AinB Born-Via Laietana

“Ideal location”

Hotel very clean & very central. My friend and i were apprehensive after reading reviews but hotel was ideal, very modern and clean with helpful english speaking staff. Free tea and coffee in reception. The rambles is under 10min walk and the beach even less the opposite way. If you are a light sle… more

Hotel very clean & very central. My friend and i were apprehensive after reading reviews but hotel was ideal, very modern and clean with helpful english speaking staff. Free tea and coffee in reception. The rambles is under 10min walk and the beach even less the opposite way. If you are a light sleeper ask for a room that does not face the busy main street (via laitena) as i found it too loud to sleep. I did not have time the morning after to request a room change so waited until the evening but the staff made our room change quick and easy no questions or fuss. Our second room was on the side of the building and very quiet. There is a Safe available for a small deposit well worth it to keep valuables safe. We are street wise and had no problems with the pick pockets everyone seems to mention on here.

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“Location great but...”

We were in Barcelona for only 24 hours after spending 2 weeks in France. This was a very quick trip for us since we realized Barcelona, Spain was only a 4-hour train ride from Marseille, France. Thank goodness I was traveling with 14 family members. The location of this AirBnB find could not be b… more

We were in Barcelona for only 24 hours after spending 2 weeks in France. This was a very quick trip for us since we realized Barcelona, Spain was only a 4-hour train ride from Marseille, France. Thank goodness I was traveling with 14 family members. The location of this AirBnB find could not be beat. We were close to everything. Next door was a fabulous restaurant called Rosa Negra, coffee shops, cafes, shopping galore. Definitely, a must visit location while in Barcelona. However, the accommodations were rather interesting. While the bedrooms were great in size and well appointed, it was the bathrooms that took me by surprise. Tiny showers and sinks, and cramped toilettes. I was taken aback to see two small showers in one bathroom. You really have to see it to believe it. The main living area was small but opened up to the main street. The kitchen and dining area were tucked away in the back where most of the bathrooms were. I did not find the kitchen or dining area very useful. I am so glad our stay was only for 24 hours; I don't think my family could have spent more than that together with this type of layout :) LOL If I could show you the video of the space you would understand. But at least it was clean and for 24 hours with family, it met our needs.

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“Could be worse”

I was expecting the worst after reading the reviews and so was quite pleasantly surprised really, which I barely disguised from the Man who let me in! Fair enough if you want a bit of luxury and room service then steer clear! The Breakfast Fairy comes about 9AM (It would appear to be an 'all day' b… more

I was expecting the worst after reading the reviews and so was quite pleasantly surprised really, which I barely disguised from the Man who let me in! Fair enough if you want a bit of luxury and room service then steer clear! The Breakfast Fairy comes about 9AM (It would appear to be an 'all day' breakfast as It's still in the kitchen in the afternoon. Maybe my fellow guests just aren't hungry) but other than the Man with the keys that's the only evidence of any staff here! The kitchen is fully equipped including laundry items and clean. Yup the showers are tiny and could do with re-grouting but also pretty clean. Do bring earplugs - the road is very busy and noisy but the bedroom clean and comfortable. If you're ok with just the basics this place is fine and is in a great location

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