Peaceful location with manicured garden and small pool
Spacious, stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs and rain-style showers
Free snacks and self-serve bar in charming library area
Five-minute walk to metro; in quiet, residential neighborhood
Small fitness center and small business center
Breakfast buffet included in daily rate
Variety of room sizes, some with balconies
Free Wi-Fi
Far from city center
Lack of nightlife and shopping nearby
The 30-room Hotel Primero Primera is a boutique in a quiet residential neighborhood. The rooms have been compared to luxury apartments by some guests, with nice extras including an honesty bar and free snacks in the lobby. A lovely, walled-in stone patio and small wading pool in the garden provide ample common space for relaxing. The hotel is located fairly far from Barcelona's center, but is in a posh residential neighborhood (nightlife is sparse). The metro is a few blocks away. Rooms are available in a variety of sizes -- some have nice balconies -- and have rain-style showers, stocked minibars, and flat-screen TVs.
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Scene
Small boutique with old-world charm
Hotel Primero Primera has the feel and atmosphere of a private home. Dark wood interior architecture and furnishings contribute to the property's historic charm. A striking spiral staircase winds up directly from the small lobby to the individually decorated rooms upstairs. One floor is home to the bar and adjacent sitting area, handsomely decorated in blonde wood and clubby, comfortable chairs. This small, calm property is popular with families and tourists seeking a getaway from the frenetic energy of downtown, while retaining easy access to the city.
Location
Outside the center in residential Tres Torres
The Hotel Primero Primera is located outside of the city center in the residential neighborhood of Tres Torres. The metro is a five-minute walk from the hotel and the city center is a 15-minute train ride away. There is no direct link between Primero Primera and the airport; a taxi will take about 15 minutes without traffic. The closest metro to the property is Tres Torres-Sarria, which is a few blocks away. Most major attractions are within half an hour metro ride.
Rooms
Big, romantic rooms; some with balconies
Individually decorated rooms are spacious and outfitted in dark colors for a romantic and cozy feel. Handsome wood accents complement wood floors in some suites and ever-so-slightly dated carpeting in others. Some rooms have a glass partition in lieu of a bathroom wall. Guests have noted that the hotel may be lacking in amenities expected at this price point, such as bathrobes. Bathrooms have big walk-in showers with rain-style shower heads. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, temperature control, and an iPod dock.
Features
Outdoor pool, beautiful terrace, and honor bar
For a small hotel, Primero Primera has quite a few features. There is a tiny but handsome fitness center with a handful of exercise machines, some free weights, and an exercise ball. The business center has a desktop Mac and a snack area. The library has attractive rugs, overstuffed leather chairs, and shelves lined with books. There is a garden and wading pool as well as an outdoor stone terrace. All common spaces are well manicured and intimate.
