"Property was clean and rooms were updated and large.
Staff was helpful and buffet breakfast was very well worth it
Wish there was a fridge in the room to keep cold refreshments.
AC could be stronger"
"We enjoyed our stay at El Avenida Palace. The hotel’s location and staff were wonderful. The singer in their bar on Friday night (June 6) was phenomenal. We will make sure to stay at El Avenida Palace in the future."
"The hotel is located in las Ramblas and in the heart of Muslim residential and business neighborhood. Although most overseas flights arrive at 7-8 am, the check in is only offered after 3pm. Upon arrival we were promised the room at 1 pm, however, it was as not ready and we had to spread out to sleep on the lobby couch. Multiple pleas for our room keys went unanswered until we asked to see the manager.
The staff are all non-native and come from all over the world. They did, however, adopted a poor, “go back where you came from” attitude of the locals. If you like being disrespected and feel unworthy, this hotel will be perfect for you.
Location: very far from public transportation such as metro, train and bus. Add to that a massive construction work all along La Ramblas, Pope’s visit with closed streets and main traffic arteries and you will have a clear picture of navigating to and from the Barcelo Raval hotel.
Room: very good, clean and comfortable. We had a suite with 180 degree panoramic views of Barcelona. The bed offered excellent soft sheets, a variety of pillows to choose from, whirlpool tub for two facing Park Montjuic. Some functional design details were not well considered: the height of the coffee station - being 5 feet tall I had to actually reach high above and after a couple of times that got physically tiring. Also having a main light control in the living room (which controlled the bathroom, bedroom and closet) was not great."
"This was a nice, although somewhat small hotel. I enjoyed the sixties theme and the decor. The elevator was incredibly tight, but really, this was a pleasant experience."
Are you in need of a romantic getaway? Our guests also love El Raval for its array of dining options, bar scene and major shopping area. If you'd like to explore some of the area's notable sights, you might make a stop by La Rambla, Port de Barcelona or Rambla del Raval. If you're interested in staying close to a certain attraction, you can sort by neighbourhood or distance to top sights, so you and your partner will get to see everything on your list.
What is there to do in El Raval?
There's nothing better than wandering around a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all that El Raval has to offer. If you and your partner are interested in sampling the local food and drinks, you'll love El Raval for its array of dining options and bar scene. A visit to La Rambla, Port de Barcelona or Rambla del Raval might be just the ticket when you're checking out the sights.
What's the best way to get to El Raval and around town during my romantic getaway?
This information about transportation options in El Raval might help your romantic trip go off without a hitch: Fly into Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), which is the closest major airport, located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) away. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Parc de Montjuic Station, Paral-lel Station and Drassanes Station.