Have just enjoyed 3 nights at the laietana palace. No complaints - we booked a deal through lastminute and expected the worst. The room was small (bathroom huge) and though at the back much quieter than larger rooms at the front so we were happy. Air con/heating fine, comfortable beds and very clean. room safe - no key and Euro... more

Having booked into this hotel for 5 nights over Christmas, I then read the reviews and my heart sank! I hate grotty hotels and with Christmas being a bit special, I was not looking forward to the experience. I did phone before and asked for a nice room and they said they'd see what they could do. I have to... more

The first room they gave us smelt so strongly of solvent (glue? paint?) that we had to change rooms. The walls in the hotel must be made of paper, I could hear a pin drop in the next room and had to listen to the lift all night. The shower created a pool in the bathroom (bad design)...and why are... more

We had been booked into an apartment in the city which we had to vacate in a hurry on our first night in Barcelona as the plumbing broke in the whole block leaving no water and a stench of sewage! The next day my Husband booked this hotel through the local tourist board for our family , and we would... more

stayed for 3 nts from 29/7/07 in a double room and it was lovely excellant location if you want to be near the cathedral / port . easy walking 10-15 mins to las ramblas & beach and just near the hotel is plenty of cafes/tapas /bars etc incl. an excellant value chinese rest'nt 2 doors up from the hotel !... more

I have just returned from Barcelona which was brilliant. I had booked the Laietana Palace over the internet and wasn't quite sure of the location having never visiting Barcelona and read mixed reviews was a little unsure. When arriving it took us about 20 min to get from the airport to the Hotel, costing 25 euros! The hotel is on... more

Overall I was disappointed with this hotel. No hot water from the shower on 2 out of the 5 nights I stayed there. No English speaking TV channels - despite BBC World being listed on the guide it wasn't working. Very small rooms with space for the bed and not much else. I was there on my own- if there... more

We took on board some of the tips from the site in requesting a room on a higher floor and were relieved to have a pleasant stay. The hotel is fine and was everything we needed it to be for a city break with friends. Yes, there is some street noise and the shower leaked a bit, but those are... more

This is one of those boutique hotels where they are so close to getting it right but just fall short. The first room I was given was on the top floor next to the lift motor room. It smelt of bad drains and the internet connection didnt work. They quickly relocated me in an apologetic and friendly manner. Everything worked.... more