Hilton Barcelona {ESP}
Nov 28, 2001, 3:24 am
#16
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by edg1:
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The concierge in the lounge helped with several very good restaurant recommendations and made reservations for us.</font>
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The concierge in the lounge helped with several very good restaurant recommendations and made reservations for us.</font>
Nov 28, 2001, 10:00 am
#17
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
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I stayed there over the weekend this past summer and my experience was very similiar to edj1's experience. I would highly recommend this hotel. The walk to the subway is short. The public transportation is very nice.
Nov 28, 2001, 10:02 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: LAS VEGAS
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I stayed here 2 years ago, after a cruise. Very American rooms, which is nice in Spain. There is a very good Mexican restaurant/bar directly opposite the front doors, as you walk out of the hotel. In the building across the driveway. Also there is a nice indoor shopping mall, with lots of good deals etc, just down the street. Much better than the other hotel, I stayed at on Ramblis I think, the main street in Barcelona, that runs into the Christopher Columbus statue.
Dec 9, 2001, 10:15 am
#19
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: LAS
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Hilton Barcelona Gold Upgrade Report
I just checked into the HH Barcelona, and as Gold was upgraded to a corner junior suite without asking. I have stayed here many times, most as Gold, and never been upgraded. The regular rooms are very basic HH. The junior suite is obviously much bigger than the relular rooms, but still rather basic HH.
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Jan 7, 2002, 11:04 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Melbourne
Programs: Qantas, Hilton, IHG
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I'm just back from 4 nights at the Hilton BCN. I agree that the rooms are nothing too special. But the hotel staff are excellent and the lounge is very good. A decent continental breakfast is served and later a full bar is provided thoughout the day until 10.30 pm. There are also lots of snacks and fruit and at night there is some small hot snacks or perhaps salmon. All for free to HHonors Golds or above.
The location is excellent for shopping but a bit far away from down-town BCN. Stll the metro is only a block away and taxis are cheap.
I really enjoyed my stay.
The location is excellent for shopping but a bit far away from down-town BCN. Stll the metro is only a block away and taxis are cheap.
I really enjoyed my stay.
Jan 16, 2002, 1:58 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 145
What's your experience at Hilton Barcelona?
A conference will take me to Barcelona in July 2002 for about nine days. I am interested in staying at the Hilton Barcelona. Could you please share your experience at this property if you have stayed there before? The conference will be at Universitat Politčcnica de Catalunya (UPC), Campus Nord. Is it easy to commute to UPC from the Hilton (via the subway system, e.g.)? Is there any chance for room upgrade or whatever amenities for an hhonors Gold? Other hotel properties (hilton family or not) to recommend? Thanks very much in advance.
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Jan 16, 2002, 2:12 pm
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Typical Hilton. Was there in December as Gold, upgraded to junior suite. Included free breakfast, both without asking. I don't think they were very busy. I wouldn't want to spend more than a few days there. Will be interested in others alternate recommendations. Stayed at leMeridien several years ago, very nice at the time.
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Jan 16, 2002, 4:14 pm
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Jan 16, 2002, 4:56 pm
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I agree, a typical business hotel. I am Gold and used a reward. We were put in a very small room. Enjoyed having a cocktail in the bar downstair, the staff was pleasant. There is a Conrad up the street. I think I'd try that first.
Feb 1, 2002, 10:00 am
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Location: Columbus, OH
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Which suite in Barcelona?
I saw that there are 3 types of suites at the Barcelona Hilton. I'll be there tomorrow night and wanted your input as to which one to fight for? There are: Deluxe, Barcelona and Executive. Any experience, thoughts, preferences would be welcome.
Thanks guys,
Gene
Thanks guys,
Gene
Feb 1, 2002, 10:10 am
#28
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Melbourne
Programs: Qantas, Hilton, IHG
Posts: 1,762
I had an executive room, which was nothing special at all and a bit on the small side.
But I liked the Barcelona Hilton. The staff were really great and there is a good club lounge. I also received some nice amenities. The hotel is in a good location for shopping but a bit out of central Barcelona.
But I liked the Barcelona Hilton. The staff were really great and there is a good club lounge. I also received some nice amenities. The hotel is in a good location for shopping but a bit out of central Barcelona.
Feb 1, 2002, 12:16 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Los Angeles
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I think I had an executive suite, which was fine four our 4 night stay there. It had a living room (couch, coffee table, small dining table, television, etc), bathroom, and bedroom. The suite was not luxurious, but was modern It reminded bme of a W hotel a little.