bbqbears Posted August 1, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I am in the process of exploring hotels for our September 2022 pre and post cruise stay in Barcelona. I have stayed at Hotel Continental Palacete twice and am leaning toward that one, but am wondering what the "typical" rate is for a hotel on Las Ramblas these days? I'm guessing that everything will be more expensive post-COVID as businesses try to recoup some of their losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted August 1, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2021 We much prefer to stay in the beautiful Eixample district, near great tapas, Gaudi apartments and quiet leafy streets. You may wish to try it and be pleasantly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 1, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2021 ....or in the Bari Gotic (Gothic Quarter) but just off Las Ramblas. You still have the proximity to everything but a bit quieter and not wall-to-wall tourists. There are a number of smaller nice boutique hotels tucked into the old streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqbears Posted August 2, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Bennybear and Cruisemom42-thanks for the tips-I will check out these areas. I haven't been to Barcelona in a decade and not sure what is "typical" for a hotel room in these areas. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pno4te Posted August 2, 2021 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2021 We loved our stay at Hotel 1898 right on Las Ramblas. I don't know what costs are now, however it would be worth looking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 6, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I stayed in the lovely boutique H10 Raco del Pi for about $100/night several years ago. Extremely well located for my sightseeing and there was a great bakery across the street and a wonderful place for tapas down at the Raco del Pi Placa. I do know their rates vary by season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqbears Posted August 7, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted August 7, 2021 It looks like I won't be able to get an accurate price until we are less than a year out. I will keep checking, but again, thank you all for the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Nation At Sea Posted February 27, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Another recommendation for H10 Raco del Pi. I paid around €400 for a 3 night weekend stay for a twin room with balcony and breakfast included last October. The nearby basilica features in the latest installment of The King's Man movie series. Note: my usual goto budget option when I'm solo is Hotel Curious. Well located, clean and good breakfast. Tiny rooms though. Edited February 27, 2022 by Steeler Nation At Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Nation At Sea Posted February 28, 2022 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2022 10 hours ago, Steeler Nation At Sea said: The nearby basilica features in the latest installment of The King's Man movie series. Duh. The recent movie featuring Barcelona was Uncharted! (Not The King's Man.) 🤦♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolls123 Posted May 8, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 8/1/2021 at 11:32 AM, bbqbears said: I am in the process of exploring hotels for our September 2022 pre and post cruise stay in Barcelona. I have stayed at Hotel Continental Palacete twice and am leaning toward that one, but am wondering what the "typical" rate is for a hotel on Las Ramblas these days? I'm guessing that everything will be more expensive post-COVID as businesses try to recoup some of their losses. How did you like Hotel Continental Palacete? I just booked it for October and will be there for 4 nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolls123 Posted May 8, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 8/1/2021 at 11:32 AM, bbqbears said: I have stayed at Hotel Continental Palacete twice and am leaning toward that one, Were you able to take pictures inside the hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted May 8, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Anyone ever stay at the Meridien? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzie07 Posted July 31, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 5/9/2022 at 12:53 AM, mskaufman said: Anyone ever stay at the Meridien? Stayed there a number of years ago. Beautiful hotel with main entrance just off Las Ramblas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqbears Posted July 31, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Dolls 123-I am so sorry, I somehow lost this stream of discussion and just coming back to it. Re: The Hotel Continental -here are pictures of the main gathering room and the buffet which they have out 24/7. You can't tell from the picture, but there are doors in that gathering room which open onto balconies that overlook La Rambla. I don't have any pictures of the rooms which can go from palatial to dark and tiny (the inside rooms with out windows). I've stayed in both, and frankly, didn't spend a lot of time in the room so didn't care if the room was small. We have booked rooms there for a couple of days before our cruise and the same after. I hope you enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted August 1, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) Bbq, from website photos, it looks like the Hotel Continental Palacete. Is that right? I am booked for 2 nights there in Versailles suite pre-cruise later this year. Got recommendations from CC "Hotels in Madrid and Barcelona". Looked at all of them, and this one seemed to be right for us. Will be 1st stay. Any 1st hand advice will be appreciated. Thanks. Edited August 1, 2022 by FetaCheese Addl info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqbears Posted August 1, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted August 1, 2022 FetaCheese-yes, that's right. This will be my third stay at the Continental Palacete. My brother and sister-in-law shared those pictures I posted, and they feel the same way I feel about the place. I believe our first stay there was 15 years ago, and my second trip was 10 years ago-but from the pictures and interactions with the staff r/t my upcoming trip, it doesn't appear to have changed. There are some funky things about it-the inside, windowless rooms are an example. Like everything else, the price has increased, but considering the complementary food and beverages (including beer and wine), it's reasonable. We loved the location. The staff have always been attentive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted August 2, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Will be there off season, so rates seemed really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmslittleworld Posted August 3, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Hi everyone Unfortunately The Hotel Continental is booked out when we want to go. The Majestic Hotel, El Avenida and NH Gran Hotel Calderon are available. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FetaCheese Posted August 3, 2022 #19 Share Posted August 3, 2022 44 minutes ago, Charmslittleworld said: Hi everyone Unfortunately The Hotel Continental is booked out when we want to go. The Majestic Hotel, El Avenida and NH Gran Hotel Calderon are available. Any recommendations? Did you try Hotel Continental Palacete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmslittleworld Posted August 3, 2022 #20 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Yes, both Hotel Continentals are booked out. Palacete was my first choice because of all the rave reviews it has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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