Marriott Rewards (including Ritz-Carlton) - AC Hotel Som- Barcelona

I am a plat and we have two rooms reserved for two nights before we leave on a cruise out of Barcelona. Has anyone stayed here? Did you receive plat benefits like a free breakfast?

How did you get to the hotel from the airport? We'll have 5 of us (all adults) with luggage. Should we hire a company? Take a cab? Take the bus? Anyone who has stayed here with some experience at this hotel would be appreciated. Thanks

I stayed at this hotel back in March on points...

Only benefits I received was free internet. I should mention at the time I was only Gold... I made Platinum in April
It's a little out there from the city center. If your staying on a weekend the transit is open 24 hours, otherwise it shuts down at midnight or so. I took a cab from BCN, expect 30 euros each way.

I wasn't thrilled with the hotel. I'm not sure if its an AC thing, or this particular hotel. What got on my nerve was the AC was not on(the room was sweltering hot after a little while when I turned it on). Their answer was "it's winter." Keep in mind it was probably high 60ies-low 70ies(Comparing to a FS Marriott in London I had just came from... AC and heat was on no issues). I had to keep my window open at all times.

another one with the free breakfast - there is NO FREE BREAKFAST AT AC BY MARRIOTT props, plat or otherwise............

Guaranteed Lounge Access/Free Breakfast
Help yourself to light snacks, beverages and complimentary continental breakfast in our Concierge/Executive/Club Lounge at participating JW Marriott Hotels, the Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels and Marriott Hotels & Resorts
http://www.marriott.com/rewards/member-benefits/guarantee.mi



I am a plat and we have two rooms reserved for two nights before we leave on a cruise out of Barcelona. Has anyone stayed here? Did you receive plat benefits like a free breakfast?