Stayed in this hotel in late Nov 2006, and we enjoyed it. The reception staff were friendly and smiley, and the hotel room clean and tidy. It was still warm by the time when we visited, but the air-con just did the job. I don't think there's a safety issue. As we observed, the area is very nice and we felt safe walking around. Location is all right, as it is very close to the metro station as well as some local cafes and restaurants. A market hall is just around the corner, perfect if you want to stock up some local produce. The down side is the thin wall. We could hear next door quite clearly on the last night we stayed, though we heard nothing on the previous nights.
Tips: The hotel is not far from the Park Guell. If you don't want to take the metro and to tackle the uphill walk, just get a taxi from the hotel. It costs about 4 euros one way.

A very nice hotel. Has alot of character. In the north part of Barcelona but literally one minute away from a subway stop El Putxet that takes up to you to El Ramba in 10 minutes. Rooms are clean. Bathrooms are renovated. Downstairs bar. Staff extremely friendly. Would goo there again

My Husband and I stayed in this hotel last week, and we were so impressed we had to write a review as soon as we got back!!
When we booked the hotel through Expedia we requested a quiet room as it was our wedding anniversary that day, and paid £52 for a standard room. When we arrived the staff upgraded us to a suite as it was our anniversary and they weren't fully booked. The suite was amazing, very modern with dark wood furnishings and neutral colours with a separate sitting area and a HUGE bed. It had the usual minibar, safe and TV with Satellite (only BBC World in English but never mind), but the best part was the Bathroom. It had marble walls and floors with a separate shower, bidet and a big corner bath with a jacuzzi!! That came in very handy!
So the Hotel itself was fabulous, but if you decide to park your hire car in their car park like we did BE WARNED!! It is situated under the hotel and is the most horrendous space to manouvre a car around EVER. We had a Seat Leon, not the biggest car in the world, and because the car park is so steep and narrow my poor husband spent half an hour just trying to get down the ramp!!
The hotel is quite easy to get to if you come by Taxi or Train (El Putxet metro is literally just around the corner). We had Sat Nav in the car, and still got lost in all the narrow little streets.
However I have to say that i would thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay in this beautiful city. You simply cannot stay in a better hotel for this price.

One double or two twin beds. Contemporary gold-and-brown color scheme, dark-wood furnishings. Air-conditioned and soundproofed. In-room safe. Piped-in music channel; satellite TV. Minibar. Marble bathroom with shower/tub combination.

The Hotel is situated in a quiet residential area of Barcelona, although itis only a few minutes away by Metro for Palza Catalunya.

We were welcomed and expected when we arrived, by a very friendly englishspeaking staff. even the babycot we had ordered, were in place.
When we first time opened the door to uour room, we were welcomed by a text on the TV screen. " The hotel wishes to welcome Mr. and Mrs.....".

The beds were superb, the room was tasteful decorated, the airconditioning was great and quiet, and the bathroom was very, very nice. We have never seen so many armenties on a hotel room. there were practically everything.

All in all , a very positive experience to stay on this hotel - especially when the price for a double room was as low as about $ 80. The hotel was classified as a 3 star but looked like 4 star. We will absolut come back to this hotel, next time we are in barcelona.