Ayre Hotel Gran Via

( 4 stars , Barcelona , Spain )

+ The hotel looks great. - Air conditioning not up to the job. food & service in the restaurant/bar atrocious. bed possibly the hardest i have ever tried to sleep on. rooms overlooking the central courtyard, whilst quieter than ones overlooking the road, are very dark and completely overlooked by rooms opposite.

This hotel was nice, but I wouldn't stay here for the price we paid. It wasn't a bargin and was a metro ride away to Las Ramblas, the water front areas. Also the room service food wasn't great and had very little selection. Other then that the room was clean and big.

Modern equipment, good breakfast buffet (EUR 11), short disance to public transport (Pl. Espanya) including bus stop to the airport (Aerobus). According to price-performance ratio none of relevance.

+ The hotels location was fantastic, right near the metro stop and the tourist bus stop. the hotel cleaners were fantastic anf the rooms were immaculate and the staff were very friendly and helpful

This is a nice, modern, business-type hotel. Travelling with my husband on his first trip to Europe, this was a good "transition" hotel for him, as the facilities are nice, comfortable, and modern. However, it is quite a distance from the center of town (Plaza Catalunya). It is, however, right near Plaza d'Espana and Montjuic sights, with very close Metro and bus stops, or you can use the Bus Turistic rather than public transport if you prefer. Bed is comfortable, shower is wonderful, and the free water in the mini-fridge is a nice touch. The breakfast is a very nice spread but overpriced at 10 Euro.

Loved the hotel! On the map, and reading other reviews, you think it's a further out than it really is. I've been to Barcelona 3 times now, and this was definately my favorite visit, and the hotel really made it. It's in an ideal location, near the Poble Espana and other tourist sights, and only 5 mins on the underground to the Plaza Cataluna. The hotel itself is only a 2 minute walk to the underground station, and it's on the main line (L1), so you are quickly inot the city and all over the place. It's also the right side of the city for the airport, so the taxi was cheaper than going intot the Ramblas or further into the city itself. (20 Euros, and some how more on the way back?!) We only had breakfast, but it was really nice. A good variety of food from fruit to fried eggs. The reception staff were friendly enough too. The room we had (508) was one was overlooking the corner of the main street and was very quiet, nice and clean. The only small complaint would be that the bed had those horrible plastic matress covers on them! I know they are for hygene reason, but they make you sweat, eek they're awful. I know most people want to be on the Ramblas, but having once had my bag pick pocketed there, I keep away from the place now. This hotel is in a great location and I had a really good long week-end. I'll definately be going back, and would definately use this hotel again.

+ Excellent contempory hotel in a good location. 12 mins from the airport - a1 airport bus €5 approx 200 mts from hotel. fantastic water 'show' @ font magica on certain summer nights. - Unable to get a drink after 11.30pm

Room at the hotel in Barcelona,Spain was much nicer than the room in Kalev Spa, Tallinn. But, what I like about Kalev Spa Hotel, breakfast was included and the swimming pool with 5-6 different hot tubs were available.

+ Lovely hotel, all very clean and new, with very helpful english speaking staff. only 2 stops on the metro to the heart of the action. i'd definitely stay here again.

The hotel staff were very helpful & spoke perfect english. Metro Station is a 3 minute walk away. National Gallery around the corner as are The Fountains of Montjuic which are a must at night. Camp Nou is app 15 minutes away on the Metro. We love Barcelona & will be back in August & will stay at this hotel.