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Old Oct 23, 2023 | 2:57 am
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nicolas75
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Detailed review of my stay in October 2023

What is your IHG One Rewards status?
Diamond Royal Ambassador Inner Circle

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, fantastic stay

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Premium room, and received a Duc suite.

How are the rooms?
Around 45 sqm
Very elegant design

Very comfortable bed. usb and power sockets next to the bed.

Seating area


Superb bathroom with separate walk-in shower and bathtub
Carner Barcelona toiletries.
Separate toilets.

Very pleasant balcony along the room with view over the city.

Nespresso coffee machine, kettle,
Open dressing
Yoga mat

Large flatscreen television with basic selection of international channels. Chromecast
Wireless Speaker System.

Very quiet.


What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Very impressed by the quality of service: all the staff are smiling, proactive and really do their utmost to ensure that guests have a good stay.

Special mention to Jordi, guest experience and quality manager, does everything to make your stay great, with special attention to Diamond Inner Circle members


Unbeatable location.
Very good breakfast
Small but very pleasant outdoor pool
Excellent and impressive full lunch Chef’s taste.
Bikes can be rented for free


Bad:
Nothing

Value for $ or IHG One Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, the hotel is just great.
The comparison with my last (dreadful) stay at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is striking.


Please note that fitness centre is under renovation.



Exterior

Lobby






Reception area







Access to the rooms










Bathroom





Open closet


Minibar and coffee station


Welcome gift #1

Welcome gift #2

Balcony


View from the suite




Breakfast











Pool area











Restaurant






Excellent 6-plate Chef’s Taste







Free bicycle

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