Violeta Boutique

This is the nice area you will find a lot of small hotels or apartment hotels. It was a short walk to the airport bus stop and everything. Room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable also. I will book this place again for sure.

The stay was excellent! An architect bought three floors of an historic apartment building in the very heart of Barcelona five years ago, gutted them, and created a tiny boutique hotel. Violeta reception and registration is located on the second floor so guests enter the historic marble apartment foyer through a large grill door and use the stair or a tiny elevator to go up to reception and the rooms above. The hotel sign outside is TINY so have the street address handy. The hotel itself is cheerful, modern and trendy but retains the high ceilings and Continental ambience. Fresh flowers accent a public sitting room and there is a really lovely terrace where guests can enjoy a fabulous sugar muffin and delicious cup of fresh coffee in the morning. The excellent staff speak good English and are very kind and helpful. The modern plumbing provides good pressure and endless hot water. The internet is lightening fast and each room has a handy safe. The rooms were not as sound proof as I expected but noise was not an issue. The location could not be better ... everything from shopping and dining to attractions, the super Metro and the Aero Bus to the Airport is steps away. Although the hotel is quite a departure from what North Americans are used to, it was quite wonderful in my estimation and so much more unique than staying at a chain hotel. I recommend it!

The lobby area and staff was amazing. However, the air-conditioning only worked for about 5 minutes even after talking to the staff multiple times. It was 26 C in the room each night (way too hot). The shower drain did not drain and the bathroom grouting was quite dirty. Finally, the building lobby (not their fault) had a terrible smell.

Service was great. Staff was friendly and helping. The room was very comfortable. Location is good - near many subway stations yet not busy.

The room was clean and spacious. Staff were helpful. Nice and central. The pictures are accurate. Would happily stay here again.