Four Points Barcelona Diagonal, Spain [Master Thread]
Apr 1, 2019, 7:35 pm
#151
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44xxx for a few nights in April and 128xxx for May 9 - Marriott IT strikes again!
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Apr 2, 2019, 1:00 am
#153
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I stayed here a few times. It’s ok. One weird thing though: when I was assigned a room on a lower floor, ie no upgrade, I had to ask for a kettle ( to make tea). They provided it but charged me a fee for it ( can’t remember how much, probably nominal). That as SPG LTP...it struck me as the ultimate in penny-pinching.
Apr 2, 2019, 3:05 am
#154
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I am considering a 2-night stay here vs the AC Sants hotel in October at the end of a trip to Northern Spain. We will be dropping our rental car at the Sants train station and then leaving 2 days later for the airport so the AC Sants is a very convenient location. But the Four Points looks nicer and offers twin beds which it does not look like the AC Sants has.
Some things to note; I'm traveling with my mother and we both are Marriott Gold and each have a free night certificate we'd like to use (which is why we are considering these hotels).
The biggest issue for me is that the Four Points is much farther from the train station. We'd have to take a metro or bus to get there after dropping the car (we prefer taking public transportation over taxis and we travel fairly light with carry on luggage only). It's also that much farther from the airport when we leave 2 days later.
Given all that, any advice on which hotel to choose?
Some things to note; I'm traveling with my mother and we both are Marriott Gold and each have a free night certificate we'd like to use (which is why we are considering these hotels).
The biggest issue for me is that the Four Points is much farther from the train station. We'd have to take a metro or bus to get there after dropping the car (we prefer taking public transportation over taxis and we travel fairly light with carry on luggage only). It's also that much farther from the airport when we leave 2 days later.
Given all that, any advice on which hotel to choose?
But ultimately convenience and mobility might take preference.
FWIW you can walk maybe 15 minutes between the 4 Points and the Clot-Arago train station, which is on the same line to the airport via Sants.
Apr 2, 2019, 8:54 am
#155
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The 4 Points is a nicer hotel in a much better part of the city.
But ultimately convenience and mobility might take preference.
FWIW you can walk maybe 15 minutes between the 4 Points and the Clot-Arago train station, which is on the same line to the airport via Sants.
But ultimately convenience and mobility might take preference.
FWIW you can walk maybe 15 minutes between the 4 Points and the Clot-Arago train station, which is on the same line to the airport via Sants.
Apr 2, 2019, 9:52 pm
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one thing to remember about the Renfe Cercanias train to the airport, is that it goes to the old terminal. from there, you can take the free shuttle to the new terminal if that's where you're flying from. It's not a huge deal but just adds maybe 20 minutes to your trip.
i have found the aerobus to placa catalunya to be the most convenient and comfortable.
May 7, 2019, 5:02 pm
#158
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getting worse
I stayed here a few times. It’s ok. One weird thing though: when I was assigned a room on a lower floor, ie no upgrade, I had to ask for a kettle ( to make tea). They provided it but charged me a fee for it ( can’t remember how much, probably nominal). That as SPG LTP...it struck me as the ultimate in penny-pinching.
BTW, the GM was hopeless last year - but - I suggest you let her know : [email protected]
Jul 21, 2019, 3:05 am
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Aug 23, 2021, 11:44 am
#161
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Just completed a 3 night stay. I really wanted to like this hotel but ultimately cannot recommend it.
The pros:
1. Location is convenient for transit but a little bit further out. Sagrada Familiar was an easy walk.
2. The rooms are of a decent spec.
3. Titanium recognition was solid and we received an upgrade to a top floor view of the mountains and the Sagrada Familia.
4. The central air conditioning works well.
The cons:
1. The soundproofing of the rooms is simply the worst I have experienced staying at Marriott/SPG properties all over the world. We could hear every conversation of our neighbours.
2. The central AC flooded our room with cigarette smoke from a neighbor which we had to complain about.
3. The buffet breakfast early on Saturday morning was disastrous with the hot items stone cold. Cold hash browns and eggs are not my favorite. A shame as the quality and selection was good.
4. Unable to process a Marriott Gift Card without a manager who wasn't present. They charge your stay on your credit card at check in. Not a preauth they actually charge you which added a further complication. They proposed taking the gift card and refunding onto the credit card after I had left but I declined as the amount wasn't worth the risk and hassle.
Conclusion: Pay the extra Euros or points and stay in a higher end property.
The pros:
1. Location is convenient for transit but a little bit further out. Sagrada Familiar was an easy walk.
2. The rooms are of a decent spec.
3. Titanium recognition was solid and we received an upgrade to a top floor view of the mountains and the Sagrada Familia.
4. The central air conditioning works well.
The cons:
1. The soundproofing of the rooms is simply the worst I have experienced staying at Marriott/SPG properties all over the world. We could hear every conversation of our neighbours.
2. The central AC flooded our room with cigarette smoke from a neighbor which we had to complain about.
3. The buffet breakfast early on Saturday morning was disastrous with the hot items stone cold. Cold hash browns and eggs are not my favorite. A shame as the quality and selection was good.
4. Unable to process a Marriott Gift Card without a manager who wasn't present. They charge your stay on your credit card at check in. Not a preauth they actually charge you which added a further complication. They proposed taking the gift card and refunding onto the credit card after I had left but I declined as the amount wasn't worth the risk and hassle.
Conclusion: Pay the extra Euros or points and stay in a higher end property.
Feb 28, 2022, 7:12 am
#162
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Any recent stays here? Looking for a nice convenient stay pre cruise in October as a Titanium elite. I looked at LM, but price is close to $400 per night. Open to suggestions. Willing to use points if it makes sense. I do not have one free night certificate as well.
Feb 28, 2022, 11:10 am
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A little further from center but quite affordable and potential for upgrades is the AC Forum, which is right next to beach. It does have a Metro stop right there and taxi to cruise should be quick as the road along sea is next to hotel.
Feb 28, 2022, 11:55 am
#164
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I’ve stayed there numerous times over the years, including a couple days in second half of 2021. It’s a very affordable option (typically the cheapest in the city) and while a couple miles from central tourist sites, there are lots of places to eat along Rambla de Poblenou and it’s about a 15-minute walk from the beach. Friendly staff, not really any upgraded rooms in my experience (Lifetime Titanium), nothing fancy but beautiful views of either sea in the distance or Sagrada Familia when on a high floor.
A little further from center but quite affordable and potential for upgrades is the AC Forum, which is right next to beach. It does have a Metro stop right there and taxi to cruise should be quick as the road along sea is next to hotel.
A little further from center but quite affordable and potential for upgrades is the AC Forum, which is right next to beach. It does have a Metro stop right there and taxi to cruise should be quick as the road along sea is next to hotel.
The 4 point sounds fine. Was just a little concerned about the comments above. Just looking for quiet and clean. With the money saved on the room we can take cabs
as a titanium will we get free breakfast?
Feb 28, 2022, 12:16 pm
#165
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Titaniums get free breakfast.