Flor Parks Hotel

This hotel’s location along the bustling Las Ramblas attracts pre- and post-cruise ship passengers from Port Vell and tourists seeking to stay within walking distance of many of the attractions. Many guests have commented on how quiet the hotel is, given its location on the bustling Ramblas. The lobby is a bit dark with low ceilings but handsome nonetheless. Light-pink marble on the floor and staircase give it a classy ambience, and the reception desk is framed by nice wood paneling. A brown-leather sofa sits opposite the front desk, and several more matching sofas and armchairs are arranged around wood coffee tables in an adjacent space just off the lobby. It’s a comfortable place to relax, with a big-screen TV and pleasant artwork depicting scenes from the nearby port. Like many Barcelona hotels, it has a lovely rooftop sundeck that overlooks the old city.

The Flor Parks Hotel is located at the mid-point of bustling Las Ramblas, surrounded by  restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. It’s a one-minute walk to the Liceu metro station and the Gran Teatre del Liceu. The aerobus artery at Placa Catalunya is a 10-minute walk, as is the Cathedral Barcelona de la Seu. The Picasso Museum is an 11-minute walk, and El Born district is 15 minutes away on foot. Port Vell is a nine-minute drive or 20 minutes by public transportation, and Sagrada Familia (Gaudi's historic landmark) is about 20 minutes away by car, taxi, or public transportation. The Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 40 minutes away by public transportation or a 25-minute drive. Parking garages are located along Las Ramblas. 

Renovated in 2010, the 26 guest rooms at Flor Parks Hotel are clean and functional but have rather bland and basic decor. Grayish-blue bedspreads with green accents and matching decorative pillows cover the beds, which have green bed skirts. The blackout drapes match the bedspreads’ blue color, and armchairs and office chairs have green upholstery. Matching furniture includes  light-wood desk/dresser combos, nightstands, headboards, small side tables, and a luggage rack. Walls are an off-white/light gray shade. The light beige marble-tile floors are a highlight of the rooms, which come in Standard Double (two twins pushed together), Twin (two twins), and Triple (three twins) bed options. Bathrooms are more generously sized and upscale, with matching tan marble tile on the floors, walls, and framing the base of the shower/tub combos, which have clear glass doors and hand-held showerheads. Some tubs have whirlpool jets. Vanities are spacious and made of white and brown marble, and bidets are included. Many rooms have small, narrow balconies that overlook either the street or a courtyard and garden area. While all rooms are relatively quiet, those overlooking the street tend to pick up more noise. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, phones, electronic safes, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, although reception can be spotty. 

This is a basic hotel with limited amenities, but it’s location on Las Ramblas lessens the impact. The hotel has no on-site restaurant, but the restaurant/lounge next door offers breakfast and other meals throughout the day (at discounts to hotel guests) and cocktails at night. Guests can even have breakfast delivered.  A spacious rooftop sundeck gives a stylish perch with comfy loungers. Concierge services are offered for things like tickets to attractions and help arranging transportation. Meeting space is available, and a computer station with Internet access and printer in the lobby serves as the business center. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property, but some guests report that it's spotty. The reception desk is staffed 24/7, and free newspapers are available in the lobby. Valet laundry services are available as well. Jewelry is offered for sale from a small case in the lobby. Pets are allowed. Parking garages are located nearby on Las Ramblas, but there is no parking at the hotel itself.