5-Star Hotels in Catalonia, Spain

I stayed here for 4 nights. As a 5-star hotel, the price (around 700,000 won per night) is quite high. The problem is, this hotel is definitely not a 5-star by general global standards. (I'm curious how it got its 5-star rating.) You should really consider it a 3 to 4-star hotel. As you can see from the Trip.com rating, I travel to many hotels worldwide every year, and I've never seen a 5-star hotel (including boutique and small luxury) like this. 1. **Facilities**: The rooftop pool is ridiculously small, the size of a jacuzzi for about 3-4 people, because they tried to fit a bar into a space that was already too small for a pool, clearly prioritizing sales. There are no sunbeds, of course, and only 2-3 chairs available. Even this 'pool' closes at 7 PM. It's very different from the rooftop pool in the advertisements. It's best to assume there's no pool at all; it's purely for show. 2. **Location**: This is a small to medium-sized boutique-style hotel, and its location means taxis and other vehicles cannot stop directly in front of it. You have to carry all your luggage to and from a nearby road. Naturally, there's no concierge service to assist with this. One of the two elevators was always broken, and they were small and dark. 3. **Room**: I usually sleep well even with noise, but this time it was really difficult. I was assigned a room on the first floor, and the noise from the surrounding alleyways came straight through; there was absolutely no soundproofing. I was shocked by the level of sound insulation for a 5-star hotel. Especially the rooms along lines 8-10, which face a main alley where people walk around late, were so noisy that I couldn't sleep until the early hours of the morning. I also don't recommend the breakfast, as the variety was too limited for the price. The cafe next to the breakfast restaurant opens early, and there are many bakeries and restaurants nearby, so you have plenty of other options. The hygiene and friendliness were acceptable, and it would have been fine if the price was appropriate for a 3-4 star hotel. However, it is definitely not a 5-star hotel, and I hope this helps those who are considering it.

The hotel's cleanliness, ambiance, and facilities are all excellent, and the rooms are comfortable. However, what was extremely disappointing was the hotel's handling of late checkout. Although we were only about an hour and a half past the normal checkout time and were prepared to pay a fee, we were charged 95 Euros for an extension until only 2 PM. This price seems highly unreasonable, both in terms of the standard charge and the actual service received. What's even more regrettable is the hotel's lack of flexibility, especially given its high room rates and brand positioning. A 95 Euro charge for such a short extension felt more like an attempt to generate additional revenue. While the hotel's physical amenities are commendable, this experience severely impacted our overall stay and made us reconsider whether we would choose this hotel again in the future.

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I truly had an excellent stay at this hotel, and I was particularly pleased with the room and the view. I had specifically paid a certain price for a nice view, and it was absolutely worth it. In some establishments, you pay more for a view, but then you end up in a corner or off to the side with a much less interesting view. Here, that was absolutely not the case: I had a magnificent view, and I was even told that I had one of the best views in the hotel, if not the best. I also really appreciated the service. Right from arrival, the hotel staff came to help with luggage and were genuinely attentive. Even if you don't speak perfect English, they make an effort to understand and communicate. Notably, the staff speaks French, English, and German, which is truly commendable. The room was always very clean, and the daily housekeeping was excellent. Everything was well-maintained, and you could tell the hotel paid attention to details. The breakfast was also excellent, with a wide variety of choices and quality products. It was really pleasant to start the day like that. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay. Between the view, the cleanliness, the very welcoming staff, the luggage service, and the quality of the breakfast, everything came together for a wonderful time. I genuinely recommend this hotel and wouldn't hesitate to return.

This is my second time at W Barcelona. The hotel is currently undergoing renovations, so it wasn't too crowded. Both times, checking in took a long time. I paid to upgrade to a king room with a view at the front desk, which came out to about 5000 a night, but honestly, it felt pretty average. There are no shops or Chinese restaurants nearby, and ordering delivery takes forever. The bar on the 2nd floor closes quite early; we barely had any time to relax before it shut down. Breakfast was good and tasty, but the staff were so busy that getting our coffee took ages.

Everything about this hotel is pure 5 stars luxury. We got 2 connecting rooms for a family of 4, and this layout of the rooms are perfect for our stay. Location is on the high end shopping belt of the city. Feels very secure. The concierge and receptionists at the hotel are wonderful at making you feel welcome, super professional. A little nick-pick would be the rooftop bar restaurant, we wish the standard of the food could be better. We had a dinner there on our first day, and we are not blown away by the quality of the food and it took really long for them to serve even though it isn’t quite busy. That was the reason why we didn’t feel comfortable going ahead with the breakfast and the 3-Star Michelin restaurant in the same hotel. 🙏

I went there for my honeymoon. Location: It is located right next to Casa Milà, and you can see the city at a glance from the rooftop. We were assigned a room on the first floor, so the view was of the adjacent building and wasn't great, but I think a higher floor would be nice. Service: They were friendly. Since we checked in early, we planned to just leave our luggage and go sightseeing, but it was great that everything was ready right away. We couldn't stay in Barcelona for very long, but it was a good hotel.

The room in this room type was very spacious, and I was given a room on a high floor, right above Chanel. The balcony offered a direct view of Casa Batlló, which was much better than the deluxe room I had the previous two days. If available, I would definitely recommend booking this room type.

I recently stayed here from May 29 to June 1 and had a deeply disappointing experience. First and foremost, there was ceaseless, disruptive noise inside our room due to construction work taking place right outside. When we brought this to the front desk's attention, the receptionist's response was completely unacceptable. We were dismissively told, ”That’s just how it is in Barcelona.” This kind of excuse is entirely unreasonable and unprofessional. To make matters worse, the hotel's amenities and services were subpar: Poor Breakfast: The breakfast selection was extremely poor and lacked variety. Definitively not worth it. Pool Restrictions: We were shocked to find out that guests are restricted to only two hours on the pool sunbeds! Limiting relaxation time like this is ridiculous. No Pool Service: Furthermore, absolutely nothing is served at the pool bar until 13:00, leaving you without any service during the morning hours. We expected a high standard of hospitality, but instead, our stay was severely disrupted. I highly recommend looking elsewhere if you want a relaxing vacation.

Stayed in the suite on the top floor of the hotel, the room was small, but there were actually two small terraces! One was used to enjoy a hot bath and the other was suitable for sun. The staff was very friendly but did not experience the hotel breakfast.