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

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay
Yes, very much.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest rate and was upgraded to 1 Queen Bed Premium City View Jetted Tub on high floor.

How are the rooms?
Around 29sqm large.

Bedroom with bed, sofa and desk.
Firm but comfortable bed.

Bathroom with shower/jetted tub combo.

Flat screen television set with very good selection of international channels.
No Chromecast.

Nespresso coffee machine. Kettle.
USB power socket in the radio alarm clock.

Balcony. View over the city.

Very efficient air conditioning.
Very quiet despite facing busy Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes

No Free PressReader

How is the exec. lounge?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?

GOOD
-Smiling staff
- Quite pleasant interior design.
- The hotel has a small swimming pool (more for cooling off than actually swimming) and a large area on two levels for soaking up the sun.

BAD
- Nothing

Value for $ or IHG One Rewards Club? Would you return?
It's been a long time since I stayed at this hotel, which has aged very well: the rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is good, but above all the location is perfect for visiting Barcelona on foot.