Amrey Diagonal Barcelona Hotel

“ We were greeted very nicely on our arrival, the staff have a good command and understanding of English. The hotel is well presented the reception area and restaurant are very clean table cloths and staff are immaculate. The staff attentive. The rooms are a good size, air conditioned. Again the room and bathroom and very clean, linen and towels changed regularly. There was very little noise from the Avenue below or the other rooms - very good. The view from the top rooms is fab. The staff were good with directions if you want to walk or take the bus to a venue.

Breakfast is great everything you could want of a continental breakfast. Fruit, cerial, toast, eggs, ham, cheese etc. The set evening meal is a little repetative and not to the English pallet, but is well presented, and the service is good.

We were able to put our cases behind reception after checkout so we didnt have to drag them about, and were able to enjoy a few hours more befor the airport transport arrived.

I would recommend this hotel as very good for a city break.

Sept 2011

“ Top Tip: Its very easy to get around Barcelona from this hotel. If you are a keen walker you can walk into town. The Avn Diagonal is a good place to navigate from, we walked to the bull ring and then on to the Sagrada Familia. Mum is 83 so we took it steady, but there were no problems. The no 7 bus goes from the newstand opposite the hotel and will drop you a short walk from (turn 360 when you get off and walk 'back' 2 -3 mins) to the city square Place Catalunya and its easy to catch it back - cheap to E1.45. The Metro line is 7 - 10 mins walk away opposite the Glories shopping centre. The red Baracelona City Tour bus goes from opposite the Torre Agbar which is a good landmark and when visiting the higher ground on the west of the city can be easily seen. Its fab when lit up at night.
Turn left immediately out of the hotel and stroll down the avenue filled with little local shops and cafes to the beach about 30 mins, we strolled down to the Casino where in the square live bands were playing and some market stalls were set out (it was a Sunday). The marina is full of nice boats to look at.
The Glories shopping centre has many varied shops and restaurants and its well worth having your evening meal here budget for about E12-15 a head (drink extra) its a nice atmosphere inside or better still outside, Ginos Italian has very good pasta and Ginos can be found at the Casino as well.
At the Glories 'roundabout' follow round to the right and there is an open air market on Monday.
If you drink tea I would recommend a travel kettle, bottled water and your own tea bags !

This hotel is great for sight seeing and atmosphere but not if you're looking for a 'beach' holiday, walking to the beach everyday could get wearing and not much fun for little kids.

Sept 2011

“ Hotel was super clean and staff were very friendly.

A great hotel in a quiet location. Although it takes one tram stop and a couple of metro journeys to get to the centre of Barcelona, I still regard it as a great hotel. We used it for bed, breakfast and to refresh late evening before going out for the night. Would use again and would recommend to others.

“ Top Tip: Very little near by - there is a shopping centre about 200metres from hotel.

“ the hotel can do with a kettle in room so customers can make tea or coffee to drink in their room or even boiled hot water to take tablets.

“ Top Tip: nice shopping centres nearby and easy acess to city centre.

“ Modern, clean hotel with helpful staff and with the added bonus of good quality breakfasts to charge you up for the day! .Well located to the north east of Barcelona with good transport links. Not in a 'touristy area' so has a good local feel. The hotel is right beside the Rambla de Poblenou a very pleasant walk full of good eating spots where you can absorb the culture, people watch and chill in the evening warmth.

“ Top Tip: get down to the beach! lovely walk along the coast very worthwhile.