ireland

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jul 2004

The property was fairly good and the location on Las Ramblas was excellent. The price was a little expensive relative to comparable American hotels, but not bad for a European hotel. Overall, the hotel was excellent and the staff very helpful.

Guest name: Alexander Khuu, USA