Modern property with convenient location and easy access to public transportation
Chic, minimalist guest rooms; many were renovated in 2013
On-site Cafeteria restaurant has an attractive patio overlooking the street
Lots of cafes and theaters in the immediate area
Extensive buffet breakfast available (included in some room packages)
Meeting room fits up to 30 people
Free Wi-Fi throughout
On-site parking
Some street-facing rooms are noisy
No fitness center or pool
Not all rooms have safes
Auto Hogar Hotel is a modern mid-range property that offers a convenient location for tourists. The hotel has 169 guest rooms with chic minimalist decor, and many were renovated in 2013 to include city views and flat-screen TVs. The hotel is set on a busy street with lots of cafes and theaters, and there's a metro station within a minute's walk for easy access to Plaza de Espana and other major sights. The on-site Mediterranean restaurant has a street-side patio, and a buffet breakfast is available for a fee. While the hotel feels fresh and modern, it lacks such on-site amenities as a fitness center and pool, and guest rooms at the front of the property receive some street noise. But for the price, this hotel is on par with others in its class in Barcelona.
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Scene
Simple and modern with a casual urban vibe
Set on a busy street lined with gray stone sidewalks and bike paths, the hotel feels bustling and urban, and draws a mix of tourists and business travelers. It is housed in two eight-story buildings made of white stucco with red-brick accents, and has a simple entryway with two potted trees at either side of sliding glass doors. The lobby is an airy contemporary space decorated with zebra-print couches, black-and-brown marble floors, white marble walls, and a glass coffee table supported by an iron sculpture. There is plenty of natural light flooding the room. Hallways are narrow and unadorned, while stairwells are bright and sleek, with black stairs and chrome handrails. The on-site restaurant, Cafeteria, resembles a casual diner, with mirrors, small black booths, and a lengthy chrome counter. Outside on the terrace, guests dine at simple patio-style tables beneath white umbrellas with views onto the street.
Location
On a busy street with easy Metro access
Auto Hogar Hotel is set amid the bars, cafes, and theaters of Avenida del Paral-Lel, one of the main roads in Barcelona, and just a few yards from the city's port. The Paral-Lel (Line 3) metro station is just a minute's walk from the hotel -- and from there, it's an eight-minute ride to Plaza de Espana and 25 minutes to the Museum of National Art of Catalonia. Guests can reach the shops and restaurants of Las Ramblas in about a 10- to 15-minute walk. The Olympic Stadium and Olympic Harbor are both about 15 minutes away by taxi. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is a 15- to 30-minute drive away.
Rooms
Fresh and minimalist, some with city views and balconies
Many of the guest rooms were renovated in 2013, with upgrades that include city views (from balconies in rooms at the front of the hotel), newer furniture, double windows, and flat-screen TVs. In all rooms, decor is chic and minimalist, with wood parquet floors, wood headboards, desks, and a mostly white-and-brown color palette with red accents. Cribs and cots for kids are available upon request, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are narrow but still feel airy and bright, with pretty beige and brown tiles, shower/tub combos, and hairdryers. Some room rates include breakfast. Not all rooms have safes.
Features
Mediterranean restaurant with patio dining, and free Wi-Fi
The on-site restaurant, Cafeteria, serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner in a casual diner-like setting that extends outdoors to a street-side patio. The buffet breakfast -- included with some room rates -- offers hot and cold items such as pastries, meats, cheeses, eggs, and yogurt, along with fresh juices and coffee. The breakfast room is simple and clean, with cream walls and brown tile floors, simple metal tables, and windows facing the street. The Teatre meeting room can fit up to 30 people. In the lobby, a glass case holds colorful figurines and Barcelona souvenirs for sale. Parking is available in the on-site garage. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
