Travelodge L'Hospitalet - Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain     

We spent 3 nights at the Travelodge. The taxi fare from the airport was about 18 euros. As other reviewers have said - if you have stayed at a UK travelodge you know what to expect. True there is no kettle etc. but you get a wooden floor, airconditionaing and a slightly larger bathroom. The reception staff were courteous and very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Some earlier reviewers ahve mentioned the BP garage next door is a good place to buy snacks, beer etc. but it closes at 10pm. The Fira Europa station is not on many Metro maps - it's too new!. It is one step further away from central Barcelona than Iberfons Cerda. It is near the Gran Via 2 shopping mall - there is a Carrefour supermarket and a range of tapas bars and restaurants - even KFC. The station is about 10 - 15 minutes walk from the Travelodge - the directions given by other reviewers are good and accurate - you really cannot miss the Prestige Hotel and the "Swiss cheese building" opposite. Trains to the Espana station are frequent - any train leaving the L8 platforms at the Espana will get you back OK. You do have to be prepared to walk the distance to and from the station but overall we found this an excellent base for exploring Barcelona and sometimes an oasis of calm after places like the Ramlas. Finally, in comparison with many Barcelona hotels this is reasonably priced , good accommodation.

I have just spent two nights at the Travelodge Barcelona Hospitalet and would definitely recommend it for a stay in Barcelona. It is not far out of the city centre. I took the L94 bus to and from the hotel and the journey to Placa de Catalunya only took 20 minutes. This is about the same time if you took the metro bearing in mind that you have to change metro trains at Espana. It is also good to use the bus if you have a pram so that you do not have to cart it into metro stations and up and down stairs. For breakfast, I went to the Ikea where for 1 Euro you receive toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, juice and unlimited amounts of coffee. Alternatively, you can go to the Gran Via 2 shopping centre where there are lots of eating places as well as a huge Carrefour store. The Travelodge is what you get at any Travelodge (double bed, sofa pullout, bath with shower, toilet). From Europa Fira or Gran Via 2 or Ikea, the walking time to the Travelodge is a quick five minutes or 10 minutes at most. Below are directions to the Travelodge. TO GET TO THE HOTEL FROM THE AIRPORT Metro: take the airport train and get off at the second stop (Bellvitge). Now take the train and get off at Europa Fira (1 stop). See walking directions below. Bus: take bus 46 and get off at one of the four bus stops located in front of Gran Via 2 or Ikea. See walking directions below. TO GET TO THE HOTEL FROM THE CITY CENTRE VIA METRO Take the metro to Espana station. Now take the train to Europa Fira (3 stops). See walking directions below. TO GET TO THE HOTEL FROM PLACA DE CATALUNYA VIA BUS Take one of the following buses (L94 or L95) and get off at one of the four bus stops located in front of Gran Via 2 or Ikea. See walking directions below. TO GET TO THE HOTEL FROM PLACA ESPANYA VIA BUS Take one of the following buses (46, 65, L70, L72, L80, L81, L86, L87, L94 or L95) and get off at one of the four bus stops located in front of Gran Via 2 or Ikea. See walking directions below. TO GET TO PLACA DE CATALUNYA VIA BUS (20 MINUTES) Take one of the following buses (L94 or L95) from one of the four bus stops located in front of Gran Via 2 or Ikea. TO GET TO PLACA ESPANYA VIA BUS (15 MINUTES) Take one of the following buses (46, 65, L70, L72, L80, L81, L86, L87, L94 or L95) from one of the four bus stops located in front of Gran Via 2 or Ikea. WALKING DIRECTIONS From Europa Fira station look straight ahead for the Hotel Prestige Congress (it is a tall building and should be on your right) but your view might be blocked by the three tall buildings in front. In other words, you should have three tall buildings in front of you with Gran Via 2 shopping centre to your left and Ikea to your right. You must now walk straight down where you will come to the first of two roundabouts. Walk straight at this first roundabout and on your left will be the Exhibition Centre with its white fa?ade. On your right will be the Hotel Prestige Congress. Continue walking straight until you come to the next roundabout. Now make a left turn and walk half way down and on your right you will see the BP petrol station and Travelodge.