Modern, budget-friendly hotel with funky minimalist style
Authentically local Sants district of Barcelona
Walk to the Plaza de Sants Metro station in five minutes
15-minute walk to Fira de Barcelona convention center
Contemporary rooms have smart TVs and air-conditioning
Meeting room for 12 people
Daily breakfast buffet available
Free lockers to use after checkout for luggage storage
Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
15 to 20 minutes to main tourist sights by metro
Breakfast is not included in the room rate
There are 55 guest rooms at this sharp and simple two-and-a-half-pearl property set in Barcelona's Sants
district. It’s an ideal location for business guests visiting one of the two
large convention centers in the neighborhood, though tourists will have to be okay with a a 20-minute metro journey to Las Ramblas. Rooms have a bright and minimalistic Scandinavian look, and include air-conditioning and smart TVs. Amenities at the
property are limited, but there’s a breakfast room, meeting room, and free
Wi-Fi. Those wanting to be within walking distance of most of Barcelona's action should check out Hostal Martinval in the Eixample. Rooms aren't as stylish, but rates are similar and it's only a 15-minute walk to Sagrada Familia or Barri Gotic.
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Scene
Budget hotel with a fresh, minimalist style
Set in a modern block, this budget hotel has a clean and minimalist
style from the outside, as well as in. A fresh lime green and white color
scheme dominates the building, and glass sliding doors lead into a bright
lobby. It has minimalist furniture in the seating areas, wall-hung potted plants, and a pale wood reception desk to match the flooring. It all looks a bit Scandinavian, with its restrained palette and funky flair. The property
attracts budget-conscious travelers who don't mind being slightly outside of the
city center. Families and couples often stay here, as do many business guests
visiting the nearby convention centers.
Location
In the Sants neighborhood, ar 20-minute metro ride from the city center
The hotel is located in the Sants neighborhood of Barcelona, which is a
quiet and safe part of town with an authentic, local vibe (in other words, it's far from the tourist masses in the center of town). There are plenty of traditional restaurants and
shops in the area, and it’s just a seven-minute walk to the charming Plaza Osca, which is full of popular outdoor cafes. The hotel is a five-minute walk from
a bus stop as well as both Plaza de Sants and Mercat Nou Metro stations. From
there, it takes around 15 to 20 minutes to reach the center of the city and all
of Barcelona’s main tourist attractions, like Las Ramblas and Barri Gotic. The hotel is popular with
business guests as it’s only a 10-minute walk to the BCN Montjuic convention
center, and around a 15-minute walk to the Fira de Barcelona -- one of the
largest venues in Europe for trade shows and conventions. Barcelona-El Prat
Airport is a 20-minute drive away, or around an hour by metro.
Rooms
Basic, contemporary rooms with air-conditioning and smart TVs
The 55 guest rooms at SmartRoom Barcelona are decked out in fresh, contemporary decor that won't be a surprise after seeing the public spaces downstairs. Expect plenty of green and white hues alongside pale wood floors, doors, and headboards. Small throw pillows add a little something extra to look at, and come in funky patterns, but there's nothing in the way of wall art, in keeping with the minimalist aesthetic of the hotel. Amenities
are fairly basic, with just a hanging rail and a couple of shelves serving as a closet,
but there is a wall-mounted flat screen smart TV with satellite channels, a
small desk, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are available as Twin,
Double, and Quadruple. Some rooms overlook a small interior courtyard, while
others have extensive views over the city. Rooms with a private terrace are
also available. Bathrooms are fairly basic and just have a small shower
cubicle but no bathtub. Fixtures are all modern and the bathrooms are bright, but there's little in the way of counter space around the sinks. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. There have been complaints of noise in some street-facing rooms on occasion.
Features
Buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a meeting room
Facilities at this budget hotel are sparse, but it does have a breakfast room where a daily
buffet breakfast is provided, although this is not included in the room rate. It’s
a good continental spread of local pastries, cheese, meats, cereals, yogurts, cookies,
and fruit juice and coffee. The hotel also has a special "Relax Zone"
where hot and cold refreshments are available and snacks can be bought at any
time of day or night from the vending machines. The property also provides free
self-service luggage lockers, free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and a meeting
room for business guests which can accommodate up to 12 people. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day.
