Hotel Neri Barcelona - Review

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Hotel Neri is a 4 star recent addition to Barcelona’s hotel portfolio and is a real hidden gem in the labyrinth of the Gothic quarter - the historic barrio. Due to its privileged location the Neri is a secret to all but those in the know..... and I can tell you it’s definitely worth being in the know because the Hotel Neri is a near perfect hotel.

The hotel is in a renovated 17th century palace, which backs onto Placa Sant Felip Neri which is a beautiful and little known placa, complete with palm tree and fountain. From the front entrance the Cathedral is less than 20 metres but because the alley on which the hotel is on is so unassuming, you get to miss out on all the usual tourist traffic of the area.

From the minute I walked into Hotel Neri Barcelona I felt at home (expensive taste!). As you walk in the reception is on the right, and the staff are friendly and accommodating. The hall has the original arch and to your left is a charming little library with papers and books laid out for your reading pleasure. Just outside the front door are 2 electrical bikes which are available for guests to hire.

Hotel Neri Rooms

There are 22 rooms in the hotel Neri which are all in keeping with the serenity and elegance of the public areas of the hotel. The rooms continue with the theme of the rustic mixed with the contemporary and have such idiosyncrasies as original brick walls combined with plasma screen TVs. All rooms have air-conditioning, mini bar, Hi-Fi, internet and butler service. As well as lovely little touches such as fresh flowers everyday and a choice of pillow filling.

Neri Hotel Facilities

Each of the 3 floors in the Hotel Neri have a theme which can be seen in the large paintings that hang above all the beds, the 1st floor has a renaissance theme, the 2nd flowers and on the 3rd you will find paintings of horizons. Another sweet, hippyish touch is the way that the stone used in the bathrooms, quartzite, was chosen because of its powers of freeing negative energy.

Other facilities include a restaurant that has a 25 euro menu del dia, and an evening menu which includes pigeon and ostrich among its delicacies. The chef Jordi Ruiz used to work in the world renowned El Bulli and enjoys bringing Arabic touches to his mainly Mediterranean menu.

There is also a gorgeous roof terrace covered with mattresses and deck chairs where you can soak up some sun and have a drink at the self-service bar.

Towels are there for guests and if the sun all gets a bit much you can cool off in the outdoor showers.

Amenities in the Area

The Hotel Neri Barcelona is in easy walking distance of almost anything you could need. The closest metro is 7 minutes away: Jaume (Yellow Line, L4) but La Rambla and Placa Catalunya are just a 10 minute walk away and from there you can get to any of 3 metro stops. The Cathedral is a stone’s throw away. There is also a small Dali museum on Calle Arcs, 5 which is a 5 minute walk, and if you continue that way you will hit one of Barcelona’s best shopping streets Calle Portal d´Angel. This street is also where you will find a cash machine and is the way up to Placa Catalunya and Passeig de Gracia if your shopping style is a little more up-market.

How to travel from Barcelona Airport to Hotel Neri Barcelona

A taxi ride into the centre of town, where the Neri is based, takes 25 minutes and costs roughly 25 euros depending on luggage and time of travel. However, bear in mind that because of the hotel’s historic location there is no parking spaces at the hotel and it is situated along a pedestrian street. So ask the cab driver to take you to Hotel Neri and he should take you as far as he can which will probably be the Av. De Cathedral. From here, if you need assistance you can call the Hotel reception

Train You can catch the RENFE train to Passeig de Gracia which takes 25 mins and costs 2.60 euros. From Passeig de Gracia you need to change for the Green line metro to Liceu. Your hotel is then 5 minute walk from the metro stop.

Aerobus You can catch the Aerobus from outside the Airport terminals A, B or C. The bus costs 3.90 euros, takes 30 minutes and will take you to Placa Catalunya from where you can walk to Hotel Neri in about 15 minutes.

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In a Nutshell

Hotel Neri is the kind of place I can imagine celebrities using as a hide-out. The hotel is a modern day classic, old mixed with new, rustic with modern and all done in the subtlest and most tasteful way. I was very taken with this hotel. Maybe the Hotel Neri doesn’t have the size or the facilities of some of the larger hotels but it makes up for it with its own special charm.

Hotel Neri Barcelona
Calle Sant Sever, 5
Tel: (0034) 93 304 0655

Official Hotel Rates:
Double Room/ Double for single use - 285 euros
(7% tax not included)
Cold Breakfast - 7.50 euros + VAT

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