Aparthotel BCN Montjuic

“Wonderful 3* ApartHotel”

We had an enjoyable stay with really comfy beds, spotlessly clean hotel, great swimming pool area and the super friendly/helpful staff. The hotel is a very good 3* but has a few things that could improve it - a coffee/drinks machine at reception or by the terrace, instructions on how to use the a... more

We had an enjoyable stay with really comfy beds, spotlessly clean hotel, great swimming pool area and the super friendly/helpful staff. The hotel is a very good 3* but has a few things that could improve it - a coffee/drinks machine at reception or by the terrace, instructions on how to use the air-con and tv and more detailed information on facilities available in and near the hotel in each room. The hotel is a short walk in one direction to the buses/cafes/mini-markets and, in the other direction, a 10 minute walk to the must visit Pobles Espayna from where you can pick up the 150 bus to the Montjuic cable cars or the castle itself. We bought a carte of 8 transport tickets (T-Familia) from the metro for 10 Euros (can be used on metro or bus). Each tickets last for 1.5 hours from the moment stamped and as a family of 3 we stamped the card 3 times for each journey. On the reverse of the ticket you can see how many times used. Bus 109 takes you to the main station in around 15 minutes. We were not sucessful with booking a taxi on the FreeNow App and when/if you hail a taxi it is best to learn how to say where you are going as they drive straight off (so they can not read it if written down). Taxis are cheaper than in England. Alot of people automatically speak English to you but Google Translates was a godsend in the less touristy locations/situations. I would definately recommend BCN Montjuic and plan to return in the future.

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“Comfortable stay, unfriendly staff in the reception”

We stayed one night at BCN Montjuic with our two children (2,5 years and 11 months). We booked the room with the baby kit and got two travel beds, high chair and even a baby bath. Perfect! The cleaning staff was very friendly and made sure we had what we needed for the children. From our room we ... more

We stayed one night at BCN Montjuic with our two children (2,5 years and 11 months). We booked the room with the baby kit and got two travel beds, high chair and even a baby bath. Perfect! The cleaning staff was very friendly and made sure we had what we needed for the children. From our room we could see a playground on the terrace, but unfortunately we didn’t have the time to visit. On the downside - the staff we met in the reception was not pleasant. Upon arrival I pulled out my credit card to fast, and he got annoyed. Sure, it might be annoying, but his reaction was uncalled-for. When the kids was finally asleep we called the reception to make use of the offered room service. The same staff just responded ”opens at 7” and slammed the phone. Again - the reaction was uncalled-for. He must have had a really bad day. All in all, a comfortable stay, if it was not for the staff in the reception…

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“Spacious loft room, great reception”

We stayed in the loft room on mezzanine A floor for 4 nights. We arrived at the hotel at about 11am, the room wasn't ready but the reception staff was helpful in processing the registration and luggage storage. Checkin was available at about 3pm Pros of the hotel - 1) Safe residential neighbourho... more

We stayed in the loft room on mezzanine A floor for 4 nights. We arrived at the hotel at about 11am, the room wasn't ready but the reception staff was helpful in processing the registration and luggage storage. Checkin was available at about 3pm Pros of the hotel - 1) Safe residential neighbourhood, fairly close to transport. 5min to walk to bus 46 bus top to airport OR 20min to walk to aerobus bus stop - with luggage 2) Room is spacious and well lit. Bedroom is equipped with small tv and lots of wardrobe space. Living room has lots of natural lighting - leather sofa is well used. Balcony has dryer rack for clothes and seating area. Kitchen area has island with sink and stove as well as fridge, freezer, microwave, oven and washing machine. Pots, pans, plates, cutlery are provided. 3) Large bathroom with 2 sinks 4) Swimming pool Cons of hotel - 1) Housekeeping - The bottles of soap, shower gel and shampoo were empty during checkin and were still not refilled the following day in spite of us putting the bottles prominently at the corridor leading to the living room, Toilet bowl area had feaces stain. 2 small pins were found on floor - might cause injury if there were not noticed. 2) No dish washing detergent, sponge or tea towel were available for kitchen use 3) Some cabinets cannot close properly 4) No instructions for dishwasher or washing machine 5) Coffee machine capsules were not replenished in spite of the number of nights stayed 6) Have to bring own towels to swimming pool or pay deposit using credit card

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