Lamaro Hotel

The location was great, near Plaça de Catalunya and right in front of the Barcelona Cathedral. I think this is a better option than some of the awkwardly overpriced places.

Make sure to book a room with a cathedral view! The free apples at the hotel were delicious, absolutely divine.

The room was quite spacious, located on a corner. However, the windows were useless; there was ongoing construction directly across the alley, barely 3 meters away, so I essentially never opened the curtains. If you're going to stay at this hotel, definitely choose one of the rooms facing the cathedral for a view. Otherwise, don't bother; it's just not worth the money.

Amazing cathedral view (200 points!)! Spotless room condition. Prompt service (room service, housekeeping). Friendly staff (all staff, including the front desk). If I ever come back to Barcelona, I'll definitely book the same room again. Above all, I'm really grateful to Marco and the other hotel staff for arranging a room with a direct cathedral view. Being in the city center, it's a 10-15 minute walk or less than a 20-minute taxi ride to any famous restaurant or tourist attraction. There's also an eyewear store and the famous churros spot, Xurreria, near the hotel. Plus, there's a large market open late, so it was great to grab some instant noodles!