Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel

I booked this Renaissance for the last three nights of my trip in Barcelona. 1/ First, the location. It's not particularly close to the airport; the taxi fare here is almost the same as going into the city center. However, if you take public transport to the city, it will take more time. 2/ Next, the service. I checked in at 2 AM, and no one contacted me beforehand to ask about my arrival time. As a Marriott Titanium Elite family member, it's quite unusual to be so unmanaged. (Even budget hotels like Quanji or Atour in China would usually reach out). 3/ Regarding the room. Upon arrival, I was checked in by an older gentleman whose English wasn't very good. After a bit of a struggle, he assigned me a low-floor room (on the third floor), which was the only room with a visible number near the elevator. (As a solo female traveler, I don't understand the reasoning behind this arrangement). It was quite noisy; I constantly heard the elevator going up and down and doors opening and closing. 4/ And then, the cleanliness. After housekeeping on the second day, they actually removed the bin from the bathroom vanity. What does that mean? Are we not supposed to use it? The mouthwash wasn't refilled after housekeeping either. I drank water from a glass in the room and left it on the bedside table, and it wasn't removed after housekeeping. I'm not sure what housekeeping actually did. 5/ Finally, there were bugs! And the air conditioning wasn't warm. The next morning, when I went downstairs, I coincidentally met a group of flight attendants who had checked in on the same night, and they were also complaining about the AC and other issues. In summary, I do not recommend it. I suspect all the positive reviews on Xiaohongshu (🍠) are paid.

The hotel boasts a unique design that blends seamlessly with nature, and it features a rooftop swimming pool. However, it seems that convenience and comfort were sacrificed for aesthetics. The excessive use of glass in the rooms makes it easy to accidentally walk into them. Furthermore, the amenities are a bit dated, and the deposit refund process is incredibly slow. I'd strongly recommend paying the deposit in cash rather than by card.

It's a pretty good hotel, especially if you're traveling by car. It's conveniently located close to the airport, and the city center is only about a 10-minute drive away. The rooms are quite spacious and look clean. Breakfast was quite hearty, with options like hash browns and pancakes, and everything tasted good. It's worth noting that all the elevators in this hotel are panoramic elevators, so those with a fear of heights should be aware.

Breakfast was decent, though it was exactly the same every day with no variety. The room had a lot of character and unique features. There's a Carrefour supermarket right next door. The stay was okay overall, but on the last day, right after checking out, my bag was snatched right outside the hotel entrance, and I lost my passport. Everyone should be extra careful when in Spain.

The hotel boasts an excellent location and stylish design. Metro and bus stops are right at the doorstep, putting most major attractions within a 20-minute ride. The airport is also very accessible, just an 8-10 minute taxi ride or a 20-minute direct bus journey away. The €25 breakfast is fantastic too. My only minor complaint is the slightly poor soundproofing, but apart from that, I highly recommend it!