Tryp Apolo - Barcelona, Spain     

We stayed at the Tryp Apolo for three nights from the 10th to the 13th June. There were 6 people in total in our group occupying three double rooms. The reason we chose the Apolo was because they were offering three nights for the price of two which worked out about ?80 per night per room. This price didn’t include breakfast but when we checked in they gave us a card which we could use in the restaurant to get two breakfasts for the price of one. The cost of breakfast was 18 euro so we thought we would try it out on our first morning. I have to say none of us were disappointed and all of us agreed that it was one of the best breakfasts we have had in a hotel. My friend particularly enjoyed his smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. I liked the fact they made omelettes on request with fillings of your choice in front of you. Well worth the money. The rooms were very clean with mini bar but no tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom was stocked with free soaps, shampoo, toothbrush, comb, razor and shoe polish kit. The location is excellent with only a 5 to 10 minute walk to The Rambla. The tube station is literally outside the main door and is very handy for getting around. We found the staff very friendly and helpful. Would stay there again if the price was right. Only down side of our trip was that my friend had his wallet stolen within 10 minutes of getting on the train at the airport on our way to the hotel. One of the ladies in our group nearly had her bag dipped at the same time. Obviously this is no reflection on the hotel but Barcelona itself.

We booked this hotel at the last minute through a travel agent. She told us there was a continental breakfast included. The breakfast was much more. From fruit, juices, meats, cheeses, tortillas, sausages, tomatoes, scrambled eggs, muffins, biscuits, chocolate slice, expresso coffee,fresh fruit. I could go on and on. It was excellent. The room was more than adequate although there was only one english speaking channel, CNN. The bathroom was very clean but in need of refurbishment. The shower was excellent. Staff spoke English and were very pleasant. I would definitely go back. Only a 5 - 10 minute walk from the port end of La Rambla. It was easy to eat out and saunter back in the heat. All in all we were very pleased.