Hotel Medium Aristol - Barcelona, Spain     

A very friendly small hotel with good sized rooms. we had a double room on the first floor, and it was very clean and well presented. 24 hour reception, and a good cold buffet breakfast (7.30-10.30M-F. 8-11S-S - allows for the odd lazy mornings). Pro's - good value, as above, close to 3 metro stations ( within 5 mins walk) and local buses. can have good views of St Pau hospital park (listed building - very impressive). lift to most floors, underground carpark if required. WiFi internet free in the rooms with a guest computer in reception with internet access. Always helpfull staff. Con's - As many city hotels, - it's on a busy road, and traffic noise can be a problem, - there is good double glazing in all rooms, but background rumble often audible. (near to hospital - ambulance sirens can be 24 hours). Is on a hill, - 2 metro stops dont involve much hill climbing, but walking from sights to the hotel is uphill. not a problem for able bodied, but may be difficult for others. Minibar in room is more usefull as fridge for own use, - no tea/coffee facilities in room, - coffee machine in reception 24hr. Dont let the list of Con's put you off, - they are minor snags that the hotel has no control over, and didnt affect our enjoyment - we simply put them here to give a fair review. We will be returning to this hotel within the year, - that must tell you something. Tony

I just returned from a three night stay at the Hotel Aristol - I think it is definitely a great deal and would highly recommend it. Hotel Aristol is a three star hotel near the Guinardo (yellow line) metro station. I would compare it to a Holiday Inn in terms of the types and quality of rooms. The prices are low, it is clean and safe and ALL the rooms are non-smoking! The Hotel is in a great location- five-minute walk from a cute plaza area with numerous nice restaurants and bars, 2 blocks from the metro, and an easy 15 minute walk from Sagrada Familia. Not in the center of things, but conveniently located. We got a great price on the hotel from hotels[--].