Review: Hotel Lleo Barcelona
There is something charming about Hotel Lleo, maybe it’s the beautiful façade, or the simple reception or the affable manager. The hotel has a great location, right in the centre of the city on a bustling shopping street linking Placa Catalunya and Placa Universitat. The lounges all have shiny marble floors and oddly, palm trees and plants which doesn´t sound very tasteful but this hotel gets away with it! In fact the design must be liked because the manager told me that several other hotels had copied their decorations.
Hotel Facilities
The plant theme continues into the light and airy breakfast buffet room which is lit by two huge skylights and has a clean rustic feel. There is a snack bar and also a non-smoking dining hall. Behind the reception is a large comfy lounge area where there is a piano for live music in the evenings and a small business centre with a computer for internet. This is also where you will find the palm trees! There is also a display of items for sale in the lounge. Ask at the reception for use of the Wi-Fi.
Business Facilities
Hotel Lleo has 3 function rooms which can be set out in 3 different ways, and again have marble and plants as their theme. The rooms can hold from 20 to 160 people. Guests are also able to make use of the hotel’s offices and equipment, such as faxes, photocopiers and computers.
Rooms
The 80 rooms are decorated in light, neutral colours. They all have air-conditioning and heating, piped music and a small satellite TV. There is also a minibar, a direct phone line, safe and the bathrooms have hairdryers.
 Hotel Location and Facilities
Calle Pelai is a great street for shopping , especially if you happen to be interested in shoes. The street is busy and connects Placa Catalunya which is the heart of the city, to Placa Universitat. There is a cash point attached to the hotel on the left out the door. If you are after a bit of culture then 10 minutes walk away on Passeig de Gracia are Gaudi´s masterpieces La Pedrera and Casa Batlló . Or wander down Las Ramblas to have a look at the street performers. The area known as the Raval is right behind the hotel and has some lovely cafes and restaurants. El Raval is also home to the MACBA which is the museum of modern art and is a 5 minute walk away. If you need supplies then head to Las Ramblas where there is a large Carrefour Express supermarket which has food and toiletries. There is pharmacy on Placa Universitat. Also if you just can’t tear yourself away then there is a Starbucks right opposite the hotel.
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 station, in about 30 mins and costs 2.80 Euros for a single ticket. The hotel is a 10 minute walk from the station.
Via Bus The Aerobus will also take you from the Airport to Catalunya station and costs 4.25 Euros. The journey time is around 30 minutes. You have a 3 minute walk to the Hotel Lleo from the station.
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In a Nutshell
A quirky but charming little hotel in the centre of town. Perfect for a weekends stay of sight-seeing and shopping. Also worth noting that this hotel is a heck of a lot cheaper than most hotels for this area!!
Hotel Lleo - 3 Star
Calle de Pelai, 22-24
 Metro: Placa Universitat (Red Line, L4) or Placa Catalunya (Green Line, L3) both 3 mins
Rack Rates
Single: 90 euros
Double: 120 euros
(7% tax not included)
Breakfast 9 euros
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