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Review Barceló Raval Hotel Barcelona
Barceló Raval Hotel Barcelona is a distinctive new hotel in the heart of Raval. The owners have clearly tried to stay one step ahead of the game, opening a hotel in an area that is still rough around the edges, but is on the up. Similar to Shoreditch in London or Brooklyn in New York, Raval was a place for tourists to avoid. However, with an influx of creatives to the area in recent years it is now seen as trendy and edgy. The area is home to contemporary museums and galleries, independent shops, interesting cafés and creative new restaurants. Rambla del Raval is at its centre. The hotel itself is visible throughout much of Raval due to it large cylindrical presence. It is covered in thick silver netting and is far taller than any of its surrounding buildings. The entrance is distinctive, with a large bush at its door that has been styled into the shape of a figure from a chessboard. The sliding doors to the building are neon pink in colour, having the effect of slightly disorientating visitors before they enter the stark calm of the interior. The ground floor of the hotel is large and open, encompassing the restaurant and bar, lounge area and front desk. It was opened in 2008 and has all the features of a design hotel. There are tables with bases in the shape of pigs and horses, the entire lobby is decorated in white, black and purple and large lamps pepper the space. The modern designs are given a more warm and elaborate edge with damask prints on some lamps and surfaces. Hotel Facilities:The hotel provides an 11th floor roof terrace, with 360-degree views of the city that reach as far as the sea. There is a very small pool on the terrace – approximately 6 metres in length by 3 metres in width. This is open all year round but is not heated. There is also a spa area in the basement of the hotel. This offers a sauna, a hydro-massage shower and a room where massages are available at an extra cost. There is also a gym in this area. The hotel includes a restaurant and cocktail bar called ‘B Lounge’. This is on the ground floor. It offers a continental buffet breakfast for 18 euros per person. There are also lunch and dinner options available. Sandwiches are on offer from 9 euros and hot and cold tapas available. The menu is traditionally Catalan, but with some Asian influences. Full room service is available until 23:00. After this room service is available all night, however only cold food is available and it must be ordered before the kitchen shuts at 23:00. Pets are allowed in the hotel. Check-in time is 13:00 and check-out time is 12:00. Business Facilities:There are four meetings room in the hotel with a capacity of 100 people in total. These can be divided into a maximum of four smaller areas. There is also free Wi-Fi for all customers throughout the hotel. There is a business area where there is computers available providing access to the internet free of charge. Facilities for the Disabled:The hotel contains two rooms with disabled access. They have widened doors and a special shower. There are lifts to all floors. Rooms:There are a total of 187 rooms in the hotel, over 10 floors. All of the rooms in the hotel are doubles. However some rooms have the option of an interconnecting door between two rooms. This allows a family of four to stay in two inter-connecting rooms. The rooms on offer are either standard doubles or suites. The suites offer two separate rooms, each containing a television and a Jacuzzi. The hotel is located on a main road in Rambla del Raval, however the windows are double-glazed. The window is cylindrical, therefore, all rooms offer views of the city the best views are from the 6th floor up. These are the Deluxe rooms and are more expensive than the standards. Each room offers air conditioning, a television, a Nespresso machine with free coffee and iPod speakers. The first, second and third floors of the hotel are smoking, the rest of the hotel is non-smoking, except for the terrace area. Hotel Location and Facilities:The hotel is based in the heart of the area of Raval. This area is part of Barcelona’s old town. The area is full of small, independent bars, affordable local restaurants, design studios and art galleries. It is the home of the CCCB and the MACBA. These are two of Barcelona’s museums of contemporary art and culture. They are housed within an interesting modern glass structure.
The hotel is close to Calle Joaquin Costa – a street lined with some of Raval’s best bars. One of these is Betty Fords. Behind frosted glass doors you will find a small space that is popular amongst the Barcelona fashion crowd. If you want a seat and a quiet drink avoid the bar during the evening at weekends. It is also a great spot to head to in the day for the best American style burgers in town – ranch dressing included! The hotel is within ten minutes walk of the Ramblas, where you will be at the centre of many of Barcelona’s most popular tourist attractions. It is also where you will find most necessary amenities such as internet cafés, banks, pharmacies and supermarkets. How to Travel from the Airport to the Hotel:Via Taxi: A taxi from the airport should take about 25 minutes and cost around 25 – 30 euros depending on traffic and luggage. Via Train: The RENFE train leaves the airport every half an hour and will take you to Passeig de Gracia in 25 minutes. You can either use the T10 transport ticket from the airport (T10 costs 7.70 euros for 10 separate journeys on Barcelona public transport) or you can buy a single fare ticket for 2.80 euros. You then change at Passeig de Gracia onto the Green Line metro and travel two stops to Liceu. Your hotel is then 10 minutes walk from the metro. Via Bus: Take the 'Aerobus ' to Plaza de Catalunya from directly outside the airport. The Aerobus generally runs every 10 - 15 minutes and the journey time is 30 minutes. From here, the hotel is 10 minutes in a taxi and will cost about 8 - 10 euros. Alternatively, you can catch the metro from Catalunya to Liceu, just one stop on the Green Line, from where Abba Ramblas Hotel is a 10 minute walk.
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