Sixtytwo Hotel

Seriously good value and a great stay. This is definitely my top choice for Barcelona. There's Chanel and Burberry downstairs, and the metro entrance is practically 5 meters away – super central! There's no problem fitting two 24-inch suitcases in the room. They also offer a buffet breakfast, and the bathroom is clean. The only downside is that the standard rooms don't have a view; the window faces a wall. If you want to see Casa Batlló, you'll need to book a better room type.

The hotel is conveniently located on a central street in Barcelona, ​​close to many attractions, restaurants, and shops. The hotel has a lounge with free coffee, and the staff is friendly, but our room was less than ideal. The mattress sank, making it uncomfortable to sleep. The window overlooked the adjacent wall, completely obscuring the street. A photo of the view from the window is included.

The location is excellent; the hotel is right across from Casa Batlló, and many other attractions are within easy walking distance. There are subway and bus stops right outside the hotel, making public transportation very convenient. It's about a 20-30 minute taxi ride to the airport and about one subway stop or a 10-minute taxi ride to the train station. The hotel service was excellent overall. Guests were greeted upon arrival and departure. They even gave me a Polaroid photo as a souvenir upon check-out, and the front desk helped me confirm the fare with a taxi driver outside the hotel before heading to the train station – very thoughtful. The restaurant also offers snacks for self-service during non-meal hours. Breakfast is a combination of à la carte and semi-buffet; while the selection wasn't extensive, it was delicious and filling. Before checking in, I was a bit worried after reading some negative reviews about the standard rooms, but I encountered no problems at all. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, and the service was excellent. Overall, I was very satisfied with everything.

The good thing is the convenient location. Everything else is a drawback, the most notable being the bed in this hotel, which is the most uncomfortable I've ever stayed in. The length of my review tells you how dissatisfied I am with it. Furthermore, I changed rooms once, and both rooms had sagging mattresses. I don't know if it's due to age or the fact that this hotel has always accommodated severely overweight people. I suspect the mattress hasn't been changed in years, and even before I slept on it, it was already a crater... It's one of those old, cheap mattresses that creaks... Combined with the hotel's ridiculously high pillows, it feels like your body is nestled in a crater, while your neck rests on a raised platform. It's completely uncomfortable. Highly recommended for people of normal weight. Also, if you absolutely must stay at this hotel, please avoid booking this so-called "standard room"; it's not a standard room in the truest sense. The hotel stated: "We only have two rooms of this category. It's located at the end of the corridor, in a canopy-like structure, and you can hear the constant patter of raindrops at night. There's only one darkened window, and a giant mirror facing the bed." Staying here, I felt like a 16th-century slave in a basement, sleeping on a creaky, flat bed, a bag-like object that couldn't really be called a pillow, listening to a riot of noise, and startled by the mirror. In a foreign land, I felt a sense of empathy similar to Du Fu. Given the high price, if you absolutely must stay here, I strongly recommend paying the extra for a standard room. The hotel staff were also incredibly baffling. They reminded me to check out by midnight every day of my stay. On the afternoon of our last night, while I was sleeping, the staff called me and engaged in a "quiz." They asked, "Do you know what time I check out?" I said I did, and they asked, "Then tell me what time?" I said 12:00. They said, "Okay, remember to check out on time." I was completely baffled. Considering the staff had reminded me twice, both at check-in and during the room change, and 12:00 is a standard time, I don't understand why they did this. And even if they did, they wouldn't have waited until I hadn't checked out by 11:00 AM to tell me. Is this a Spanish way of saying "Let me test you"? I have no idea what it means. On the first day, I asked to change rooms, and another staff member said, "This is the worst room and they can't change it." I don't understand what this service means. Even if they offered me an upgrade for extra money, I strongly recommend against staying here. Also, the hotel probably has old-fashioned wooden floors, which are incredibly noisy. I could hear creaking floors, vacuuming, people showering in other rooms, the sound of the sewer above, and even the sound of a child crying. If you're sensitive to sound, definitely avoid this place!

The location is perfect, with all the luxury stores on the same street, making everything within walking distance. There's a tapas bar right downstairs. The hotel provides slippers and toothbrushes, which is rare in Europe. The front desk is always staffed, which is very convenient. The breakfast was also very good. Overall, I highly recommend it! We even gave each of us a souvenir fan before leaving. Booking a room with a small balcony in advance would be even better.